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Eligible Smartphone In-Store/Trade-In Offer: Toward Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Expired

Up to $800 Off
w/ Activation & Up to $400 Off Discount + Memory Upgrades
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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 & Price Research

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  • 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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Edited June 26, 2022 at 10:56 PM by
EDIT 06/27:


The unlocked S22 series phones have gone back up to MSRP, save one, the S22 Ultra 256GB/12GB RAM Unlocked version with activate TODAY with carrler, which is sweetened to $350 off, @ $949.

Other S22 series unlocked with activate today or later seem to have gone back up to MSRP (probably until Friday).

Same up to $800 Samsung Trade in value promo still applies. See below for link for that. And, just to remind everyone, this trade in promo is for IN STORE TRADE & IN STORE PURCHASE (grab/pickup in store or home delivery, but all must originate in store!!!)

If you just want the S22 ultra unlocked activate now 256GB model, with no trade, for $949, then you can order online or in store

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Update 06/13: Discount has lowered to up to $300 off. . .but strangely enough, the biggest $300 discount now comes from Unlocked and Activate LATER/NEVER. Perfect for those on MVNO's or not wanting to sign up for any plan or commitment etc.!!!

i.e.:
S22 Ultra 256GB unlocked activate later/never. . .$999 (128GB versioin same $999)
S22+ 256GB unlocked activate later/never. . .$799 (128GB version also $799)
S22 256GB unlocked activate later/never. . .$699 (128GB version also $699)

Same elevated, in store trade in and purchase SAMSUNG elevated trade in value promo, up to $800, as before, applies (see below for those and links for terms etc.)

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Best Buy just lowered their unlocked S22 line phones.

S22 $649.99 is $150 off MSRP. . .S22 unlocked 256GB is better at same $649.99

S22+ $749.99 is $250 off MSRP. . .S22+ unlocked 256GB is better at same $749.99

S22U 128GB is $300 off MSRP

S22U 256GB is $400 off MSRP @ $899 & S22U 512GB $400 off @ $999 (courtesy of mtran1977)

AGAIN, THESE ARE ALL FOR UNLOCKED, ACTIVATE NOW phone purchases. . .
Meaning you buy an unloocked phone with "activate now" on an account with T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint.
You don't have to open an additional new line on account, just upgrade a current line, even if it has a financed phone on it. That's ok, as you are paying in full for this new phone, not financing another.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Variations

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on top of this, Samsung is offering up to $800 in trade in credit towards In-Store Trade and In Store Purchase only of unlocked Samsung phone (S22 line, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3, S21FE phones) for the higher (up to $800) Samsung Trade in Value Promo.

These phones, traded in, will get you an $800 BB Gift Card to apply towards new unlocked Samsung phone. . .

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

Click link below for other phone trade in values, as well as full Terms, etc

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921

This pairs well with all of those here that bought Z Flip 3's recently, with or without added $50 watch deal (See Wiki for watch deal thread), that now wish to trade in that Z Flip 3 for $800 Gift card towards purchase of an unlocked S22 line phone at sales prices as listed above. . .
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Model: SAMSUNG Galaxy S22+ Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked Android Smartphone, 128GB, 8K Camera & Video, Brightest Display Screen, Long Battery Life, Fast 4nm Processor, US Version, Green

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Last Edited by Phaenon June 10, 2022 at 08:13 PM
Today only: AT&T Ultra S22 256gb any color. New line :$799 upgrade :$849


Original thread title, before FP takeover/change:

Samsung Galaxy S22 series Unlocked phone (activate now) @ Best Buy $150-$400 off plus up to $800 in trade credit (Plus free upgrade to 256GB memory)
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THE up to $800 Elevated Trade in Value is FOR IN STORE PURCHASE and TRADE in only, and meant towards purchase of UNLOCKED Samsung phone. NOT FOR online orders! It is a Samsung TIV promo, and you can see all the terms, Trade in Values for various phones, etc. at the link below:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921

