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Pixel 9 Series for free with trade in - Best Buy In-store Only

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UPDATE (8/28) - Last day for this deal. The phones listed below still works for trading.

UPDATE (8/25) - No new updates for trade ins. For those picking up their online orders, don't ask what your values are. Just take it and check your online invoice right after taking the phone. If it shows things are zero'd out, you're good and your refund will show up in a few days tops.

UPDATE (8/23) - Thanks to user SmartMice845 for pics of the latest trade in values (basically everything is devalued except the Samsung 23/24 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro/Max. https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=172512819&postcount=2545

UPDATE (8/22) - From more reporting, it would seem the entire iPhone 13 lineup is devalued (base, pro, pro max). Thus for anyone who still wants in on this deal, only the 14 series and Samsung equivalents are good. Obviously those who already purchased have locked in the rates. Those who ordered online from the start of the promotion for instore pickup seem to be getting the full value without any additional tax.

UPDATE (8/21) - More than one person are reporting devaluation of the iPhone 13 > PXL 9 trade in so careful tonight if you're still planning on doing that. The iPhone 13 Pro Max > PXL 9 Pro XL is still alive.
Devices that were pre-ordered ship to home earlier are being shipped. I actually have a Pixel 9 delivered just now [imgur.com] from an instore pre-order on 8/16!

UPDATE (8/20) - It appears Best Buy have no intentions of fulfilling the "SteveIrwin" iPhone 12 $654 coupon for those who had it zero'd out on the eve of the 18th. Which is crazy they named it that since he's a famous Zoologist who died, so naming it that to say the coupon is dead is crazy. Anyways, if you still have it, I would try to get your trade in back. My store's manager kept my iPhone 12 in a separate location because he saw issues with the coupon. Returned it to me and cancelled the trade in today.

UPDATE (8/19) - looks like quite a few people are reporting their online orders getting cancelled, especially those with multiple orders or trading in an iPhone 12. No one who reported successfully trading in instore has reported cancellations yet. If you have an online order that isn't with an iPhone 12 trade in, perhaps trying going instore to "lock in" your trade and cancel the online one.

UPDATE (8/18) - they have fully devalued the iPhone 12 series. Those who attempted to trade in 8/18 at night were met with a coupon that doesn't work after they traded in their iPhone 12. Will see how Best Buy resolve a traded in phone but the coupon doesn't work. Other models listed below should still have elevated values instore. The updated terms online some people have posted is not the same terms that are present for instore documentation. Best Buy reps have an updated PDF every day and as of last night, still include everything EXCEPT the iPhone 12.

This is a previously posted deal, but trade in values online have been reduced. Higher trade in values still work in-store. Worked for me both yesterday and today.

Steps:

- Have one of the following trade ins. Carrier locked phones are fine as long as they aren't blacklisted. YMMV on exact carrier models and colors matching but I and many others have had no issues trading in a locked Straight Talk iPhone 12 and told them Verizon or Metro and T-Mobile (remove your SIM card when trading in):
Pixel 9:
Galaxy S23 Ultra ($799)
Galaxy S24 Ultra ($799)
Galaxy S24+ ($799)

Pixel 9 Pro:
Galaxy S24 Ultra ($999)
iPhone 14 Pro ($999)
iPhone 14 Pro Max ($999)

Pixel 9 Pro XL:
Galaxy S23 Ultra ($1,099)
Galaxy S24 Ultra ($1,099)
iPhone 14 Pro ($1,099)
​iPhone 14 Pro Max ($1,099)
- Take your trade in to the store and ask them you want to pre-order the Pixel with said phone (don't ask for trade in value yet)
- They will ask for your phone's model and capacity and will check the IMEI that's physically on the phone (on the back of Samsung's and on the SIM tray of iPhones with SIM card slots)
- Let them proceed and they'll eventually get to this screen here: https://imgur.com/a/3tKD8kv
- Do not let them skip that screen. They will need to input a coupon code in order for this to work (they have a booklet for the code) -> Others have mentioned the code is just "GOOGLE"
- They'll print out the info, gift card for trade in value and coupon is deducted directly
- After you confirm the promo trade in value, proceed to sign away and give them your phone
- For some states like mine (WA), taxes is paid only on the after coupon price
https://imgur.com/a/naartVF

Additional info:
Phones listed should only have the value for their respective tiers. An iPhone 13 for instance will not have $799 value when trying to get a Pixel 9 Pro or Pro XL.
The $100/$200 gift cards come AFTER you make the purchase so you cannot use it to pay off the taxes. Gift cards are stackable though so if you do more than one trade in, you can use the $100/$200 gift card to pay for taxes on the second or third trade in.
You can use the previous threads to find data points from what others have mentioned are trade in values for different phones. I only listed the ones that corresponds with the models to make them free. Online trade in values are decreased so it's not a good data point for how much your phone would actually cost.

