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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 21, 2022 09:56 PM
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skyfxNov 21, 2022 09:56 PM
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Thanks, op. Do you know if you can port in a Google Voice number?

EDIT: Never mind. Google's related page indicates there is a $3 fee. https://support.google.com/voice/...5667?hl=en
Last edited by skyfx November 21, 2022 at 03:15 PM.
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hyukenNov 21, 2022 10:45 PM
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Any way to do it for 128GB Pixel 7? I'm getting a message that it's not allowed because the trade-in is more than the phone. I don't want to pay more for 256GB or pro though...
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cookiemonsterNov 21, 2022 10:55 PM
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Quote from hyuken :
Any way to do it for 128GB Pixel 7? I'm getting a message that it's not allowed because the trade-in is more than the phone. I don't want to pay more for 256GB or pro though...
If you're buying from the Google Store, the fine print at the bottom of the page says that any excess will be given as credit towards future purchases on the Google Store. So $525 credit for a $500 phone means you get the phone for free and a $25 credit to buy a charger, watch, etc.
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Rocket_texNov 21, 2022 11:54 PM
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How can they unlock your phone ?
Nov 22, 2022 12:02 AM
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TimlessNov 22, 2022 12:02 AM
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Not a single corporate store around
Nov 22, 2022 12:14 AM
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GABulldawgNov 22, 2022 12:14 AM
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Did you port in a number to metro to get this deal?
Nov 22, 2022 12:17 AM
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nickelNov 22, 2022 12:17 AM
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maybe we need a separate thread on this. I would like to gift one of these to my parents who has an iPhone 8 on T-Mobile. after we activate, will these phones work on other networks or will they be locked to Metro? if we didn't want to go ahead and do the trade in part

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kxc262Nov 22, 2022 12:38 AM
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Quote from GABulldawg :
Did you port in a number to metro to get this deal?
Port in required. Cannot be T-mobile or a T-Mobile affliate number.
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dorkydenNov 22, 2022 01:08 AM
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do you have to go to corporate store? also cheapest way to get a phone number for port in?

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Limited-time offer; subject to change. While supplies last at participating Metro by T-Mobile stores. Purchase iPhone 11 and receive an instant $450 rebate off the full retail price of $499.99. Applicable tax due at sale. Qualifying port-in and validation of name, address, and date of birth provided through independent database and presentation of matching identification required. One time activation fee may be required. Excludes phone numbers currently active on T-Mobile or active on Metro by T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Instant rebate applied as credit against regular purchase price at time of sale and has no cash value. After 3 months of service, receive a $50 virtual prepaid Mastercard after submission of a properly completed redemption form and satisfaction of all offer requirements, which you can use online or in-store via accepted mobile payment apps; no cash access & expires in 6 months. The Virtual Prepaid Mastercard is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This card may be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. Registration, activation, acceptance, or use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Prepaid Card Agreement. This promotion is not associated, sponsored, or endorsed by Mastercard or Sunrise Banks N.A. Lines must be active and in good standing when card is issued. Limit 2 per household. Offer not available in CT, RI or Miami-Dade County, FL. See store associate for complete details.
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Nov 22, 2022 01:14 AM
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And in store . Cant get from online , right?
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skyfxNov 22, 2022 01:26 AM
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Quote from kxc262 :
Port in required. Cannot be T-mobile or a T-Mobile affliate number.
Yea, that seems to be correct. I just tried to port in an H20 Wireless number and they turned me down.
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Nov 22, 2022 01:56 AM
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Quote from hyuken :
Any way to do it for 128GB Pixel 7? I'm getting a message that it's not allowed because the trade-in is more than the phone. I don't want to pay more for 256GB or pro though...
If you're in the Miami area I'll trade you. I have an XR and white pixel 7 ready to be picked up.
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nis7Nov 22, 2022 01:56 AM
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Is the iPhone 11 unlocked
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Quote from kxc262 :
Port in required. Cannot be T-mobile or a T-Mobile affliate number.
Is tello a T-Mobile affiliate?

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MaroonMeat2916Nov 22, 2022 02:12 AM
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can I port a google voice number?

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