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expired Posted by nwtian • Oct 13, 2022
expired Posted by nwtian • Oct 13, 2022

Tracfone iPhone 11 reconditioned $165 + $15 plan $180

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OK it is OOS now

Not as good as previous deal but great for trading in:

https://www.tracfone.com/phone/ap...onditioned

Tracfone unlocking policy:

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/w...yAP8WlbU!/

You can text "unlock" to 611611 on the iPhone you activated to check date for automatic unlock.

As mentioned in other threads, if you are trading in for pixel 7 at Bestbuy for $490 current deal with $100 gift card, there is always a risk if you ordered online and put it as Verizon phone because some bb associate is very inflexible and state that your trade in iPhone is Tracfone and not Verizon. Ymmv.

This had been posted with many thumbdowns but i feel that it is still an Ok deal and a great deal if you need it for trading in.

I have been posting so many Tracfone group deals, especially after Verizon bought them over, because I have benefited in the past from other SDers since IPhone 6s time many years back. Now it is much easier to unlock Verizon owned Tracfone and iPhones seems to retain value. As mentioned there seems to be a 6 cell phones limit under Tracfone family, not sure how they track and how long a period.
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OK it is OOS now

Not as good as previous deal but great for trading in:

https://www.tracfone.com/phone/ap...onditioned

Tracfone unlocking policy:

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/w...yAP8WlbU!/

You can text "unlock" to 611611 on the iPhone you activated to check date for automatic unlock.

As mentioned in other threads, if you are trading in for pixel 7 at Bestbuy for $490 current deal with $100 gift card, there is always a risk if you ordered online and put it as Verizon phone because some bb associate is very inflexible and state that your trade in iPhone is Tracfone and not Verizon. Ymmv.

This had been posted with many thumbdowns but i feel that it is still an Ok deal and a great deal if you need it for trading in.

I have been posting so many Tracfone group deals, especially after Verizon bought them over, because I have benefited in the past from other SDers since IPhone 6s time many years back. Now it is much easier to unlock Verizon owned Tracfone and iPhones seems to retain value. As mentioned there seems to be a 6 cell phones limit under Tracfone family, not sure how they track and how long a period.

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Oct 13, 2022
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CuriousCJ
Oct 13, 2022
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If BB doesn't accept it, Google will right?
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Oct 13, 2022
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nwtian
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Quote from CuriousCJ :
If BB doesn't accept it, Google will right?
Google store does not differentiate and it is $500, $10 more. Of course you are shipping in and the contractor company still can reject, so take lots of photo or even video record in case need to file with google. And of course no store giftcard like bb $100 for pixel 7. Try another bb store for in-person trade in would be more ideal.
Last edited by nwtian October 13, 2022 at 11:25 AM.
Oct 13, 2022
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LovelyField1528
Oct 13, 2022
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Yes, I've got the refurbished phones before. Always looked like new and worked correctly.
Oct 13, 2022
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newmark
Oct 13, 2022
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So it is a $15 plan for 2 months and it unlocks automatically. Correct?

Thanks for posting this. I plan to use it on At&T - hope it can be used. Also giving it to my son, not for trading.

Appreciate your help!

Quote from nwtian :
Not as good as previous deal but great for trading in:

https://www.tracfone.com/phone/ap...onditioned

Tracfone unlocking policy:

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/w...yAP8WlbU!/

You can text "unlock" to 611611 on the iPhone you activated to check date for automatic unlock.

As mentioned in other threads, if you are trading in for pixel 7 at Bestbuy for $490 current deal with $100 gift card, there is always a risk if you ordered online and put it as Verizon phone because some bb associate is very inflexible and state that your trade in iPhone is Tracfone and not Verizon. Ymmv.

This had been posted with many thumbdowns but i feel that it is still an Ok deal and a great deal if you need it for trading in.

I have been posting so many Tracfone group deals, especially after Verizon bought them over, because I have benefited in the past from other SDers since IPhone 6s time many years back. Now it is much easier to unlock Verizon owned Tracfone and iPhones seems to retain value. As mentioned there seems to be a 6 cell phones limit under Tracfone family, not sure how they track and how long a period.
Last edited by newmark October 13, 2022 at 12:29 PM.
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swshark
Oct 13, 2022
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I needed a private window to complete the transaction, but I was able to pick this up for $490 trade in value at Best Buy for Pixel 7. I tried for the $100 reconditioned Straight talk XR (+$35 plan) first, but it was out of stock when I tried to order. I should come out slightly ahead since the XR only had $420 trade in value at Best Buy.
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nwtian
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Quote from newmark :
So it is a $15 plan for 2 months and it unlocks automatically. Correct?

Thanks for posting this. I plan to use it on At&T - hope it can be used. Also giving it to my son, not for trading.

Appreciate your help!
Just one month $15 and wait total 60 days after activation.
For me I had to called on 60 day and it unlocked on the 65 day.
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newmark
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Thanks, repped. Are you able to confirm that this has the SIM slot and can be used on GSM (AT&T)? I think all iPhones have it but double checking.

Quote from nwtian :
Just one month $15 and wait total 60 days after activation.
For me I had to called on 60 day and it unlocked on the 65 day.

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nwtian
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Quote from newmark :
Thanks, repped. Are you able to confirm that this has the SIM slot and can be used on GSM (AT&T)? I think all iPhones have it but double checking.
Yes was able to use it on my T-Mobile prepaid sim. iPhone 13 is the last generation in the US with sim tray.
Oct 13, 2022
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newmark
Oct 13, 2022
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Thanks! Bought one. Appreciate your help!

Quote from nwtian :
Yes was able to use it on my T-Mobile prepaid sim. iPhone 13 is the last generation in the US with sim tray.
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82dealfinder
Oct 13, 2022
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Does this need to be activated/wait out the 60 day period to be used on Verizon Post Paid?
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DrGreenthumb
Oct 13, 2022
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What about an ATT trade in? Current gives $800 for iPhone 14 I believe. Can I just send it in or does it need to be unlocked?
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pianistat
Oct 13, 2022
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[QUOTE=nwtian;158225398]Not as good as previous deal but great for trading in:

https://www.tracfone.com/phone/ap...onditioned

More like $197.82 for me with tax.
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nwtian
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Quote from DrGreenthumb :
What about an ATT trade in? Current gives $800 for iPhone 14 I believe. Can I just send it in or does it need to be unlocked?
I am with T-Mobile, no need to be unlocked.
Oct 13, 2022
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hvtran4
Oct 13, 2022
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is recondition the same as refurbished? I got the iPhone XR deal $99 from Tracfone last week and the serial number starts with "M".

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DrGreenthumb
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Quote from nwtian :
I am with T-Mobile, no need to be unlocked.
So you just mailed it in and no problem? I might do a trade in in store just to be sure like Costco or Best Buy.

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