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expiredBJFish posted Oct 05, 2023 03:38 AM
expiredBJFish posted Oct 05, 2023 03:38 AM

Trade Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) & Get 128GB Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone

after $460 Trade-In Value + Free S/H

$239

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Best Buy is offering their 128GB Google Pixel 8/8 Pro Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) for pre-order listed below after trading in your Used Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (3rd Generation) worth ~$460 in Trade-In Value offer. Shipping or curbside pickup is free.

Thanks to community member BJFish for finding this deal [More Discussion - Thanks joo3y]

Note, this device is on pre-order and is schedule to release October 12, 2023. To receive full trade-in value, your device must be in working condition w/ no damages.

Values of trade-in phones/devices may change at anytime without any given circumstances. Actual trade-in value discount may differ from amount shown on trade-in calculator; after calculating trade-in value, add phone to cart to see actual trade-in value discount.

Ensure that you select the 'Trade-In and Save' tab and select the Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) as your trade in device

Available Trade-In Example (note Apple iPhone SE may show $160 trade-in value in calculator; after submitting info, add Pixel to cart and trade-in value should show $460)
  • 128GB Google Pixel 8 Unlock Smartphone Pre-Order (various colors)
    • Trade in your Used Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (3rd Generation)
      • $699 - ~$460 Trade-In Value = $239
        • Note, pre-order of this device will grant you a Google Pixel Buds Pro for Free w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • To receive full offer of device, you must trade in your eligible Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (3rd Gen)
  • Must select an eligible Google Pixel 8 Smartphone device as your purchase
  • The Google Pixel 8 Smartphone is schedule to release on October 12, 2023
  • Added promotional gift is applied to each device
  • Additional terms/conditions may apply
  • Offer valid while trade-in value/offer last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Best Buy is offering their 128GB Google Pixel 8/8 Pro Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) for pre-order listed below after trading in your Used Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (3rd Generation) worth ~$460 in Trade-In Value offer. Shipping or curbside pickup is free.

Thanks to community member BJFish for finding this deal [More Discussion - Thanks joo3y]

Note, this device is on pre-order and is schedule to release October 12, 2023. To receive full trade-in value, your device must be in working condition w/ no damages.

Values of trade-in phones/devices may change at anytime without any given circumstances. Actual trade-in value discount may differ from amount shown on trade-in calculator; after calculating trade-in value, add phone to cart to see actual trade-in value discount.

Ensure that you select the 'Trade-In and Save' tab and select the Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) as your trade in device

Available Trade-In Example (note Apple iPhone SE may show $160 trade-in value in calculator; after submitting info, add Pixel to cart and trade-in value should show $460)
  • 128GB Google Pixel 8 Unlock Smartphone Pre-Order (various colors)
    • Trade in your Used Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (3rd Generation)
      • $699 - ~$460 Trade-In Value = $239
        • Note, pre-order of this device will grant you a Google Pixel Buds Pro for Free w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • To receive full offer of device, you must trade in your eligible Apple iPhone SE Smartphone (3rd Gen)
  • Must select an eligible Google Pixel 8 Smartphone device as your purchase
  • The Google Pixel 8 Smartphone is schedule to release on October 12, 2023
  • Added promotional gift is applied to each device
  • Additional terms/conditions may apply
  • Offer valid while trade-in value/offer last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by BJFish

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Slikku
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Best Buy's page if you want to activate an unlocked device as part of the order says "We're currently only able to activate service on this unlocked device with Verizon, Google Fi Wireless and AT&T."

But that doesn't mean the phone isn't compatible with T-Mobile, it probably means they don't stock T-Mobile SIMs and service. Do you have a source that says this unlocked phone from Best Buy will not take a T-Mobile SIM?

Also, trade-in note at checkout if you're selecting store pickup is "Bring your trade-in device to the store when you pick up your new item."
zhenz
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Then pixel 7 went on sale without any trade-in for $289 from Mint a few months after launch...
tosaynet
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p7 to p8 needs to be $50 or less, otherwise I don't know who is gonna upgrade bruh.

