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Verizon
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Apple iPhone Trade-In: Sell Your iPhone & Upgrade | Verizon
Do I have to be a Verizon customer to sell my iPhone? No, anyone can go to the Verizon website and trade in a device. Verizon accepts devices from all carriers regardless of condition.
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Mashable
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Verizon is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for free — here's how to get yours | Mashable
1 day ago - The service provider is offering up to $1,100 (the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro) off a new iPhone 17 when you trade in your old phone and sign up for an eligible unlimited plan. Verizon says the trade-in can be in any condition, guaranteed.
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Trade in ANY phone ANY condition
My order at Christmas was a nightmare and took over 6 hours of my time. They canceled my first order without my authorization, they didn't get the 2nd order processed, and finally, I had to place a 3rd and 4th order. By this time, they had removed the free activations. More on community.verizon.com
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February 7, 2025
Verizon: any iphone, any condition? | MacRumors Forums
Then people will sell their iphone ... an old iphone on eBay for $29 and trade it in instead. What’s the catch with “Select Trade-In” ? ... Nah, it doesn’t have to be unlocked. It doesn’t even have to be working. Click to expand... One of the general terms and conditions regarding device trade-ins at Verizon is that a ... More on forums.macrumors.com
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November 22, 2023
Will a locked Iphone 3 work for Verizon any Iphone $1,000 credit? | BobIsTheOilGuy
Verizon is offering a $1,000 USD trade in credit for any Iphone towards a new Iphone. My Wife and Daughter want me to have a Iphone. Found a purchased a locked Iphone 3 on Ebay for $17 delivered. Question I am now asking- will the phone being locked prevent Verizon from honoring the $1,000... More on bobistheoilguy.com
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October 3, 2023
iPhone trade in accepted by Apple but I h… - Apple Community
I traded in my iPhone 14 Plus to Apple for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple credited me $470 for the 14. Nowhere did I see any proviso stating that a currently financed phone could not be traded in. Apple accepted the trade refunded/credited me $470 but Apple didn’t own the phone, Verizon did. More on discussions.apple.com
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November 8, 2023
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Is this trade-in process with Verizon sustainable?
Yes. We ensure that all devices you trade in are responsibly recycled. Our trade-in program is a green and sustainable choice that keeps devices out of landfills.
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verizon.com
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Trade-In your phone and save | FAQ | Verizon
What makes the Verizon trade-in process so convenient?
The trade-in process is designed with flexibility and ease in mind. You can get a trade-in value for your device online in under five minutes and complete the process with three easy options, based on what's most convenient for you. Whether you prefer the simplicity of dropping your device off at a Verizon store, packaging and dropping it off with UPS or having it shipped for you with a QR code with UPS, there are multiple routes to take when trading in your device with Verizon. Depending on the condition of the device, some trade-ins may need to occur in a store.
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verizon.com
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Trade-In your phone and save | FAQ | Verizon
What's the Verizon Best Value Guarantee for upgrades available with myPlan mobile phone plans?
With Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Welcome, you’re eligible to receive our best current in-market smartphone offer with trade-in. That’s whether you’re upgrading an existing device or adding a line to your plan. After you switch or pay off your device, you have access to our best device deals every 36 months or when your device is paid off, as long as you have the plan.* Learn more about Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Welcome. *Your line must stay on myPlan for a full 36 months to get the best promotional discounts. If you change to any other plan you lose
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verizon.com
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How to trade in your mobile device FAQs | Verizon Support
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Verizon
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Trade In Your Phone and Get Value For Your Device | Verizon
Trading in your phone, tablet, smartwatch or other device is easy with our Device Trade-in Program. Just tell us the device and its condition and you’ll get a new one, instant credit, account credit, or gift card. Upgrade your old iPhone, iPad or Samsung device and receive a new one, instant ...
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Verizon
verizon.com › trade-in › trade-in faq
Trade-In your phone and save | FAQ | Verizon
You can get a trade-in value for your device online in under five minutes and complete the process with three easy options, based on what's most convenient for you. Whether you prefer the simplicity of dropping your device off at a Verizon store, packaging and dropping it off with UPS or having it shipped for you with a QR code with UPS, there are multiple routes to take when trading in your device with Verizon. Depending on the condition of the device, some trade-ins may need to occur in a store.
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Verizon Community
community.verizon.com › t5 › Trade-in-your-device › Unresolved-iPhone-16-Trade-In-Promotion-Issue › td-p › 1811056
Community Forums - Unresolved iPhone 16 Trade-In Promotion Issue - Verizon Community
April 30, 2025 - On March 7, 2025, I received a message from Verizon advertising a promotion to trade in any iPhone in any condition and receive an iPhone 16 for free. I logged into my Verizon online account and saw this "Just For You" offer under my profile.
