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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I am really hoping for a good deal on S22 Ultra for Activate Later to make it easier.. Fingers crossed.
Just got back from local BB (Gilbert, AZ) and got the deal. My BB location is undergoing renovation, so they closed off the store, and are operating out of a 'kiosk' near the entrance. They told me they didn't have capability to 'activate' any phones, but could do the trade-in no problem. The rep had to call over manager, since he seemed to have heard about the deal but didn't know how to run it through. I heard the manager say enter the code 'Samsung', but there was still confusion on their side for where to enter it.
They kept asking for my phone number even though I clearly stated I wasn't activating with any carriers. It took them about 20-25 mins of phone calls and several attempts on different PC's in the kiosk, but they finally figured it out.
So end result, they gave me the $800 (GC + coupon) for my $180 ebay donor Note 20 5g, and I took home brand new Flip 4 for $230 (including tax).
Probably gonna wait till Monday to open it to make sure no suprise deals pop up on 'Activate Later' S22U, but happy with the deal either way.
Appreciate all the great advice on getting it done.
You have to click on "see details" under the price to get more info.
They kept asking for my phone number even though I clearly stated I wasn't activating with any carriers. It took them about 20-25 mins of phone calls and several attempts on different PC's in the kiosk, but they finally figured it out.
So end result, they gave me the $800 (GC + coupon) for my $180 ebay donor Note 20 5g, and I took home brand new Flip 4 for $230 (including tax).
Probably gonna wait till Monday to open it to make sure no suprise deals pop up on 'Activate Later' S22U, but happy with the deal either way.
Appreciate all the great advice on getting it done.
After seeing disappointing prices for activate later, I have been exploring activate now options..
Chatted with BB and the below is what they said..
They can only do $60 plans. There is $35 activation fee (even though web site did not show).
They only do personal accounts and do not create new lines for business.
Chatted with T-Mobile and below is what they said..
They can do business as well as personal (I am just trying to avoid credit pull for just to get a phone and I hv an LLC to use if required).
They can do $20 talk and text plan as well.
$20 activation fee. Waived if phone is capable of doing e-sim.
Cancel plan at anytime as these are no contract plans(BYOD)
So we have an option to get a new line in personal account with $100 discount in BB which will end up as $60+$35 fees. still around $900 price.
Or get a line in advance from T-mo and only pay $20 but the cost would still be $900 for the phone (before trade).
Debating on this. But was really hoping for a Activate later price for these S22U phones in the 800ish range
After seeing disappointing prices for activate later, I have been exploring activate now options..
Chatted with BB and the below is what they said..
They can only do $60 plans. There is $35 activation fee (even though web site did not show).
They only do personal accounts and do not create new lines for business.
Chatted with T-Mobile and below is what they said..
They can do business as well as personal (I am just trying to avoid credit pull for just to get a phone and I hv an LLC to use if required).
They can do $20 talk and text plan as well.
$20 activation fee. Waived if phone is capable of doing e-sim.
Cancel plan at anytime as these are no contract plans(BYOD)
So we have an option to get a new line in personal account with $100 discount in BB which will end up as $60+$35 fees. still around $900 price.
Or get a line in advance from T-mo and only pay $20 but the cost would still be $900 for the phone (before trade).
Debating on this. But was really hoping for a Activate later price for these S22U phones in the 800ish range
I did the 'Activate Later' deal since I didn't want to go through hassles of trying to activate on one of the major carriers, even if I could save $150 that route. I'm on Boost, and perfectly satisfied with unlimited everything for $25/month.
I did not get the $100 GC, since as far as I know it's only for TotalTech members (i.e. from the website "Plus, Best Buy Totaltechâ„¢ members receive a $100 Best Buy e-Gift Card with purchase.") I think TotalTech costs $200/year to be a member.
Good luck trying to go the 'Activate Now' route. I'm hoping in next couple days, they'll have deal where both are same price, and I can get a price match rebate for that $150 difference.
I did not get the $100 GC, since as far as I know it's only for TotalTech members (i.e. from the website "Plus, Best Buy Totaltechâ„¢ members receive a $100 Best Buy e-Gift Card with purchase.") I think TotalTech costs $200/year to be a member.
Good luck trying to go the 'Activate Now' route. I'm hoping in next couple days, they'll have deal where both are same price, and I can get a price match rebate for that $150 difference.
I was also thinking about the PM route, but they have only 14 days return and the trade in deal ends by 10/2. Hopefully something they do this weekend for the Activate Later price for these models..
But you have a good deal on Note20 too. It shud all work out and a PM later would make it sweeter..
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The $849 upgrade price lasted till around 3-4pm on Tuesday and then backed up to $900. And I believe that the new line with Att/tmo has been $800 for a while. Not sure if I missed anything for real as I have been monitoring the "upgrade" price with vzw every day and I did not notice the $800 drop unless you were referring to new line price.
are network locked phone accepted ?
Trying to buy an s21 around $250 on ebay.
Any suggestions for buying a used phones for trade in ?
are network locked phone accepted ?
Trying to buy an s21 around $250 on ebay.
Any suggestions for buying a used phones for trade in ?
are network locked phone accepted ?
Trying to buy an s21 around $250 on ebay.
Any suggestions for buying a used phones for trade in ?
eBay/other selling sites really need to have some way of hiding items and sellers. When you're looking to buy something it's too easy to come across things you just don't want. For things like this there's always tons of "for parts only", cracked, blacklisted items and then you keep seeing them again. You could always get the really lower priced items that are more blemished but then you're skirting the line on acceptable trade in or not. Bring in a questionable item and if it gets rejected you're left holding a donor phone you didn't really want. I felt better spending a little more for a phone I was sure they'd take.
The $849 upgrade price lasted till around 3-4pm on Tuesday and then backed up to $900. And I believe that the new line with Att/tmo has been $800 for a while. Not sure if I missed anything for real as I have been monitoring the "upgrade" price with vzw every day and I did not notice the $800 drop unless you were referring to new line price.
Maybe it was this?:
ETA: 128gb unlocked version
eBay/other selling sites really need to have some way of hiding items and sellers. When you're looking to buy something it's too easy to come across things you just don't want. For things like this there's always tons of "for parts only", cracked, blacklisted items and then you keep seeing them again. You could always get the really lower priced items that are more blemished but then you're skirting the line on acceptable trade in or not. Bring in a questionable item and if it gets rejected you're left holding a donor phone you didn't really want. I felt better spending a little more for a phone I was sure they'd take.
I thought I wwas following the thread closely but also don't remember seeing the S22 Ultra drop to $800, in general. Unless I missed something it may have been what you pointed out - the slightly lower price for AT&T or T-Mobile activate now price.
Maybe it was this?:
Juku: what does it say on your receipt? Is it just the phone? When I bought my VZW activated S22 Ultra it showed the phone and SIM card on the receipt. However, when I bought my S22+ with no activation, it just had the phone and a spot that says "UNACTIVATED". If your receipt says UNACTIVATED I think you may have gotten the phone in a small window of time that it actually did drop in price.
If not iPhone 12 pro I got for $350 is not bad either
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If not iPhone 12 pro I got for $350 is not bad either
* Call corporate while in the store. I had a manager trying to tell me a 10% off mover's coupon didn't apply to Apple merchandise when it clearly stated in the terms it did. They just make things up, they don't really know what's going on half of the time. I had a corporate supervisor set them straight on speaker. It was extremely satisfying.
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