Also, this Deal, i.e. the TIV Promo, is also good towards purchase of Galaxy S22 series phones, and S21FE as well!! You can get paid for trading in a used S21 for a new S21 FE How to get paid
The T&C, and the elevated values of phones eligible for trade for this deal:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-...1537879921
To Summarize:
In Store order and trade in only. No online orders
Towards purchase of UNLOCKED ONLY version S22 series, S21FE, Flip4, Fold4
UNLOCKED means non carrier variant, though you can do activate now with a carrier on an Unlocked phone if it suits your needs
In store only. Offer valid 4/17/22 – 1/23/23
Previous pre-order experience: https://slickdeals.net/f/15969637-best-buy-save-up-to-900-on-unlocked-galaxy-z-series-with-qualifying-in-store-trade-in-99-99?p=156909793#
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This is from their website
"At time of purchase, customer's trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction. Upon date of fulfillment, customer must trade in same phone in same condition... If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation. Fulfillment subject to phone availability. Offer is not valid if not redeemed during promotional period. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. "
There is a clear distinction of when you do the pre order and when the order is fulfilled. You pay the amount and taxes and have the device evaluated when you order. You trade-in when the order is fulfilled. It's your luck if you get a rep who knows the difference between a pre order and in stock order.
In my case the Samsung rep even said that I can come back with device to trade-in when I get the email to pick up the phone. But the moment the sales reps said it's not correct he walked away from the counter.
Also I have 2 left months left paying off my S20fe(Verizon). Should I pay this off before doing this trade?
$700 S21FE Unlocked (Activate later)
$800 S22 Unlocked (Activate later)
Both however aren't available in-store near me.
But the S21FE Unlocked (Activate Now) New Line looks like its only $400 on T-mobile, could I trade in and get a new line and pocket $600 - $400 = $200 - taxes and activation costs and cancel the line in a few days?
Also if they don't have the models in-store can you do the trade-in and purchase and have the store order the phone for you can pick it up later?
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Tips
1) For this promotion, BB and Samsung allows you to purchase S21 FE, S22 series, etc. even if your trade-in is worth more than the new phone. You get the difference in the BB GC.
2) That said, since this is in person only, your store or the employee may required your purchase be more than your trade-in. It's easier to go to a new store or revisit on a different day than argue with the employee.
3) For my store, the employee teaching the other employee this promotion flat out said just give the difference via BB GC. You lose any difference from the $500 Samsung coupon, which is $1 if you buy the S21 FE.
4) The process as I experienced was:
a) Log in to customers BB / carrier account
b) Trade-in the phone first, entering promotion code "SAMSUNG" on the last page
c) Their system will fill up a BB GC with the regular trade-in amount + print out a $500 Samsung coupon which totals the promotional trade-in amount. The trade-in receipt states "Promotion: Unlocked Samsung Flagship - $800 Tier ($300 GC + $500 Coupon)
d) Check out the new phone, activated to your new carrier (*activated meaning checking out and giving you a sim card, phone isn't activated nor opened)
e) Scan the $500 Samsung coupon as the first payment, scan the BB gift card for any remaining charges.
Thanks op, was able to slightly downgrade my phone while getting paid by BB.
$700 S21FE Unlocked (Activate later)
$800 S22 Unlocked (Activate later)
Both however aren't available in-store near me.
But the S21FE Unlocked (Activate Now) New Line looks like its only $400 on T-mobile, could I trade in and get a new line and pocket $600 - $400 = $200 - taxes and activation costs
I think he realized he made a mistake after I left earlier today. Anyway, when I clarified I wanted the unlocked version, it was smooth at that point. Thanks all!
Refer to the previous BB threads for the cheapest plan and cancellations experiences.
Q: Do we have to pick a plan from Best Buy for T-Mobile if we are not a current customer?
Ans: You don't have to signup for a post paid T-Mobile plan from Best Buy to get this deal. You can sign up for the plan anywhere and have it active before trading in your device at Best Buy. In fact, other retailers like Costco have promotions
they run for new T-Mobile customers / lines, which you can stack with this promotion for extra cash. Also, the cheapest postpaid plan that works for this Best Buy promotion ($20 Talk and Text) is not available to signup at Best Buy, so if you want that plan you will have to signup elsewhere.
Q: What is the cheapest T-Mobile plan that works for this promotion?
Ans: The cheapest T-mobile postpaid plan that works for this promotion is $20/month per line. Plan name is "Unlimited Talk & Text Only". You cannot sign up for it online, you have to call in, chat, or visit a store / reseller. https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/u...hone-deals
Thanks
Tips
1) For this promotion, BB and Samsung allows you to purchase S21 FE, S22 series, etc. even if your trade-in is worth more than the new phone. You get the difference in the BB GC.
2) That said, since this is in person only, your store or the employee may required your purchase be more than your trade-in. It's easier to go to a new store or revisit on a different day than argue with the employee.
3) For my store, the employee teaching the other employee this promotion flat out said just give the difference via BB GC. You lose any difference from the $500 Samsung coupon, which is $1 if you buy the S21 FE.
4) The process as I experienced was:
a) Log in to customers BB / carrier account
b) Trade-in the phone first, entering promotion code "SAMSUNG" on the last page
c) Their system will fill up a BB GC with the regular trade-in amount + print out a $500 Samsung coupon which totals the promotional trade-in amount. The trade-in receipt states "Promotion: Unlocked Samsung Flagship - $800 Tier ($300 GC + $500 Coupon)
d) Check out the new phone, activated to your new carrier (*activated meaning checking out and giving you a sim card, phone isn't activated nor opened)
e) Scan the $500 Samsung coupon as the first payment, scan the BB gift card for any remaining charges.
Thanks op, was able to slightly downgrade my phone while getting paid by BB.
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