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Trade in a Pixel 3a for $300, Get Google Pixel 6a Unlocked Phone Expired
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Google Store offers Up to $300 Trade-In Credit on select devices with the purchase of any Google Pixel 6a Unlocked 5G Smartphone for $449. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member bazardeal for finding this deal.
Phones eligible for $300 Trade-In Credit:
Google Store offers Up to $300 Trade-In Credit on select devices with the purchase of any Google Pixel 6a Unlocked 5G Smartphone for $449. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member bazardeal for finding this deal.
Phones eligible for $300 Trade-In Credit:
- Google Pixel 3a
- Google Pixel 4, 4XL, 4a
- Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus
- Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus
- Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
- 6.1" 2400 x 1080 60Hz HDR Gorilla Glass 3 OLED display
- Google Tensor octa-core processor (same as in the Pixel 6 / 6 Pro)
- 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
- 128GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Front cameras: 12MP (wide) / 12MP (ultrawide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
- Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) w/ up to 1080p 30fps video recording
- IP67 dust/water resistance
- Optical fingerprint sensor (under display)
- WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2 / NFC
- USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W Power Delivery 3.0 fast charge support
- Android 12 (planned upgrade to Android 13)
- 4410 mAh battery
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No microSD card slot
- No wireless charging
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Edited September 18, 2022
at 08:40 AM
UPDATE: Last Week for Elevated Trade-In. Ends 9/24/22
Google Store [google.com] offers Up to $300 Trade-In Credit on select devices. Shipping is free.
Pixel 6A specs (link [google.com])
6.1" 2400 x 1080 60Hz HDR Gorilla Glass 3 OLED display
Google Tensor octa-core processor (same as in the Pixel 6 / 6 Pro)
6GB LPDDR5 RAM
128GB UFS 3.1 storage
Front cameras: 12MP (wide) / 12MP (ultrawide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) w/ up to 1080p 30fps video recording
IP67 dust/water resistance
Optical fingerprint sensor (under display)
WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2 / NFC
USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W Power Delivery 3.0 fast charge support
Android 12 (planned upgrade to Android 13)
4410 mAh battery
No 3.5mm headphone jack
No microSD card slot
No wireless charging
This is the same trade-in offer as this expired Slickdeals Link, Except
NO Free google buds A-Series,
Elevated trade-in values of $300 for older a series Google Pixels, including 3a and 4a, and many iPhone models.
Yes you get a 10% google store credit if u sign up for Google One 2TB storage plan for 1 month (cost is $9.99/mo). https://one.google.com/
One caveat to beware is that you may be hit with two $9.99 billing cycle for the credit to be actually credited ($45 - 20 = about $25 in google credit).
Google Store [google.com] offers Up to $300 Trade-In Credit on select devices. Shipping is free.
Pixel 6A specs (link [google.com])
6.1" 2400 x 1080 60Hz HDR Gorilla Glass 3 OLED display
Google Tensor octa-core processor (same as in the Pixel 6 / 6 Pro)
6GB LPDDR5 RAM
128GB UFS 3.1 storage
Front cameras: 12MP (wide) / 12MP (ultrawide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) w/ up to 1080p 30fps video recording
IP67 dust/water resistance
Optical fingerprint sensor (under display)
WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2 / NFC
USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W Power Delivery 3.0 fast charge support
Android 12 (planned upgrade to Android 13)
4410 mAh battery
No 3.5mm headphone jack
No microSD card slot
No wireless charging
This is the same trade-in offer as this expired Slickdeals Link, Except
NO Free google buds A-Series,
Elevated trade-in values of $300 for older a series Google Pixels, including 3a and 4a, and many iPhone models.
Yes you get a 10% google store credit if u sign up for Google One 2TB storage plan for 1 month (cost is $9.99/mo). https://one.google.com/
One caveat to beware is that you may be hit with two $9.99 billing cycle for the credit to be actually credited ($45 - 20 = about $25 in google credit).
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September 20, 2022
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How long is the deal going to last?
