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 got the phone earlier today, on best buy's website it says it should cost me about 170 after tax, let's see how the refund looks in the next few days
i wish these phones came with a usb c to 3.5mm jack :/
i got the refund yesterday, i paid 588.80 after taxes and got a 436.75 refund, for a total of 152.05
so just add on however much you got your iphone 11 for, and that's how much a brand new pixel 8 will cost you
for me i think it'd be 250-300 total, and i could probably resell it for 400~
Data point: I picked up my Pixel 8 (without carrier sign-up) and traded in an iPhone11 last Friday 7/19. Both the full charge of $600.33 and refund of $453.80, including 9.35% tax, posted in my US Bank Cash+ card account on 7/22. I have the same deal to be done in-store this coming Friday. Already sold my previous two Pixel 8's on Swappa for $420 each ($360 after fees and shipping cost), lots of competition on Swappa from sellers who probably did the Best Buy deal.
I don't understand how people can trade in $1,000 phones for like $400, and act like they're getting a great deal. If I bought a car and next year it was a $40,000 car and somebody wanted to give me like $18,000 for it, I would tell them to flip off. No I'm not giving away my car for $18,000, that I just paid 40,000 for. If you were able to do stuff like this, it means you make way more money than me...
The iPhone 11 was $699 when launched in 2019. If you were buying a new car for $54,900 and the dealer offered you a $41,500 trade-in value for a 2019 car that cost you $69.900 that is a good deal! And phones depreciated much quicker than cars...
Last edited by bigjonnee July 23, 2024 at 02:29 AM.
The iPhone 11 was $699 when launched in 2019. If you were buying a new car for $54,900 and the dealer offered you a $41,500 trade-in value for a 2019 car that cost you $69.900 that is a good deal! And phones depreciated much quicker than cars...
Hey at least the iPhone is still holding value, if you look at the Samsung S20 which released same year as the iP 11, it's literally trash (value) rn…
I went to the store and they said this deal only works online. So I bought it on my phone and then did the trade in at the store. They took care of shipping it. They said it would take 7-10 days for me to get the credit, but it ended up posting the same day.
In the end I paid $142 for the new phone. I was expecting to pay taxes on the pre-discount amount but that's not how it worked out in the end.
The phone is fine. Not a huge upgrade from my Pixel 6a but definitely snappier and the 120Hz screen and wireless charging is nice. Fingerprint sensor is WAY better than the 6a. I just happened to have an old iPhone 11 in my closet that I wasn't planning on selling so for me it was a great deal. Thanks OP!
Must be a non-CA resident so you don't have to get rip off on those taxes
so if you order with verizon, the line doesnt activate until you atleast pick up the the pixel 8 sim right? i only ask cuz i wont be able to pick up til thursday
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Did you pay $1000 for your iPhone 11? How long ago? I bought 4 iPhone 11's from Total Wireless and 2 from Metro, all since March. My average cost for each one, including any required airtime plan was $86. Trading them in for $415 is a heck of a deal.
Do you remember if your Total plan started right after you bought iPhone 11 from Total website or after you put SIM card in the phone?
I am looking to start Total plan once my current prepaid plan expires, hence asking the question.
The iPhone 11 was $699 when launched in 2019. If you were buying a new car for $54,900 and the dealer offered you a $41,500 trade-in value for a 2019 car that cost you $69.900 that is a good deal! And phones depreciated much quicker than cars...
I got this error : Your wireless carrier has declined your application. Please contact your carrier or visit your local Best Buy store. anyway to fix it
so if you order with verizon, the line doesnt activate until you atleast pick up the the pixel 8 sim right? i only ask cuz i wont be able to pick up til thursday
I got this error : Your wireless carrier has declined your application. Please contact your carrier or visit your local Best Buy store. anyway to fix it
Either your credit score isn't good enough or Verizon wasn't able to access your credit files. During ordering, did you provide your correct DOB, DL info and SSN? Are your credit files locked?
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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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i wish these phones came with a usb c to 3.5mm jack :/
so just add on however much you got your iphone 11 for, and that's how much a brand new pixel 8 will cost you
for me i think it'd be 250-300 total, and i could probably resell it for 400~
In the end I paid $142 for the new phone. I was expecting to pay taxes on the pre-discount amount but that's not how it worked out in the end.
The phone is fine. Not a huge upgrade from my Pixel 6a but definitely snappier and the 120Hz screen and wireless charging is nice. Fingerprint sensor is WAY better than the 6a. I just happened to have an old iPhone 11 in my closet that I wasn't planning on selling so for me it was a great deal. Thanks OP!
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I am looking to start Total plan once my current prepaid plan expires, hence asking the question.
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