https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/deals/apple
Metro has the $50 for iphone 11 deal, which is worth 525 trade-in value at BB. All you need to pay is $50 for iphone 11, $60 for one month service, and $20 activation fee.
I did this at a corporate store. I tried with $40 plan first, they refused, and I did not insist. They then tried to charge me $10 insurance. I refused and showed them the official website. They insisted for a while, and gave up finally.
You can get a $50 gift card after three months of service, which I found not worth it. Instead, I immediately called to downgrade to the $30 plan. They cannot refund me the difference, but the credit carries on for the next month. So you paid 130+tax for a iphone 11 and two month service.
I went on to trade in the iphone at BB for pixel 7 pro. The total cost is 225+tax. In some states, the total 525 is tax free, but in other states, only 350 is tax free, and the rest 175 is treated as a gift card. So depends on your state, you either pay 225+tax, or 400+tax-175.
Finally, I called Metro to transfer the line to the new Pixel 7 pro, since I cannot do it online for some reason. The rep was trying to charge me $20 for doing that. I argued it makes no sense since I am not activating a new line but simply want to switch a phone. The rep gave up. I was able to use the esim for the Metro line.
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You also pre pay the first month anyways so it would make more sense to keep it till last minute in case some good port in deals come up for another company.
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You can keep it as port out number for a month or two if you downgrade the service.
And most of us with only dealers will likely get royally screwed.
Move along... there's nothing to see here.
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The more difficult issue is finding stock as many stores are not receiving iPhone 11s.
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The more difficult issue is finding stock as many stores are not receiving iPhone 11s.
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