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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

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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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Jun 11, 2022
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parmarsaab
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Quote from gimmydeal :
this is glitch for activate now 899$ or activate later? Thanks
I'd like to know as well
Jun 11, 2022
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xfaith
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Going to BB in a bit, trying to figure out the best things to say to get the deal correct. I have tmobile, but do I want an unlocked S22 ultra? or talk ubout upgrading my curent (S20 Ultra 5G).

I should get the 800$ right?
THen looking at the 256Gb cause they are the same price between the 128G/256B

Guess it would be a downgrade from my 512Gb that I got the deal from tradeins like a year 1/2 ago Smilie
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appleguy82
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Quote from Phaenon :
You have to go to the store and add unlocked to cart
But does it show 849 even without trade in?
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Findmeadea1
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Tried to do this at local best buy and they mentioned it's only for adding a new line (ATT) and not upgrade. Was anyone able to upgrade a line?
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ssadish
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only ATT is $849 or all of them are $849 (upgrade of existing line)? thanks.
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liquidblue01
Jun 12, 2022
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I tried a BB in Iselin NJ but the guy did not let me stack. I decided to go back the next day with hopefully different employees, but the same guy was there. Thought about doing what someone else did which was trade-in, get the s22 ultra at 1199, then return it to get an 800 GC and the rest as a refund. I went to a different BB in E Brunswick and the guys there knew what they were doing. I showed them the trade-in value promo and that I wanted the $899 unlocked s22 ultra. He gave me the trade-in as an 800 GC and then ordered the s22 ultra for me to pick up later. This was with T-Mobile and the phone was still under EIP. Will pay that off in full since I don't have much left on it. Also the first BB guy said T-Mobile and Verizon you are able to add to an existing account, but ATT has to be a new line. If that helps anyone.

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xfaith
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So i got the upgrade.
Old Phone: S20 Note 5G

Got 800$ GC for it, (They did not have one in stock at the first BB).
Unlocked Phone: 899$ - 256G Black S22 Ultra
Final Price: 175$ -- 99$+Tax
BB San Marcos, CA (Deal) - Had to pick up in Oceanside.
Took about 30m due to issues at the register but they knew exacltty what I was doing.

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hahajung
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Went to a store today and the manager denied the 899 promo because Samsung's promo fine print says "...may not be combined with other offers" I tried to explain that it's not combining offers when I'm trying to apply the gift card towards a purchase, but the manager said Samsung's promo is a trade-up promo which means you have to buy a phone to get the promo. Ugh.

Has anyone in Atlanta/GA had any luck at any of the BB stores? Alpharetta location was a no go
Last edited by hahajung June 11, 2022 at 05:30 PM.
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cc_sd
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I am getting below order when i order online.

There was an issue adding this package to your Cart. It should only be temporary, but please wait a little while before clicking

Anyone else is getting this error?
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xfaith
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I am getting below order when i order online.

There was an issue adding this package to your Cart. It should only be temporary, but please wait a little while before clicking

Anyone else is getting this error?
In Store only for this
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iHateDebt
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woot[IN-STORE DEAL WORKED AT ZIP CODE 94533] woot

I was skeptical since most comments here were negative about incompetent or lazy reps at BB that the deal could not go through.Was there for about 25 minutes to trade in Galaxy S21U for a Galaxy S22U 256Gb [unlocked] version.

Told them "You guys have an $800 trade-in promotion for the S21U. I want to trade in my S21U and upgrade to the Unlocked S22U 256Gb with phone registration in store." Phone rep there (his name is RJ) was very knowledgeable and accommodating that he knew exactly what to do to get this deal done. He even knew the promo code "SAMSUNG" and trained another staff on doing it too. They authenticated my T-Mobile account and registered that new phone on site but could not activate due to phone not available in store. So I took my old SIM card back to use with backup phone until phone arrives Monday. Then will activate the new phone once received.

Total Out of Pocket: [$177.36 after taxes]. Phone to arrive this coming Monday, 06/13/22.

S22U Unlocked 256Gb $899.99
Donated $2 to foundation: $2.00
Taxes: $75.37
Subtotal: $977.36
S21U Trade-In Gift Card: (-$800.00)
Out of Pocket: $177.36

If I were to order this exact setup through Samsung, then I would pay a total of $222, that's with the additional $50 T-Mobile Online Activation discount (and trading in my S21U). If no T-Mobile discount, then Samsung calculated the total to be $278.

In my personal case, giving up my S21U used for 17 months and only paying $177.36 for the next version is a cheap upgrade cost. Financially, this S22U will have a higher chance of holding better value than the S21U once the S23U comes out. If you know what I mean. With inflation continue to hit our pockets, upgrading now at this price could help ease next year's upgrade compared to upgrading from S21U straight to S23U. Future trade-in value of S21U won't be $800 with Best Buy or $1000 (intact or cracked) with Samsung by the time S23 series comes out.

Big GrinGood luck and thank you to the OP!Big Grin
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daon
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guess im getting another s22 ultra from BB. I get rid of both my foldables (one cracked) and get 2 256GB s22 ultras for a mere $380 after taxes. Will either sell one or use one of them to trade in for the s23 ultra i guess.
Last edited by daon June 11, 2022 at 06:08 PM.
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In Store only for this
Ohh means they r blocking it
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HermitDash
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Went for another go since the first store in Queens denied me and said it was double stacking.

Went to another store in Manhattan and guy knew exactly what he was doing and got things done, printed and signed in all about 20-30 mins (Less if his site wasn't lagging)

$179 after taxes out the door for a T-Mobile branded Unlocked S22 Ultra in Green.


I believe the work around is that if you go the complete unlocked route they would not be able to stack it on top, but if you were to go through your carrier (Note it won't be for EIP) it should apply correctly as the trade in will be processed first, rep has gift card in hand and then applies it to the "Upgrade" transaction and then the rest paid via card.

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Quote from daon :
guess im getting another s22 ultra from BB. I get rid of both my foldables (one cracked) and get 2 256GB s22 ultras for a mere $380 after taxes. Will either sell one or use one of them to trade in for the s23 ultra i guess.
I did 3, traded one z flip 3 I got for 500 on sale, one traded for Note 20 Ultra, and last one I paid the most but got rid of my last but best Refurb XR from previous deals.

Planning to rock one, and keep the rest for maybe a trade Fold 4 deal or S23Ultra Deal.

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