09-20-2013, 12:27 PM
Will Collier wrote:
I still have an original, now long-out-of-contract 4. I think I'll buy a used 5 to replace it as the gotta-have-the-new-one masses dump theirs. The wife's 4S is about to go out of contract, too, and I'd just as soon not owe The Death Star any more allegiance.
Will,
Best buy is offering the iPhone 5 (yes, the 5) with $100 for a smart phone trade in - any working smart phone.
www.BestBuy.com/TradeIn
Trade in any working smartphone and get a guaranteed $100 Best Buy® gift card to use toward the purchase of your iPhone 5 starting at $99.99 with 2-year activation.
their small print
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Valid 9/13/13–9/22/13 in store only. Carriers, coverage and products may vary by store. Available in New Jersey. Carrier requirements may include select plan subscriptions, additional data add-ons, credit approval, usage fees and termination fees. Excludes T-Mobile. Same price new and upgrade unless otherwise noted. See a Mobile Phone Specialist for details. 4G not available in all markets. See BestBuy.com/4G for details. Not all products are eligible for trade-in. Not available in all locations and some locations may have additional requirements. Trade-in value may vary. Condition, documentation and accessories may affect value. Device must have a value in order to be considered working. Payment is by Best Buy gift card. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You will be required to agree to the Terms & Conditions. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade-in or limit quantities for any reason. Customer must be eligible for a new 2-year agreement to receive Gift Card for this promotion. Device must power on to be considered working. Water-damaged devices and devices with cracked screens are not considered working devices for purposes of this offer. Not compatible with other trade-in offers. Payment is by Best Buy gift card. See a Customer Specialist or www.BestBuy.com/TradeIn for details. Taxes and any applicable surcharges due at time of purchases. AT&T or Verizon Wireless iPhone 5 16GB (6699308, 6699371, 6738229, 6738247): $699.99 - $500 Activation Savings=$199.99 - $100 Instant Savings = $99.99 + Tax - $99.99 iPhone Trade-In Gift Card = Tax. No rainchecks. ® and © 2013 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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