AT&T iPhone trade-in program

[EvilYoda]

So my sister's been in the Apple ecosystem ever since she's had smartphone. Now that she's planning on upgrading to the 6, I want to make sure she gets the most for her 5 and possibly 4. Does anyone know the details on the AT&T trade-in program?

i.e., as far as I can tell on the website, you have to order a new phone (presumably pay for it) and then you can do the trade-in. Meaning, do you only get the $200 credit/gift card AFTER you've already spent $200+ on a new iPhone 6?

Her old iPhone 4 has a bad home button...if I can get $200 for the phone after replacing the button, I'll certainly buy the part. No idea what I'd do with $200 in AT&T store credit though.

 

[Kenmitch]

No idea what I'd do with $200 in AT&T store credit though.

Card may only be used toward purchases of AT&T products & services in AT&T owned retail stores, at att.com, or to pay wireless bill

The trade in looks to be instant at a ATT company store.

 

[shabby]

Her old iPhone 4 has a bad home button...if I can get $200 for the phone after replacing the button

https://tradein-program.att.com/home.php5?c=en-us
Apple A1332 iPhone 4 16GB - AT&T Worth up to $ 50.00
Sell it privately.

 

[Kenmitch]

https://tradein-program.att.com/home.php5?c=en-us
Apple A1332 iPhone 4 16GB - AT&T Worth up to $ 50.00
Sell it privately.

Weird


Get up to $300 trade-in value when you trade in your iPhone.*

For a limited time, trade in an eligible iPhone from any carrier and get: ​

• $300 AT&T Promotion Card for an iPhone 5s ​

• $200 AT&T Promotion Card for an iPhone 4, 4s, 5 or 5c​

Trade-In Offer Details

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a {position:static;} p a {position:static;} Trade-in Offer: Ends September 30, 2014. Select locations only. Requires eligible trade-in and purchase of new smartphone on AT&T NextSM, 2-year wireless agreement, or at regular price with no annual contract and qualified service activation. Eligible trade-in: eligible iPhones in good and fully functional condition. Eligible iPhones: iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5c, and 5s. Upgrades: This is not an early upgrade program. Excludes AT&T NextSM Upgrade program trade-ins. Trade-in: Delete all personal and sensitive information from device's memory and SIM card. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Promo Trade-in Value: $300 value for iPhone 5s and $200 value for other eligible iPhones. Promotion Card: In AT&T-owned retail stores will receive instantly value as a private label AT&T Promotion Card ("Card") issued by MetaBank™ or CenterState Bank of Florida NA, via license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. If trade-in via att.com, must use emailed promo code received after eligible purchase ships during trade-in process to receive promo trade-in value. Code expires not less than 30 days after receipt. Will receive Card in ~3 weeks after receipt of eligible trade-in & validation of condition. Card may only be used toward purchases of AT&T products & services in AT&T owned retail stores, at att.com, or to pay wireless bill. Card is not redeemable for cash and may not be used for withdrawal at cash-dispensing locations. Expiration date, printed on Card, will not be less than 90 days from receipt. Participating Dealers: provide value as a credit to use instantly or a dealer promotion card. Dealer cards contain additional terms and conditions and may only be used at specified dealer. Smartphones: purchase limit may apply. Return/Restocking: Return within 14 days. Restocking fee up to $35. General Wireless Service Terms: Subject to Wireless Customer Agreement. Credit approval required. Coverage and services not available everywhere. Activation/upgrade fee up to $40, early termination fee up to $325, taxes, other monthly charges and restrictions apply and may result in service termination. Offer subject to change. May be discontinued at any time. See att.com/iphonetradein for promo details.

 

[EvilYoda]

Exactly, Kenmitch...if I can fix a button for a few bucks and trade in for $200, done!

And paying a wireless bill, thanks! That answers what I'd do with it.

 

[edro]

I am interested in trading mine it too, but it has scratches on the screen after being dropped on asphalt. It's not cracked or chipped, but the flat surface has scratches. I doubt they will buff out without hurting the coating on the glass.

ATT's website said $27 instead of $200 since it has screen damage.
I might try a local ATT store trade in and if they don't give $200, I will sell on eBay/craiglist with good pics of scratches.

 

[isekii]

I am interested in trading mine it too, but it has scratches on the screen after being dropped on asphalt. It's not cracked or chipped, but the flat surface has scratches. I doubt they will buff out without hurting the coating on the glass.

ATT's website said $27 instead of $200 since it has screen damage.
I might try a local ATT store trade in and if they don't give $200, I will sell on eBay/craiglist with good pics of scratches.

Scratch should be fine I think as long as there are no cracks.