S24 & Z Series: 20% off + $400-$600 Trade-in Boost @ Samsung NZ

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S24 & Z Series: 20% off + $400-$600 Trade-in Boost @ Samsung NZ
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Last edited 18/12/2024 - 18:01 by 1 other user

Last minute shopping for Christmas. Flash Sale deal.

Preview for now as it's going to be live tomorrow.

Start time and date 2:00pm on 19 th December 2024
End time and date 2:00pm on 22 nd December 2024

Given the past popularity, this is the current deal similar to the ones they had in the past.

Looking at the T&C:
ZFold 6 = $600 boost
ZFlip 6 =$500 boost + Flipsuit case
S24 = $500 boost + Flipsuit case? Suspected this is typo
S24+ = $500 boost + Screen protector
S24 Ultra = $600 boost + Screen protector
S24 FE = $400 boost + Smart wallet case

T&C : https://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/nz/offe…

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Comments

  • Redcafej on 18/12/2024 - 15:59

    Which voucher codes need to be used? Still stackable with UPGRADES24?

    • spam on 18/12/2024 - 16:07
      +1

      Don't know yet as the sale isn't live at the moment.

      Without this sale, UPGRADES24 works but can't confirm right now

    • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 16:17

      Sometimes if you get in quick at the beginning of the sale, they forget to disable UPGRADES24. Sometimes their rubbish site works in your favour.

  • littletoolate on 18/12/2024 - 16:05

    Worth keeping in mind that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is tipped to be launched on the 22nd of January

    • spam on 18/12/2024 - 16:07
      +1

      do the trade-in again in January? :)

      • Discount Code on 18/12/2024 - 16:31

        I recall with the S24 release you couldn't trade in the S23? Or it wasn't an option?

        • spam on 18/12/2024 - 17:13

          who knows, there is that risk but at the moment there is S24 option for trade in so an educated guest would be that there's going to be that option but can't confirm that

          • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:11

            @spam: Bigger issue is that base prices will be a bit higher at launch I think. They do have their various bonuses and if these are worth it to you or you sell them you can get a quite good deal from what people have said. But I admit for me while I'm fine with buying a tradein for cheap, trying to sell the bonuses is a step too far since I'll probably never do it and then just end up paying a lot. And their bonuses are unlikely to be worth it to me,

            Might be better to wait until September or something and then tradein you S24.

  • bigcheese on 18/12/2024 - 16:05

    My wife’s s20+ is getting a bit slow now so might need to take a look at this. Thanks.

  • jafa on 18/12/2024 - 16:29
    +1

    Hopefully it'll be just as good as the recent sales, missed out and missus is needing a new phone too!

    • inmeltingpot on 18/12/2024 - 16:36
      +1

      same here!! I've been being told off from my other half and waiting ever since I missed out on pre-black friday sale last month!!!

  • stifilz on 18/12/2024 - 18:32
    +15

    Lets see how my calculations are :)
    This is the baseline of each model with a "$0" base value trade in.

    Key
    RRP = Retail
    Base = Retail less 20% i.e promo price
    10% First = 10% off first Purchase via Samsung Shop
    10% Members = %10 off coupon code from Samsung Members App, "exclusive deal"
    UPGRADE(S24/Z) = Coupon code for $250 off Trade In when upgrading to S24 series (non FE) or Z series.

    S24FE 128GB
    • RRP $1,199.00
    • Base $959.20
    • 10% First -$95.92
    • 10% Members -$95.92
    • UPGRADE(S24/Z) N/A
    • Trade In -$400.00
      Total $367.36
    S24 5G 256GB
    • RRP $1,649.00
    • Base $1,319.20
    • 10% First -$131.92
    • 10% Members -$131.92
    • UPGRADE(S24/Z) -$250.00
    • Trade In -$500.00
      Total $305.36
    S24 + 5G 256GB
    • RRP $2,049.00
    • Base $1,639.20
    • 10% First -$163.92
    • 10% Members -$163.92
    • UPGRADE(S24/Z) -$250.00
    • Trade In -$500.00
      Total $561.36
    S24 Ultra 5G 256GB
    • RRP $2,449.00
    • Base $1,959.20
    • 10% First -$195.92
    • 10% Members -$195.92
    • UPGRADE(S24/Z) -$250.00
    • Trade In -$600.00
      Total $717.36
    Z Flip6 256GB
    • RRP $2,099.00
    • Base $1,679.20
    • 10% First -$167.92
    • 10% Members -$167.92
    • UPGRADE(S24/Z) -$250.00
    • Trade In -$500.00
      Total $593.36
    Z Fold6 256GB
    • RRP $3,049.00
    • Base $2,439.20
    • 10% First -$243.92
    • 10% Members -$243.92
    • UPGRADE(S24/Z) -$250.00
    • Trade In -$600.00
      Total $1,101.36
    • spam on 18/12/2024 - 19:04
      +2

