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expiredhermitw posted Nov 21, 2022 08:31 PM
expiredhermitw posted Nov 21, 2022 08:31 PM

Pixel 7 pro at $225+tax with bestbuy iphone 11 trade-in from metro at $130+tax

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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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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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Nov 22, 2022 06:18 AM
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PromoPandaNov 22, 2022 06:18 AM
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Quote from Dragon38 :
Is tello a T-Mobile affiliate?
it is. you can use Tello for T-Mobile locked devices without having to unlock it
Nov 22, 2022 07:31 AM
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Dave256Nov 22, 2022 07:31 AM
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For the trade in of the phone does it matter if it's still locked to metro. Everytime, I add the trade in value for pixel 7 it only allows me to select from 4 options the 3 major carriers and unlocked. Will BB still take the phone if it's locked to metro and not their specified list of carriers?
Nov 22, 2022 08:40 AM
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braidsNov 22, 2022 08:40 AM
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Am I missing something? I do not see an iPhone deal for $50 on MetroPCS. I see it now. Needed to read the full terms.
Nov 22, 2022 10:34 AM
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TumahpNov 22, 2022 10:34 AM
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Quote from GreyField2811 :
You can get the iphone 11 from walmart for $200, without dealing with metro.
Basically the same price.
Nov 22, 2022 12:13 PM
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HPPTTNov 22, 2022 12:13 PM
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it looks like bonus trade in value is gone.
Last edited by HPPTT November 22, 2022 at 05:17 AM.
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roberthhidNov 22, 2022 12:49 PM
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Quote from Dave256 :
For the trade in of the phone does it matter if it's still locked to metro. Everytime, I add the trade in value for pixel 7 it only allows me to select from 4 options the 3 major carriers and unlocked. Will BB still take the phone if it's locked to metro and not their specified list of carriers?
They will take a locked phone. Just list it as T-Mobile.
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TravisB7539Nov 22, 2022 01:01 PM
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Quote from neverthesheep :
I think the answer to this will play a big factor. Hope someone who knows , answers
It's locked and why does this play a big factor?

Best buy doesn't care.

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TravisB7539Nov 22, 2022 01:04 PM
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Quote from GreyField2811 :
You can get the iphone 11 from walmart for $200, without dealing with metro.
This is true. But if you have a metro store early and a number to port in, $70 is enough for me go with the metro deal.
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Mamiww6Nov 22, 2022 01:37 PM
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Quote from Timless :
Not a single corporate store around
That's the main problem wiry this deal. Good on paper
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AlpineManNov 22, 2022 01:43 PM
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"All you need to pay is $50 for iphone 11, $60 for one month service, and $20 activation fee."

OP, please edit your original post and add in the title that you also need to port in and need to do it at a Corp metro store.
Last edited by AlpineMan November 22, 2022 at 06:46 AM.
Nov 22, 2022 01:53 PM
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iamjimmyNov 22, 2022 01:53 PM
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Is the tax on this deal charged on the full price of the phone? So another $50 or so on tax?
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jacureNov 22, 2022 03:07 PM
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Quote from AlpineMan :
"All you need to pay is $50 for iphone 11, $60 for one month service, and $20 activation fee."

OP, please edit your original post and add in the title that you also need to port in and need to do it at a Corp metro store.
n taxes on the original price.
Nov 22, 2022 03:24 PM
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testtubegubgubNov 22, 2022 03:24 PM
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I used their tool to see what the trade-in on my current phone would be. $0 lol
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JmastaflashNov 22, 2022 03:27 PM
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Does anyone know if 250 dollar gift card with T-Mobile activation at best buy is still going?

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kxc262Nov 22, 2022 03:59 PM
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Quote from AlpineMan :
"need to port in and need to do it at a Corp metro store.
This can be done at an authorized dealer if you can find the phone in stock.

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