According to fine print, Buy Pixel 6a and get up to $300 back with eligible phone trade-in. Starting on Aug 8, 2022 at 12:00am PT and ending on September 24, 2022 at 11:59pm PT.
The Pixel 5 is also eligible for $300 via trade-in. Can a mod add that to the main post? TIA.
I recommended you document the condition of your old phone to be on the safe side (with either a video and/or photos) - it only takes a few minutes to do so! While the majority of people had no issues with their trade-ins, according to some comments there were cases where the phone got improperly assessed. To cover yourself in case that happens, I strongly suggest you document your phones condition with a video (best) or photos. I took a video of me performing a factory reset, capturing the IMEI number, showing the condition (no screen cracks, no bulging battery), showing it operational (that it turns on/showing the software on the screen), afterwards I powered it off and put it in the phone envelope with packing bubbles (so it doesn't get damaged in transit as there isn't adequate padding in the envelope). I also took a video of me putting the phone in the box and sealing it in there. In case the phone gets assessed incorrectly (them saying it's damaged, wrong phone model was sent, no phone was in the box, battery is bulging, etc), you can let Google know you have documented all of these things and can provide them the videos. I am sure you will be able to overturn the incorrect assessment as you have evidence that contradicts their assessment.
Be aware, some intake companies for the trade-in, such as HYLA Mobile Reconsidered (La Vergne, TN) have dozens of complaints of phones mysteriously going missing on Google (https://www.google.com/search?q=H...co
Full release of Android 13 is finally here! Everyone with the Pixel 6a that has updated to 13, can you guys comment on the any changes to battery life, phone heat, finger print reader issues and mobile connectivity?
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From what I've found it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S10E is probably the best value for trading in. You can find very good/great condition ones on eBay for around $110-$130 For those of you looking to maximize the trade in value like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165666430056 and the value for trade-in is $390. Hope this helps someone! Smilie
You can find them on Swappa as well for around the same price: https://swappa.com/buy/used/samsung-galaxy-s10e
How long is the deal going to last?
According to fine print, Buy Pixel 6a and get up to $300 back with eligible phone trade-in. Starting on Aug 8, 2022 at 12:00am PT and ending on September 24, 2022 at 11:59pm PT.
The Pixel 5 is also eligible for $300 via trade-in. Can a mod add that to the main post? TIA.
I recommended you document the condition of your old phone to be on the safe side (with either a video and/or photos) - it only takes a few minutes to do so! While the majority of people had no issues with their trade-ins, according to some comments there were cases where the phone got improperly assessed. To cover yourself in case that happens, I strongly suggest you document your phones condition with a video (best) or photos. I took a video of me performing a factory reset, capturing the IMEI number, showing the condition (no screen cracks, no bulging battery), showing it operational (that it turns on/showing the software on the screen), afterwards I powered it off and put it in the phone envelope with packing bubbles (so it doesn't get damaged in transit as there isn't adequate padding in the envelope). I also took a video of me putting the phone in the box and sealing it in there. In case the phone gets assessed incorrectly (them saying it's damaged, wrong phone model was sent, no phone was in the box, battery is bulging, etc), you can let Google know you have documented all of these things and can provide them the videos. I am sure you will be able to overturn the incorrect assessment as you have evidence that contradicts their assessment.
Be aware, some intake companies for the trade-in, such as HYLA Mobile Reconsidered (La Vergne, TN) have dozens of complaints of phones mysteriously going missing on Google (https://www.google.com/search?q=H...co
Full release of Android 13 is finally here! Everyone with the Pixel 6a that has updated to 13, can you guys comment on the any changes to battery life, phone heat, finger print reader issues and mobile connectivity?
