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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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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 06, 2023 03:40 PM
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timmyc99Oct 06, 2023 03:40 PM
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Just went to Best buy with my iPhone SE3- he could only find the $160 trade-in for the phone. I showed him the app showing the 460 and he tried his best but could not get it to work in his computer, stating that he thought he needed some sort of code. Has anyone run into this? Any ideas?
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zignerOct 06, 2023 03:43 PM
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Quote from nycelitemaster :
Can I buy iPhone SE locked to SimpleMobile and trade in under TMobile with BB?
This info is for all those thinking buying one of the Simple Mobile, Straight Talk, etc type iPhone SE3's from Walmart or other sellers is going to qualify for the juicy $460 credit for the SE3. I went to the store and specifically asked if one of these phones would qualify if I chose Verizon (or any of the 4 big carriers) on the Best Buy trade in info for the SE3 in buying a Pixel 8. She quickly answered that no, those phones would not qualify for the bonus. She explained a bit that it had to do with the big 4 getting involved in the reimbursement of the bonus to Best Buy and that they wouldn't do this for the iPhone SE3 MVNO phones! It's not a mistake that for the iPhone SE3 the trade-in carrier pull down choice only allows the big 4 carriers to be chosen, while other iPhone models have a dozen carriers to choose from. It is purposeful. She was pretty confident and adamant about it.

So all these, "if you have a SE3 from an MVNO, just pick Verizon, they don't care" posts are questionable, to say the least.
Last edited by zigner October 6, 2023 at 09:59 AM.
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Oct 06, 2023 03:50 PM
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Quote from zigner :
This info is for all those thinking buying one of the Simple Mobile, Straight Talk, etc type iPhone SE3's from Walmart or other sellers is going to qualify for the juicy $460 credit for the SE3. I went to the store and specifically asked if one of these phones would qualify if I chose Verizon (or any of the 4 big carriers) on the Best Buy trade in info for the SE3 in buying a Pixel 8. She quickly answer that no, those phones would not qualify for the bonus. She explained a bit that it had to do with the big 4 getting involved in the reimbursement of the bonus to Best Buy and that they wouldn't do this for the MVNO phones! She was pretty confident and adamant about it.

So all these, "if you have a SE3 from an MVNO, just pick Verizon, they don't care" posts are questionable, to say the least.
This is concerning
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Quote from zigner :
This info is for all those thinking buying one of the Simple Mobile, Straight Talk, etc type iPhone SE3's from Walmart or other sellers is going to qualify for the juicy $460 credit for the SE3. I went to the store and specifically asked if one of these phones would qualify if I chose Verizon (or any of the 4 big carriers) on the Best Buy trade in info for the SE3 in buying a Pixel 8. She quickly answer that no, those phones would not qualify for the bonus. She explained a bit that it had to do with the big 4 getting involved in the reimbursement of the bonus to Best Buy and that they wouldn't do this for the MVNO phones! She was pretty confident and adamant about it.

So all these, "if you have a SE3 from an MVNO, just pick Verizon, they don't care" posts are questionable, to say the least.
They literally have mvno options in the trade in menus such as total by Verizon or Visible. You have no idea what you're talking about lol a lot of dummy's on this listing that's for sure. And even if you pick Visible as your trade in it just defaults to "Unlocked" best buy doesn't give a crap about anything Ive done this for 3 years lol
Last edited by BJFish October 6, 2023 at 09:57 AM.
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Oct 06, 2023 04:04 PM
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mepo12Oct 06, 2023 04:04 PM
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Quote from BJFish :
They literally have mvno options in the trade in menus such as total by Verizon or Visible. You have no idea what you're talking about lol a lot of dummy's on this listing that's for sure. And even if you pick Visible as your trade in it just defaults to "Unlocked" best buy doesn't give a crap about anything Ive done this for 3 years lol
Do you trade in store or mail in
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zignerOct 06, 2023 04:05 PM
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Quote from BJFish :
They literally have mvno options in the trade in menus such as total by Verizon or Visible. You have no idea what you're talking about lol a lot of dummy's on this listing that's for sure. And even if you pick Visible as your trade in it just defaults to "Unlocked" best buy doesn't give a crap about anything Ive done this for 3 years lol
They "literally" don't have these options in the Best Buy Pixel 8 iPhone SE3 trade-in screen. 30 seconds of checking would have shown that to you! So who doesn't know what they are talking about?

