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Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Toward Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

w/ Activation & Up to $400 Off Discount + Memory Upgrades

Up to $800 Off

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Best Buy is offering select Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Up to $800 Off On Select Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Smartphone w/ Qualified Trade-In Smartphones listed below valid for In-Stores only. Currently, the Samsung S22 Series Line Up is (Up to $400 Off Discount + Free upgrade to 256GB (up to additional $100 value) on sale w/ activation listed below + stacks on top of the trade-in credit offer when purchased in-stores only.

Thanks to community member(s) needgeech & mtran1977 for finding this deal

Note, offer valid for in-store trade in of a smartphone in good working condition only.

Upon trade-in of an eligible phone, customer will receive value towards unlock Samsung S22 Series: Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G smartphones

Eligible Smartphone to Trade In
  • $800 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • $600 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12
  • $450 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 mini
  • $400 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20 FE 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max
  • $300 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10e
    • Apple
      • iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8
    • Google
      • Pixel 5, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4
  • $200 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A71, Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A51
    • Apple
      • iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
    • Google
      • Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone Line Up Sale (various colors) (for pricing reference)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Offer valid for in-store trade in of a qualifying smartphone in good working condition only
  • At time of purchase customer's trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction
  • $800 total savings based on $800 trade-in value of select smartphone trade-in
  • If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation
  • Not all phone are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary; savings are deducted off the full total price of the phone and are reflected in either instant savings or in vendor bill credits, both of which will result in reduced monthly payments for the term of the agreement on your carrier account
  • Additional terms/conditions may also apply
  • Pricing/availability may vary depending on in-store prices
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/trade-in value last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by needgeech
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Best Buy is offering select Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Up to $800 Off On Select Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Smartphone w/ Qualified Trade-In Smartphones listed below valid for In-Stores only. Currently, the Samsung S22 Series Line Up is (Up to $400 Off Discount + Free upgrade to 256GB (up to additional $100 value) on sale w/ activation listed below + stacks on top of the trade-in credit offer when purchased in-stores only.

Thanks to community member(s) needgeech & mtran1977 for finding this deal

Note, offer valid for in-store trade in of a smartphone in good working condition only.

Upon trade-in of an eligible phone, customer will receive value towards unlock Samsung S22 Series: Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G smartphones

Eligible Smartphone to Trade In
  • $800 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • $600 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12
  • $450 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10
    • Apple
      • iPhone 12 mini
  • $400 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20 FE 5G
    • Apple
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max
  • $300 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy S10e
    • Apple
      • iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8
    • Google
      • Pixel 5, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4
  • $200 Trade-In Savings
    • Samsung
      • Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A71, Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A51
    • Apple
      • iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
    • Google
      • Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3
Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone Line Up Sale (various colors) (for pricing reference)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Offer valid for in-store trade in of a qualifying smartphone in good working condition only
  • At time of purchase customer's trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction
  • $800 total savings based on $800 trade-in value of select smartphone trade-in
  • If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation
  • Not all phone are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary; savings are deducted off the full total price of the phone and are reflected in either instant savings or in vendor bill credits, both of which will result in reduced monthly payments for the term of the agreement on your carrier account
  • Additional terms/conditions may also apply
  • Pricing/availability may vary depending on in-store prices
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/trade-in value last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by needgeech

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Model: Samsung S22+ 5G S906U 6.6" 120Hz FHD+ 128GB GSM/CDMA Smartphone, Unlocked, Green

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mojako
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Your math is correct, but just know that some Best Buy wouldn't know how to process the enhanced trade in value correctly. I suggest you bring a print out showing the $450 trade in value, but even then, there is no guarantee that you'll get it.

I drove for 20 minutes to a Best Buy the other day just to be told that my phone (Z Flip 3) was not on their trade in list, even though I said I did the same deal just a week ago at a different store. I argued for 20 minutes and didn't get anywhere, so the next day I went to a different store and got the deal in less than 10 minutes.

Not all Best Buy employees are trained the same, so don't be discouraged if one store says no, and just go to a different one.
coolcoder
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FYI, you only get these prices if you activate the phone on the big 4 carriers.
thumperstain
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When you go in the store to trade in, many of them will have trouble with the trade in value. They'll offer you whatever low amount they would typically give. You'll need to correct them and tell them it's a promo. Show them the webpage on your phone on the BestBuy site (go to any S22 product page and there's a blue heading above the price, click that).

Then, they may believe you but have trouble figuring out their system. When they pull up the model for the trade in, they have to go past the initial screen. When they do, the promo should show up. Then it's going to ask them for the promo code. That code is literally SAMSUNG. It's nowhere to be found otherwise.

I've traded in 3 phones under this promo because of the high values they're offering. Each experience varied.

1) First store did it without issue once I balked at the low trade in and mentioned the promo. He knew everything.

2) Second store couldn't figure out where the promo was and is responsible for the info I provided above.

3) Third guy refused, said they don't do trade ins and when shown the promo called his manager. Manager said Best Buy would have to be stupid to do this and refused. Lol. This was the same store as the first time, just different employees. Went to another store and they did it just fine.

Point is, the experience will vary widely depending upon the knowledge level of the employee. Just be polite and patient and stick to your guns. Most of them just aren't aware of the promotion or familiar with how to do it. One manager was so happy when I told her I thought I knew the promo code that she fist bumped me and thanked me profusely twice. Only one guy was a complete @$$.

