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Verizon $200 trade in offer. Anyone know how it works?
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I bought from Verizon store at full retail since I wasn't upgrade eligible.
They claimed their trade in machine (?) was down, but that I could trade in ONE device for $200. So I had to pay everything up frotn, and they said to bring back my 4 in thr next couple of days to get a $200 gift card. They said only ppl who are buying a new iphone can receive that deal, and only one phone per line can be traded in I guess.
Good till 9/30.
They claimed their trade in machine (?) was down, but that I could trade in ONE device for $200. So I had to pay everything up frotn, and they said to bring back my 4 in thr next couple of days to get a $200 gift card. They said only ppl who are buying a new iphone can receive that deal, and only one phone per line can be traded in I guess.
Good till 9/30.
Quick question, I know Find My Iphone has to be turned off, but would it be better to just wipe the phone and erase all data so it's a same a brand new phone? I'm thinking of doing this. Also, do I need to include proof of purchase of my iPhone 6 to show that I bought one to ensure the trade in credit?
I have an old iPhone 4 here that's fully functional but the water damage indicator on the headphone jack is red. Do they check for this kind of stuff in-store?
Just went to a Verizon store to trade in my old iPhone 4 and got turned down.
I had my Verizon activated iPhone 6 and they asked where I bought it.
I said Apple and they said I needed to buy it from Verizon to get it.
wtf?
I had my Verizon activated iPhone 6 and they asked where I bought it.
I said Apple and they said I needed to buy it from Verizon to get it.
wtf?
My experience was different at 2 stores. I had already bought my iPhone 6 from Apple in the store (not pre-order). Took my old AT&T iPhone 4 that I had not used for last 2 years into the store and asked for the trade-in deal. Got turned down saying that I need to purchase a device in the store to be eligible. They did mention that I may be able to do it online as they do not validate where the new device was bought.
Went to another store in the area, and they took it no questions asked. They did try to have me buy accessories or an iPad etc., but I declined politely and walked out with a $200 gift card that I plan to use to pay my monthly bill.
Of course, YMMV, but may be worth trying different stores in case you get turned down at one.
Went to another store in the area, and they took it no questions asked. They did try to have me buy accessories or an iPad etc., but I declined politely and walked out with a $200 gift card that I plan to use to pay my monthly bill.
Of course, YMMV, but may be worth trying different stores in case you get turned down at one.
Verizon Extends $200 trade in till Oct 15th (?)
Went to trade in my old iPhone 4, was told by the Sales Rep that I need to receive my phone first to be able to trade in, I told him my phone will arrive next week and offer expires on Sept 30th. He mentioned that the offer was extended until Oct 15th.
I didn't find anything on VZW but I google searched and it seems that that's the case.
I don't trust store employees, they get paid only when they sell not when they trade in or something. Do your own research, just wanted to give you heads up.
Went to trade in my old iPhone 4, was told by the Sales Rep that I need to receive my phone first to be able to trade in, I told him my phone will arrive next week and offer expires on Sept 30th. He mentioned that the offer was extended until Oct 15th.
I didn't find anything on VZW but I google searched and it seems that that's the case.
I don't trust store employees, they get paid only when they sell not when they trade in or something. Do your own research, just wanted to give you heads up.
Just following up on this thread as I thought it might be helpful for some. I filled out the form and supplied my iphone 4S in their envelop are required only days after receiving my iPhone 6. A few weeks ago I got an email saying that they still haven't received my trade in, but the email did have a gift card number and pin. As of today I still do not have an email from Verizon saying they received my phone.
I just tried applying the virtual gift card to my existing verizon bill and it worked, showing I had $200 on the gift card. Applied to my upcoming bill and used it up. It would have been nice if they had notified me. I figured anyone else who is still waiting should try this as well.
I just tried applying the virtual gift card to my existing verizon bill and it worked, showing I had $200 on the gift card. Applied to my upcoming bill and used it up. It would have been nice if they had notified me. I figured anyone else who is still waiting should try this as well.