      Good stuff! I think these are the prices that were on August/September sale.
      Of course that's assuming the code can be used

      • stifilz on 18/12/2024 - 19:10
        +1

        I've been watching and waiting with my spreadsheet at the ready.

        P.S how did you know about the sale? Or trade secret?

        • Wakrak on 18/12/2024 - 19:12
          +1

          Terms and conditions are out for it already.

        • spam on 18/12/2024 - 19:16
          +2

          This afternoon when i checked the offer page there was the "flash sale" banner with all the bonus value. It's now been disabled but managed to get the link for the T&C

        • Wakrak on 18/12/2024 - 19:19
          +2

          I didn't realise that OP already put a link to the T&C's when I commented. But yeah, the t&c's often pop up on some of my Google searches before the sale has started.

          • spam on 18/12/2024 - 19:25

            @Wakrak: Yeah, the t&c link was on the offer page 2/3 hours ago but have now since been removed. So things could change but good chance that it is correct

    • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 20:02

      If those calculations are correct, I traded my S 23 for $280 for an S 24, I traded my S24 for $40 for a S 24+ and now if I traded 24+ for an S24ultra Samsung will owe me $60

      • quote on 18/12/2024 - 21:15

        What happens when they owe you? Do you get a refund or do they just bottom it out at zero and you pay nothing?

        • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 22:03

          No, I doubt it. I was just giving an example if I sold my 24+ tomorrow. If I did try, I would put in an accessory to use up the credit

          • quote on 18/12/2024 - 22:18

            @pdevonporf: Maybe store credit, im gna try tomorrow

            • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:26

              @quote: Don't think you get store credit. Possibly you could add an accessory, otherwise you just don't get the full value. I'm think there may even be a minimum you need to pay but not sure.

              • quote on 19/12/2024 - 00:15

                @Nil Einne: Ill report my findings

                • Nil Einne on 19/12/2024 - 00:26
                  +1

                  @quote: Found the T&C I was thinking of. Minimum is only $1 https://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/nz/sams… But it does sound like you shouldn't get anything even for use on other devices in the same transaction

                  The total trade-in value cannot exceed the Purchase Price of Your New Samsung Device purchased Online with Samsung and the minimum Purchase Price of your New Samsung Device remaining after the trade-in value has been applied (as well as any other discounts) must be at least NZD$1

                  But given Samsung store's legendary quirks, who knows.

    • stifilz on 18/12/2024 - 21:43
      +1

      Unable to edit post @mods, help?
      I've recalculated based on previous experience. Most prices are + $25

      Some assumptions:
      Samsung Members 10% off applies to promo price
      $250 Trade in applies before first purchase 10% - Seen this on EPP store previosuly

      Key
      RRP = Retail
      Base = Retail less 20% i.e promo price
      10% First = 10% off first Purchase via Samsung Shop
      10% Members = %10 off coupon code from Samsung Members App, "exclusive deal"
      UPGRADE(S24/Z) = Coupon code for $250 off Trade In when upgrading to S24 series (non FE) or Z series.

