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Feb 28, 2025 12:35 AM

EXTREME YMMV-OPEN BOX: OnePlus - 12R 256GB (Unlocked) - Cool Blue $279.99

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EXTREMELY YMMV- I might have gotten the last one, but keep an eye out since the recent Best Buy price drop on the 12R. I picked up a Geek Squad open box excellent condition for $279.99. It arrived in pretty great condition and I'm really happy with it. It's an older phone but a decent upgrade from my 8T. https://imgur.com/a/2pi5Jtn

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/o...ition=good
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EXTREMELY YMMV- I might have gotten the last one, but keep an eye out since the recent Best Buy price drop on the 12R. I picked up a Geek Squad open box excellent condition for $279.99. It arrived in pretty great condition and I'm really happy with it. It's an older phone but a decent upgrade from my 8T. https://imgur.com/a/2pi5Jtn

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/o...ition=good

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Feb 28, 2025 1:18 PM
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AuyuttayaFeb 28, 2025 1:18 PM
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Quote from itzmiky View quoted comment :
I would avoid this phone as there is a big bug on software that makes your notifications disappear. I have one and it's driving me crazy, definitely looking to changing it soon.
My notifications are fine
Feb 28, 2025 1:22 PM
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jaytotheizzleFeb 28, 2025 1:22 PM
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Quote from famewolf View quoted comment :
How difficult was swapping out the battery?
i swapped a 7 battery, easy as heck
Feb 28, 2025 3:27 PM
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FullStashMcNashFeb 28, 2025 3:27 PM
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I gave up on OnePlus after owning three of their phones.

My last one, the 12R, had persistent issues before I finally got rid of it. Gmail notifications stopped working, the phone would randomly overheat while streaming in my car, and in the summer, the screen would dim so much that it became unreadable because it would get hot. On top of that, constant Bluetooth issues made the experience even more frustrating.

Maybe they fixed some of it, but these were just a few of the issues I encountered.
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Feb 28, 2025 4:11 PM
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bru_thatFeb 28, 2025 4:11 PM
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Quote from Auyuttaya View quoted comment :
How is it account locked? They only sell it unlocked?
Considering this deal is for open box devices, most likely the original purchaser didn't log out of their Google account, the Best Buy rep who checked in the device was too lazy to confirm the account had been cleared, and whatever geek squad person was supposed to prep the device for sale was likewise too lazy and/or DGAF to make sure the device was in sellable condition.

FYI, "unlocked" in the mobile phone means SIM unlocked, which is a different thing than what this person seems to be experiencing.
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Feb 28, 2025 4:15 PM
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MadPupFeb 28, 2025 4:15 PM
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So this phone is $399 brand new, no contract? I think I'd rather buy new.
Last edited by MadPup February 28, 2025 at 08:37 AM.
Feb 28, 2025 5:09 PM
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monkey02Feb 28, 2025 5:09 PM
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Quote from KKsan View quoted comment :
still rocking oneplus 7 pro. Replaced its battery this year from factory.
where did you get battery replaced ? how much was it in total ?
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Feb 28, 2025 6:15 PM
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jacureFeb 28, 2025 6:15 PM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
So this phone is $399 brand new, no contract? I think I'd rather buy new.
My open box excellent looks brand new.

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Feb 28, 2025 6:24 PM
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robasha4Feb 28, 2025 6:24 PM
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And by extreme you really mean one in a million chance there's one available with 13,000 miles.
Feb 28, 2025 6:35 PM
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Requiem2242Feb 28, 2025 6:35 PM
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Got an excellent for 279. Phone was perfect. In box. No charger or cable. Returned it.
Feb 28, 2025 6:53 PM
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desi_babu_2010Feb 28, 2025 6:53 PM
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Quote from Zerogravity107 View quoted comment :
They sent me an account locked device. Thanks for wasting my time best buy!
odd. also odd.is when i made purchase i saw a note there would be restocking fee.

Quote from Requiem2242 View quoted comment :
Got an excellent for 279. Phone was perfect. In box. No charger or cable. Returned it.
interesting. excellent should come with all accessories.

did u inquire with bb as to why no charger/cable?
perhaps negotiate ~ $50 back so u could buy the cable/charger?
especially since phone was perfect otherwise

was there a restocking fee mentioned?
(even thou i am sure it would be waived in his circumstance)

i ordered on Feb 25, 2025.
excellent for 299.
saw the next day went down to 279
saw the next day went back to 299

Quote from Auyuttaya View quoted comment :
I got excellent last night for $223. Im typing on it now.
nice. 223 is phenomenal price. this is for the 16gb/256 variant? i saw 223 for the black color on line. is that what u got? or did u get the blue one?

u bought last nite and already received it? or was it in store purchase?
mine bought on the 25th wont be here until Tuesday 3/4.
Last edited by desi_babu_2010 February 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM.
Feb 28, 2025 7:38 PM
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AuyuttayaFeb 28, 2025 7:38 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 View quoted comment :
odd. also odd.is when i made purchase i saw a note there would be restocking fee.



interesting. excellent should come with all accessories.

did u inquire with bb as to why no charger/cable?
perhaps negotiate ~ $50 back so u could buy the cable/charger?
especially since phone was perfect otherwise

was there a restocking fee mentioned?
(even thou i am sure it would be waived in his circumstance)

i ordered on Feb 25, 2025.
excellent for 299.
saw the next day went down to 279
saw the next day went back to 299



nice. 223 is phenomenal price. this is for the 16gb/256 variant? i saw 223 for the black color on line. is that what u got? or did u get the blue one?

u bought last nite and already received it? or was it in store purchase?
mine bought on the 25th wont be here until Tuesday 3/4.
Yes, 16/256 version
Feb 28, 2025 7:39 PM
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desi_babu_2010Feb 28, 2025 7:39 PM
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Quote from Auyuttaya View quoted comment :
Yes, 16/256 version
black?
in store? or online?
Feb 28, 2025 8:56 PM
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av8nautigerFeb 28, 2025 8:56 PM
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Just got a Pixel 9 Pro...should I even bother?
Feb 28, 2025 10:09 PM
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AuyuttayaFeb 28, 2025 10:09 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 View quoted comment :
black?
in store? or online?
Black and online.

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Feb 28, 2025 10:26 PM
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desi_babu_2010Feb 28, 2025 10:26 PM
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Quote from Auyuttaya View quoted comment :
Black and online.
wow. and it came in 1 day?

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