How does the Samsung Trade in work?

[sweetypie31]

I have a note 10 plus I'm still paying for on installments and I just recently paid off my note 9. If I decided to get the note 20 , would I be able to trade in my paid off note 9 to go towards a note 20 ? Would I have to add a new line since I wouldn't be turning in my note 10 ?

 

[Lawrie Sherratt]

Hi. I believe you can only trade one device in at the time and those that are offered at the trade in. Cant see a problem adding Note 9.

 

[j_hansen]

Whatever you do, make sure you read the T&C's so that you don't get cought out

 

[me just saying]

are you getting the phone through Samsung or your mobile service provider? you really need to talk to your mobile service provider becaise it could depend on the plan you currently have. you may have to get a second line.

 

[sweetypie31]

Whatever you do, make sure you read the T&C's so that you don't get cought out

I have read the horror stories here. Lol

 

[sweetypie31]

Hi. I believe you can only trade one device in at the time and those that are offered at the trade in. Cant see a problem adding Note 9.

I know I can only do one device at a time. With me using the note 9 will I have to add another line?

 

[sweetypie31]

are you getting the phone through Samsung or your mobile service provider? you really need to talk to your mobile service provider becaise it could depend on the plan you currently have. you may have to get a second line.

I was going to try to do samsung's trade in to get money off the new phone and get rid of my note 9 so I could keep my note 10 ( which I'm still paying the installments on).

I know that if I do the trade in through att I'd have to turn in my note 10 unless I go ahead and pay it off. Then I'd be stuck with 2 extra phones.

The last part of your post is my biggest concern. I dont want to have to pay for another line just to get a new phone.

 

[me just saying]

I was going to try to do samsung's trade in to get money off the new phone and get rid of my note 9 so I could keep my note 10 ( which I'm still paying the installments on).

I know that if I do the trade in through att I'd have to turn in my note 10 unless I go ahead and pay it off. Then I'd be stuck with 2 extra phones.

The last part of your post is my biggest concern. I dont want to have to pay for another line just to get a new phone.

since you are with att, maybe post the question in their community forum or go to a local att store and ask there. https://forums.att.com/

the problem is going to be no matter what you do, you can trade in your note 9 but will be stuck with making payments for two phones at the same time. if the att contract requires the note 10 to stay active while making payments, then you will have to get a second line. they have so many different plans depending if you are grandfather into any older ones that it is difficult to help here.

 

[adegbenroagoro]

In my country mobile phones are paid for >99% of the time “cash down" i.e in one payment. A second- hand Note 9 in great condition is currently going for about $400. A new Note 10 Plus is still costing about $1000.

 

[James Rogers2]

I was going to try to do samsung's trade in to get money off the new phone and get rid of my note 9 so I could keep my note 10 ( which I'm still paying the installments on).

I know that if I do the trade in through att I'd have to turn in my note 10 unless I go ahead and pay it off. Then I'd be stuck with 2 extra phones.

The last part of your post is my biggest concern. I dont want to have to pay for another line just to get a new phone.

Im pretty sure if you finance a phone through your provider they will require you to have a line for the phone you're financing.

 

[cardboard60]

Why do people keep buying phones from a carrier?
It winds up costing you more money.

 

[mustang7757]

Why do people keep buying phones from a carrier?
It winds up costing you more money.

Some like to be on installment, carrier device or cant afford fork over 1000.00 for a phone and don't blame them

 

[Mike Dee]

I was going to try to do samsung's trade in to get money off the new phone and get rid of my note 9 so I could keep my note 10 ( which I'm still paying the installments on).

I know that if I do the trade in through att I'd have to turn in my note 10 unless I go ahead and pay it off. Then I'd be stuck with 2 extra phones.

The last part of your post is my biggest concern. I dont want to have to pay for another line just to get a new phone.

On Verizon I was able to swap phones in and out even though I was paying for one. I just continued to make payments. Check with AT&T though. If they allow swapping devices you could trade in the Note 9 through Samsung.

 

[BergerKing]

I typically leased my phones on an 18 month deal, since I usually update annually. Because of illness, I've had to suspend "usual" practices, but I miss my Galaxy Forever updates.

I do keep a backup device around, one that I purchase cash money, just in case I have an issue with the primary. That one also serves as an app archive, for some apps that have been canceled and taken out of the app store. Straight up apk transfer and I'm typically good to go on those.

 

[sweetypie31]

Why do people keep buying phones from a carrier?
It winds up costing you more money.

Not all of us got the big bucks and can buy a phone outright. Good for you if you're able to though.

 

[sweetypie31]

I'm just going to sell the note 9 to a family member and do the trade in with my note 10 if I decide to get the 20. I won't have an extra phone though. Might just keep the 10 and wait for whatever comes after the 20. Phone addiction is hard. Lol *shrugs*

 

[Gary02468]

Not all of us got the big bucks and can buy a phone outright.

True, but if someone can't afford to buy the phone outright, it can be counterproductive to pay even more to buy it on installment. An alternative might be for them to skip just one upgrade, and set aside the money they would have spent each month for the installment payments. Then, by the time the following upgrade comes along, they'll have saved up enough to buy it outright. And they can keep doing that forever, without having to skip any other upgrades.

 

[sweetypie31]

True, but if someone can't afford to buy the phone outright, it can be counterproductive to pay even more to buy it on installment. An alternative might be for them to skip just one upgrade, and set aside the money they would have spent each month for the installment payments. Then, by the time the following upgrade comes along, they'll have saved up enough to buy it outright. And they can keep doing that forever, without having to skip any other upgrades.

People should do whatever they feel will work for them at that time in their situation.Counterproductive or not, what might work for you might not work for someone else.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

People should do whatever they feel will work for them at that time in their situation.Counterproductive or not, what might work for you might not work for someone else.

I agree. I can't afford a phone outright. I bought my S10+ from my catalogue when it was half price and spread the £700 over 12 months interest free. I am actually paying it off at £100 a month and will clear it by November, 3 months early. That way if I want a new phone I can do the same for another year. But I was happy to get my phone just before the S20 came out as it is an exynos chip and I refuse to pay full price for an inferior exynos chip. I also got the top of the range ceramic phone with 512GB storage for that £700 brand new.

 

[cardboard60]

Some like to be on installment, carrier device or cant afford fork over 1000.00 for a phone and don't blame them

You don't think Best Buy won't finance you for a yr...
You save no money by going threw a carrier..
It cost you more in the long run.
And you got carrier bloatware on your phone.