      S24FE 128GB
      • RRP $1,199.00
      • Base $959.20
      • 10% Members -$95.92
      • UPGRADES24 N/A
      • 10% First -$95.92
      • Trade In -$400.00
        Total $367.36
        256GB + $64 = $431.36
      S24 5G 256GB
      • RRP $1,649.00
      • Base $1,319.20
      • 10% Members -$131.92
      • UPGRADES24 -$250.00
      • 10% First -$106.92
      • Trade In -$500.00
        Total $330.36
        512GB + $96 = $426.36
      S24 + 5G 256GB
      • RRP $2,049.00
      • Base $1,639.20
      • 10% Members -$163.92
      • UPGRADES24 -$250.00
      • 10% First -$138.92
      • Trade In -$500.00
        Total $586.36
        512GB + $128 = $714.36
      S24 Ultra 5G 256GB
      • RRP $2,449.00
      • Base $1,959.20
      • 10% Members -$195.92
      • UPGRADES24 -$250.00
      • 10% First -$170.92
      • Trade In -$600.00
        Total $742.36
        512GB + $160 = $902.36
        1TB + $416 = $1158.36
      Z Flip6 256GB
      • RRP $2,099.00
      • Base $1,679.20
      • 10% Members -$167.92
      • UPGRADEZ -$250.00
      • 10% First -$142.92
      • Trade In -$500.00
        Total $618.36
        512GB + $128 = $746.36
      Z Fold6 256GB
      • RRP $3,049.00
      • Base $2,439.20
      • 10% Members -$243.92
      • UPGRADE(S24/Z) -$250.00
      • 10% First -$238.92
      • Trade In -$600.00
        Total $1,126.36
        512GB + $160.01 = $1286.37
        1TB + $480 = $1606.36
      • Wakrak on 18/12/2024 - 21:54
        +1

        Can’t edit a comment once someone has responded to it or a certain amount of time has gone by.

        • bigcheese on 18/12/2024 - 21:55
          +2

          One hour to edit (unless replied to).

      • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:08

        If you calculate the S24 Ultra 512GB (yes I know it's out of stock) with everything the same except only $500 instead of $600 for the flash tradein boost do you get $987.36? It's what I got for the pre-BF sale with everything the same including 20% except that then it was $500 instead of $600 for tradein.

        Or if you have more time wondering if your calculations would match these:
        https://www.cheapies.nz/comment/242940/redir

        For clarity those values are based 15% instead of 20% for everything. And $400 tradein instead of $500 for S24, $450 instead of $500 for S24+ and $500 instead of $600 for the Ultra. Others are the same except online exclusive is $50 more tradein.

    • Jkh on 18/12/2024 - 22:16

      How can we get 10% Members code?

      • stifilz on 18/12/2024 - 22:35
        +1

        Samsung Members App
        1. Open Members App
        2. Sign in if required
        3. Scroll Down to Benefits
        4. Click “Exclusive Samsung Members Offer
        5. Click 10% off
        6. Click Copy code

        • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 22:48

          Tried this, I get a "voucher is unavailable" error.

          Perhaps i'll try and contact support tomorrow morning beforehand.

          • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 22:58

            @ScottNeville: They've just issued a new voucher on the first of this month. You must have a Samsung phone with a Samsung account. You can't use the same phone and change the account unless you reset your phone.

            • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 23:02

              @pdevonporf: I have a Samsung Phone w/ Samsung Account, but still facing issues. I contacted support and they are helping me sort things out now, but thank you for your reply!

              • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:23

                @ScottNeville: If you don't have luck ask them for a YQZ code. These give 10% and seem to work the same as members generally but are not stackable with them. Previously they've given them out quite willingly, since you are a member and just having problems, hopefully they'll definitely give you one.

                BTW, did you just get your Samsung members? Had the same issue when I did mine, started working in December when it was a new code and for some reason there were two offers for 10% (but could only claim one) although didn't try at the end of November last tried maybe 25 November or something.

                • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 23:30

                  @Nil Einne: The only thing I was offered was a 10% off code as a replacement for the members issue, and then an additional 5% one for the EPP/Edu store after I mentioned that I had access to that. Can't complain with extra % off the EPP store for a couple of minute chat.

                  I had that same thing with the two offers for 10% off, could only claim one but never used it whenever the last big FLASHNOV sale was up - and now it's listed as unavailable on my end. Weird.

                  • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:32

                    @ScottNeville: Out of interest did they give you a YQZ or YAO for the 10%?

                    • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 23:36

                      @Nil Einne: I was given a YQZ for the 10% and a VNN for the 5% EPP.

                      I know that my sister got a YAO from the members 10% when she had a look at redeeming hers.

                      • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:43

                        @ScottNeville: Ah yes the YQZ seem to be what support normally gives. AFAIK no difference from YAO although don't think this has been tested much. I now have both YQZ and YAO so could try a bit. Probably worth claiming your YAO next time and keeping a copy of it somewhere even if you don't plan to use it. I don't know how they expire but YQZ seem to last well past expiry.

                        You don't really have to be a member or anything to get YQZ at least historically, They've generally give them to me when I asked email support for discount codes, along with a SNN which gives $50 off $100 minimum (on limited items).

