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expiredtripredagus posted Aug 17, 2024 9:00 PM

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 28, 2024 12:09 PM
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vzwdjAug 28, 2024 12:09 PM
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Quote from shj :
That'd be awesome

Are there any special steps to do that? My store did try to use the coupon on XL a few days ago but it didn't work.

Could you share the mail please. It'd really help. Thank you
Here it is...but doesn't seem promising if you say your store tried and it didn't work.

https://imgur.com/a/DHNKXhi
Aug 28, 2024 1:37 PM
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tarheel23Aug 28, 2024 1:37 PM
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....and my order now says "BACKORDERED". That is me trading in my Pixel 8 Pro for a Pixel 9XL Pro.
Aug 28, 2024 2:09 PM
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glennh01Aug 28, 2024 2:09 PM
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Great deal OP. After trade-in at Best Buy, my net outlay was like $10 after completing trade-in. Add in the nominal cost of buying a second-hand iPhone 12, the wife got upgraded to a brand new Pixel 9 for really cheap. Best deal I've seen on here for a while.
Aug 28, 2024 2:12 PM
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jacureAug 28, 2024 2:12 PM
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Quote from PhrostByte :
I don't have small hands. I'm 6'0" and my hands are normal size for my frame.. I can comfortably use my S21 with one hand, my wife can't. I think most people are just OK with huge phones that they use with two hands.
Height doesn't correlate to hand size. Lol
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Aug 28, 2024 2:23 PM
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PhrostByteAug 28, 2024 2:23 PM
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Quote from jacure :
Height doesn't correlate to hand size. Lol
a 2 second google searched demonstrated otherwise

https://www.cabidigitallibrary.or...0230112863

There was a statistically significant positive correlation between hand dimensions and height. Forensic investigation, body identification and triage can be facilitated through calculating Height from hand dimensions when only mutilated body remains are received during disasters
Aug 28, 2024 2:51 PM
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BraveSparrow212Aug 28, 2024 2:51 PM
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Quote from passionate :
Their system still shows the $654 trade in promo plus $145 trade in value today. Are you saying that the promo they see on their system is wrong. My online order for in-store pickup was cancelled. I ordered when this deal was first posted.
Any update?
Aug 28, 2024 4:24 PM
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mrwhitewalkerAug 28, 2024 4:24 PM
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RIP to the ones who got a temporary credit for the sold out phones.

Could you not buy an XL or regular and exchange it later?

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Aug 28, 2024 4:28 PM
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CrazykyuAug 28, 2024 4:28 PM
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Quote from King_CiKi :
Let us know if it works on 8/28. It was supposed to be live till 8/28. Thinking of doing one more with 14 pro max
Still works with the 14 pro Max. $38.xx out the door
Aug 28, 2024 4:34 PM
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johndoe35Aug 28, 2024 4:34 PM
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Quote from PhrostByte :
a 2 second google searched demonstrated otherwise

https://www.cabidigitallibrary.or...0230112863 [cabidigitallibrary.org]

There was a statistically significant positive correlation between hand dimensions and height. Forensic investigation, body identification and triage can be facilitated through calculating Height from hand dimensions when only mutilated body remains are received during disasters
I feel attacked.
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Aug 28, 2024 4:45 PM
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bojackson63044Aug 28, 2024 4:45 PM
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Anyone else receive an "order delayed" notification?

"This item is still delayed. We're continuing to work on shipping it to you within the next few days.

We're working on shipping this item. It's unlikely, but if your item isn't available by Wed, September 11, we'll issue a refund"
Aug 28, 2024 5:40 PM
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StrongPicture133Aug 28, 2024 5:40 PM
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Quote from shj :
That'd be awesome

Are there any special steps to do that? My store did try to use the coupon on XL a few days ago but it didn't work.

Could you share the mail please. It'd really help. Thank you
The coupon does not work for other models. I tried yesterday, and when the store scanned the coupon, it just showed $0 off.
Aug 28, 2024 5:42 PM
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mkarkiAug 28, 2024 5:42 PM
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Can anyone confirm if it's still good for s23 ultra today, Aug the 28th?
Aug 28, 2024 6:11 PM
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hpham_53Aug 28, 2024 6:11 PM
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Quote from mrwhitewalker :
RIP to the ones who got a temporary credit for the sold out phones.

Could you not buy an XL or regular and exchange it later?
Exchange doesn't work, even for a different color of the same phone. You have to return the one you got, probably losing any promo trade in values and GC, then buy the phone you want at full price since you no longer have the trade in phone.
Aug 28, 2024 6:16 PM
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themoleculomanAug 28, 2024 6:16 PM
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Quote from BrightRain421 :
Thank you op! Worked today in store in WA.
Had to turn in my s23 ultra on the spot and I also got 200$ gift card on top of 1099 off on pixel 9 pro xl.
Damn, might go back to my Bestbuy and try this. Kind of a roundabout way of trading up from a S23U to S24U - selling 9Pro XL for $800 (+$200 GC) after fees/shipping and grabbing S24U for $950 (EPP + 10% cb).

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Aug 28, 2024 6:18 PM
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HappyKitten5196Aug 28, 2024 6:18 PM
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Anyone know what the trade in value is for the S24 128GB towards the P9XL 128GB?
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