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expiredhexise posted Nov 21, 2022 8:02 PM

Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service: 256GB $350 or 128GB

$300

$800

62% off
(New/Existing Customers w/ Activation/Port-In)at Google Fi
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Fi.Google has Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service on sale listed below w/ Purchase & Activation valid for New/Existing Google Fi Customers only.

Thanks to community member hexise for finding this deal

Note, new Google Fi Customers must transfer or port-in number to Google Fi from your current carrier.

Available Smartphone Option(s)
  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $299.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $349.99

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Total discount of $500 Off or 62.50% overall savings; this offer is part of Google's Black Friday offer/deal
  • Discount will only be valid w/ the purchase and activation of a Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone through Google Fi service
  • You must activate your phone on a new full service plan within 30 days of shipment and keep your service for 120 consecutive days
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/pricing last
Additional Notes
  • For more FAQ, please refer to the terms/conditions page
  • Plus, you can save up to $500 Off when you trade-in an eligible smartphone
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by hexise
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Fi.Google has Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service on sale listed below w/ Purchase & Activation valid for New/Existing Google Fi Customers only.

Thanks to community member hexise for finding this deal

Note, new Google Fi Customers must transfer or port-in number to Google Fi from your current carrier.

Available Smartphone Option(s)
  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $299.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $349.99

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Total discount of $500 Off or 62.50% overall savings; this offer is part of Google's Black Friday offer/deal
  • Discount will only be valid w/ the purchase and activation of a Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone through Google Fi service
  • You must activate your phone on a new full service plan within 30 days of shipment and keep your service for 120 consecutive days
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/pricing last
Additional Notes
  • For more FAQ, please refer to the terms/conditions page
  • Plus, you can save up to $500 Off when you trade-in an eligible smartphone
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Jan 16, 2023 3:27 AM
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hpham_53Jan 16, 2023 3:27 AM
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Quote from alertme2211 :
Upon reading comments, one thing which am having difficulty understanding: why are folks waiting for 30days to order another S22, instead they can just order 2 S22 on two lines from a same account. Am I missing something here?
"instead they can just order 2 S22 on two lines from a same account".....my understanding is that each line in a multi-line account has to be tied to a separate Google ID. As such, the other IDs are treated as new members, not existing members, so they don't get the 30-day deal.
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ScottoDonoJan 16, 2023 3:37 AM
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Quote from alertme2211 :
If the intent is to score 2 or more S22:
Upon reading comments, one thing which am having difficulty understanding: why are folks waiting for 30days to order another S22, instead they can just order 2 S22 on two lines from a same account. Am I missing something here?
Also, IMO the deal is sort of over in sense of trade ins since the value has dropped significantly

One of the benefits of the higher TIVs was an account credit (TIV > cost of phone) so if you did the deal again after the 30 days you would not have to pay any accont fees - but being the TIVs are so low I am skipping the option for now
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BigFatCatJan 16, 2023 3:59 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono :
Also, IMO the deal is sort of over in sense of trade ins since the value has dropped significantly

One of the benefits of the higher TIVs was an account credit (TIV > cost of phone) so if you did the deal again after the 30 days you would not have to pay any accont fees - but being the TIVs are so low I am skipping the option for now
You are correct... the only reason I did one more (my 3rd) S22 was the between excess trade-ins and the fact I got the 1st month free from the Local Guides promotion, I had a lot of Fi credit remaining. Cost me $29 out of pocket + tax.
Jan 16, 2023 4:25 AM
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hpham_53Jan 16, 2023 4:25 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono :
Also, IMO the deal is sort of over in sense of trade ins since the value has dropped significantly

One of the benefits of the higher TIVs was an account credit (TIV > cost of phone) so if you did the deal again after the 30 days you would not have to pay any accont fees - but being the TIVs are so low I am skipping the option for now
In my case, I plan to trade in an iPhone11 with a TIV of $310. $300 will be refunded to cover the cost of the phone (before taxes), and $10 will go to Fi credit. When I traded in an iPhone11 toward the 1st S22 that just completed the terms the TIV was $335, so I had $35 in Fi credit. Some of that $35 was used together with a $20 referral credit to cover the 2nd bill. There's $28 credit left from the 1st trade in that will cover the 30-day service of the 2nd S22.
Last edited by hpham_53 January 15, 2023 at 08:30 PM.
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silentKJan 16, 2023 4:25 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono :
Also, IMO the deal is sort of over in sense of trade ins since the value has dropped significantly

One of the benefits of the higher TIVs was an account credit (TIV > cost of phone) so if you did the deal again after the 30 days you would not have to pay any accont fees - but being the TIVs are so low I am skipping the option for now
With current TIV I figure 175-200 out of pocket for an S22 to trade in for S23. Cheaper than an S23 at sale price whatever that would be in a few months after launch
Jan 16, 2023 4:30 AM
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alertme2211Jan 16, 2023 4:30 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
I don't think anyone in this thread had done it that way. Technically, it should work. But I don't know what type of plan you'll need to activate the eSIM. The physical SIM from BB, Amazon costs $10 but you'll get $10 Fi credit with the very first bill, so the SIM only costs you the sales tax on it.

