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expiredkarthekean posted Jul 18, 2024 11:51 AM

Apple iPhone 11 Trade In Offer: Towards 128GB Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone

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$134

after Trade-In Value Refund (Must be Good/Working Condition)at Best Buy
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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.

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Note, trade in device must be in good/working condition. Damage will incur reduced value.

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  • Offer valid for Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Device
  • Maximum value for trade-in device refund is $415, assuming smartphone is fully functional w/ no damage
  • Applicable tax will be shown at checkout w/ your Apple iPhone 11 trade-in device
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/trade-in values last
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  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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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.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Offer valid for Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Device
  • Maximum value for trade-in device refund is $415, assuming smartphone is fully functional w/ no damage
  • Applicable tax will be shown at checkout w/ your Apple iPhone 11 trade-in device
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/trade-in values last
Additional Notes
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion - Discombobulated

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Jul 19, 2024 12:41 AM
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kyden99Jul 19, 2024 12:41 AM
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Quote from AmusedStove7007 :
I've used OnePlus in the past(OnePlus 3t specifically) and have loved it. I'm unsure about the new colorOS, always like stock Android. Is the colorOS trash?

honestly Google should have sticked with snapdragon chips, why move to tensor. Or at least make 2 different models, one with tensor one with snapdragon
Google most likely could not make a deal with tsmc. They produce the chips for apple, which takes precedent over everything.

They don't have that many phones in their lineup, i doubt they want to fracture/complicate it even more by having additional configurations.
Jul 19, 2024 12:44 AM
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JamesW2650Jul 19, 2024 12:44 AM
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Quote from AmusedStove7007 :
I've used OnePlus in the past(OnePlus 3t specifically) and have loved it. I'm unsure about the new colorOS, always like stock Android. Is the colorOS trash?

honestly Google should have sticked with snapdragon chips, why move to tensor. Or at least make 2 different models, one with tensor one with snapdragon
The 12 uses oxygenos and it's fine. I do like pure android but it's totally usable. Definitely not crazy bloated like a carrier phone would be either. A few apps that are easily removable. It feels to me like a theme on top of stock android more than a repacked os
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willygeeJul 19, 2024 12:57 AM
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Quote from blankspce :
Anyone in need of Superuser discount? Happy to help
can you explain?
Jul 19, 2024 1:00 AM
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MkVsTheWorldJul 19, 2024 1:00 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Wow! you had such a tough time. Mine was much easier. I set up the order on Best Buy web site, trading in my Metro 64GB iPhone12, still locked to Metro. I selected "T-mobile" as the carrier from the dropped down list. The trade-in value was $445, the Pixel 8 costs $449 with Verizon sign-up. I was charged $4.xx including tax for the difference. I selected Pickup In Store and it was ready about an hour later.

Went to the pickup counter at BB, the guy looked up the order then went to get it from storage. He checked my ID, turned on the i12, said "Wow, it looks brand new, did you ever use it?". I said I used it for a few weeks to try to learn Apple ecosystem, but didn't like it so put the phone away. The guy powered keyed the i12's IMEI into their system, said "All is good", and that was the end of the "inspection". I didn't have to provide a fingerprint or let them take my picture. The guy handed me the Pixel with a SIM card attached, a copy of the receipt, and I was out of the store.
I also traded in a MetroPCS locked iPhone 12 that I got in early May, literally the day after the unlock policy changed so I wanted to offload it. I also did my trade-in as a T-Mobile phone and originally checked out on the Best Buy website. Pick-up was an ordeal though, the Mobile Rep goofed during checkout and accidentally missed some pop-up on their computer to do the trade-in and was no longer able to give me the $445 trade-in from my order. They had to refund my original order and then redo the order from scratch. The whole thing took several leads and managers to sort it all out and about 30 minutes of my time. But, it all got corrected and I ended up paying a bit less though because I got charged the sales tax on $249 instead of $549. I also got asked why my iPhone 12 was in such good condition, too.
Jul 19, 2024 1:02 AM
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blankspceJul 19, 2024 1:02 AM
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Quote from willygee :
can you explain?
Nevermind, i thought I had it but it expired. Superfans get $50 off coupons for google store purchase but mine expired last month
Jul 19, 2024 1:07 AM
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uknowsanaJul 19, 2024 1:07 AM
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Dang Google! Give some love to Pixel 7 owners too!!!
Jul 19, 2024 1:09 AM
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sieudaochichJul 19, 2024 1:09 AM
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Quote from uknowsana :
Dang Google! Give some love to Pixel 7 owners too!!!
$300 for Pixel 7 if you want to trade that in

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hpham_53Jul 19, 2024 1:17 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Do you already have Verizon? As part of the purchase you would have had to sign up for a new line isn't it? When it makes you sign up it says the first bill would have activation fee and the first month charges. Verizon would take your SSN, make you sign up for a new account and new line etc.
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.

I hope all that was helpful to someone.
Last edited by hpham_53 July 18, 2024 at 09:24 PM.
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Jul 19, 2024 1:25 AM
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YoManWhatJul 19, 2024 1:25 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
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 Moto G Pure (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 (that's a fib). 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 (that's another fib). 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.
super helpful, thanks so much for sharing
Jul 19, 2024 1:28 AM
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PowerfulName4771Jul 19, 2024 1:28 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
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 Moto G Pure (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 (that's a fib). 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 (that's another fib). 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.
Thank you so much for the time and effort. Much appreciated! Do you know how much the Pixel 8 can be sold for?
Last edited by PowerfulName4771 July 18, 2024 at 06:31 PM.
Jul 19, 2024 1:31 AM
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langkhack19Jul 19, 2024 1:31 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
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 Moto G Pure (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 (that's a fib). 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 (that's another fib). 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.
Thank you. I'm at the store now hope everything will go smoothly
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atx11Jul 19, 2024 1:35 AM
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Quote from maverickneo :
What a shame! They do not have good trade-in's for their own devices from previous years.
It has nothing to do with the value of the phone. The goal of these trade-ins is to convert apple users to android. Google dont care about existing android users.
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hpham_53Jul 19, 2024 1:37 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Do you know how much the Pixel 8 can be sold for?
I used www.sellcell.com [sellcell.com] and it showed a new-in-box Pixel 8 is around $320, and an open box, flawless is around $300. You can probably get more selling on Swappa, or other places but I hate dealing with individual buyers. So I'll sell to GadgetPickup which is a reseller that I've sold a few phones to.
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sakislickJul 19, 2024 1:44 AM
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I have an iphone 11 in good working condition but the battery percentage is 75. Will they accept the phone?

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Jul 19, 2024 1:49 AM
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hpham_53Jul 19, 2024 1:49 AM
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Quote from sakislick :
I have an iphone 11 in good working condition but the battery percentage is 75. Will they accept the phone?
Based on the way my i12 was "inspected" at Best Buy, if it powers up then it's good Big Grin

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