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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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Jun 13, 2022
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TruongKy
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so now with the phone price increase, BB deal is now basically the same as the current Samsung promotion on Samsung website?
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DavidinCT
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I think I am going stop by best buy tomorrow....
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appleguy82
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The other day I went Rep said system is down, so if I go today and price is 999 not 899 would they agree to fix the price back to 899?
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kousoku
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Quote from appleguy82 :
The other day I went Rep said system is down, so if I go today and price is 999 not 899 would they agree to fix the price back to 899?
100 more is expected since 128gb and 256gb was priced the same, 512gb was 999. would have been nice to have 512gb but I just don't need that much storage to make it worth spending an extra 100 for it lol.

I think I'll be ok with 256gb.
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appleguy82
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Guys when this was 899$ was it for S22 unlocked 256gb with carrier activation? I asked rep to check and he says the price has never dropped to less than $999 for three S22U 256gb and that he checked the bestbuy not just at the location but all locations nearby???
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appleguy82
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Quote from Rajinikanth :
Thr price of s22 ultra increased to 999
Any luck to get it at 899? Rep saying the price was always 999 for unlocked 256gb such a sham. I couldn't do it other day as their trade in was down.
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DealFreak1
Jun 14, 2022
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Quote from Tim.yoshi :
Cool Smilie
I got the phone - it's really in pristine condition. BUT (!!!) I only noticed now - it's Z Flip, not Flip 5G as mentioned in the BB trade in post. That's just crazy how I could have missed that given I was looking for a phone for a good few hours! Anyway I'll still try to do the trade in.
The phone model says its "Galaxy Z Flip" and number is SM-F700U/DS. And indeed - it does not connect to 5G on T-mo... That sucks.
"Galaxy Z Flip" is also $800 TIV so you are good. In fact even I ordered same but my order says: "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G SM-F707U1 256GB Gray Bronze (Unlocked)".

Pls let us know how your trade in goes with Best Buy. Good luck 😊

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bargainhunter3
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BLUF: I'm a dummy. If I do a new line with Verizon for zf3. Can I cancel within a week to get a s22u on my normal carrier? I want to do this as its available in my area. What am I missing?!
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vaiof1
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Quote from DealFreak1 :
"Galaxy Z Flip" is also $800 TIV so you are good. In fact even I ordered same but my order says: "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G SM-F707U1 256GB Gray Bronze (Unlocked)".
Pls let us know how your trade in goes with Best Buy. Good luck
That's the wrong phone, if they check it won't work.

Quote from Tim.yoshi :
Cool Smilie
I got the phone - it's really in pristine condition. BUT (!!!) I only noticed now - it's Z Flip, not Flip 5G as mentioned in the BB trade in post. That's just crazy how I could have missed that given I was looking for a phone for a good few hours! Anyway I'll still try to do the trade in.
The phone model says its "Galaxy Z Flip" and number is SM-F700U/DS. And indeed - it does not connect to 5G on T-mo... That sucks.
The F700U is a 4G phone, one generation behind in terms of release. You need the F707U/U1 or the F711U/U1
Last edited by vaiof1 June 13, 2022 at 06:13 PM.
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Quote from appleguy82 :
Any luck to get it at 899? Rep saying the price was always 999 for unlocked 256gb such a sham. I couldn't do it other day as their trade in was down.
Not possible right now
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Jiivi
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Quote from needgeech :
Yeah, the F700 is the Flip 4G. you needed to get the F707 model which is Flip 5G, or of course Flip3 5G. Let us know if it works, but I think you are OOL.

I traded in an A71 5G yesterday for the $200 elevated, even though only A71 is on the Samsung list. However in this case I have the "better" 5G, and I don't think they ever released the A71 4G to the US market (only international), so a mistype or assumption by Samsung on that one.

On a side note, looks like trading in a Z Flip 5G might be easier for the rep than Z Flip3. . .the Z Flip 5G shows up on that first generic list of 28 Samsung phones. . .just click the box wrongly labeled "Z Flip" lol
So what you bought with A71
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MNFRUGALSHOPPER
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I got the S21 Ultra 128 for $599 + tax + 4 months activation on Google Fi. Was going to send them my S21+ for $385.But walked in to a BestBuy store and said I wanted to do a trade-in. They gave me a $600 gift card. Now to get rid of the gift card .Debating on if I should had upgraded to an 256. Kept Tmoblile on a ESIM and Google Fi on the Sim card .Anyone know if the gift cards expire?
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Z1921
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I tried to trade in my s20fe but bb rep showed me their system that there was no s20fe trade in option at all. That was so weird
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pamif
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Can I just trade in an Samsung A51 and get $200 gift card?
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Tim.yoshi
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Quote from DealFreak1 :
"Galaxy Z Flip" is also $800 TIV so you are good. In fact even I ordered same but my order says: "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G SM-F707U1 256GB Gray Bronze (Unlocked)".

Pls let us know how your trade in goes with Best Buy. Good luck 😊
Yep! IT WORKED GUYS! Thanks for your prayers! xD
The rep was super nice and knowledgeable (Cary BestBuy near Raleigh). He asked what is the phone? Like is that a Flip 3 or 2. I said "Well, it's not 3rd" LOL and he was OK with that. Then he took it and checked in the "system" - "About phone" and said OK. Also wrote down IMEI in their system, quickly checked screen and back (phone was almost pristine) and that's it. The only downside - he didn't allow me to apply the gift card value towards "open-box" S22U (ha one available for 899) nor to the T-Mobile version (cost 50 bucks less - 949 vs 999) as he quoted details of this promo as to be applicable ONLY to the purchase of NEW S22 series excluding operator phones and "used". He actually showed me the FULL promo details from some depths of their BB systems. All in all it took merely 10-15 minutes. I spent much more time drooling over the display S22U playing with all that nifty new features and camera (coming from quite old phone) Smilie
Since the price was the same across the board for activate now or "later" I selected the "activate later" option just for the convenience of free shipping of the phone to my home address. Should arrive wednesday! I'm so excited, can't wait Smilie
Overall it was $368 (with kinda expedited shipping and tax) for the Flip and $272 (999 price - 800 GC + tax) for the total of 640 USD for a brand new S22 Ultra! I'm very satisfied! Smilie
Probably will order one more flip to well... flip it for another S22U for my wife Smilie
Thank you guys! You rock!
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