Best Buy is offering their Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone (2023) (various colors) on sale listed below after trading Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Device (in a form of a refund for$415 Off). Shipping is free.
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Best Buy is offering their Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone (2023) (various colors) on sale listed below after trading Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Device (in a form of a refund for$415 Off). Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member karthekean for finding this deal
Note, trade in device must be in good/working condition. Damage will incur reduced value.
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I was not already a Verizon customer. I picked the lowest-cost plan ($75 w/o autopay) when ordering the phone on Best Buy web site. When I picked up the phone, a Verizon SIM was attached to the box, without any kind of instructions to activate. But I got some helpful info from member ProudToBeAnIdian on how to proceed. Here's how it went.
* I created a Verizon account on Verizon web site. They asked for my name, address, email, etc but the SS# and DL info were already provided when ordering through Best Buy in order for Verizon to check my credit. Then it asked me to provide my new Verizon phone number or accout number. I checked "I'lll do it later", then logged out.
* I put the SIM in an unlocked old phone (because I want to sell the Pixel 8 as new-in-box). The SIM was automatically activated and assigned a new Verizon phone number.
* I logged back into my VZ account and linked the new phone number to the account. I looked at a preview of the 1st bill and it was $126.86 including taxes & fees and $35 activation fee. Each month after that is $81.37. Damn, they're expensive for just one line.
* I selected Chat while logged in, told the bot that I wanted to cancel service, it gave me the option to cancel service myself or via a rep, I chose to do it myself WHICH WAS A BAD DECISION. The bot submitted the cancel request but said service would be disconnected on Aug 17, that means I have to pay the full 1st month. That's NOT what I wanted.
* I started a new Chat and asked for "Agent". A live agent connected (without a name, let's assume it was a female) and asked what I needed. I told her that I wanted to cancel because the VZ signal is so weak at my location. She wanted to try some trouble shooting first. I said OK. She told me to do a Network Reset on the phone and let her know if it got better. I did the reset and told her that I still got only 1 bar with VZ but the same phone got 4 bars with T-mo. She said she needed to get a supervisor to cancel the pending request that the bot submitted.
* After 5 minutes or so, she said she got the pending request deleted and was ready to cancel service right away. I asked her to proceed which she did. After that, my account showed service disconnected and the bill preview showed an expected bill of $7.56 (for one day of service + taxes & fees I guess). Since the account shows No Payment Method On File, I guess they'll mail me a bill, but I plan to log in after a few days and pay the bill online if I can.
The issues with the phone come with cellular usage. The modem is weak, so it doesn't latch on to 5G very well in low coverage area. The phone keeps on getting warm and loses battery rather rapidly. Also in general, the Tensor thermals are poor. So on a hot day in the car, the phone will overheat even when used normally to do VOIP calls, play music etc without even using GPS. If using GPS, it is even worse.
Unfortunately the first thing that the Pixels do on overheating is shut down the cellular signal. The phone is then totally crippled until you switch it off and let it cool down. Had some rough experiences on the road with the phone overheating and needing to shut it down and having to disconnect calls.
On a cool day or while being indoors with strong wifi signal, the phone will do well. It is otherwise pretty smooth with great software. All in all, a nice phone with excellent software is hampered badly by a mediocre processor with awful thermals and a very inferior modem.
If you plan to use the phone for yourself, I would honestly wait till Pixel 10 where the processor would be TMSC based vs the current Tensor projected to be used in Pixel 9.
I have the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro both. Google's Tensor G2/G3 is significantly inferior to the Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip in terms of performance, thermals and battery life. To add insult to injury, the model in the Pixel phones is by Samsung and really does a bad job in low signal areas and with 5G. So you have the phone with weak signal, constantly overheating and losing battery.
Google always has trade in deals where they give a lot of $$ for older iphones but very little $$ for their own Pixels. So I'm sure you will find similar deals with Pixel 9 as well. Keep in mind the Pixel 9 is 6.03" screen size, so smaller than the Pixel 8.
I have Iphone 11 pro max 64gb. It says trade value $500. Do you guys think I should go for it. Thanks for the advice. Total after tax for 256gb pixel 8 is $147
does it matter what variant of the iphone 11 trade you select (like specific model)? I dont see my specific model but I assume as long as the specs match (phone capacity and color), should be good?
also, is it better to do in store pickup and then do the trade right then, assuming thats possible?
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Yes . Did Verizon new line so phone $449 and got $445 for 12 so $4 . No tax in my state
1. How soon can you cancel the new Verizon line?
2. Is the phone locked to Verizon? If yes, what's the minium paid service days to ger it unlocked?
I was considering trading in my Metro i12 (locked until Sept 3rd) for $445 toward an unactivated Pixel 8 that costs $549. But the calculation shows they will charge sales tax (9.35%) on the $549. I don't know if BB will refund the sales tax on $445 at trade in.
does it matter what variant of the iphone 11 trade you select (like specific model)? I dont see my specific model but I assume as long as the specs match (phone capacity and color), should be good?
also, is it better to do in store pickup and then do the trade right then, assuming thats possible?
