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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 21, 2024 04:52 PM
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Jn356Aug 21, 2024 04:52 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Because I need to receive the security text from Metro to keep logging in and order Samsung A9+ tablets for FREE + $20 Data Plan each.
how many lines do you have with metro? I was able to get 2 phones and they blocked me when I tried to get the tablet lol
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MattM7999Aug 21, 2024 04:53 PM
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Quote from King_CiKi :
Are they taking pre orders for P9P in store? I tried on Monday & they said no orders for p9p.
Quote from Dnguyen97 :
The iPhone 12 pro still works for the P9P. I did that before they closed Tuesday. I didn't get to pre-order since there's nothing to pre-order but I have the Google coupon and Best Buy trade-in gift card.
> but I have the Google coupon and Best Buy trade-in gift card.

I'm confused. BB site shows $200 BB eGift w/ purchase, and trade in coupon would be something different.

> trade in coupon itself ends 8/28

So good chance the coupon expires before P9P preorders are restocked, great.
Aug 21, 2024 04:56 PM
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StevenG9320Aug 21, 2024 04:56 PM
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I'm hoping that the Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB Hazel will come back in stock again soon. Getting my iPhone 13 Pro Max in today to trade in.
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dvdrdiscsAug 21, 2024 04:56 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
The accounts (mine and wife's) that ship to my home were blacklisted back in May. I'm using my brother's address and card to order the iPhone 12's and tablets. No problems so far (until Metro blocks it).

I see. I've been hesitant on trying again. Did you bother trying again with you and your wife's info first before using your brothers?
Aug 21, 2024 04:57 PM
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King_CiKiAug 21, 2024 04:57 PM
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Is iPhone 13 pro max to 9 XL working today in store? Thinking of ordering one more
Aug 21, 2024 05:02 PM
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DarkYagami27Aug 21, 2024 05:02 PM
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Quote from DoctorLecter :
I was just about to ask the same thing. Why would ANYONE do that...??? SMH
i plan on doing it personally. I have a locked S24+ on spectrum, end goal is whatever the latest samsung ultra phone. Doing a clean swap for a pixel 9 pro xl nets me a 200 GC, an unlocked phone, and (Hypothetically, if we base it on previous phones/years) similar or flat out the same trade in value for the S25 Ultra when it comes out on spectrum in a few months. Plus im a Total member so it nets me phone insurance through BB as well, depending on circumstance it's not a horrible idea.
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PowerfulRock171Aug 21, 2024 05:04 PM
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Quote from MattM7999 :
> but I have the Google coupon and Best Buy trade-in gift card.

I'm confused. BB site shows $200 BB eGift w/ purchase, and trade in coupon would be something different.

> trade in coupon itself ends 8/28

So good chance the coupon expires before P9P preorders are restocked, great.
The BB trade in GC is for your phone's TIV, the coupon is for the trade in promo value. The $200BB GC you only get AFTER you use the coupon and TIV's GC to place the pre-order for the P9P, if the gc promo ends before you place the order you won't get it and worst case you couldn't order the P9P before 8/28 you are left with your TIV's gc only.

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King_CiKiAug 21, 2024 05:07 PM
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Quote from StevenG9320 :
I'm hoping that the Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB Hazel will come back in stock again soon. Getting my iPhone 13 Pro Max in today to trade in.
Let me know if it works today, i m thinking of going too
Aug 21, 2024 05:09 PM
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hpham_53Aug 21, 2024 05:09 PM
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Quote from satellite779 :
Why did you get blacklisted?
They never gave the reason, but I suspected that was because I had bought 4 iphone 11's (two each in mine and wife's account) shipped to my address during April-May. They seem to have a limit of 4 discounted devices per address. After that, when you submit an online order it will fail with a message to go to a store or call CS. CS is useless. Going to a store and you'll get scalped with activation fees, tax on full price, insurance, case, like dealing with dishonest car salesmen.
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Aug 21, 2024 05:10 PM
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Quote from King_CiKi :
Let me know if it works today, i m thinking of going too
Its working go go go
My rep knew what he is doing was done in 10 mins
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hpham_53Aug 21, 2024 05:10 PM
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Quote from dvdrdiscs :
I see. I've been hesitant on trying again. Did you bother trying again with you and your wife's info first before using your brothers?
I tried a few times but the online orders still fail.
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skyfxAug 21, 2024 05:11 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
WIth Total-by-Verizon (aka Total Wireless) https://www.totalbyverizon.com/smartphones for each account you can buy 2 discounted phone. I bought two new iPhone 11's for $49 each + $50 (?) plan, need to verify your ID (upload Driver's License, and take a selfie) in each account (mine and wife's) and ported in two non-Verizon phone numbers. With Metro https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/ you can also buy two discounted phones per account: I bought two new iPhone 12's in each account for $99.99 + $75 plan each, and ported in two non-T-mo phone numbers. StraightTalk has reburb iPhone 12 for $119 + $35 plan, no ID check, no port-in required, but they're out of stock now.
Quote from hpham_53 :
Because I need to receive the security text from Metro to keep logging in and order Samsung A9+ tablets for FREE + $20 Data Plan each.
Can you elaborate on how the free tablet deal works at Metro? You buy the iPhone 12, and then once you're a customer, you can add another data plan(s) to the account and get as many free tablets as you want Embarrassment?!
Aug 21, 2024 05:15 PM
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hpham_53Aug 21, 2024 05:15 PM
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Quote from Jn356 :
how many lines do you have with metro? I was able to get 2 phones and they blocked me when I tried to get the tablet lol
I have two i12 lines with Metro, and was able to order two tablets so far (one to be delivered today, one on Friday). If you had bought other phones from Metro previously, they might count toward the unofficial limit of 4 discounted devices.
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skyfxAug 21, 2024 05:17 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
I have two i12 lines with Metro, and was able to order two tablets so far (one to be delivered today, one on Friday). If you had bought other phones from Metro previously, they might count toward the unofficial limit of 4 discounted devices.
Right, but my question is, in order to get the free tablet, you first need to buy a phone from them, right?

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Aug 21, 2024 05:21 PM
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hpham_53Aug 21, 2024 05:21 PM
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Quote from skyfx :
Can you elaborate on how the free tablet deal works at Metro? You buy the iPhone 12, and then once you're a customer, you can add another data plan(s) to the account and get as many free tablets as you want ?!
Once you're a Metro customer, log into your Metro account and there's a function to ADD (phone, tablet, Internet?). The tablet is currently free with a $20 Data Only SIM for the tablet. After you order it, the ADD function goes away, and will show up again only after you've activated the unactivated tablet. I won't say "as many tablets as you want", but someone I know got 10 tablets and only quit when Metro raised the price for the tablet to $70 + $20 SIM (althought that's still a pretty good price). Some people got stopped at two phones + two tablets. So YMMV.

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