Previous threads:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17689989-trade-in-apple-iphone-12-pro-get-128gb-google-pixel-9-pro-200-best-buy-egc-0-after-999-trade-in-value-refund?v=1
https://slickdeals.net/f/17689896-trade-in-apple-iphone-13-get-128gb-google-pixel-9-100-best-buy-egc-0-after-799-trade-in-value-refund?v=1

Use the following website for availability. Some models, colors, and capacity combinations are sold out.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prom...l-9-series
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UPDATE (8/28) - Last day for this deal. The phones listed below still works for trading.

UPDATE (8/25) - No new updates for trade ins. For those picking up their online orders, don't ask what your values are. Just take it and check your online invoice right after taking the phone. If it shows things are zero'd out, you're good and your refund will show up in a few days tops.

UPDATE (8/23) - Thanks to user SmartMice845 for pics of the latest trade in values (basically everything is devalued except the Samsung 23/24 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro/Max. https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=172512819&postcount=2545

UPDATE (8/22) - From more reporting, it would seem the entire iPhone 13 lineup is devalued (base, pro, pro max). Thus for anyone who still wants in on this deal, only the 14 series and Samsung equivalents are good. Obviously those who already purchased have locked in the rates. Those who ordered online from the start of the promotion for instore pickup seem to be getting the full value without any additional tax.

UPDATE (8/21) - More than one person are reporting devaluation of the iPhone 13 > PXL 9 trade in so careful tonight if you're still planning on doing that. The iPhone 13 Pro Max > PXL 9 Pro XL is still alive.
Devices that were pre-ordered ship to home earlier are being shipped. I actually have a Pixel 9 delivered just now [imgur.com] from an instore pre-order on 8/16!

UPDATE (8/20) - It appears Best Buy have no intentions of fulfilling the "SteveIrwin" iPhone 12 $654 coupon for those who had it zero'd out on the eve of the 18th. Which is crazy they named it that since he's a famous Zoologist who died, so naming it that to say the coupon is dead is crazy. Anyways, if you still have it, I would try to get your trade in back. My store's manager kept my iPhone 12 in a separate location because he saw issues with the coupon. Returned it to me and cancelled the trade in today.

UPDATE (8/19) - looks like quite a few people are reporting their online orders getting cancelled, especially those with multiple orders or trading in an iPhone 12. No one who reported successfully trading in instore has reported cancellations yet. If you have an online order that isn't with an iPhone 12 trade in, perhaps trying going instore to "lock in" your trade and cancel the online one.

UPDATE (8/18) - they have fully devalued the iPhone 12 series. Those who attempted to trade in 8/18 at night were met with a coupon that doesn't work after they traded in their iPhone 12. Will see how Best Buy resolve a traded in phone but the coupon doesn't work. Other models listed below should still have elevated values instore. The updated terms online some people have posted is not the same terms that are present for instore documentation. Best Buy reps have an updated PDF every day and as of last night, still include everything EXCEPT the iPhone 12.

This is a previously posted deal, but trade in values online have been reduced. Higher trade in values still work in-store. Worked for me both yesterday and today.

Steps:

- Have one of the following trade ins. Carrier locked phones are fine as long as they aren't blacklisted. YMMV on exact carrier models and colors matching but I and many others have had no issues trading in a locked Straight Talk iPhone 12 and told them Verizon or Metro and T-Mobile (remove your SIM card when trading in):
Pixel 9:
Galaxy S23 Ultra ($799)
Galaxy S24 Ultra ($799)
Galaxy S24+ ($799)

Pixel 9 Pro:
Galaxy S24 Ultra ($999)
iPhone 14 Pro ($999)
iPhone 14 Pro Max ($999)

Pixel 9 Pro XL:
Galaxy S23 Ultra ($1,099)
Galaxy S24 Ultra ($1,099)
iPhone 14 Pro ($1,099)
​iPhone 14 Pro Max ($1,099)
- Take your trade in to the store and ask them you want to pre-order the Pixel with said phone (don't ask for trade in value yet)
- They will ask for your phone's model and capacity and will check the IMEI that's physically on the phone (on the back of Samsung's and on the SIM tray of iPhones with SIM card slots)
- Let them proceed and they'll eventually get to this screen here: https://imgur.com/a/3tKD8kv
- Do not let them skip that screen. They will need to input a coupon code in order for this to work (they have a booklet for the code) -> Others have mentioned the code is just "GOOGLE"
- They'll print out the info, gift card for trade in value and coupon is deducted directly
- After you confirm the promo trade in value, proceed to sign away and give them your phone
- For some states like mine (WA), taxes is paid only on the after coupon price
https://imgur.com/a/naartVF

Additional info:
Phones listed should only have the value for their respective tiers. An iPhone 13 for instance will not have $799 value when trying to get a Pixel 9 Pro or Pro XL.
The $100/$200 gift cards come AFTER you make the purchase so you cannot use it to pay off the taxes. Gift cards are stackable though so if you do more than one trade in, you can use the $100/$200 gift card to pay for taxes on the second or third trade in.
You can use the previous threads to find data points from what others have mentioned are trade in values for different phones. I only listed the ones that corresponds with the models to make them free. Online trade in values are decreased so it's not a good data point for how much your phone would actually cost.