Whichever SIM you decide to use, make sure to wait at least 48 hrs after its activation for Fi system to fully recognize your status as an existing Fi customer before ordering the 30-day S22.
Thanks, how can I further make sure after waiting for 48 hrs that I have become the 'existing customer'. Is there something I can check at my end to verify before ordering S22?
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ScottoDonoJan 16, 2023 4:32 AM
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Quote from silentK :
With current TIV I figure 175-200 out of pocket for an S22 to trade in for S23. Cheaper than an S23 at sale price whatever that would be in a few months after launch
Just dont forget the cost you are shelling out now and the cost of the current trade in. People seem to neglect that when determining costs of phones with trade in deals

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alertme2211Jan 16, 2023 4:32 AM
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Quote from BigFatCat :
You are correct... the only reason I did one more (my 3rd) S22 was the between excess trade-ins and the fact I got the 1st month free from the Local Guides promotion, I had a lot of Fi credit remaining. Cost me $29 out of pocket + tax.
Got it, its about the excess credit from TIV which takes some time to hit the account.
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ScottoDonoJan 16, 2023 4:32 AM
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Quote from BigFatCat :
You are correct... the only reason I did one more (my 3rd) S22 was the between excess trade-ins and the fact I got the 1st month free from the Local Guides promotion, I had a lot of Fi credit remaining. Cost me $29 out of pocket + tax.
Do you sell the phones?
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hpham_53Jan 16, 2023 4:33 AM
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Quote from alertme2211 :
how can I further make sure after waiting for 48 hrs that I have become the 'existing customer'. Is there something I can check at my end to verify before ordering S22?
I don't know of any way to check for certain. Waiting 48 hrs or longer seemed to work.
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striking19Jan 16, 2023 4:48 AM
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Quote from alertme2211 :
Thanks, how can I further make sure after waiting for 48 hrs that I have become the 'existing customer'. Is there something I can check at my end to verify before ordering S22?
I chatted to make sure that the line is considered as an "existing customer" and kept the transcript as a backup if something didn't go as planned...
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BigFatCatJan 16, 2023 4:49 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono :
Do you sell the phones?
I don't usually, but kind of got caught up in this round of offers. My wife and I both had S21's for daily drivers and I usually keep a third phone around as a backup and to use for international travel (my old backup A51 got used in Estonia, Sweden and Portugal in the last 3 months). All were in great shape, but the S21's were 2 1/2 years old (so not under credit card extended warranty anymore) and the A51 was an older Tracfone refurb.

I upgraded all three of them to S22's through the Fi deals. I sold one of the S21's and used one for a trade in. The other trade in S21's were purchased on ebay. I will admit to having picked up a Pixel 7 when they had the iPhone trade in deal as well. That one will be sold shortly.

For some reason, I also picked up an A13 5g, A23 5g, and Moto G Stylus 2022 (metro) and two A23 5g's (boost). Likely to sell most of those as well once they're unlocked.

My math says that I'll end up with upgrades on all my phones and about a $400 profit once all is said and done.
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silentKJan 16, 2023 6:23 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono :
Just dont forget the cost you are shelling out now and the cost of the current trade in. People seem to neglect that when determining costs of phones with trade in deals
Yea eBay sellers jacked up prices like crazy even for cracked phones
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silentKJan 16, 2023 6:24 AM
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Quote from BigFatCat :
I don't usually, but kind of got caught up in this round of offers. My wife and I both had S21's for daily drivers and I usually keep a third phone around as a backup and to use for international travel (my old backup A51 got used in Estonia, Sweden and Portugal in the last 3 months). All were in great shape, but the S21's were 2 1/2 years old (so not under credit card extended warranty anymore) and the A51 was an older Tracfone refurb.

I upgraded all three of them to S22's through the Fi deals. I sold one of the S21's and used one for a trade in. The other trade in S21's were purchased on ebay. I will admit to having picked up a Pixel 7 when they had the iPhone trade in deal as well. That one will be sold shortly.

For some reason, I also picked up an A13 5g, A23 5g, and Moto G Stylus 2022 (metro) and two A23 5g's (boost). Likely to sell most of those as well once they're unlocked.

My math says that I'll end up with upgrades on all my phones and about a $400 profit once all is said and done.
That's impressive!
How do you plan to unlock the Boost mobile phones?
Do you sell locally or eBay?

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patrick1853Jan 16, 2023 1:35 PM
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Quote from striking19 :
I chatted to make sure that the line is considered as an "existing customer" and kept the transcript as a backup if something didn't go as planned...
I signed up with a best buy Google Fi sim and made a few phone calls. The website immediately have me the Google Fi existing customer terms instead of the new customer terms.

The only oddity is that it still shows $399 for the s22+ while I've seen people reporting the s22+ went to 499 for existing customers.

Either way, I figure waiting a few days won't hurt. Maybe I'll lick into a cracked s21 on eBay to trade in while I'm waiting.

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