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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

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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.
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FYI, you only get these prices if you activate the phone on the big 4 carriers.
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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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Quote from HermitDash :
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.
I mentioned this had to be done as a "standalone" S22 Ultra purchase w/ activation, then the Trade-in Promo gift card applied to it. so it's not exactly stacking. And this can't be done as a T-mobile Handset upgrade.

That came right out of the BB Associate's mouth as one veteran guy was explaining to the younger how to do the transaction and I was there and heard everything.
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Traded my Note20 Ultra and ended up out of pocket $175. Not bad value for a 2 year old phone and will be an easy upgrade to S23 in 8-9 months. Went earlier in the week and they had no stock, went last night and I got the only S22 Ultra 256 they had gotten in stock all week (black). Great deal! the Samsung rep was even impressed.
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addicted2theGainz
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Quote from hahajung :
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
Gwinnett best buy did it for me with no issues
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hahajung
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Quote from addicted2theGainz :
Gwinnett best buy did it for me with no issues
Do you happen to remember the associate who did it for you? Im gonna go there tomorrow and hope that person is working there
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deymayor
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$150 for a free upgrade from a cracked Note 10 to an S22. Not bad, Verizon.
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Quote from deymayor :
$150 for a free upgrade from a cracked Note 10 to an S22. Not bad, Verizon.
At Best Buy or Samsung.com?
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Quote from hahajung :
Do you happen to remember the associate who did it for you? Im gonna go there tomorrow and hope that person is working there
Steven or Luis are the guys, but everyone seems to know what's going on. They had to order it for me since none of the best buys around the area had the 256gb s22 ultras in stock at that time.
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Quote from hahajung :
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
Associate at buckhead location knew what to do - I just didnt have SSN, so i didnt get it,
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Quote from cc_sd :
Ohh means they r blocking it
No. As the person mentioned to you, in store only deal. No more no less. Reason being is it's an actual Samsung promo, not BB or carrier, (the up to $800 trade in towards an unlocked phone) and BB's online ordering system can't handle that aspect. In fact, BB's in store ordering system can't handle it either, but in store they can produce a gift card for for your trade "from samsung" and apply it to your in store purchase. If you order online, you will most likely get less in trade as you will at best be getting BB's base trade in value plus carrier bump.
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Quote from h0va4life :
Associate at buckhead location knew what to do - I just didnt have SSN, so i didnt get it,
"didn't have SSN" or don't have an SSN? Or can't remember it? And for existing carrier accounts, should just be last 4 digits. . .
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yungq
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Does the phone need to be paid off? I got note 20 ultra 2 years ago from the at&t bill credits deal. Just wondering if I can trade in my note 20
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Quote from needgeech :
No. As the person mentioned to you, in store only deal. No more no less. Reason being is it's an actual Samsung promo, not BB or carrier, (the up to $800 trade in towards an unlocked phone) and BB's online ordering system can't handle that aspect. In fact, BB's in store ordering system can't handle it either, but in store they can produce a gift card for for your trade "from samsung" and apply it to your in store purchase. If you order online, you will most likely get less in trade than. . .as other have said. . .go in store to order, as otherwise you will at best just be getting normal BB TIV + carrier bump. . .
Thanks. I was not trying to get $800 promo, was just ordering it without trade in since its on deal price but i kept getting that error
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Quote from cc_sd :
Thanks. I was not trying to get $800 promo, was just ordering it without trade in since its on deal price but i kept getting that error
Oh, ok. try again once or twice early tomorrow, if it doesn't work, you will want to go in store tomorrow even without trading in. . .online system messed up, fraud flag thrown to you online, etc. etc. Sometimes it starts with the former, but after several failed attempts you are stuck in the latter status online, and need to go into store with ID
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Quote from needgeech :
"didn't have SSN" or don't have an SSN? Or can't remember it? And for existing carrier accounts, should just be last 4 digits. . .
I borrowed a friend's sim to pretend that I was a customer so I could get deal but I dropped out when they ask for the last four.. I absolutely didn't want any chance that my friends account would be affected any at all .

BB associate kept mentioning that it would only be an "upgrade" and no change to service but I was unclear what all that meant for my friends account and didn't want to burden my friend anymore.
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Quote from h0va4life :
I borrowed a friend's sim to pretend that I was a customer so I could get deal but I dropped out when they ask for the last four.. I absolutely didn't want any chance that my friends account would be affected any at all .

BB associate kept mentioning that it would only be an "upgrade" and no change to service but I was unclear what all that meant for my friends account and didn't want to burden my friend anymore.
Yeah, that's a pretty thin line already. It wouldn't affect their account if pay in full at purchase. But after entering last 4 of SSN for trade in towards $800 GC, they will ask for your ID. That should be trade related. But after they make the $800 GC for trade, when going to order S22U etc. they will again ask for last for last four of SSN, and ID, and the latter might be carrier account related this time. Not sure, as never attempted such.

In a perfect world, they and you both have phones to upgrade, and you both go into BB and make it happen together (assuming he has a second line available for you to use for the upgrade).

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