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expiredSeriousFang512 posted Mar 06, 2026 06:51 PM

Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) W/ TRADE IN

$497

$1,499

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Best Buy is currently offering free storage upgrade to 512gb and is offering comparable trade in deals to Samsung.com.

The $399 deal is with max value trade in - S25 Ultra before tax.

I currently I have an S24 Ultra. I got $800 value for it. My warranty just ran out on my phone and I abuse the heck out of it - hiking, mountain biking, adventuring, etc. Honestly the upgrade between it and this one isn't insane, but I'm buying to get 2 more years of accidental coverage through Monthly Best Buy Protection (up to 24 months. I have the Total Membership and I recommend it. It's been decent quality so far.

Here's an example of the deal below -

Order Summary

Subtotal

$1,512.98

Savings

- $200.00

Member Savings

- $12.99

Store Pickup

FREE

Estimated Sales Tax

$YMMV

Due Today

$1,299

Trade-In Value

- $900.00

$399

Total After Trade-in

* How do I get my trade-in value?

When you place your order, your payment method will be charged for the full purchase price, plus tax.

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

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Model: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB in Cobalt Violet (Unlocked)(SM-S948UZVEXAA)

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SMRTEXAS

Mar 10, 2026 04:57 AM

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SMRTEXASMar 10, 2026 04:57 AM

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Quote from VictorB6150

Guys, is there a way to not pay the tax on the full amount? Because bestbuy is charging me tax on top of 1299, Samsung just tax on top of difference between the phone and trade in, but isn't offering upgrade of memory 😭 I'm in Florida

Order from Samsung and use capital one offer buy $600 and get $150 back. It will be $570 + tax - $150 for S26U with S25U trade in. And you will also get $80 Accessories Credit. This is the best deal as of now for 512gb unlocked S26U with trade in.

mm60

Mar 10, 2026 09:41 AM

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mm60Mar 10, 2026 09:41 AM

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Quote from SMRTEXAS

Capital One offer is not available to everyone. If you don't get the offer Best Buy is probably the best deal for a 512GB right now. Samsung is probably the best for a 256GB.

GulllyBoY

Mar 11, 2026 03:11 PM

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GulllyBoYMar 11, 2026 03:11 PM

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Sammy lowered trade in value for S25 ultra to $720 from $900. And free storage upgrade. this deal is worse than before. Will stick with S25 ultra

bassett

Mar 11, 2026 04:53 PM

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bassettMar 11, 2026 04:53 PM

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Quote from GulllyBoY

Sammy lowered trade in value for S25 ultra to $720 from $900. And free storage upgrade. this deal is worse than before. Will stick with S25 ultra

That's how it usually works. Pre-order deals are better than immediately following the pre-order. They spike up a bit, and then get lower throughout the year, sometimes even lower than the pre-order deal. What am I missing?

moveonrp

Mar 16, 2026 10:25 AM

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moveonrpMar 16, 2026 10:25 AM

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I traded my S23Ultra 512GB for an S26 Ultra 512GB. Online Best Buy Order, pick up in store. Paid $1294 - 700 trade = $594. I am on a super grandfathered (Preferred FT with PAU and BTV...IYKYK) T-Mobile plan that does not get phone offers, but makes up for it in a much lower price than any of their current plans (by a large margin). I consider what I got not a spectacular deal but a decent one. A $700 trade-in for a three-year-old phone with a less-than-great battery is not a bad deal, especially considering I got the S26Ultra on launch day without having to hope and wait for a lower price. Did in-store pickup in Delaware so no tax. Bad part was had to do data transfer in-store, trade in had to be completed in the same tranaction. I only transferred my contacts, call log, and SIM, then manually loaded any apps I needed -- better to start fresh anyway -- like moving into a new house, you don't want take every piece of clutter and junk from your old house.

Last edited by moveonrp March 16, 2026 at 03:31 AM.

gladiator_jai

Mar 17, 2026 03:45 AM

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gladiator_jaiMar 17, 2026 03:45 AM

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Did anyone who chose pickup actually got their phone? My order is stuck as delayed. They are planning to walk back on the free storage upgrade. They have stock but are not releasing it to anyone who pre-ordered with the free storage upgrade.

moveonrp

Mar 17, 2026 04:34 AM

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moveonrpMar 17, 2026 04:34 AM

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Quote from gladiator_jai

See post above, I got mine complete with storage upgrade. Pre-ordered on March 7th and picked up on March 14th.

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Mar 20, 2026 10:59 PM

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twinbird

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Mar 20, 2026 10:59 PM

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Quote from cyberandroid

I chatted support regarding this issue, and they told me that color was not a big deal!!!! YMMV!

Because of Amazon deal, $200 Amazon gift card and $300+trade-in back. The pre-order of White is arriving Monday so today went to the store to pick up the only $30 off case and asking about trade-in S23U sky blue instead of cream. The woman standing at door greeting customers said that can't trade-in different color. I should of ask a salesperson at phone dept., but they were all busy. So, I cancel the order and bought it from the Amazon instead. I know it's only 256GB but trade-in Samsung A16 for $30 plus $300 is okay for me and keeping the S23U for future trade-in or use it as a hotspot phone. Hotspot works way better than Pixel 10.

Last edited by twinbird March 20, 2026 at 04:03 PM.

marwin7

Mar 21, 2026 05:25 AM

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marwin7Mar 21, 2026 05:25 AM

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Anyone know if I can connect with Verizon to get the $100 off and cancel line within 3 days to get out of verizon without any fees if I choose unlocked phone option?

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Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) W/ TRADE IN

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