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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 22, 2024
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Technopoly
Aug 22, 2024
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Well I should've bought a better trade in phone as one had a bit of scratches and got marked as fair... I did 2, other one was fine. I still got a higher value but lost out on 110ish.

I have an iPhone 12 pro going to trade in for pixel 9 pro online so we'll see how that goes... Model number is different. Phone looks new. same color
Aug 22, 2024
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golduck342
Aug 22, 2024
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Quote from SlySol :
Delete an eSIM from an iPhone …

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102421

You can also do an eSIM transfer to move it to another phone.
so seems I can just delete now and download after I do the trade in?
Aug 22, 2024
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GTiceman
Aug 22, 2024
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At a store right now and they are saying the 13 pro max as of this morning got the bonus but the systems are not allowing it for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. They are struggling to find any way to make it work.
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Quote from golduck342 :
so seems I can just delete now and download after I do the trade in?
Not sure about that part of it if you delete it and then want to set it up on another. That might require a call to carrier. You can try the transfer if you have another phone to switch it to. You can use a physical sim and eSIM at once on many phones.

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&p=172405347&src=SiteSearch#post172405347
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This item has been delayed. We're working to get it to you within the next few days.
We'll email you when it's ready for pickup.

Ordered on 8/13 for release date pick up.. BB sucks


email says
"It's unusual, but if your item isn't available by 9/5, we'll cancel the order and notify you by email."
Last edited by jkrnair August 22, 2024 at 03:39 PM.
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Quote from golduck342 :
Anyone know how to take an esim off of a phone and keep it safe? About to trade in my phone and I'm just realizing I can either delete it or leave it on the phone but I don't have another phone with esim support.
I was in same position as you, using eSIM for US Mobile on my iPhone Pro Max 13. I ended up porting to Boost Mobile in my car while in BB parking lot. I don't have another eSIM phone, and didn't have a US Mobile SIM. I did have a Boost Mobile SIM and Edge Plus 2022 so went with that.

Reset my phone, went back into BB and still couldn't get them to figure out the deal.
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For those with iPhone 12 Pros looking for Pixel 9 Pros I just left the store and looks like the promo was nerfed. I was told that the ip12P was a base value of $230 + a promo bonus of $200. I had them check the ip13P too and it was $330 + $250. I don't know how true it is but they said that promo started today so it might be over for the P9P too. It did look like it was going to let them preorder it tho so that's a plus I guess. I'm gonna just send my iPhones back to Amazon and order from Google Fi.

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Aug 22, 2024
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Quote from starbust :
For those with iPhone 12 Pros looking for Pixel 9 Pros I just left the store and looks like the promo was nerfed. I was told that the ip12P was a base value of $230 + a promo bonus of $200. I had them check the ip13P too and it was $330 + $250. I don't know how true it is but they said that promo started today so it might be over for the P9P too. It did look like it was going to let them preorder it tho so that's a plus I guess. I'm gonna just send my iPhones back to Amazon and order from Google Fi.
Did you order when the preorders initially launched?
Aug 22, 2024
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ConfusedCEO
Aug 22, 2024
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just picked up my device from my local best buy. they credited initial trade in $560 and rest of $539 (promo credit) will be refunded in 7 - 10 days. I gave up iPhone 14 Pro 256gb for Pixel 9 Pro XL 256gb. and I just received an email that $200 best buy gift card is activated. so I just have to keep an eye on my rest of promo credit to be refunded.
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King_CiKi
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Quote from VamsiK9983 :
Unless you have a pre order this deal is dead.Just now I visited BB to trade in Iphone 13 Pro Max for XL &trade in was around 300$
interesting, 2 of my BB stores wouldnt even order XL, was not available,
Aug 22, 2024
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mashooz
Aug 22, 2024
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Missed my delivery guy by 30 seconds and received an email saying that my order will be refunded.
They already took my trade in over a week ago and it looks like I just got screwed.
Chat with support only got me a ticket with a 72 hour response time.
Aug 22, 2024
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Quote from GTiceman :
At a store right now and they are saying the 13 pro max as of this morning got the bonus but the systems are not allowing it for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. They are struggling to find any way to make it work.
did they find a way to work?
Aug 22, 2024
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abdiasq
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Quote from VamsiK9983 :
Unless you have a pre order this deal is dead.Just now I visited BB to trade in Iphone 13 Pro Max for XL &trade in was around 300$
Online is at $640?
Aug 22, 2024
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Quote from mashooz :
Missed my delivery guy by 30 seconds and received an email saying that my order will be refunded.
They already took my trade in over a week ago and it looks like I just got screwed.
Chat with support only got me a ticket with a 72 hour response time.
thats the worst case scenario! not even gonna try to deliver tmrw?

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Just picked up my Pixel 9 in exchange for iPhone 12. For those wondering and had similar questions as me around condition/specs of trade-in phone, here is my experience :

1. I bought a phone in acceptable condition from Amazon for 189+taxes. It arrived in pretty beat up condition esp. the body.

https://imgur.com/gallery/hppPofM

2. The store rep did not check a single thing on the phone condition. I had a backup phone in Good condition ready in case the rep rejected my phone in Acceptable condition. All he took was IMEI, checked my ID and took a fingerprint.

3. Phone carrier does not matter but looks like the color does. My store rep did not care about anything.

4. Overall process was smooth and the net price was 0. The $100 BB credit was available immediately.

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