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)
āiPhone 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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Speaking of which.. I just got my $100 gift card too. I wonder what would happen if I either declined the UPS delivery.. or accepted it and then returned my phone, and used the gift card to buy another one in-store. I understand it's a violation of the TOS.. but would they manually deduct the $100 from my trade-in? hmmmm
The refund for the Pixel 9 will be shorted by $100 to account for the gift card, unless you return the gift card.
And if you somehow manage to trade your phone in via the kit, you'll forfeit the trade-in bonus and just receive a low value GC for your iPhone trade (probably $145 for an iPhone 12).
So in the end, you just sold your $215 iPhone 12 for $145 ($70 loss) and bought a $100 BB gift card.
Went to the store today.
Traded in a 12 Pro Max, 256GB silver, in mint condition, for a 9 Pro XL 128GB.
Paid $689, including taxes, and was handed a $200 BB GC as well.
Realistically, on Swappa I could have sold the 12 Pro Max for what... $350-400 after accounting for fees + shipping?
I paid $690, and if we treat the $200 GC as cash --> $490. For a phone that costs that will cost $1,175 retail, included taxes.
Not bad, but doesn't come anywhere near the $1,099 trade-in value I for for the 13 Pro Max trade-in (online pre-order).
Traded in a 12 Pro Max, 256GB silver, in mint condition, for a 9 Pro XL 128GB.
Paid $689, including taxes, and was handed a $200 BB GC as well.
Realistically, on Swappa I could have sold the 12 Pro Max for what... $350-400 after fees + shipping?
I paid $690, and if we treat the $200 GC as cash --> $490. For a phone that costs that will cost $1,175 retail, included taxes.
Not bad, but doesn't come anywhere near the $1,099 trade-in value I for for the 13 Pro Max trade-in (online pre-order).
NC. I believe it was $270 for the phone + $200 trade-in bonus --> $470 trade-in value.
Traded in a 12 Pro Max, 256GB silver, in mint condition, for a 9 Pro XL 128GB.
Paid $689, including taxes, and was handed a $200 BB GC as well.
Realistically, on Swappa I could have sold the 12 Pro Max for what... $350-400 after accounting for fees + shipping?
I paid $690, and if we treat the $200 GC as cash --> $490. For a phone that costs that will cost $1,175 retail, included taxes.
Not bad, but doesn't come anywhere near the $1,099 trade-in value I for for the 13 Pro Max trade-in (online pre-order).
Lukewarm deal at best
Personally I'll likely wait until I need something and/or Black Friday comes around.
BB GC's don't have any expiration. On the other hand, at the rate at which BB has been closing stores over the past few years, I'm not sure I'd want to hold on to it indefinitely.
I'll wait until there's something that's properly on sale / well priced in order to use the GC's. E.g. I bought a 12.9" M1 iPad Pro in 2023 (1TB, Cellular) for ~$1,250 I think it was. They had a similar deal this year on the same M2 models. 1TB, cellular, ~$1,300. Insane deal. I'll save the $400 in GC's until something like that rolls around.
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Traded in a 12 Pro Max, 256GB silver, in mint condition, for a 9 Pro XL 128GB.
Paid $689, including taxes, and was handed a $200 BB GC as well.
Realistically, on Swappa I could have sold the 12 Pro Max for what... $350-400 after accounting for fees + shipping?
I paid $690, and if we treat the $200 GC as cash --> $490. For a phone that costs that will cost $1,175 retail, included taxes.
Not bad, but doesn't come anywhere near the $1,099 trade-in value I for for the 13 Pro Max trade-in (online pre-order).
Lukewarm deal at best
Lukewarm deal at best
Luckily I don't need to, I can pay the rent (and everything else) with the 18 months of full expenses we have saved in cash. Bought an M1 12.9" iPad Pro in 2023. Bought a 14" MB Pro M3 Max 1TB/36GB a few months ago. I think I'll be OK with the BB GC's.
As far as this deal, I'm fine with it. I got a trade-in value of $470 for the 12 Pro Max. I could have fetched ~$350-$400 on Swappa, best case. For $490, effectively, I got a $1,100 phone that I can either use or sell. I'm OK with it. The real deal is the other pre-order I made, for a 256GB Pro 9 XL. 13 Pro Max trade-in value $1,099. Averaged out, I can just about double my money if I sell both Pixels.
As far as this deal, I'm fine with it. I got a trade-in value of $470 for the 12 Pro Max. I could have fetched ~$350-$400 on Swappa, best case. For $490, effectively, I got a $1,100 phone that I can either use or sell. I'm OK with it. The real deal is the other pre-order I made, for a 256GB Pro 9 XL. 13 Pro Max trade-in value $1,099. Averaged out, I can just about double my money if I sell both Pixels.
You are taking pixels at full retail value of $1099. Google themselves know that their phones are not the full retail so they are almost always discounted. anyways it's your money so Good luck š
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Thanks bro, I'm quite alright with it. Between this and the $1,099 13 Pro Max trade-in, I'll be fine. Will just about double my money with a bit of effort. I enjoy this sort of thing. I'm really not worried about it at all.
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