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This is a glitchy Samsung EDU and EPP offer for the S26 Ultra 512GB, best when the PayPal150 code, trade in, and the $100 accessory credit all line up. The strongest outcomes land around $279 to $750 before tax, with some orders also including free case, charger, screen film, or Buds. The S25 Ultra trade in appears to unlock the deepest pricing, while other trade ins often price higher. Checkout is inconsistent, with login loops, coupon drops, color restrictions, and tax or trade in issues that can push the total up. A finicky deal that rewards persistence and the right account.
EDU or EPP members who can follow a finicky checkout flow, because the full discount can appear after reapplying the code and choosing PayPal.
Incognito or InPrivate browsing, clearing cache/cookies, and using a Chromium-based browser or Firefox with cookies enabled can help. Some shoppers also had to change the password when prompted, or use a VPN to a U.S. location before clicking the blue banner's Buy now button.
Samsung checkout can recalculate the offer, so the cart price may jump from the advertised amount to a higher total at final checkout. Taxes may also be charged on the full pre-discount amount in some states, which can push the total well above $279.99.
Yes, the no-trade-in deal still appears to work for some accounts and colors, especially when the blue banner or offer page is triggered correctly. The 512GB model can show $899.99 before PAYPAL150, which drops it to about $749.99 pre-tax.
Not reliably. Several military-account attempts stayed around $949 to $1,000 before tax, while EDU/EPP accounts were able to reach the lower promo pricing.
Yes. The $279.99 price is tied to trading in a Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the PayPal150 code must be applied in cart with PayPal as the payment method. Other Galaxy S25 models have lower trade-in value, so they do not reach the same total.
Add the S26 Ultra to cart first without trade-in, then apply the trade-in inside the cart. If the discount disappears, re-enter PAYPAL150 on the later checkout screen and continue with PayPal.
Anyone else unable to get $749 on the phone without trade-in? I can get to $899 in cart, apply PAYPAL150, but then the price updates to $799 for either colorway.
edit: I can see $899 on s26 ultra page, but when trying to checkout it updates to $949 then applying the code goes to $799. I think what is happening is the instant $250 savings from no trade-in option(displayed on the s26 ultra page) gets updated to $200 instant savings and you can see it when expanding the discount list in checkout page
tried everything, think their offer program is bugged. Even after logging in my Edu account, when I refresh with the link provided, asked to login again. Tried all methods mentioned so far here, not able to get it lower than 1K for the purple 512gb.
Anyone else unable to get $749 on the phone without trade-in? I can get to $899 in cart, apply PAYPAL150, but then the price updates to $799 for either colorway.
Same! It was showing $899.99 before applying the paypal code earlier this morning. Now it shows $949.99 before code
I got it to work at last, took me 2 hours refreshing clearing cache etc. I tried so many steps both from the comments earlier and just me random clicking add to cart only to delete cause the savings were not showing up. I really think this comes down to draw of luck at this point. I tried edge, chrome but Firefox did it for me btw.
I've tried numerous times with multiple browsers, the best I can get the no trade-in price is $999 + tax
If I add an S25U trade in it goes to $480 + tax but yesterday it was $620 + tax with the S25U trade in
If I could get it for $750 without trade in I'd order one but it's not working for my account.
Same! It was showing $899.99 before applying the paypal code earlier this morning. Now it shows $949.99 before code
System glitch.
It removes the coupon code at the check out page. You need to reenter the code and hit Apply again before hitting the Place Order button
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This is a glitchy Samsung EDU and EPP offer for the S26 Ultra 512GB, best when the PayPal150 code, trade in, and the $100 accessory credit all line up. The strongest outcomes land around $279 to $750 before tax, with some orders also including free case, charger, screen film, or Buds. The S25 Ultra trade in appears to unlock the deepest pricing, while other trade ins often price higher. Checkout is inconsistent, with login loops, coupon drops, color restrictions, and tax or trade in issues that can push the total up. A finicky deal that rewards persistence and the right account.
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Incognito or InPrivate browsing, clearing cache/cookies, and using a Chromium-based browser or Firefox with cookies enabled can help. Some shoppers also had to change the password when prompted, or use a VPN to a U.S. location before clicking the blue banner's Buy now button.
Samsung checkout can recalculate the offer, so the cart price may jump from the advertised amount to a higher total at final checkout. Taxes may also be charged on the full pre-discount amount in some states, which can push the total well above $279.99.
Yes, the no-trade-in deal still appears to work for some accounts and colors, especially when the blue banner or offer page is triggered correctly. The 512GB model can show $899.99 before PAYPAL150, which drops it to about $749.99 pre-tax.
Not reliably. Several military-account attempts stayed around $949 to $1,000 before tax, while EDU/EPP accounts were able to reach the lower promo pricing.
Yes. The $279.99 price is tied to trading in a Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the PayPal150 code must be applied in cart with PayPal as the payment method. Other Galaxy S25 models have lower trade-in value, so they do not reach the same total.
Add the S26 Ultra to cart first without trade-in, then apply the trade-in inside the cart. If the discount disappears, re-enter PAYPAL150 on the later checkout screen and continue with PayPal.
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edit: I can see $899 on s26 ultra page, but when trying to checkout it updates to $949 then applying the code goes to $799. I think what is happening is the instant $250 savings from no trade-in option(displayed on the s26 ultra page) gets updated to $200 instant savings and you can see it when expanding the discount list in checkout page
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Same here
If I add an S25U trade in it goes to $480 + tax but yesterday it was $620 + tax with the S25U trade in
If I could get it for $750 without trade in I'd order one but it's not working for my account.
It removes the coupon code at the check out page. You need to reenter the code and hit Apply again before hitting the Place Order button
100 tax
15 dollar recycling fee
Makes it jump like crazy. I dont think it is worth spending another 500.
I followed this guy's steps: https://slickdeals.net/f/19607490-ymmv-galaxy-s26-ultra-new-unlocked-1tb-sky-blue-919?p=184885659
Only differences:
- I am using workingadvantage instead of AAA
- I went into private mode using Firefox, VPN to Texas, allow cookies, etc.
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