I'm not talking about any other models. Those do have the full list of choices.
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BruSkiesOct 06, 2023 04:19 PM
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For those who have done this previously, was it always this same process?

You pay full price, and the store sends the phone in. You get the trade in value in the form of a refund to the CC (listed as within 7 - 10 days)

This is fundamentally different than a normal trade in (where you just get the GC up front, the "inspection" is done and approved on the spot)
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Oct 06, 2023 04:25 PM
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Quote from zigner :
They "literally" don't have these options in the Best Buy Pixel 8 iPhone SE3 trade-in screen. 30 seconds of checking would have shown that to you! So who doesn't know what they are talking about?

I'm not talking about any other models. Those do have the full list of choices.
It has Visible and Google Fi right now for me both of those are mvno's and like i said it just defaults to "Unlocked" anyways. Yesterday it had Total by Verizon and changes all the time dummy. 30 seconds of checking everyday will net you a different result. Best Buy is crazy and the website is all over the place at any given time of the day.
Last edited by BJFish October 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM.
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Oct 06, 2023 04:34 PM
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Oct 06, 2023 04:34 PM
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Quote from timmyc99 :
Just went to Best buy with my iPhone SE3- he could only find the $160 trade-in for the phone. I showed him the app showing the 460 and he tried his best but could not get it to work in his computer, stating that he thought he needed some sort of code. Has anyone run into this? Any ideas?

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Oct 06, 2023 04:35 PM
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JonathanF1975Oct 06, 2023 04:35 PM
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I chose to mail mine in for this order, but my buddy decided to get his phone at Walmart and walk into Bestbuy for an in-person trade in. They took straight talk locked iphone SE no questions asked and he was out 5 minutes later.
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geektechOct 06, 2023 04:42 PM
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SoC (G3) fabricated by Samsung, a hard pass.
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Oct 06, 2023 04:45 PM
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outridersOct 06, 2023 04:45 PM
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Ok, when I make the calculations, Pixel 8 Pro 256 GB comes as $935 after adding taxes. Plus free Google Watch.
So;
1,059 - 460 + 150 + 87 + 12 = 935 USD
87 and 12 are taxes added for iphone and pixel.

Well, I am not sure If this phone worth really 935 after all. Of course free watch If you can sell for 200, maybe comes as 735 but all the hassle... Still 300 less but...
Also, phone itself is not even out and no real review is published yet. I was waiting for new Samsung but I thought this deal would change my mind... Not sure..
I don't think 128 gb option should be an option for ANYone in this day and age...
Oct 06, 2023 04:49 PM
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username_copiedOct 06, 2023 04:49 PM
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Quote from C.G :
If I choose the store pickup with store trade-in, will they assess the phone in-store and issue the credit right away?

Does it go through any more checks? Concerned about not getting the credit due to straight talk not being in the list
BB check it only once and trade in value will be credited to card within few days.
Straight talk is MVNO of Verizon. Select Verizon.
Oct 06, 2023 05:02 PM
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NandydOct 06, 2023 05:02 PM
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Quote from username_copied :
BB check it only once and trade in value will be credited to card within few days.
Straight talk is MVNO of Verizon. Select Verizon.
Straight talk is not Verizon MVNO. It is more akin to Google Fi. It operates across all 3 carriers. I am tempted to try this to have a spare phone. But also concerned if it's worth the trouble.
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MinhM3929Oct 06, 2023 05:15 PM
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Just went to Best Buy here in Houston. Will let you trade in two phones but only 1 at enhanced value which must be done online and not in store. The other phone will just be given as a store credit which is significantly lower than the enhanced trade in.

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