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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1 - I traded in an iPhone 12 Pro on Sunday and received the full credit voucher.
2 - I tried 3 different Best Buys, but employees are unable to actually preorder the Pixel 9 Pro in-store. It shows "Not Available" in their system.
3 - Spoke with an employee yesterday who said the trade-in values are nerfed now. (He received an updated price sheet that morning)
4 - The employee also speculates that Google was overwhelmed by the promo and is withholding units for preorder
Regardless, I'm sitting on $760 of credit that I'm unable to use right now. If anyone has had success getting a preorder through in-store, happy to hear how it went.
1 - I traded in an iPhone 12 Pro on Sunday and received the full credit voucher.
2 - I tried 3 different Best Buys, but employees are unable to actually preorder the Pixel 9 Pro in-store. It shows "Not Available" in their system.
3 - Spoke with an employee yesterday who said the trade-in values are nerfed now. (He received an updated price sheet that morning)
4 - The employee also speculates that Google was overwhelmed by the promo and is withholding units for preorder
Regardless, I'm sitting on $760 of credit that I'm unable to use right now. If anyone has had success getting a preorder through in-store, happy to hear how it went.
Even if you attempt to go into store now to trade in the iphone 12 for the pixel 9, I think they dropped the coupon promo to 0 dollars, meaning you'll only get a $145 BB GC and nothing else. You will not get the other half ($654) that google was suppose to give.
I don't know why you are going on about thief or whatnot. I don't think it will have any impact on deliveries for the initial wave. All these products are tracked, and I don't think there are many BB employees willing to lose there job over a few stolen phones. Not to mention just taking probably even one of these will make it grand thief, which could be a felony in some states. Is it worth it?
This is purely an initial supply issue. In two weeks after launch the iphone 16 comes out and everyone will forget the pixel 9 even launched or existed. A month after that, I bet everyone will be swimming in pixel 9s and retailers begging everyone to buy one, and even drop below MSRP from everyone jumping onto deals like this and flooding the market with even more supply.
Either they need to honor that or give back our trade in correct?
1 - I traded in an iPhone 12 Pro on Sunday and received the full credit voucher.
2 - I tried 3 different Best Buys, but employees are unable to actually preorder the Pixel 9 Pro in-store. It shows "Not Available" in their system.
3 - Spoke with an employee yesterday who said the trade-in values are nerfed now. (He received an updated price sheet that morning)
4 - The employee also speculates that Google was overwhelmed by the promo and is withholding units for preorder
Regardless, I'm sitting on $760 of credit that I'm unable to use right now. If anyone has had success getting a preorder through in-store, happy to hear how it went.
Also oof. Sitting around a Best Buy for a few hours, refreshing a website. I dunno who dropped the ball on this, Google or Best Buy, but this is such a ridiculous hoop to have to jump through...
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If they don't honor this coupon for pixel 9 then I highly doubt they will give me 654$ as best buy gift card.
I'll try to go today to check on the status let's see how it goes and how they will try to handle this situation
If they don't honor this coupon for pixel 9 then I highly doubt they will give me 654$ as best buy gift card.
I'll try to go today to check on the status let's see how it goes and how they will try to handle this situation
How can they tell that, yes we agreed to give you 799 trade in but we messed it up so we can't do much, so you take 145$ gift card for ur iphone 12 and leave.
I think I'll hv tough time arguing and explaining the entire situation to the manager 😒
How can they tell that, yes we agreed to give you 799 trade in but we messed it up so we can't do much, so you take 145$ gift card for ur iphone 12 and leave.
I think I'll hv tough time arguing and explaining the entire situation to the manager 😒
I'll keep you guys posted here..
Thanks 😊
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