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$50 Galaxy Watch 4 bundle deal. . .as well as specifically cheap ZF3 purchase see this thread:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15804589-buy-128gb-samsung-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-phone-unlocked-from-800-galaxy-watch4-50-carrier-models-from-500-free-s-h?v=1

Also, See the thread that morphed from just Z Flip 3 for $499 into>>>$800 Trade in Value towards another phone, etc. (pre watch deal):
https://slickdeals.net/f/15797200-best-buy-samsung-z-flip3-arbitrage-100?v=1

And of course, the deal that started off as enhanced BB TIV and morphed into>>>$800 Samsung TIV:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15754645-bestbuy-in-store-trade-increase-galaxy-s22-256gb-unlocked-750-before-trade-in-350?page=30


Refer to these other threads if you want the in's and outs of getting the store rep to actually get $800 trade in value to pop up on their screen, etc. etc. They've really started on different aspects, and morphed into overlapping concepts to get the same or similar deal. . .












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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.
FYI, you only get these prices if you activate the phone on the big 4 carriers.
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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06-05-2022 at 10:46 PM.
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06-05-2022 at 11:10 PM.

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06-05-2022 at 11:10 PM.
FYI, you only get these prices if you activate the phone on the big 4 carriers.
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06-05-2022 at 11:14 PM.
06-05-2022 at 11:14 PM.
Quote from coolcoder :
FYI, you only get these prices if you activate the phone on the big 4 carriers.
Roger that. Why I put activate now in the title. Honestly, this won't be a great deal for many considering what Samsung direct is doing right now (especially S21U cracked screen trade in, etc.), but there is a group here say looking to unload a Z Flip 3 (or even better a Z flip 5G) towards a new phone to keep. . .not just for the GC aspect like last week
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I updated with links. But seriously, this is no hidden deal. . .go to best buy website and search for Galaxy S22, and go from there. . .Honestly, you have to choose which model and color and memory once you click the link anyways. . .and once you find the unlocked S22 version phone you want, the "trade in offer" tab link will be above the product title of the phone you want. . .and to get the up to $800 Trade in value (Samsung promo TIV towards unlocked phone purchase bonus value), you have to do both purchase and trade in store anyways. . .Just sayin'
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06-06-2022 at 02:41 AM.
06-06-2022 at 02:41 AM.
Trade in values are not good unless you are trading a last year model of a phone which will make this deal dull
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06-06-2022 at 04:09 AM.
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What does 'activate now' mean? Turn it on and put your SIM in it? Or must add a line on a carrier? Or something else? Being able to go from a N20U to S22 Ultra 512GB for $200 doesn't sound terrible.
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Very good deal by combination of previous z flip 3 purchase.
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Quote from scorpic :
Very good deal by combination of previous z flip 3 purchase.

Basically due to zflip/watch purchase last week, Im getting s22+ for 549 and a free watch...... That is exactly what I intended to do... So now I can keep my s22 ultra as a backup and camera only phone....
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06-06-2022 at 06:53 AM.
06-06-2022 at 06:53 AM.
Do the unlocked phones have all the same band coverage vs getting the T-Mobile version?
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06-06-2022 at 06:59 AM.
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So if I go in store to purchase and do trade in, do I get a grace period to go home and do transfer of my current phone Note 20 Ultra 5G onto new phone before I physically give it to Best Buy?
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I tried to trade in a z flip 3 for the 800 and they could not figure it out in store, the manager read the details and told me that in order to get the 800 off it was on the un-discounted price.

If anyone is successful let us know how you did it.

As of right now Best buy drop the values and promotional credits from the web trade in
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Quote from EDHA :
I tried to trade in a z flip 3 for the 800 and they could not figure it out in store, the manager read the details and told me that in order to get the 800 off it was on the un-discounted price.

If anyone is successful let us know how you did it.

As of right now Best buy drop the values and promotional credits from the web trade in

Double dip..Happpened to me the same exact thing but they managed to get me the website price plus max trade in. BB systems are messed up. U need to insist..But Im not dealing with BB on trade ins anymore
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