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zettler
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Quote from Ajw7779 :
Just tried it and employee could not process the enhanced trade in. Employee said the system is having issues company wide when he called the support line and they are working on fixing the promo code. Anyone else have this issue today?
I just completed my trade in and order 15 minutes ago at 1230pm CDT
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mdneilson
Jun 11, 2022
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Would this be possible?
  1. Trade multiple low TIV devices for "multiple" S22U and walk with the gift cards.
  2. Use those cards to buy online the ZF3+watch & PU in store
  3. Trade the ZF3 for an S22U
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minitraveller1
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Quote from Ojtwelve12 :
I have a s10 on Verizon network. I am thinking of going the Verizon route to get the S22 ultra 256gb which would give me $800 for the s10 vs $400 for going unlocked route. I plan on keeping the phone for around 2 years. Is there any reason why it wouldn't be a good choice of going the Verizon route? Also I am confused, by getting the S22 ultra can I get a galaxy watch 4 classic 46mm for $50?
If you go the Verizon route, you will be locked in to monthly BILL CREDITS towards the price of the phone for 3 years. If you upgrade, lose your phone, or change phones, you lose the remaining balance due on your phone. If you don't change phones often, and don't care about the possibility of something going wrong with the phone and losing the money, then sure, Verizon route works. Personally I try to avoid getting locked in for such a long time. 24 months was bad enough. I don't know about the watch deal. Don't think it can be combined with the S22 Ultra.
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minitraveller1
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Quote from mdneilson :
Would this be possible?
  1. Trade multiple low TIV devices for "multiple" S22U and walk with the gift cards.
  2. Use those cards to buy online the ZF3+watch & PU in store
  3. Trade the ZF3 for an S22U
Possible, but depends on your BB employees. The gift card and trade are only supposed to be done to be applied towards the purchase of an unlocked model. Some people have gotten lucky and have walked away with gift cards, without having to order phones. Some have not. I think another person reported trading their phone in, buying the new phone, but not opening, and then later returning the unopened phone, and getting a gift card in return.
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minitraveller1
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Confirmed deal is still possible today. I tried to do this deal early this week, but employees were not able to figure out how. They wouldn't let me trade and order, so suggested I order online and return to do in store trade for the $800 trade value deal. Ordered online for store pickup today. Originally was going to trade in my S21 Ultra, but last night found a Z Flip 5G locally for $200. Took a chance, bought the Z Flip, took it to Best Buy and got a great employee that was helpful and in the end, he did what many posts have already confirmed....processed the trade as a stand alone trade using code "SAMSUNG" to increase the tade value of the Z Flip from $200 to $800. Once he did that, he put that on a gift card. Then, did a return/rebuy of the phone I ordered for store pickup, and applied the gift card. If your store happens to have the phone you want in stock (I got the 256G S22 Ultra), then should be easy. If not, there's the extra step of ordering and waiting for the phone to come in. All told, I got to keep my S21Ultra in case I really hate the S22Ultra, and paid $405 out of pocket for the 256G S22Ultra ($200 for the Z Flip to trade, $170 for the new phone and taxes, and $35 Verizon activation fee). If I sell the S21, I will be able to make a little bit from upgrading. Took some work and a lot of patience, but glad I gave it a shot.
Last edited by minitraveller1 June 11, 2022 at 11:43 AM.
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minitraveller1
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Quote from FaithfulHarrier6999 :
Can you trade in a zflip on a carrier. IE att z flip and doing your upgrade on Tmobile. I found a zflip att locally to trade
Yes. I got a T-Mobile Z Flip locally, and traded it for the unlocked S22 Ultra, activated on Verizon. When they check the trade, they just look for screen/overall condition, and whether it turns on. They didn't care that I brought in a T-mobile phone even though I'm on Verizon.
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appleguy82
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Quote from Phaenon :
Confirmed all in stock colors qualify
Price for S22 Ultra 256GB shows 899$ unlocked..where do you see 849$?

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cobjones
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It was cheaper for me to do the Samsung.com deal after tax. This one got more traction for some reason.
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Quote from appleguy82 :
Price for S22 Ultra 256GB shows 899$ unlocked..where do you see 849$?
You have to go to the store and add unlocked to cart
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Quote from cobjones :
It was cheaper for me to do the Samsung.com deal after tax. This one got more traction for some reason.
Depends on your phone. With a note 20 this was cheaper
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appleguy82
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Quote from Phaenon :
You have to go to the store and add unlocked to cart
So then I would technically only be paying 50$+ taxes on the phone assuming Trade in is 800$ yes? Is the tax on 849 or 50$? Thx
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Quote from appleguy82 :
So then I would technically only be paying 50$+ taxes on the phone assuming Trade in is 800$ yes? Is the tax on 849 or 50$? Thx
Yes. That's what i did. Remember if you upgrade, you don't have to pay any additional monthly line fee. And you can upgrade again in a few days
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gimmydeal
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Quote from Phaenon :
You have to go to the store and add unlocked to cart
this is glitch for activate now 899$ or activate later? Thanks
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Ajw7779
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Quote from zettler :
I just completed my trade in and order 15 minutes ago at 1230pm CDT
I went back an hour later and The rep could not figure it out nor could the manager. They were calling a BB support number but support also was no help. In the end since I drove an hour to a BB that had it in stock the manager was nice enough to give the difference in an override to match the promotion.

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alwaysupgrade
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Bought 2 sets of flip3 +watch 4 from BB, 590 after tax for each set. Store #1 was able to trade in 800 gc, but can not make price to 899.99, so they just handed me gc and let me order online. Went to 2nd store, was able to trade in another flip3, and ship to my house for 965. Net $545 for s22 ultra 256G + 2 watches.

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