============
From what I've found it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S10E is probably the best value for trading in. You can find very good/great condition ones on eBay for around $110-$130 For those of you looking to maximize the trade in value like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165666430056 and the value for trade-in is $390. Hope this helps someone! Smilie
You can find them on Swappa as well for around the same price: https://swappa.com/buy/used/samsung-galaxy-s10e
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My opinions about the phone:
I think the coolest thing about the 6A is the machine learning and artificial intelligence and how it powers so many different things the phone does. I basically have no issues with speech to text. I was reading it has a 99% success rate for voice diction which is more than anything else on the market. It also uses that stuff for photo and video processing/editing and tons of other stuff I can't name off the top of my head. They have some of the best spam and phishing filtering for texts and calls (plus call screening). I always use hold for me so I never have to hold when I'm put on hold lol. And then direct my call is super useful as well. They're just so many small things that the phone does that make every day life easier for me. I think what I like about the phone most is it makes everything easier and faster to do (it's really efficient).
Edit: Forgot to mention how useful Google Assistant is for setting up reminders (can do actually a ton of stuff) and the "Recorder" app by Google for voice recording presentations it also saves a transcription.
Here's the official 4 minute run down about the Pixel 6A from the Google I/O conference which talks about features, functionality, security, etc. Good for anyone that wants to learn about the phone.
Google I/O Pixel 6A presentation:
https://youtu.be/66jsOU3KW-Y
Google I/O Google Assistant presentation:
https://youtu.be/OGRDz1nhYxk
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I had the same issue and pointed out the same ambiguous language. No luck by chat or phone. I filed a BBB complaint and about 10 days later got a refund. Overall this deal was a PITA. Now I'm dealing with a refund issue on one 3a I traded. I received the full $300 value, but $26 done as a store credit, not original CC used. Google CS is useless. 40 minutes on chat and they can't figure it out.
Could it be that Google know this phone has inherent issues and are trying to sell it fast?
The main thing at this point that bothers the heck out of me is that incoming calls goes straight to voicemail.
-Does the trade in kit come with the Pixel phone or does the trade in kit arrive separately?
-How do you price match Amazon since they have the same Pixel 6 for $499 right now?
Something interesting I noticed is the boot up time from a powered off state.
It is FAST! about 15s to initial boot and 20-25s to load widgets and network. About twice as fast as my OnePlus 8 (granted the OnePlus 8 has a lot more applications installed and less free space but that should not have such a big impact afaik).
Dan
I thought this was good until 9/24/2022?
Did I miss something?
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- new Pixel 6a with no screen protector: fingerprint worked fine
- added a glass screen protector: fingerprint worked fine
- upgraded to Android 13 a few days later: fingerprint currently works fine
I was surprised that the phone didn't immediately update to Android 13 but I had an issue with an old SIM card and had to wait on a replacement so perhaps that explains it.It's too bad there's no way to get an acetate representation of just how pervasive this issue was. I bought my 6a, it was delivered a couple days later than original estimate. Then I got the trade in box. That took a couple extra days to receive. Then the box sat with USPS for a while (I'm assuming USPS either schedules a large delivery or the contractor has to pick up their own load). Then a couple days for decision.
Credit posted same day as approval email.
I did a second one and though it doesn't say delivered, I got the email already that Google received it and will be reviewing. No delay on that one. Same location.
USPS
Sep 7 Trade In kit received
Sep 16 Mailed Sep 16
Sep 19 Delivered
Google store
Trade In initiated
Trade In kit not shipped.
The refund was issued but is stuck in fix payment method.
and when i try to fix it. it gives an error "An unexpected error has occurred".
Google Support is useless.
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Purchase date: August 21
Phone received: August 24
Waited for a week for the shipping notice for the trade-in kit. Finally reached out via chat on August 28; turns out they see that the shipping address has multiple businesses listed and they do not feel comfortable sending it there (no doubts about sending the actual phone, surprisingly). Provided them the alternative address.
Received the first kit on September 1, and the second - much to my surprise - arrived on September 5. In the meantime, they were contacting me to get some address clarification apparently trying to ship the third kit, which I politely rejected.
Phone mailed in: September 10
Phone received in La Vergne, TN: September 26
Trade-in refund issued: September 30
This all ended well, but not a smooth experience by any means.