That's how I would do it, since in-store you can know right away that your trade-in qualifies and no surprises.
1. How soon can you cancel the new Verizon line?
2. Is the phone locked to Verizon? If yes, what's the minium paid service days to ger it unlocked?
I was considering trading in my Metro i12 (locked until Sept 3rd) for $445 toward an unactivated Pixel 8 that costs $549. But the calculation shows they will charge sales tax (9.35%) on the $549. I don't know if BB will refund the sales tax on $445 at trade in.
I came home and cancelled the line already. Showing $5 in next bill.
does it matter what variant of the iphone 11 trade you select (like specific model)? I dont see my specific model but I assume as long as the specs match (phone capacity and color), should be good?
also, is it better to do in store pickup and then do the trade right then, assuming thats possible?
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That's how I would do it, since in-store you can know right away that your trade-in qualifies and no surprises.
I have the same dilemma. That would be a costly assumption if they are particular about the variants.
I don't know which of the two bad options to go with:
Trade-in online: A possible variant missmatch and a trade-in denial.
Trade-in in store: A privacy challenge. They want a copy of your ID, a fingerprint scan etc. You feel like a criminal.
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* I created a Verizon account on Verizon web site. They asked for my name, address, email, etc but the SS# and DL info were already provided when ordering through Best Buy in order for Verizon to check my credit. Then it asked me to provide my new Verizon phone number or accout number. I checked "I'lll do it later", then logged out.
* I put the SIM in an unlocked old phone (because I want to sell the Pixel 8 as new-in-box). The SIM was automatically activated and assigned a new Verizon phone number.
* I logged back into my VZ account and linked the new phone number to the account. I looked at a preview of the 1st bill and it was $126.86 including taxes & fees and $35 activation fee. Each month after that is $81.37. Damn, they're expensive for just one line.
* I selected Chat while logged in, told the bot that I wanted to cancel service, it gave me the option to cancel service myself or via a rep, I chose to do it myself WHICH WAS A BAD DECISION. The bot submitted the cancel request but said service would be disconnected on Aug 17, that means I have to pay the full 1st month. That's NOT what I wanted.
* I started a new Chat and asked for "Agent". A live agent connected (without a name, let's assume it was a female) and asked what I needed. I told her that I wanted to cancel because the VZ signal is so weak at my location. She wanted to try some trouble shooting first. I said OK. She told me to do a Network Reset on the phone and let her know if it got better. I did the reset and told her that I still got only 1 bar with VZ but the same phone got 4 bars with T-mo. She said she needed to get a supervisor to cancel the pending request that the bot submitted.
* After 5 minutes or so, she said she got the pending request deleted and was ready to cancel service right away. I asked her to proceed which she did. After that, my account showed service disconnected and the bill preview showed an expected bill of $7.56 (for one day of service + taxes & fees I guess). Since the account shows No Payment Method On File, I guess they'll mail me a bill, but I plan to log in after a few days and pay the bill online if I can.
I hope all that was helpful to someone.
Unfortunately the first thing that the Pixels do on overheating is shut down the cellular signal. The phone is then totally crippled until you switch it off and let it cool down. Had some rough experiences on the road with the phone overheating and needing to shut it down and having to disconnect calls.
On a cool day or while being indoors with strong wifi signal, the phone will do well. It is otherwise pretty smooth with great software. All in all, a nice phone with excellent software is hampered badly by a mediocre processor with awful thermals and a very inferior modem.
I have the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro both. Google's Tensor G2/G3 is significantly inferior to the Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip in terms of performance, thermals and battery life. To add insult to injury, the model in the Pixel phones is by Samsung and really does a bad job in low signal areas and with 5G. So you have the phone with weak signal, constantly overheating and losing battery.
Google always has trade in deals where they give a lot of $$ for older iphones but very little $$ for their own Pixels. So I'm sure you will find similar deals with Pixel 9 as well. Keep in mind the Pixel 9 is 6.03" screen size, so smaller than the Pixel 8.
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also, is it better to do in store pickup and then do the trade right then, assuming thats possible?
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2. Is the phone locked to Verizon? If yes, what's the minium paid service days to ger it unlocked?
I was considering trading in my Metro i12 (locked until Sept 3rd) for $445 toward an unactivated Pixel 8 that costs $549. But the calculation shows they will charge sales tax (9.35%) on the $549. I don't know if BB will refund the sales tax on $445 at trade in.
also, is it better to do in store pickup and then do the trade right then, assuming thats possible?
2. Is the phone locked to Verizon? If yes, what's the minium paid service days to ger it unlocked?
I was considering trading in my Metro i12 (locked until Sept 3rd) for $445 toward an unactivated Pixel 8 that costs $549. But the calculation shows they will charge sales tax (9.35%) on the $549. I don't know if BB will refund the sales tax on $445 at trade in.
Phone is unlocked. so no worries about that.
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also, is it better to do in store pickup and then do the trade right then, assuming thats possible?
I don't know which of the two bad options to go with:
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