Thanks. So, all things being equal (like they currently are), no reason to get a carrier phone, right?
Looks like both carrier and unlocked phone come with a $100 gift card at Best Buy. Unlocked is a no brainier.
I just remapped mine. Google Assistant FTW! I cleared data for all apps associated with Bixby, then installed bxActions, followed the instructions and, boom, good to go. No Bixby flash either.
Figured I would share my success story. Traded in an old Moto X with zero issues. Charged it, wiped it, wrapped it in bubble wrap and put it in the shipping box from the GS8. Trade-in accepted. Easy peasy.