even that I would take with a grain of salt / ymmv. but that's how the deal was corrected when I thought I understood differently in slick deals.
The original believed $800 off without any trade in made my jaw drop for a second haha.
I would say call loyalty dept to find out if you havent already made the plunge. Just keep in mind, may be backordered like crazy since you'll have to order through them if the deal is happening
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it is awesome if you dont feel like foraging for a phone or laying out any extra cash, but if you think about it, $800 off with a trade in or $700 is still sweeter. let's say ~$200 for a trade-able 8,
$800 (for regular 12 with this deal)-$300 off deal no trade (if its a thing) is $500, you still get an extra $300 off net for a little effort since you can take the amount off you paid to get a phone to give them ($500 less $200 spent for the 8). Extra $200 if you go mini or max since its $700 for the regular trade in deal on those.
The loyalty deal only seems really worth it if lazy or out of cash to spend upfront.