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.
If no one has replied to this already, you get the tax difference back as well as the trade value. It says so and I have done these many times so can verify it. The only scary thing is when you leave the trade in for store pickup orders, the paper they give you does not reflect this. But it does get refunded. HTH!
Glad to know that. I ended up buying one with a new line on Verizon. $100 more discount and the tax was calculated based on the discounted price. Thank you anyways
Just $5 in bill because I activate today and cancelled today. No activation got charged
So I am guessing this trick would only work if the P8 you order is in stock for same-day pickup since you activate through BB while ordering? Then you have to get there and trade/pickup/activate/cancel all in same day. I ask because not in stock at my BB. Can order for pickup later and I would do that so I can get trade verified when picking up. Repped!
My total is about $160 for a Pixel 8 128.
iP11 $110 from Total + $41.60 from adding a line (I used the $5 Cert) + $7.87 bill from Verizon. When you chat with agent, make sure to tell them that you want to cancel the plan TODAY, at first they will tell if you want to cancel after 30 days, mine went smoothly at first try. Idk if doing this will get you blacklisted from Verizon since they literally got all your info 😂
I don't see this? I have a ATT iPhone 11. However I only see Tmobile version for trade in.
When you are picking your model in the trade-in process, just choose APPLE and then iPhone 11 then don't pick color or anything else. Just click the Continue button at the bottom and it presents you with 70+ different iPhone 11 models.
Bad idea. iPhones are worth more than Pixels
Pixel 7 Pro is already at under $300 on used market for good condition. That is a way better deal.
Pixels are supposed to be cheap, highly depreciated phone for Google to test, improve Android. They now ask iPhone price for it new just to drop 50% depreciated in a year
You are going off retail with respect to depreciation. Most people don't pay anywhere near retail for a new Pixel. Almost everybody pays retail for iPhones.
So I am guessing this trick would only work if the P8 you order is in stock for same-day pickup since you activate through BB while ordering? Then you have to get there and trade/pickup/activate/cancel all in same day. I ask because not in stock at my BB. Can order for pickup later and I would do that so I can get trade verified when picking up. Repped!
Yes, you can . Just keep an eye when a new line get added in your account. Once you see it added , you can cancel same day.
A used iPhone 11 is much more reliable hardware than a Pixel 8. All Pixels have suffered hardware issues and Pixel 8 isn't any different. And pixel phones are testbeds for Google. Buy a Pixel and you have signed up as a free tester for Google.
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A used iPhone 11 is much more reliable hardware than a Pixel 8. All Pixels have suffered hardware issues and Pixel 8 isn't any different. And pixel phones are testbeds for Google. Buy a Pixel and you have signed up as a free tester for Google.
Why are you on this thread if you are not interested in buying the phone?
I have an iphone 11 but the model number MWKV2LL/A is not on the list.
Anybody knows if it's a risk of not getting a refund if the exact model is not in the trade in list?
I see that one on the list, but it only shows up if you have filters (carrier/memory/color) cleared. Same with mine, MKWU2LL/A
Just did the trade in at store with a different model number than selected on web (but unlocked from the Total deal, same color, storage size) and had no issues, processed normally. No carrier sign-up or anything required. Thanks OP
They're offering $415 for an iPhone 12 mini I bought for less than $200 on a different slick deal over 3 years ago. This is kinda bizarre.
However, be warned
I did this trade-in with an iPhone SE back in October and after dropping off the phone at UPS it never arrived to the Best buy factory. There was no Best buy support that would take responsibility and they kept bouncing me between the store and the trade-in department which is based in like India or something and Best buy customer service and then they blamed it on UPS. Nobody took any responsibility until I emailed a VP of Best buy or something and I finally gave me the trade-in credit. It took months. Be careful with these trade-ins.
Is there any way to get this without being with Verizon?
You can choose AT&T instead of Verizon. If you meant buying without having to sign up with a carrier, then select the one with "Activation Later", it costs $100 more.
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My total is about $160 for a Pixel 8 128.
iP11 $110 from Total + $41.60 from adding a line (I used the $5 Cert) + $7.87 bill from Verizon. When you chat with agent, make sure to tell them that you want to cancel the plan TODAY, at first they will tell if you want to cancel after 30 days, mine went smoothly at first try. Idk if doing this will get you blacklisted from Verizon since they literally got all your info 😂
What was the reason you gave for cancellation? Sometimes these agents just don't do it.
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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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iP11 $110 from Total + $41.60 from adding a line (I used the $5 Cert) + $7.87 bill from Verizon. When you chat with agent, make sure to tell them that you want to cancel the plan TODAY, at first they will tell if you want to cancel after 30 days, mine went smoothly at first try. Idk if doing this will get you blacklisted from Verizon since they literally got all your info 😂
Pixel 7 Pro is already at under $300 on used market for good condition. That is a way better deal.
Pixels are supposed to be cheap, highly depreciated phone for Google to test, improve Android. They now ask iPhone price for it new just to drop 50% depreciated in a year
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Anybody knows if it's a risk of not getting a refund if the exact model is not in the trade in list?
However, be warned
I did this trade-in with an iPhone SE back in October and after dropping off the phone at UPS it never arrived to the Best buy factory. There was no Best buy support that would take responsibility and they kept bouncing me between the store and the trade-in department which is based in like India or something and Best buy customer service and then they blamed it on UPS. Nobody took any responsibility until I emailed a VP of Best buy or something and I finally gave me the trade-in credit. It took months. Be careful with these trade-ins.
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iP11 $110 from Total + $41.60 from adding a line (I used the $5 Cert) + $7.87 bill from Verizon. When you chat with agent, make sure to tell them that you want to cancel the plan TODAY, at first they will tell if you want to cancel after 30 days, mine went smoothly at first try. Idk if doing this will get you blacklisted from Verizon since they literally got all your info 😂
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