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expiredProudToBeAnIndian posted Aug 13, 2024 06:06 PM
expiredProudToBeAnIndian posted Aug 13, 2024 06:06 PM

Trade-In Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Get 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro + $200 Best Buy eGC

(After $999 Trade-In Value Refund)

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Best Buy offers 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro (Unlocked) + $200 Best Buy eGC for free when you trade-in an Apple iPhone 12 Pro and follow the instructions below. Shipping is free (Delivered on or shortly after release date).

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Note: Refer here for additional details and discussion for this offer. Thanks to community member TofuVic.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro (Unlocked)
  2. Select 'Pre-Order' and add to cart
  3. Proceed to cart
  4. Under 'Got a device like this to trade in?' Select 'Check Trade-In Value'
  5. Select 'Apple / iPhone 12 Pro / Color'
  6. Select 'No / Good Condition'
  7. Your estimated Trade-in Value will be $999
  8. Click 'Add to Cart'
  9. $200 Best Buy eGC will automatically be added to cart

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • When you place your order, your payment method will be charged for the full purchase price, plus tax.
  • When we receive your trade-in item, we'll confirm that it matches the information you provided in the estimate, then we'll refund your payment method the final trade-in value within 7-10 days, including any associated tax.
  • Your estimated trade-in value is valid for 15 days.

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Best Buy offers 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro (Unlocked) + $200 Best Buy eGC for free when you trade-in an Apple iPhone 12 Pro and follow the instructions below. Shipping is free (Delivered on or shortly after release date).

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Note: Refer here for additional details and discussion for this offer. Thanks to community member TofuVic.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro (Unlocked)
  2. Select 'Pre-Order' and add to cart
  3. Proceed to cart
  4. Under 'Got a device like this to trade in?' Select 'Check Trade-In Value'
  5. Select 'Apple / iPhone 12 Pro / Color'
  6. Select 'No / Good Condition'
  7. Your estimated Trade-in Value will be $999
  8. Click 'Add to Cart'
  9. $200 Best Buy eGC will automatically be added to cart

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • When you place your order, your payment method will be charged for the full purchase price, plus tax.
  • When we receive your trade-in item, we'll confirm that it matches the information you provided in the estimate, then we'll refund your payment method the final trade-in value within 7-10 days, including any associated tax.
  • Your estimated trade-in value is valid for 15 days.

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Bulletproof23
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90% of morons on this thread will ruin the deal by asking dumb questions to Best Buy and possibly altering them to check trade in phone in details. Just keep your mouth shut when you go there to pick up the phone
ProudToBeAnIndian
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trade in value of Iphone 12 - $799 against Pixel 9 and $999 for 12 Pro against Pixel 9 pro
ProudToBeAnIndian
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You need to select Pixel 9 for $799 trade value of Iphone 12

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Pixel 9 pro for $999 trade value of Iphone 12 pro

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Aug 17, 2024 12:02 AM
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thelphypAug 17, 2024 12:02 AM
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Looks like the trade in value for the iPhone 12 Pro on the Pixel Pro is lowered to $430 now!
Last edited by thelphyp August 16, 2024 at 06:06 PM.
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Aug 17, 2024 12:50 AM
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0ardAug 17, 2024 12:50 AM
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Quote from thelphyp :
Looks like the trade in value for the iPhone 12 Pro on the Pixel Pro is lowered to $430 now!
Just checked and yeah, looks to be the case.

I kept refreshing throughout yesterday and luckily snatched an Obsidian pre-order that became available. Not my preferred color but can't complain for the price.
Aug 17, 2024 01:22 AM
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AG1802Aug 17, 2024 01:22 AM
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Quote from thelphyp :
Looks like the trade in value for the iPhone 12 Pro on the Pixel Pro is lowered to $430 now!
Sucks : (
Was wanting to switch from my 12 Pro that I've had for almost 4 years now.

Was hesitant to switch to android but the price was tempting. This seals the deal that I'll wait for the 16 or maybe just go to the pawnshop and get a 15 pro
Aug 17, 2024 02:11 AM
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justinopeAug 17, 2024 02:11 AM
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they pulled this switcharoo on me before and I didnt get the full refund and they said oops too bad, good luck to everyone getting it
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Aug 17, 2024 02:29 AM
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BeigeHarrier254Aug 17, 2024 02:29 AM
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Quote from justinope :
they pulled this switcharoo on me before and I didnt get the full refund and they said oops too bad, good luck to everyone getting it
How so? Was it a store trade in?
Aug 17, 2024 03:00 AM
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Maximum55Aug 17, 2024 03:00 AM
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Quote from hotpeanuts :
Will you post which model number you receive when you get it? Website shows MGLN3LL/A
which is T-Mobile...which is what I need lol.
Weird, BB website also says that MGLN3LL/A model is ATT for my trade in
Aug 17, 2024 03:10 AM
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hotpeanutsAug 17, 2024 03:10 AM
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Quote from Maximum55 :
Weird, BB website also says that MGLN3LL/A model is ATT for my trade in
Just looked it up and yeah, you're right. Beginning to think none of this matters. Is the model on your ATT phone MGLN3LL/A or MGJM3LL/A? MGJM3LL/A is technically the ATT model and if BB can't get it right yet denies trades lol...SD/Reddit folks likely won't let them live this down.
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Aug 17, 2024 03:35 AM
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Maximum55Aug 17, 2024 03:35 AM
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Quote from hotpeanuts :
Just looked it up and yeah, you're right. Beginning to think none of this matters. Is the model on your ATT phone MGLN3LL/A or MGJM3LL/A? MGJM3LL/A is technically the ATT model and if BB can't get it right yet denies trades lol...SD/Reddit folks likely won't let them live this down.
I don't have an ATT phone, i ordered one from Amazon that was supposed to be ATT, but received MGK13LL/A, which is Verizon according to online.

