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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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needgeech
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Quote from kousoku :
Can lead a horse to water but can't force it to drink (i.e. can't force people to read back pages)
Is it too hard to ask people to do read a bit further or do more research to get a good deal? lolz sheesh.
Ha, so true. Not even trying to get people to flip through many pages to see how to accomplish the deal when say a rep doesn't know how to make it happen, or a phone not on the list actually getting $800 credit etc etc.. Just the general rules of the deal, all of which are in the OP, the editor's OP, and the wiki. Less than 1/2 a page, on the same page they land on when clicking on this deal thread. Same advice for any deal thread, it's always the same. . .check out OP and go from there, unless it's a ridiculous Samsung or Amazon deal that will be gone in minutes, in which case order first but don't start with asking questions, until after reading OP and Wiki. . .
Last edited by needgeech June 15, 2022 at 10:26 PM.
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NeatGuitarIsDumbPhuc
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Look like the price of the new S22 ultra is now $999. it was $899 before. So your trade in kind of decrease 100 buck
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kousoku
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Quote from NeatGuitarIsDumbPhuc :
Look like the price of the new S22 ultra is now $999. it was $899 before. So your trade in kind of decrease 100 buck
that's just how the cookie (deal) crumbles, surprised the deal is still around.

$800 trade for s21 Ultra Z flip 3 Z flip 5G, Note 20 Ultra and other phones is still an awesome, you can't even sell those phones for what the trade in on those are!

If they take away those high trade-in values then for sure deal is dead but while the trade-ins are still good +100 for a msrp 1200 phone isn't too shabby considering those late to the deal.
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Anyone trade in a Pixel 6 Pro? If so what was the trade in value?
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misterlee
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How long is the deal?
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Quote from misterlee :
How long is the deal?
Which one? Your question is lacking of details lol. . .
Most likely only until 11:59pm Sunday Central. That's for the sales price on unlocked and activate now/never. . .the Samsung elevated trade in promo value towards an unlocked S or Z series phone lasts another 2 weeks.
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Quote from needgeech :
Which one? Your question is lacking of details lol. . .
Most likely only until 11:59pm Sunday Central. That's for the sales price on unlocked and activate now/never. . .the Samsung elevated trade in promo value towards an unlocked S or Z series phone lasts another 2 weeks.
For both lol
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Quote from NeatGuitarIsDumbPhuc :
Look like the price of the new S22 ultra is now $999. it was $899 before. So your trade in kind of decrease 100 buck
The price increased for unlocked activate now with major carrier S2U 256GB by $100 when the clock hit Monday morning Central time. At that same moment, the price went down by $300 for same phone, but activate later/never, but same new $999.

Whether that is better for you this week (no account with major carrier), or worse for you by $100 (have account with major carrier) dictates which week the deal was better for you. . .but by no means can you consider your trade in as the basis of the change, i.e. "so your trade in kind of decrease 100 buck". . .as it is the same as it was last week, month, etc. if using Samsung elevated TIV promo. . .
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hahajung
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Just wanted to share an update. Opened a new line with AT&T. Picked up the phone after a few days at the BB store and then waited a few days to call AT&T to cancel the line. The rep gave me an adjustment for activation fee and said I won't be charged the line fee. Paid about 50 bucks for the trade overall.

$799 (S22 Ultra Green) - $800 (Traded note20 ultra) + (48 tax)
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Pg234567
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While trade in, is BB rep asking for Driving license? Do you know why they need DL for phone trade in. ?
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atlas1231
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I am having problm with visual voice mail with s22 ultra unlocked on att. Is anyone else having problem or is it working. Or how to fix
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kyden99
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Quote from Pg234567 :
While trade in, is BB rep asking for Driving license? Do you know why they need DL for phone trade in. ?
In case the phone is stolen.
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Quote from Tim.yoshi :
Actually there is a requirement from the Samsung to apply it only towards the new flagship Samsung phone. Rep showed me this one the promo terms. But I you will be lucky you can get a rep who doesn't know exact terms and will just hand you the gc
Quote from abhijitp :
I walked away with an 800$ 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.
I went to 2 BB store. The 1st one did not have S22 U 256 in stock.
In both stores, they give me $250 coupon (only aplly toward buying select SS ie S22, S21FE, Z fold 3...AND $550 BB Gift card instead full $800 GC
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Quote from NeatGuitarIsDumbPhuc :
Look like the price of the new S22 ultra is now $999. it was $899 before. So your trade in kind of decrease 100 buck
The new price of active later is now $999.99 it was $1299.99 before. So my trade in kind of INCREASE $300

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Quote from needgeech :
The price increased for unlocked activate now with major carrier S2U 256GB by $100 when the clock hit Monday morning Central time. At that same moment, the price went down by $300 for same phone, but activate later/never, but same new $999.

Whether that is better for you this week (no account with major carrier), or worse for you by $100 (have account with major carrier) dictates which week the deal was better for you. . .but by no means can you consider your trade in as the basis of the change, i.e. "so your trade in kind of decrease 100 buck". . .as it is the same as it was last week, month, etc. if using Samsung elevated TIV promo. . .
I agree. Today it saves me $300 because I buy the active later S22 U 256GB.

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