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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

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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IK47
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So I can go to best buy and trade in my unlock XR for 300 off 699 256gb s22? Without having any kind of service? Can I trade more than 1 phone at this price?
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FunkyPoopsy
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Quote from kousoku :
yup agree, the promotional trade-in values that best buy is doing is much higher than you could get selling the phones even if they were mint and barely used, still very much a good deal.
Do you know if only trade in works? Like just get the $800 without getting the phone?
And if you get the s22u and return, I understand bb is giving $800 back in gc. Can that be used to purchase everything in bb or just Samsung s22 phones?
Last edited by deepthekool June 14, 2022 at 07:12 AM.
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daon
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I'm kind of torn with my second s22 ultra. If I return it, I get my $175 refund and I'd guess an $800 gift card. And at least I still got rid of my z-flip 3.

On the other hand, I may be able to get a $1000 trade in credit towards the s23 ultra or later on maybe a z-fold 4, plus samsungs usual promo of $200-$250 worth of accessories.
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FunkyPoopsy
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Quote from daon :
I'm kind of torn with my second s22 ultra. If I return it, I get my $175 refund and I'd guess an $800 gift card. And at least I still got rid of my z-flip 3.

On the other hand, I may be able to get a $1000 trade in credit towards the s23 ultra or later on maybe a z-fold 4, plus samsungs usual promo of $200-$250 worth of accessories.
Same dilemma, want to confirm that $800 bb gift card has no Strings attached.
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kousoku
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Quote from deepthekool :
Do you know if only trade in works? Like just get the $800 without getting the phone?
And if you get the s22u and return, I understand bb is giving $800 back in gc. Can that be used to purchase everything in bb or just Samsung s22 phones?
The enhanced trade-in value is in-store deal is supposed to be towards a Samsung Flagship phone only, the trade in page mentions this.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-cell-phones/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-trade-in/pcmcat1621537879921.c?... [bestbuy.com]

However someone have gotten lucky with some associates just handing them the giftcard since the phone wasn't in stock, people at my store knew what was up and wouldn't hand over the card, it had to be applied towards a phone as mentioned.

I imagine, if you end up returning the phone they probably give you store credit, is what I'd assume but I'd only be speculating at this point.
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ii904
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That's what I did, bought 2 phones from ebay, trade in bestbuy with different order. Both pay credit card in full, select ship to store instead of gift card. Walk away with gift cards.then login bestbuy.com to cancel order.then go online place order with 2 gift cards. You might keep the gift card buy whatever you want.
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jcvu
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Quote from deepthekool :
Same dilemma, want to confirm that $800 bb gift card has no Strings attached.
No string attached to the 800 gift card but you have to pay restocking fee which is $45.

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daon
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Quote from jcvu :
No string attached to the 800 gift card but you have to pay restocking fee which is $45.
Even if unopened?
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ii904
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$45 if opened. No change for unopened
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yoshimurasan
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I walked away with an 800$ gift card, once your trade in is complete there is no requirement to actually buy an Samsung phone.

the rep 1st loads 800$ onto a gift card, at this point you can ask for the gift card and keep it. which is what i did.

Might will keep it for something else.
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Tim.yoshi
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Quote from abhijitp :
I walked away with an 800$ gift card, once your trade in is complete there is no requirement to actually buy an Samsung phone.

the rep 1st loads 800$ onto a gift card, at this point you can ask for the gift card and keep it. which is what i did.

Might will keep it for something else.
Actually there is a requirement from the Samsung to apply it only towards the new flagship Samsung phone. Rep showed me this one the promo terms. But I you will be lucky you can get a rep who doesn't know exact terms and will just hand you the gc
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yoshimurasan
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Quote from Tim.yoshi :
Actually there is a requirement from the Samsung to apply it only towards the new flagship Samsung phone. Rep showed me this one the promo terms. But I you will be lucky you can get a rep who doesn't know exact terms and will just hand you the gc
Yep i guess its an YMMV situation, be nice ask politely - hope for best, i plan to trade in my iphone today as well and keep my fingers crossed, and get a newer iphone, wish me luck.
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Jumppong
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Quote from Tim.yoshi :
Actually there is a requirement from the Samsung to apply it only towards the new flagship Samsung phone. Rep showed me this one the promo terms. But I you will be lucky you can get a rep who doesn't know exact terms and will just hand you the gc
Or buy any s22 phone, don't open or activate it, return it later for gift card refund, use the gift card to buy whatever you want at Bestbuy. I traded 4 of my phones to get Bestbuy gift cards. I bought one s22 ultra from Bestbuy, and 3 others from Google Fi. I had to open 2 new lines for my kids, so it worked out perfectly.
Last edited by Jumppong June 14, 2022 at 11:47 AM.
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FaithfulHarrier6999
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Can anyone confirm using a Verizon locked Zflip 3 to trade in for a Tmobile s22+ that it works fine? I'm finding used zflips near me but all are Verizon for some reason. Makes me feel like that couldn't trade it in?

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Quote from FaithfulHarrier6999 :
Can anyone confirm using a Verizon locked Zflip 3 to trade in for a Tmobile s22+ that it works fine? I'm finding used zflips near me but all are Verizon for some reason. Makes me feel like that couldn't trade it in?
Its fine.

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