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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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Written by BJFish
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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 10, 2023 08:50 PM
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AceHunterOct 10, 2023 08:50 PM
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Quote from grndslm :
Just tried the closest BestBuy and they told me, "It's online only". I asked them to look on their "Daily Promo Center", and they said that doesn't exist and they're not able to apply any codes for trade-ins. Gotta try another store... :-/
It might be that specific Best Buy. Mine had a printout of the promo too behind their counter but it didn't include the code they needed for it to be applied to the transaction (FYI, code is "Google"). Just tell them that you want to pre-order the Pixel 8 (or Pro) and you have a trade in device you want to apply directly to the pre-order (make sure they don't process the trade-in without selecting the Pixel first). It should pop up a screen on their end when they select the iPhone as the device asking for a promo code. They won't be able to proceed without entering the code.
Oct 10, 2023 08:55 PM
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detox76Oct 10, 2023 08:55 PM
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Quote from zigner :

Then time to scan in the gift card as part of the payment. Then a more typing, then scanning the $300 coupon. Then about 2-3 signatures and agreements that I'd pay $45 for an open box return, etc, declining insurance, etc.

Finally, again, minutes later, they took the SE3, wrapped it up, handed me the ear buds and receipt, and this marathon was finally over! Like I said, not sure it was worth all this frustration, and the idea that unless I found a rep that was willing to work at this and try, this would have never gotten done! But, I didn't want to face another fiasco trying to return the opened, now "used", SE3 to Walmart, even though I know their policy is that they should accept this return.

That's all!
I went yesterday, gift cards, coupons printed, but they were not able to put more then one coupon, multiple employees have tried. I was trading in 3 Samsung devices.
Oct 10, 2023 08:59 PM
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SapdublinbpdjOct 10, 2023 08:59 PM
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So sm3765 and ashby37 two phones trade in for one phone not working...I did end to end activity with bestbuy manager ...I traded in 2 devices and got 2 gift cards as well as two coupon...and when they applied coupon on pixel 8pro pre-order only one applied and other one voided as u cannot apply 2 coupon.

I had to reverse entire trade in and got my devices back as one coupon worth 250 did not apply.....ppl pls dont waste time as even if they got this ( which we dont believe) it may be something different or mistake as attached image shows that 2nd coupon voided

https://imgur.com/a/srGCykV
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Oct 10, 2023 09:03 PM
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BJFish
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Oct 10, 2023 09:03 PM
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Quote from MacFrugal :
Scan your finger for what?
I think they always take your fingerprint when you do a trade in. At least last year they did.
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Oct 10, 2023 09:05 PM
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BJFish
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Oct 10, 2023 09:05 PM
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Quote from CyberGuy :
To make it easier to convict you if you traded in stolen phones
Exactly, they can track you down. Don't steal phones and your good!
Oct 10, 2023 09:20 PM
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AncalagonOct 10, 2023 09:20 PM
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Quote from BJFish :
That is why you don't ask employees. Order the dang phone online in your account. Everything will show as intended when you arrive this Thursday to pick up the phone. You then give them the iPhone SE and scan your finger do the trade in and your done.
I mean, it's not hard to do in store. I normally do everything online but I did this one in-store because I wanted to do the trade-in on the spot and get that out of the way. It's easier online but I wanted to take care of the whole process now, so the minor inconvenience was worth it to me.
Oct 10, 2023 09:25 PM
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mesajoejoeOct 10, 2023 09:25 PM
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Quote from Sapdublinbpdj :
So sm3765 and ashby37 two phones trade in for one phone not working...I did end to end activity with bestbuy manager ...I traded in 2 devices and got 2 gift cards as well as two coupon...and when they applied coupon on pixel 8pro pre-order only one applied and other one voided as u cannot apply 2 coupon.

I had to reverse entire trade in and got my devices back as one coupon worth 250 did not apply.....ppl pls dont waste time as even if they got this ( which we dont believe) it may be something different or mistake as attached image shows that 2nd coupon voided

https://imgur.com/a/srGCykV
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Oct 10, 2023 10:02 PM
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AceHunterOct 10, 2023 10:02 PM
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Quote from Sapdublinbpdj :
So sm3765 and ashby37 two phones trade in for one phone not working...I did end to end activity with bestbuy manager ...I traded in 2 devices and got 2 gift cards as well as two coupon...and when they applied coupon on pixel 8pro pre-order only one applied and other one voided as u cannot apply 2 coupon.

