The up to $1,000 trade in is through bill credits from a carrier (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, and Verizon). That's the fine print Tim Cook didn't bother to mention.
Here's the AT&T $1,000 trade in offer
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How to Get this Deal
- Trade in an eligible smartphone.
- Select AT&T Installment Plans as your monthly payment option — available to new and existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade or add a line.
- Before you check out at Apple, we’ll confirm your eligibility with AT&T.
- Activate with an eligible AT&T rate plan.
With Verizon and T-Mobile, you're getting $640 from Apple and the rest in bill credits...
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