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Oct 05, 2023 10:44 PM
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George_P_Burdell
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Oct 05, 2023 10:44 PM
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Quote from mtambo :
If you're up for more footwork to save about $100 more, you can get the iPhone 11 from Metro via the deal on this page: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/d...eealldeals . It'll require the $65 plan, $25 activation fee, and taxes. So maybe around $100 total, depending on what amount is taxed. You then get the phone for $0 and can cancel the plan as soon as you get home. This works out a little better than the SE from walmart, and then the trade-in value at BB is $500 for the iPhone 11. It does, of course, require running the gauntlet of a trip to a Metro store. May or may not be worth it for you, but it works out better dollar-wise at least.
Does Metro phone unlock after 6 or 12 mos of no payment?
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Oct 05, 2023 10:46 PM
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dealbuster9999Oct 05, 2023 10:46 PM
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Quote from actorps1 :
I did this pretty much exactly shortly after the Pixel 7 came out. Bought pre-paid iphone 11 for $200 and even traded it 30 min later in Walmart/BB combo deal. Great for those who want one of the latest phones, but likes their NVMOs. This is the way...
rebate for a iphone xr is 440 bucks.
Oct 05, 2023 10:47 PM
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Drgero90Oct 05, 2023 10:47 PM
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Quote from Badass123 :
Straight Talk,Walmart Family,and total wireless are all Verizon. Model number is the same. I have done trade in for more than 50 times, nobody cares about carrier lock/unlock. They can care about id lock
When I go to trade in, can I take unopened box? If they deny trade in I wont be able to return the iPhone
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Oct 05, 2023 10:52 PM
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mtamboOct 05, 2023 10:52 PM
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Quote from Xellos2099 :
You forget about the part about porting in a number
Aha, that's right! Good catch. Easy fix though. Just get a throwaway non t-mobile number. This can be done for free with US Mobile and can be instant if you have a phone that allows esim activation. You just have to be sure to make sure you get on the "warp speed" part of their network, which uses Verizon. The "GSM LTE" part of their network uses T-Mo, so avoid that. I also recall doing a $5ish trial with Visible to get a cheap throwaway number to port out. And of course there are abundant numbers for purchase on ebay and the like. Just gotta make sure it's not a T-Mo number.
Oct 05, 2023 10:54 PM
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ombheembushOct 05, 2023 10:54 PM
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Quote from Xellos2099 :
You forget about the part about porting in a number
Taxes around $30 where I live, so around $120 total and porting a number, not sure if you can port out a Google voice number to Metro PCS!
Oct 05, 2023 10:55 PM
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Samka_EdinorogaOct 05, 2023 10:55 PM
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who knows October promocode for BB card ?
Oct 05, 2023 10:56 PM
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mtamboOct 05, 2023 10:56 PM
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Quote from George_P_Burdell :
Does Metro phone unlock after 6 or 12 mos of no payment?
I have heard 6 months. From what I have heard, at least with iPhones, the clock starts at the moment of activation, which will happen in-store before you walk away with the new phone. Then, according to what I recall from previous threads, it will automatically unlock in 6 months if purchased through Metro regardless if any other payments were made. I have never verified this because we either kept phones on Metro for the full 6 months with regular payments, or I used them strictly for trade-in value on deals like this. If you're using it for trade in, it doesn't matter. Doesn't need to be unlocked.

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Oct 05, 2023 10:57 PM
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ashby37Oct 05, 2023 10:57 PM
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Quote from Nudle :
Now it's definitely bs or you got a clueless employee but I will believe it's bs since BB only accepts the trade in at the time of pickup or for available stock.
They gave me gift cards for the tradeins
Oct 05, 2023 11:01 PM
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baggyOct 05, 2023 11:01 PM
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Quote from ashby37 :
They gave me gift cards for the tradeins
Post a redacted receipt please
Oct 05, 2023 11:01 PM
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FHRITPOct 05, 2023 11:01 PM
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Waiting for deal on pixel 7 trade it for pixel 8. Should only cost $30 like last Xmas when pixel 6 for pixel 7 deal came around.
Oct 05, 2023 11:02 PM
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PokeyTheUnicornOct 05, 2023 11:02 PM
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Quote from Badass123 :
Straight Talk,Walmart Family,and total wireless are all Verizon. Model number is the same. I have done trade in for more than 50 times, nobody cares about carrier lock/unlock. They can care about id lock
That is helpful and good to know! However it still doesn't explain how to get $460 trade in value.
Edit - Not sure if this has already been said but! The 460 trade in credit only shows up when you try to checkout with a Pixel 8 in cart and trade in from your CART, not randomly checking the trade in value from BB. Might want to add that to the FP.
Last edited by PokeyTheUnicorn October 5, 2023 at 05:09 PM.
Oct 05, 2023 11:10 PM
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whatgooddealOct 05, 2023 11:10 PM
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Quote from hyhnos13 :
it was close if you got a cheap iPhone to trade in
iPhone is not free though. But maybe we'll get better deal for pixel 8
Oct 05, 2023 11:10 PM
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Badass123Oct 05, 2023 11:10 PM
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Quote from knet2010 :
Original Price $699.00
Store Pickup: FREE
Estimated Sales Tax: $48.93
Due Today: $747.93
Trade-In Value: -$450.00
Total After Trade-In: $297.93
iPhone SE 3rd Gen from wally: $149+Tax=$160
Total cost: $457.93

I am not sure if it's worth going through this hassle to upgrade from Pixel 7 to Pixel 8 unless if you're really need to upgrade your older phones.
You can sell that $199 msrp buds pro for $100 no problem. Then sell the phone brand new for $550-$600 to Google fan boys. That is like $200+ profit. If you buy it with PayPal + freedom card, it is another 3500 chase points(because they charge for full amount first), which worth $70 alone. Grab those $300, and wait for Black Friday promo and upgrade your own pixel 7 to 8 for like $50-$100. Boom, free upgrade + $200 in the pocket.

I did it every year because Google pixel team is a charity organization. Their marketing team and chip design team is a joke in the industry
Last edited by Badass123 October 5, 2023 at 05:14 PM.
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Oct 05, 2023 11:12 PM
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db999mdOct 05, 2023 11:12 PM
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Are the screens on the pixel 8 as bad as the screens on the pixel 7? Color shifting within white screens when reading web pages on Pixel 7 was so distracting. It's really worth the small amount of extra money for a Samsung
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Oct 05, 2023 11:16 PM
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Badass123Oct 05, 2023 11:16 PM
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Quote from PokeyTheUnicorn :
That is helpful and good to know! However it still doesn't explain how to get $460 trade in value.
Edit - Not sure if this has already been said but! The 460 trade in credit only shows up when you try to checkout with a Pixel 8 in cart and trade in from your CART, not randomly checking the trade in value from BB. Might want to add that to the FP.
Yes, this trade in bonus value($460) only applies when you pre order a pixel 8 through Best Buy. On the Google Store website, iPhone SE 3rd gen only worth $80 lol

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