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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

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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.
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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HermitDash
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Quote from TruongKy :
how do i transfer all apps and app settings from old phone to new phone?

i also plan to switch to a new t-mobile sim, how can i transfer contacts from old sim to new sim?

thanks!
Samsung Smart Switch, make a backup to your computer. As for contacts if you're signed in with a google account you can transfer all those to sync to your Google account then with the new phone sync back upon sign in.

Contacts usually aren't stored on the sim anymore but if yours are, just pop the old sim into the phone, transfer contacts to phone then switch sims and transfer them back to the new sim.
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Phaenon
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Quote from HermitDash :
Samsung Smart Switch, make a backup to your computer. As for contacts if you're signed in with a google account you can transfer all those to sync to your Google account then with the new phone sync back upon sign in.

Contacts usually aren't stored on the sim anymore but if yours are, just pop the old sim into the phone, transfer contacts to phone then switch sims and transfer them back to the new sim.
Did smart switch in store worked great. Wiped my old phone handed it in
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Phaenon
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Quote from youngkyu :
Is there any fees incurred for canceling a line?
No fees at all
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Phaenon
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Quote from xfaith :
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.
What carrier? It's $799 with att or $849 upgrade
Jun 12, 2022
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monuttzz
Jun 12, 2022
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Quote from angel5000 :
best buy takes cracked devices? I have a cracked back phone I need to get rid of ...
I hope so! Can anyone confirm? I'm about to head there today and don't want to waste the gas if they don't.
Jun 12, 2022
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Kevindd
Jun 12, 2022
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they ordered my phone. can i just cancel it and get refund?
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Kevindd
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Quote from monuttzz :
I hope so! Can anyone confirm? I'm about to head there today and don't want to waste the gas if they don't.
YMMY, depends on the employee. At the first store, they told me i can't get full value. The second one is okay.

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Jun 12, 2022
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BayAreaMiss
Jun 12, 2022
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Can this deal be done (S22 Ultra) for Unlocked and activate today for US Mobile (don't have line with any of the big 3)?
Jun 12, 2022
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TealMaid7482
Jun 12, 2022
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I have an s20+ 5g with a mildly cracked back. Other than battery life that's slowly degrading, I've been happy with it. To those who have done it, is it worth upgrading to the s22 ultra 256gb to possibly get 600 for the s20 or wait and hope they around the holidays they'll offer something similar for the s20? I don't want to add another line
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h0va4life
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Quote from kousoku :
Sounds pretty shady to me, prob better that he didn't go through with it though if wasn't entirely sanctioned, if the friend allowed him to borrow a sim card I would assume that he'd prob be ok with giving last 4 ssn, But in which case why not ask that friend to come down and do the upgrade for him.

If they are close friends treating him or the family to dinner seems like suitable repayment in my book.

Like OP mentioned, I've done 3 upgrades like this, it doesn't affect his account in anyway that I am aware of since phone is paid in full and not a EIP or count against any future upgrade quota that I am aware of. It should be fine even if there were some quote it would be in excess numbers anyway.

Sounds like the deal is going away after tomorrow (seems was extended due to 3 day sale). I would act fast if it were me.
They are a very good friend, but I'm not the type to ask much. I just absolutely did not want to chance anything - I don't understand why the BB associate kept using the term "upgrade" - that got me scared like the system was going to some how take away an upgrade from my friend. Anyways I just went with my gut feeling.

I roll on prepaid (mint) - so I think its best I just go thru samsung.com. The costs about equal the same if you figure in the cost of opening a new line. Definitely a steal if you are a current customer.
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h0va4life
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Quote from deepasadish :
Why bother with all that?
Buying the phone with New line activation with T-Mobile is only $799 - then cancel the line.
The phone is totally unlocked.
I did not realize you can cancel w/o fee - maybe I will try again
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deymayor
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Quote from monuttzz :
I'm asking about the Best Buy policy on cracked phone (back not screen) trade-in. If I can get the full trade in value from best buy for my note 20 Ultra, then I will go with that.
I think only Verizon accepts full value on cracked screen right now.
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kousoku
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Quote from vaiof1 :
There's an upgrade quota from best buy.
What is that number? Anyone know? I've done 3 s22 ultra on separate lines no issues so far.
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AEIOUB
Jun 12, 2022
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Please someone guide me, thanks.
I have 2 unlocked s21+ phones i got them local for cheap and looking to get 2 unlocked s22 ulta 256 phones. How much would be the final price if i get one and whats the trick here? I tried to read the comments and I'm really confused about the Samsung promo and extended trade in. Please help. Thanks again!

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vaiof1
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Quote from kousoku :
What is that number? Anyone know? I've done 3 s22 ultra on separate lines no issues so far.
Think it's per number, you'll know when you use the same number a couple of times.

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