So looks like all graphite 128gb phones are being marked as MGLN3LL/A by BB
Aug 17, 2024 03:41 AM
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coolcoderAug 17, 2024 03:41 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Tip: next time on a deal like this, place your order for the new phones first to lock in the deal, then go hunting for phones to trade in if you don't already have them on hand. If it turns out that you can't obtain phones for trade-in, you can always cancel the pending orders for the new phones. I placed 3 orders for the Pixel 9 and selected to trade-in two T-mo/Metro i12's and one ST/Verizon i12 for $799 each. But the ST refurb i12 was out of stock and now no longer listed, so I cancelled the order with the ST/Verizon trade-in. I could've taken one of your TW i12's off your hands if the timing had been right.
They let you place multiple orders from one account? I thought they were limiting orders to one per phone type per account.
Aug 17, 2024 03:49 AM
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hotpeanutsAug 17, 2024 03:49 AM
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Quote from Maximum55 :
I don't have an ATT phone, i ordered one from Amazon that was supposed to be ATT, but received MGK13LL/A, which is Verizon according to online.

So looks like all graphite 128gb phones are being marked as MGLN3LL/A by BB
We're in the same boat...the one that I ordered was supposed to be MGLN3LL/A but I got ATT version MGJM3LL/A. Personally, I don't think it'll matter. And if it does, we just got gamed hard by BB/Tim Apple LMAO
Aug 17, 2024 05:33 AM
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DealzcatAug 17, 2024 05:33 AM
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Quote from LovelyGiraffe4883 :
So is the deal legit?
I mean, did anyone get ahold of CS agent that was able to double check?

Because when I look at this :
- I see a suspiciously low price which doesn't make sense (as the newer Iphones aren't as highly valued).
-Some websites tell you the bonus is 760 USD (which doesn't match the 769 USD needed for this phone).
-The CS agent tells me it's a price mistake (though he did not seem reliable).
-No one seemed to confirm nor call or talk with bestbuy employees to confirm the price when it seems to be the obvious action before going through the hassle.
-The trade-in value has been inconsistent when you read the slickdeal comments which really makes you wonder (and there really shouldn't be any reason for price to be changing and having to do "tricks").
-There has been other glitches such as not having the other providers available (only verizon show up now by default).

All that combined really makes me wonder.
A simple confirmation from Bestbuy or Google would be great. ​


(I also highly doubt it would make a difference at this scale asking CS, for smaller deals that don't require a trade in I obviously wouldn't ask CS as there is a much higher chance for them to cancel).

Did you call the CEO? his number is listed online
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MadfakkaAug 17, 2024 05:58 AM
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Quote from Dealzcat :
Did you call the CEO? his number is listed online
Legit! Some guys are so paranoid.
Aug 17, 2024 06:07 AM
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shilderbAug 17, 2024 06:07 AM
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Please help!! I ordered a pixel 9 pro and purchased an iphone 12 pro 128gb graphite through ebay. When I submitted my trade in I selected the iphone 12 pro 128gb graphite from the drop down and I believe it had a model number of MGLN3LL/A. I just received the iphone 12 pro, I looked in settings and saw that it's model number MGK13LL/A. I've looked up both model numbers and can't find anything different between the two (both same model, same storage, same color). Does anyone foresee any issues for me? I'm considering returning the one I got and specifically purchasing one with the model number I selected.
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silcam
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Aug 17, 2024 06:18 AM
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They updated the terms of the deal and thus the reduced TIVs. It used to be that multiple phones would qualify for the $1099 TIV, and they gave examples of Apple iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Galaxy S23 Ultra. of course, others qualified as well.

https://static.slickdealscdn.com/...783.attach

The updated terms have a static list of qualified phones for the max values:
For Pixel 9, qualifying models include Samsung Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. For Pixel 9 Pro qualifying models include Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. For Pixel 9 Pro XL, qualifying trade-in model includes S24 Ultra.

Seems shady of Beat Buy to update the terms mid-promotion when folks were relying on the terms as they were posted.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prom...l-9-series
Last edited by silcam August 17, 2024 at 12:21 AM.

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Aug 17, 2024 08:40 AM
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dmc310Aug 17, 2024 08:40 AM
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Oof I would hope they honor the value but its BB

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