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Verizon
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Device Trade-in Program Terms & Conditions | Verizon Support
Condition of the device takes into consideration whether the device turns on, has battery damage (i.e., swelling, leaking or too hot to touch), and has front or back screen cracks. If you are an instant credit-eligible customer, we apply this value towards your device transaction; if any trade-in credit remains, the balance will be applied as a one time account credit.
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Verizon
verizon.com › support › trade-in-program-faqs
How to trade in your mobile device FAQs | Verizon Support
New customers may trade in eligible devices either during their initial purchase or at any time after they establish service. ... For more information, visit our Device Trade-in Program Terms & Conditions.
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Verizon
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Mobile device and phone trade-in guide | Verizon
For certain promotions, the device ... Verizon > My Devices > Manage Device (listed under Device Information). Answer a few questions about the device's condition to receive an estimated trade-in value....
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Verizon Community
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Trade in ANY phone ANY condition
February 7, 2025 - My order at Christmas was a nightmare and took over 6 hours of my time. They canceled my first order without my authorization, they didn't get the 2nd order processed, and finally, I had to place a 3rd and 4th order. By this time, they had removed the free activations.
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Verizon Community
community.verizon.com › t5 › Apple › Verizon-Trade-In-Credit-and-Promotions-not-being-honored › m-p › 1743404
Community Forums - Verizon Trade In Credit and Promotions not being h... - Verizon Community
March 5, 2024 - Trade-in any old iphone in any condition for $1000 credit over 36 months and $200 bill credit per line ported from another provider. To-date I have spoken to 6 customer service represent...
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MacRumors
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Verizon: any iphone, any condition? | MacRumors Forums
November 22, 2023 - What’s the catch with “Select ... of the general terms and conditions regarding device trade-ins at Verizon is that a phone be unlocked....
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BobIsTheOilGuy
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Will a locked Iphone 3 work for Verizon any Iphone $1,000 credit? | BobIsTheOilGuy
October 3, 2023 - Click to expand... Go down about 3 sentences and again in the second paragraph also click on trade in user guide. I sincerely doubt they will give you that credit for an outdated iPhone. I know at the time that TMobile would not have. https://www.verizon.com/support/device-trade-in-program-legal/
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Daily Dot
dailydot.com › home › ‘that’s where they get you’: man upgrades to iphone 16, takes verizon’s $1,000 credit deal. there’s just one problem
Is Verizon's $1,000 iPhone Trade-In Deal Worth It?
September 30, 2024 - Several cell phone carriers, including ... its website says that new and existing Verizon customers can trade in their phones—in any condition—for up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 lineup....
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Apple Community
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iPhone trade in accepted by Apple but I h… - Apple Community
November 8, 2023 - I traded in my iPhone 14 Plus to Apple for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple credited me $470 for the 14. Nowhere did I see any proviso stating that a currently financed phone could not be traded in. Apple accepted the trade refunded/credited me $470 but Apple didn’t own the phone, Verizon did.
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Best Buy
bestbuy.com › best buy › cell phones › iphone
Verizon iPhone 15 Pro Trade-In Offer
Terms and conditions apply. We can fix your iPhone and have it back the same day.
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Verizon Community
community.verizon.com › t5 › Trade-in-your-device › 1000-trade-in-on-any-device › td-p › 1797268
Community Forums - $1000 trade in on any device - Verizon Community
September 12, 2025 - To be sure I understood the deal being offered, I called Verizon and spoke to an agent and he explained … the deal was “ANY phone, ANY condition, on us.” The agent assured me we qualified to get 3 free phones.
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Verizon
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Get the all-new iPhone 16 Pro on us, when you trade in any phone. In any condition. Guaranteed. | News Release | Verizon
September 19, 2024 - Verizon makes it easy for new and existing consumer and business customers to get a new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro. Here are our best offers: Guaranteed trade in: New and existing Verizon customers can trade in any phone, in any condition and get ...
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Reddit
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r/verizon on Reddit: “Any condition” trade-in
January 2, 2024 -

So Verizon has a promotion where they give you 800 dollars off a new iPhone with a trade in of "any condition." Well, turns out it's only 100-200 for the phone and the rest of that $ is for if you sign up for a new line, so that money is fake but that doesn't surprise or upset me. Whatever, let's do this:

  • Brought them a phone my kids found in a storm drain that has a shattered screen and doesn't power on. Hard no.

  • Brought them an undamaged iPhone 5 that doesn't power on. They say it has to power on.

  • Brought them a totally-fine iPhone 6 that would only show the battery charging full-screen icon because it just can't hold a charge anymore. They say unless they can navigate to Find My iPhone and verify that it's turned off they can't take it.

So, in summary, "any condition" means a fully functioning phone that has a healthy battery that powers on, lets you log in and lets you navigate the settings menu. That does not sound like any condition; that sounds like one pretty specific condition to me: a completely usable phone.