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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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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 hahajung :
With samsung deal, I'm paying $350 to trade in my note 20 ultra for 256 gb s22 ultra. Which is less than what I have to pay at BB with all the fees combined.
Yeah, everyone's situation is different, and mainly dependent on current carrier and trade in phone.

I have TMO currently, so the cost of trading in a N20U towards an unlocked activate now S22U 256GB at Best Buy would be $156, taxes included, no new line fees or activation fees.

Of course, this probably doesn't matter anymore as many stores are closed for the day, and deal will probably end at Midnight central. Perhaps they bring it back for 3 day Father's Day deal this coming weekend, or switch to carrier version sale then. . .

If I were trading in an S21U I would be going with Samsung deal. If I had a ZF3 or Flip 5G, I would for sure do BB deal (and did a few times lol). If I had MVNO Samsung deal for sure, instead of opening/closing new account at BB.
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Quote from torrent07.tish :
There are a lot of people buying phone through this deal, but no one has the exact answer (still conflicting answers). if I open a new account with T-Mobile, would it be a soft credit pull or hard soft pull. P.S.- I am not adding a new line in an existing account, I am opening a new account.
Any answer from anyone who has recently done the deal?
I did what you are doing now for my fold 3 a long while ago (t-mobile, unlocked, being used on VZW now), it was a hard pull. My credit score went down like 4 points i think and is 10 points higher since then, and have been approved or two credit lines since, both also hard pulls.

I cancelled the T-Mobile line after 2 days and owed them $11.88.
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Quote from h0va4life :
That's my point. Plus you can get 6% Cashback via other websites.
Oh shoooooot. I apologize. I said the complete opposite of what I intended to say. Im paying $350 on samsung website while I pay about $150 through BB
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Quote from h0va4life :
with all those extra fees I don't understand how is this deal better than samsung.com, especially if you are not a current post-paid customer.

samsung shines in accepting cracked screens. thats why i did both, came out to roughly the same price.
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Quote from hahajung :
Oh shoooooot. I apologize. I said the complete opposite of what I intended to say. Im paying $350 on samsung website while I pay about $150 through BB
Oh i forgot u said n20u - bb is definitely the better option due to the increased trade value for n20u. Yeah definitely of you got one of the other phones that they gave 800 for and Samsung is giving lower then yes...
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If you return the s22u, does bb return 800 in gift card?
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Quote from deepthekool :
If you return the s22u, does bb return 800 in gift card?
Yes $800 or whatever was converted to "Samsung" gift card for trade in would be in BB Gift Card, rest to your original form of payment.

Edit: assuming no $45 restocking fee applies in your situation.
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I opened new line with Tmo, how do I cancel - I don't want 60/month plan.
You just call and cancel. If they added a line just call 611 and have them close the line after 14 days
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They just dropped the big up to $400 off unlocked/activate now phones. But strangely, right now the unlocked Activate later/never are $100-200 off, which is cheaper by same amount than activate later was before.

So now, the unlocked activate later/never Galaxy S22U unlocked 256GB is actually $300 off! That's only $100 less a deal vs. this deal's $400 off for same. . .but doesn't require any carrier agreement. Perfect for those on MVNO's looking for a deal before!!!
Last edited by needgeech June 12, 2022 at 10:19 PM.
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Anyone know until when enhanced trade in promo of Samsung is valid for?
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Quote from needgeech :
They just dropped the big up to $400 off unlocked/activate now phones. But strangely, right now the unlocked Activate later/never are $100-200 off, which is cheaper by same amount than activate later was before.

So now, the unlocked activate later/never Galaxy S22U unlocked 256GB is actually $300 off! That's only $100 less a deal vs. this deal's $400 off for same. . .but doesn't require any carrier agreement. Perfect for those on MVNO's looking for a deal before!!!
I only pray that the trade in will still be working tomorrow. My ebay order for z flip 5g comes tomorrow... But it seems that they changed something after midnight i.e. right now. Not a good sign for those who still was not able to do that deal Frown
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Quote from DealFreak1 :
Anyone know until when enhanced trade in promo of Samsung is valid for?
Everyone is just guessing. No solid info
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Quote from Tim.yoshi :
I only pray that the trade in will still be working tomorrow. My ebay order for z flip 5g comes tomorrow... But it seems that they changed something after midnight i.e. right now. Not a good sign for those who still was not able to do that deal Frown
evidently the Samsung trade in promo part is good until July 4th (maybe 3rd) but ok for this week anyways
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Quote from Tim.yoshi :
I only pray that the trade in will still be working tomorrow. My ebay order for z flip 5g comes tomorrow... But it seems that they changed something after midnight i.e. right now. Not a good sign for those who still was not able to do that deal Frown
I'm on the same boat and ordered z flip on eBay today but coming on Thursday, however when I checked enhanced trade in Samsung promo page is still active so based on that I'm hoping we are good but we never know 🤷

B/w if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for z flip on eBay? Just want to see if at all I got a good deal myself 😬

On other note, based on my conversation with Best Buy employee last month, deals on Best Buy reset every Monday so I'm guessing whatever change happened was on Best Buy's offers and NOT on Samsung promo, hopefully I'm right lol.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921
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Quote from DealFreak1 :
I'm on the same boat and ordered z flip on eBay today but coming on Thursday, however when I checked enhanced trade in Samsung promo page is still active so based on that I'm hoping we are good but we never know 🤷

B/w if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for z flip on eBay? Just want to see if at all I got a good deal myself 😬

On other note, based on my conversation with Best Buy employee last month, deals on Best Buy reset every Monday so I'm guessing whatever change happened was on Best Buy's offers and NOT on Samsung promo, hopefully I'm right lol.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921
You're good on the Samsung elevated TIV part, at least for a few weeks. Right about deals ending Sunday late night once the clock hits Midnight central. But the second facet to that is that they like to run 3 and 4 day weekend deals. So they end deals sunday night, and then restart the same deal or another on thursday or Friday. This week being Father's Day weekend I would guess it will be a 4 day sale. . .but they might switch to carrier version deals vs. unlocked with activation deals like this past week.

At this exact moment, the deal is on the unlocked activate later/never version. Up to $300 off, and absolutely no carrier account required. Same up to $800 Samsung TIV promo applies

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