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Carrier AT&T Trade In... $800 bucks?
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Not sure about AT&T site, but when you try to purchase on Apple's site it's crystal clear as they mention the promo in the selection. You pick the AT&T installment plan and then select 'no' for trade-in as that would be a trade-in with Apple, not AT&T. After you receive your new iPhone you can either trade in your old one online using the appropriate link or bring it to a corporate AT&T store.
I have an iPhone X 256GB that has a hairline crack in the screen. When I use the AT&T trade in calculator, it says it is worth $110 which is more than the $95 threshold so it should qualify.
However, when I called AT&T, they said any cracked phone does not qualify. Is that the case and do I need to repair the screen?
However, when I called AT&T, they said any cracked phone does not qualify. Is that the case and do I need to repair the screen?
Finally got around to trading in my wife’s iPhone 8. Walked into my local Corp. AT&T store and was in/out within 10 mins. He gave me a receipt that listed the trade in value of the phone ($100), and then the promo that values it at $800. Hopefully those credits kick in soon 👍👍
Same here. Walked into a corp store and told them i wanted to trade in my iPhone X to get the $800 dollars in credit. They inspected the phone, had me sign a document and then gave me a receipt showing the value of the phone ($220) and then the 800 dollar trade in credit. They told me the credits should start showing on my account after about 2 or 3 billing cycles. I was in and out of the store in about 15 minutes.
In that scenario I would take the phone to your local corporate AT&T store and have an employee make the decision before you plan on trading in.
Cracked backs lower the value even more than a cracked screen. At least they do on the iPhone X.
I think they should answer the questions on the trade-in page and if they get a value that qualifies they should take it to a corporate store to be safe. If the condition disqualifies them on the website why waste the gas?
I think they should answer the questions on the trade-in page and if they get a value that qualifies they should take it to a corporate store to be safe. If the condition disqualifies them on the website why waste the gas?
How would you know if your AT&T store is a corporate one? I cant seem to find out by googling.
Found this while searching myself. Use the appointment scheduler to locate a corporate store since they are the only stores you can make appointments for. Seems to be true in my area at least. After you locate the store you could try calling them to double check. Hope this helps
Make an Appointment at an AT&T Retail Store
Schedule an in-store appointment for help with your AT&T and U-verse services and wireless devices. Save time by reserving a personal or business appointment online.
www.att.com
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I figured it would be locked. I suppose you could pay it off early but guessing that would also stop your bill credits at that point which wold reduce the value of the overall deal?
This deal will still be around for those phones. The deal will change to be only $700 for the current released phones (12/12 pro) down from the $800. So basically once those phones release you will receive $700 for any iPhone 12 you order on att installments.
Yea that store wants the sales most likely and they are hoping people will just believe them.
Yes that’s correct. It’s as simple as that. Or you can use the site once you activate your new 12 att.com/tradein. Make sure to use the promo code listed that the top to get the $800 value.
How long ago did you get your phone? Also did you already send in your trade in?
Hey I’m just trying to look out for you. If that’s what happened then great you got the best deal out of anyone here.
If you want to trade in at the store do not fill out the form online. Simply take the phone in an mention you purchased the new phone and want to trade in your old one for the $800 credits. Ask for a print out as well to show the deal.Okay thanks. Just want to make sure i'm doing the right thing in preparation for Friday.
Has anyone had any luck with getting their $30 upgrade fee waived? Any problem with that and the $800 deal going through?