Previous threads:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17689989-trade-in-apple-iphone-12-pro-get-128gb-google-pixel-9-pro-200-best-buy-egc-0-after-999-trade-in-value-refund?v=1
https://slickdeals.net/f/17689896-trade-in-apple-iphone-13-get-128gb-google-pixel-9-100-best-buy-egc-0-after-799-trade-in-value-refund?v=1

Use the following website for availability. Some models, colors, and capacity combinations are sold out.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prom...l-9-series

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Aug 18, 2024 07:14 PM
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Vedant10Aug 18, 2024 07:14 PM
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They are offering me $345 for iPhone 12 64gb :/
Aug 18, 2024 07:15 PM
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V2k2Aug 18, 2024 07:15 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
Lol I think it's just the name one of the rep imo
Thanks, was wondering why the random reference to him on the receipt 😂
Aug 18, 2024 07:18 PM
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langkhack19Aug 18, 2024 07:18 PM
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Quote from APhamX :
Did anyone do a pro 9? I'm about to go in. Pro 9 out of stock online but 9 is available.
You can't do 9 Pro because it is out of stock on BB system, you can only do 9 non pro and 9 Pro XL atm
Aug 18, 2024 07:19 PM
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langkhack19Aug 18, 2024 07:19 PM
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Quote from V2k2 :
Thanks, was wondering why the random reference to him on the receipt 😂
Just my guessing anyway lol
Aug 18, 2024 07:19 PM
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langkhack19Aug 18, 2024 07:19 PM
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Quote from Vedant10 :
They are offering me $345 for iPhone 12 64gb :/
They're doing something wrong
Aug 18, 2024 07:19 PM
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rosieg68Aug 18, 2024 07:19 PM
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Seems BB is having an issue with 654 trade in, my rep tried 3 timed and got in phone with tech support. I had the steve irwin reference on discount code.

Told to come back tomorrow or try online
Aug 18, 2024 07:21 PM
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Vedant10Aug 18, 2024 07:21 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
They're doing something wrong
What should I tell them to do exactly?

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hpham_53Aug 18, 2024 07:22 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
- GC: -$200 => $168 cash
English isn't my first language so sorry if this post is messy, hope this helps
Did they give you a physical GC or email a virtual GV to you? Can you use the GC before picking up your Pixel phone?
Aug 18, 2024 07:28 PM
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badboyy.athifAug 18, 2024 07:28 PM
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Quote from WhiteCrow09 :
Literally sitting in BB right now at the step where they're trying to scan in the Google trade in value subsidy coupon of $654 and it's not working...

Trying to but P9 128gb and trade in iPhone 12 64gb blue
Same here im also sitting in best buy store.. They accepted my trade in of iphone 12 for pixel 9..they printed the trade in coupon, they even gave me gift card but at the final stage wen they scan this trade in code the trade in discount isn't getting deducted from the total balance.. So they are calling their support team to find resolution.. Based on what i heard them speaking there is a known issue and they are trying to fix it.
Aug 18, 2024 07:30 PM
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Vedant10Aug 18, 2024 07:30 PM
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Quote from badboyy.athif :
Same here im also sitting in best buy store.. They accepted my trade in of iphone 12 for pixel 9..they printed the trade in coupon, they even gave me gift card but at the final stage wen they scan this trade in code the trade in discount isn't getting deducted from the total balance.. So they are calling their support team to find resolution.. Based on what i heard them speaking there is a known issue and they are trying to fix it.
Where is the scan in code?
It is just 'google' code right?

Looks like the Best Buy near me does not have the scan in code?
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langkhack19Aug 18, 2024 07:30 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Did they give you a physical GC or email a virtual GV to you? Can you use the GC before picking up your Pixel phone?
If you do instore they will give the physical. You probably can use it for everything else, except towards your Pixel order as stated in post description
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Aug 18, 2024 07:31 PM
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rosieg68Aug 18, 2024 07:31 PM
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Quote from badboyy.athif :
Same here im also sitting in best buy store.. They accepted my trade in of iphone 12 for pixel 9..they printed the trade in coupon, they even gave me gift card but at the final stage wen they scan this trade in code the trade in discount isn't getting deducted from the total balance.. So they are calling their support team to find resolution.. Based on what i heard them speaking there is a known issue and they are trying to fix it.
Steve Irwin is the issue

Lol
Aug 18, 2024 07:31 PM
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langkhack19Aug 18, 2024 07:31 PM
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Quote from Vedant10 :
Where is the scan in code?
It is just 'google' code right?

Looks like the Best Buy near me does not have the scan in code?
The rep has to enter the code in their system. Check the image in the post descripption
Aug 18, 2024 07:32 PM
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langkhack19Aug 18, 2024 07:32 PM
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Quote from rosieg68 :
Steve Irwin is the issue

Lol
Steve broke BestBuy

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Aug 18, 2024 07:32 PM
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APhamXAug 18, 2024 07:32 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
You can't do 9 Pro because it is out of stock on BB system, you can only do 9 non pro and 9 Pro XL atm
Damn that sucks Frown cause I only have a 12 pro

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