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expiredgadgetNerd posted Oct 7, 2025 3:20 PM

Unlocked Pixel 9a | Activation with Verizon required $249

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Pixel 9 : $449

You need to choose to activate with Verizon. After the phone ships or picked up, you can then cancel the account. activation fee is waived if cancelled within 3 days and yo end up paying couple of dollars for couple of days of prorated usage. The phone is factory unlocked and ready to use used with any carrier from day 1.

See this thread for step by step instructions and discussions on carrier activation and cancellations

https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/g...c=pdp_page
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Pixel 9 : $449

You need to choose to activate with Verizon. After the phone ships or picked up, you can then cancel the account. activation fee is waived if cancelled within 3 days and yo end up paying couple of dollars for couple of days of prorated usage. The phone is factory unlocked and ready to use used with any carrier from day 1.

See this thread for step by step instructions and discussions on carrier activation and cancellations

https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/g...c=pdp_page

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Model: Google Pixel 9a with Gemini - Unlocked Android Smartphone with Incredible Camera and AI Photo Editing, All-Day Battery, and Powerful Security - Obsidian - 128 GB

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Oct 7, 2025 3:32 PM
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Kirkland-pickles
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Oct 7, 2025 3:32 PM
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do you think it will be cheaper than this in the next few months?
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Oct 7, 2025 5:05 PM
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gadgetNerdOct 7, 2025 5:05 PM
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Quote from KxrmaJunkie :
do you think it will be cheaper than this in the next few months?
It's unlikely, I have not seen pixel a's go below this price.
Oct 8, 2025 12:37 PM
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Mono141Oct 8, 2025 12:37 PM
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How does this work again. I saw this and wanted to try this today while I am at Bestbuy.
Oct 8, 2025 12:50 PM
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Mono141Oct 8, 2025 12:50 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
It's unlikely, I have not seen pixel a's go below this price.
does it matter which Verizon plan I select?
Oct 8, 2025 12:54 PM
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Mono141Oct 8, 2025 12:54 PM
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The lowest I've seen pixel a series phones go are around $300. If it's $100 off for using Verizon then the lowest would be $200 assuming they are still doing that promotion.
Oct 8, 2025 1:23 PM
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Mono141Oct 8, 2025 1:23 PM
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Quote from Mono141 :
The lowest I've seen pixel a series phones go are around $300. If it's $100 off for using Verizon then the lowest would be $200 assuming they are still doing that promotion.
Actually I plan on shipping my phone from my local Bestbuy. So it will take a day for me to receive it. So how do I get the information when it ships?
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jimx200Oct 8, 2025 1:30 PM
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Quote from Mono141 :
The lowest I've seen pixel a series phones go are around $300. If it's $100 off for using Verizon then the lowest would be $200 assuming they are still doing that promotion.
Visible had the 9a at $199. a few months ago and mine (some others reported the same) was unlocked. Excellent phone.

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gadgetNerdOct 8, 2025 3:09 PM
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Quote from Mono141 :
Quote from Mono141 :
The lowest I've seen pixel a series phones go are around $300. If it's $100 off for using Verizon then the lowest would be $200 assuming they are still doing that promotion.
Actually I plan on shipping my phone from my local Bestbuy. So it will take a day for me to receive it. So how do I get the information when it ships?
The pixel 9 pro xl thread I linked has step by step. I'd do a store pickup instead to get the phone ASAP to be able to cancel the account within 3 days. The phone number is in the full customer service agreement when you open the account with Verizon during the ordering process. You will need that for cancelling the account and you can do that as soon as it ships
Oct 8, 2025 6:10 PM
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Mono141Oct 8, 2025 6:10 PM
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Quote from jimx200 :
Visible had the 9a at $199. a few months ago and mine (some others reported the same) was unlocked. Excellent phone.
I meant without carrier discounts.
Oct 8, 2025 6:40 PM
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RelaxedMeat9023Oct 8, 2025 6:40 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Quote from Mono141 :
Quote from Mono141 :
The lowest I've seen pixel a series phones go are around $300. If it's $100 off for using Verizon then the lowest would be $200 assuming they are still doing that promotion.
Actually I plan on shipping my phone from my local Bestbuy. So it will take a day for me to receive it. So how do I get the information when it ships?
The pixel 9 pro xl thread I linked has step by step. I'd do a store pickup instead to get the phone ASAP to be able to cancel the account within 3 days. The phone number is in the full customer service agreement when you open the account with Verizon during the ordering process. You will need that for cancelling the account and you can do that as soon as it ships
So when you call the customer, dont they ask you to pay the remaining amount?
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Quote from RelaxedMeat9023 :
Quote from gadgetNerd :
Quote from Mono141 :
Quote from Mono141 :
The lowest I've seen pixel a series phones go are around $300. If it's $100 off for using Verizon then the lowest would be $200 assuming they are still doing that promotion.
Actually I plan on shipping my phone from my local Bestbuy. So it will take a day for me to receive it. So how do I get the information when it ships?
The pixel 9 pro xl thread I linked has step by step. I'd do a store pickup instead to get the phone ASAP to be able to cancel the account within 3 days. The phone number is in the full customer service agreement when you open the account with Verizon during the ordering process. You will need that for cancelling the account and you can do that as soon as it ships
So when you call the customer, dont they ask you to pay the remaining amount?
There is no remaining amount. You are paying it in full while ordering. The $100 discount from BB is for you to open up a prepaid account with Verizon which you can then cancel.
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deshwasiOct 8, 2025 7:22 PM
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upgrade is $349
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gadgetNerdOct 8, 2025 8:12 PM
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Quote from Mono141 :
does it matter which Verizon plan I select?
Nope, I'd select the lowest one for less prorated charges, you are going to cancel anyway
Oct 8, 2025 9:01 PM
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pvcrispOct 8, 2025 9:01 PM
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BestBuy site (and title) is very misleading, the $250 is only for a new line, not for activation

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Oct 9, 2025 2:20 AM
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Swetharani618Oct 9, 2025 2:20 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Nope, I'd select the lowest one for less prorated charges, you are going to cancel anyway
how to cancel the plan once we pickup ? do we need to cancel right at the pickup at best buy store ?

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