Trade Ins

[Iphonenotdbest]

It only took a few days after the trade-in was received to get the final status. Mine was completed with a full credit. The trade-in was received this past Tuesday.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

It's only take a few days after the trade-in was received to get the final status. Mine was completed with a full credit. The trade-in was received this past Tuesday.

It doesn't always happen that fast. I've waited 2 weeks to 2 months.

 

[qnet]

I sent my trade-in on Monday evening, and I'm checking in to see how everyone's experience has been. It's supposed to be delivered today.

 

[bhatech]

Dropped off my trade-in at FedEx just now. Fingers crossed for a smooth process

 

[BrwnSuga3]

Just dropped mine off at FedEx, procrastinated a little bit. Crossing fingers that it goes smoothly!

 

[rizzo269]

Question for those who have installed Android 15/One UI beta on your S24 Ultra. What are you doing? Are you just factory resetting and sending the trade-in with the beta software itself? Or restoring Android 14 before sending for trade-in. If yes, how are you restoring


I factory reset my S24 Ultra and was planning to pack up. But then realized it's on OneUI beta. Not sure if it matters, but I don't want to give these third party trade-in companies reasons to reject.


Edit: Downgrading to OneUI 6.1 using Smart switch. Better safe than sorry.

I sent mine in with the beta software loaded. Got the email today it was successfully processed.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I'm pretty sure all that are checking for are cracks and bad screens. I don't know for sure, but I don't think they have the time to deep dive

 

[jz68]

My trade in was received this past Tuesday and I received notice that my trade in was successful the next day. I've never had things go that smoothly or quickly.

 

[uvarules]

Trade in received yesterday and approved this evening. Pretty quick turnaround....

 

[Blues Fan]

Trade in was received on Thur. Hopefully over the weekend it gets the ok. Never had an issue before, took video and pics of the phone and showing myself resetting it before shipping it.

 

[BrwnSuga3]

Just checked and my trade in should be delivered by Monday so hopefully it shouldn't take long to process and receive credit.

 

[qnet]

My trade-in was delivered today. However, I haven't heard anything from Samsung, so I think it's because it's Saturday.

 

[jlangner]

Just got notice my trade in was successful

 

[EazyD33]

Got the email that they received it Thursday. Still nothing about it being successful.

 

[jz68]

Anyone know what they do with all these trade ins?

 

[bembol]

Anyone know what they do with all these trade ins?

I read from Business Insider that a few companies buy these trade-ins and sell them as refurbished.

 

[bembol]

It's crazy the number of horror stories I read from sending trade-ins in the US.

This was my issue when I first took advantage of it a few years ago. Happy to say all of them since have been smooth. I sent in my Google Pixel 8 today.

 

[fresca2u]

My S24U was received by Samsung Thursday, and I got the "trade in accepted" email tonight. So glad it was pretty fast, as I start worrying the longer it goes.

 

[bhatech]

Anyone know what they do with all these trade ins?

The trade-in is not going to Samsung, they generally work with 3rd party companies who process the trade-in. They might sell it used in secondary markets, might work with insurance companies for replacements depending on condition etc. Same with Apple, Google or any other company, they have zero interest in our used phones and source it to 3rd party trade-in companies.

Here's Joanna's video from wall Street journal explaining the trade-in business

 

[chamomiami]

I was notified that Samsung had received the phone on Friday 7th and today Sunday 9th I received the email that the Trade in had already been reviewed and approved.