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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.
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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DealLife
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Does anyone know if z flip with crease mark will be accepted...trying to buy one on ebay, and all of them around $200 have creases.
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Quote from DealLife :
Does anyone know if z flip with crease mark will be accepted...trying to buy one on ebay, and all of them around $200 have creases.
Creases seem to be going through. How about if crack on back is ok??

Or delaminating starting in upper or lower screen?
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ErikK1138
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Looks like the old 4G Z Flip is also accepted, went to BB today and traded it in.
Attached is proof of the promo working on the phone where the model is F700U. Looks like the initial trade in is $175 but the promo bumps it up another $625.

Mine unit had a black spot but they didn't really care
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AkujunkanX
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Someone slap me with knowledge please...

I bought the Z Flip3 with watch for $550 (before tax) a few weeks ago... and I can now go in-store and trade the Flip3 for 800 off an S22 Ultra and since the 256gb model is $300 off already, I'm essentially getting an S22 Ultra and Watch4 Classic for 600 bucks?
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vaiof1
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Quote from cyciumx :
Someone slap me with knowledge please...

I bought the Z Flip3 with watch for $550 (before tax) a few weeks ago... and I can now go in-store and trade the Flip3 for 800 off an S22 Ultra and since the 256gb model is $300 off already, I'm essentially getting an S22 Ultra and Watch4 Classic for 600 bucks?
999.99 - 800 = 199.99>>> 200+ 500 so 700 + taxes.
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AkujunkanX
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Quote from vaiof1 :
999.99 - 800 = 199.99>>> 200+ 500 so 700 + taxes.
Close enough of a reality check. BB shows $849.99 for the 128gb and 256gb Verizon model. Thanks!

Edit: From another comment this is for unlocked only (potentially a clueless rep would process the verizon version that is discounted more).

Either way... 700 plus tax on an S22 Ultra and Watch4 Classic is Slick enough for me.
Last edited by cyciumx June 14, 2022 at 05:26 PM.
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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?
Trading in locked phone should be perfectly fine. But buying t-mo version, at least in my case was not allowed as full version of rules explicitly states that this elevated trade in value should only be applied to NEW unlocked Samsung phones. so no open-box and now operator versions. At least that was for me. As usual - YMMV.

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Quote from ErikK1138 :
Looks like the old 4G Z Flip is also accepted, went to BB today and traded it in.
Attached is proof of the promo working on the phone where the model is F700U. Looks like the initial trade in is $175 but the promo bumps it up another $625.

Mine unit had a black spot but they didn't really care
Wow! Thanks for another confirmation. Prob. will order one more, even cheaper this time Smilie

Does anybody know when this frenzy is going to end? I heard it's up to 4th of July? So plenty of time still...
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mydealstalk
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any idea how many times we can do trade in of phone to bestbuy
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mikebacker
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Quote from Rajinikanth :
How long ebay took to send.. wonder if this offer exist for another week till i receive
Ordered on Tuesday night, phone shipped Wednesday and I got it Saturday, did my trade on Sunday.
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any idea how many times we can do trade in of phone to bestbuy
I asked this and rep smiled and said - no limits. As long as you will be able to source Flips and as long as phones you want to buy will be in stock or orderable.
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YHwick
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Only 450$ for S 21 5G that's not good for me I will still have to pay more
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I am a bit confused. Is this week's trade-in deal here ONLY to purchase unlocked (buying it outright) not locked carrier installment plan? The title seems to say unlocked but the fine print talks about carrier installments.

The carrier locked version is cheaper than the unlocked - $600 for S22 256GB Tmo in 24 installments vs $699 unlocked. Would the higher trade-in apply to this? If so, it is cheaper than last week's deal. Anyone been able to do this?
Last edited by WingsOfF June 14, 2022 at 09:33 PM.
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Quote from WingsOfF :
I am a bit confused. Is this week's trade-in deal here ONLY to purchase unlocked (buying it outright) not locked carrier installment plan? The title seems to say unlocked but the fine print talks about carrier installments.

The carrier locked version is cheaper than the unlocked - $600 for S22 256GB Tmo in 24 installments vs $699 unlocked. Would the higher trade-in apply to this? If so, it is cheaper than last week's deal. Anyone been able to do this?
Yes, the elevated Samsung elevated TIV promo (in store purchase and trade only) is just for purchase of unlocked Samsung S & Z series phones. Last week the unlocked version of say the S22 256GB was $649 with activate now with major carrier, but $200 higher if you just did unlocked activate later/never. This week same phone is higher at $699, but same whether you activate now with a carrier, or activate later/never.

The Samsung elevated trade in values have not changed and are the same as on the link page.

Forget about that 2nd paragraph in the T&C of Samsung deal. . .

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Quote from needgeech :
Yes, the elevated Samsung elevated TIV promo (in store purchase and trade only) is just for purchase of unlocked Samsung S & Z series phones. Last week the unlocked version of say the S22 256GB was $649 with activate now with major carrier, but $200 higher if you just did unlocked activate later/never. This week same phone is higher at $699, but same whether you activate now with a carrier, or activate later/never.

The Samsung elevated trade in values have not changed and are the same as on the link page.

Forget about that 2nd paragraph in the T&C of Samsung deal. . .
Ok, thanks. So they never had the elevated TIV for carrier locked phones (to get monthly payments) then?

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