I had to reverse entire trade in and got my devices back as one coupon worth 250 did not apply.....ppl pls dont waste time as even if they got this ( which we dont believe) it may be something different or mistake as attached image shows that 2nd coupon voided

https://imgur.com/a/srGCykV
Curious, did you trade in 2 phones of the same type? Like 2 iPhones or 2 Androids? I've been doing some digging and it looks like the iPhones ring up as "Promo Bundle 2" whereas the Androids are "Promo Bundle 3". The iPhones get a $300 promo credit whereas the Androids only get $200. So it could potentially be possible the 2 coupons do ring up separately. When I went there, I tried it with 2 different iPhones for a combined uplift of $600. I can confirm that is impossible due to POS, but $500 might be if you had 1 iPhone and 1 Android.
Oct 10, 2023 10:10 PM
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stu5797Oct 10, 2023 10:10 PM
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200.00- GOOGLE COUPON CPN BNDL
2
300.00-GOOGLE COUPON CPN BNDL
3
In my case, the Android was 200 (2) and the iPhone was 300 (3)
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Oct 10, 2023 10:24 PM
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SapdublinbpdjOct 10, 2023 10:24 PM
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Quote from AceHunter :
Curious, did you trade in 2 phones of the same type? Like 2 iPhones or 2 Androids? I've been doing some digging and it looks like the iPhones ring up as "Promo Bundle 2" whereas the Androids are "Promo Bundle 3". The iPhones get a $300 promo credit whereas the Androids only get $200. So it could potentially be possible the 2 coupons do ring up separately. When I went there, I tried it with 2 different iPhones for a combined uplift of $600. I can confirm that is impossible due to POS, but $500 might be if you had 1 iPhone and 1 Android.
What is POS?
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Oct 10, 2023 10:53 PM
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whatgooddealOct 10, 2023 10:53 PM
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Quote from BJFish :
That is why you don't ask employees. Order the dang phone online in your account. Everything will show as intended when you arrive this Thursday to pick up the phone. You then give them the iPhone SE and scan your finger do the trade in and your done.
But online you get taxed on full amount, in store you get taxed after the trade in credit
Oct 10, 2023 10:58 PM
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FantOct 10, 2023 10:58 PM
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Quote from lesterhung :
But online you get taxed on full amount, in store you get taxed after the trade in credit
Pretty sure when you do the trade in store they will return the extra tax
Oct 10, 2023 11:12 PM
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ballz50401Oct 10, 2023 11:12 PM
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Quote from Sapdublinbpdj :
What is POS?
Point of Sale
Oct 10, 2023 11:15 PM
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ChengC5391Oct 10, 2023 11:15 PM
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Quote from tosaynet :
p7 to p8 needs to be $50 or less, otherwise I don't know who is gonna upgrade bruh.
With p8's smaller screen. I say it's down grade
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grndslmOct 10, 2023 11:16 PM
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Quote from grndslm :
Just tried the closest BestBuy and they told me, "It's online only". I asked them to look on their "Daily Promo Center", and they said that doesn't exist and they're not able to apply any codes for trade-ins. Gotta try another store... :-/
Went to another store and had SLIGHTLY more knowledge employees.

Lessons learned:

(1) Say you want the Google Pixel Pre-order Bundle promo with trade-in!

(2) Order the Charcoal or Rose color phone (other colors not available for preorder) and add the Charcoal colored Pixel Buds Pro (I didn't know there were older model buds) or Pixel Watch 2 if you're ordering the Pixel 8 Pro.

(3) Somewhere along the way, they need to enter the promo code "Google".

(4) If they say you need to do it online, tell them you don't want to pay full price and come in for the refund later.

(5) They must apply the $300 coupon first, and THEN the $160 gift card. Applying the gift card first caused quite a bit of grief for the sales rep I encountered.

(6) Pay and pickup your phone next week since all stores appear to be backordered now.

(7) Relax and enjoy this SLICK deal....
Last edited by grndslm October 10, 2023 at 05:22 PM.

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