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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 23, 2024 02:45 AM
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MercWithAMouth21Aug 23, 2024 02:45 AM
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Quote from eviliilive :
Best Buy is having issues doing my trade in. They keep getting an error scanning in the new Pixel into the system. Chatted with customer services. They told me to not cancel my order or I will lose my promo and get charged restocking and cancelation fee.
Whoever told you that is wrong. You won't get charged for either.
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Aug 23, 2024 02:47 AM
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dzapAug 23, 2024 02:47 AM
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Just got back picking mine up. No issues, just the guy kept saying the promotional value will go back on a gift card. I had to correct him and he did show me the screen the promotional value would be refunded to my credit card.

Order was updated to just tax. So they did it right. You could tell they don't do this too often as he had to dig to find the fingerprint reader laugh out loud.
Aug 23, 2024 02:49 AM
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HIRAVAug 23, 2024 02:49 AM
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Just picked up Preorder pixel 9 and traded in an iPhone 12 locked to Xfinity in purple color but during pre order I had selected T-Mobile and black color. The rep didn't mind and when asked said I should get the refund back of complete amount and gift card in email. Hopefully the charges go away completely since it was 799 trade in value with promotional credit

Btw just took my driving license to enter number didn't take fingerprints in Nevada
Aug 23, 2024 03:00 AM
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MLGAug 23, 2024 03:00 AM
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Quote from HonestSeed1382 :
Went to pickup wife's Pixel pro Xl. I ordered online with S23U with cracked back . Store rep didn't even bother about the color of the trade-in as well. Everything went smoothly. FYI, they still have 1099 for S23U trade-in for 9 Pro XL
Hope that doesn't expire tomorrow...
Aug 23, 2024 03:08 AM
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Valeriyansteel23Aug 23, 2024 03:08 AM
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Quote from eviliilive :
Best Buy is having issues doing my trade in. They keep getting an error scanning in the new Pixel into the system. Chatted with customer services. They told me to not cancel my order or I will lose my promo and get charged restocking and cancelation fee.
I am in the same boat and was asked to come back tomorrow. not sure what's going with BB system. and rep told me there is system wide issues with pixel 9
Aug 23, 2024 03:09 AM
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HIRAVAug 23, 2024 03:09 AM
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Quote from HonestSeed1382 :
Went to pickup wife's Pixel pro Xl. I ordered online with S23U with cracked back . Store rep didn't even bother about the color of the trade-in as well. Everything went smoothly. FYI, they still have 1099 for S23U trade-in for 9 Pro XL
How bad was the cracked back? Just noticable crack or you can feel it when you hold phone?
Aug 23, 2024 03:10 AM
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Rocketpapi9Aug 23, 2024 03:10 AM
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Can I trade in an iPhone 15 pro for pixel xl 9
What's the value?

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Aug 23, 2024 03:10 AM
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HIRAVAug 23, 2024 03:10 AM
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Also asked manager and he confirmed only iPhone 14 series now has elevated trade in coupons so 13 and 13 pro and 13 pro max won't work now. I will try with S23 ultra maybe soon before they take it off and hopefully get pro xl
Aug 23, 2024 03:12 AM
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HIRAVAug 23, 2024 03:12 AM
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Quote from Rocketpapi9 :
Can I trade in an iPhone 15 pro for pixel xl 9
What's the value?
Bro just sell it in used marketplace and from that money you can get mint mobile pixel 9 pro xl with one year service
Aug 23, 2024 03:12 AM
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MemorableStew1728Aug 23, 2024 03:12 AM
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Quote from MemorableStew1728 :
Did you get a refund to your card?

Preordered P9 base and picked up today

Order page looks like people have described it should be. With correct trade in value and promo

But still no credit to my capital one card. Actually the charges didn't fall off but have now posted!

Is that normal?
Actually it's pretty clear. On order page lol

"Credit Trade-in 0.00
Promotion applied to product total.

Once your trade-in is complete, it may take up to 7 days for your refund to be reflected on your payment method."
Aug 23, 2024 03:14 AM
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Rocketpapi9Aug 23, 2024 03:14 AM
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Quote from HIRAV :
Bro just sell it in used marketplace and from that money you can get mint mobile pixel 9 pro xl with one year service
We don't pay for our phone service, I wouldn't change provider. I just upgrade my device
Aug 23, 2024 03:16 AM
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HonestSeed1382Aug 23, 2024 03:16 AM
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Quote from HIRAV :
How bad was the cracked back? Just noticable crack or you can feel it when you hold phone?
It has like 10 different crack lines. You can feel the cracks. I selected fair condition and got 980 instead of 1099 TIV.
Aug 23, 2024 03:19 AM
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TX_aggieAug 23, 2024 03:19 AM
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Quote from Valeriyansteel23 :
I am in the same boat and was asked to come back tomorrow. not sure what's going with BB system. and rep told me there is system wide issues with pixel 9
I had a similar issue until the employee realized that they had switched my and another person who ordered the same items stickers. So when they tried to scan the barcode on the phone box it wasn't allowing it to go through. Switched the stickers and then it sent through fine
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sillar68Aug 23, 2024 03:23 AM
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Quote from zhenz :
That's fine. I got two iPhone 12's for $175 each. I'll be happy to get $450 to $500 back each.
Yes, that's what the OnlyFans women would say.
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EagerTexture118Aug 23, 2024 03:23 AM
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