                        I've never gotten the EPP code but never really tried. I know when I ask for codes, they often ask if you are using EPP or standard store so I expect they might give out EPP codes quite willing too. I tried once but never got a reply but I suspect it was just lost somehow. (It was Black Friday time so probably quite busy.)

                        • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 23:46

                          @Nil Einne: I currently have a SNN sitting in the back pocket now from a few weeks back - and the support member did offer me another after completing the post-chat survey. Will be interesting to see if/when that comes through.

                          This is the first time I was ever offered that 5% EPP extra though, but can't complain with some extra money off. Will have to see what price I can get a phone down to tomorrow before deciding to buy.

                          • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:52

                            @ScottNeville: Would be good if even better deals on the EPP but I'm not hopeful. There's currently no sales on the main store but EPP still has one until 22 December. I'm thinking this means this sale will just be a general flash sale with no code required so if we get lucky can stack UPGRADES24+10%+SNN. (Pity they got rid of LOYAL50 which generally did stack.) But with an existing sale on EPP not sure they'll replace it. They could do a flash sale on EPP via FLASHDEC but EPP is already limited stacking so expecting it won't come out better even if they do.

                            • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 23:57

                              @Nil Einne: Will be interesting to see, I will have a look at both standard + EPP to see how things stack/what's available. Won't know until tomorrow.

          • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 23:52

            @ScottNeville: Was that on the members app or shop app because I've just installed a new members app on my trade-in phone and it didn't work to start with but when I restarted the app the voucher came available

            • ScottNeville on 18/12/2024 - 23:56

              @pdevonporf: Members App, wasn't able to access it last time during FLASHNOV either. I know that I have the base 10% for first time app usage available, but for whatever reason I wasn't able to get the Members one. Thankfully it was quick and painless to get a different 10% off in chat.

  • vorman on 18/12/2024 - 19:11
    +2

    What would be the cheapest phone to buy to trade in to make use of this offer?

    • stifilz on 18/12/2024 - 19:14

      Depending what you can find, iPhone 7 is the oldest iPhone they accept. Have a look through the Shop and see what models you can Trade. It will tell you their base value.

    • spam on 18/12/2024 - 19:17

      You can see on their website and try trade in and you'll find a list of accepted phones with their estimated value

    • blam on 18/12/2024 - 20:16

      iPhone 7 probably. I have a few, have sent you a DM

    • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 20:45

      I've traded quite a few A04 Samsung's some brand-new and others trashed or secondhand good condition $110-$25. They have zero value, but I have got up to $ 850 Trade bonus for them and they've all gone through no trouble. They've got quite expensive on trademe now, trashed one's going for over $50. If I was after a particular phone in the sale that I wanted to keep, I would prefer to use a near new or good condition Trade rather than risk a rejection. Although I've even sent one with the wrong IMEI number and that went through, so I don't know if they even check the zero value phones.

      • justaddwater on 18/12/2024 - 21:57

        Do $0 value phones get same trade-in bonus as working phones?

        • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 22:07

          Yes, same bonus. The A04 has zero value, whether it's working or not. It's not like the televisions where they give it $200 trade-in on some working televisions but the ones that have zero value like a monitor I just traded I got $100.

    • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 22:14

      From my recent experience with TradeMe iPhone 7 would likely be cheapest for an auction although always a risk given you have to buy in rush. However worst case you can get them for $130 or so buy it now. Then again your new phone is unlikely to arrive before Christmas and you have 7 days from then.

    • stifilz on 18/12/2024 - 22:22
      +1

      Trade in MAX Values as at 18/12/2024

      Samsung

      GALAXY A04 $0.00
      GALAXY A13 $25.00
      GALAXY A13 5G $35.00
      GALAXY A14 4G $45.00
      GALAXY A14 5G $50.00
      GALAXY A15 $65.00
      GALAXY A15 5G $70.00
      GALAXY A22 5G $40.00
      GALAXY A23 $75.00
      GALAXY A23 5G $85.00
      GALAXY A24 $95.00
      GALAXY A32 4G $40.00
      GALAXY A32 5G $45.00
      GALAXY A33 5G $85.00
      GALAXY A34 5G $135.00
      GALAXY A35 5G $155.00
      GALAXY A52 $90.00
      GALAXY A52 5G $95.00
      GALAXY A52S 5G $105.00
      GALAXY A53 5G $125.00
      GALAXY A54 5G $200.00
      GALAXY A55 5G $235.00
      GALAXY A71 $65.00
      GALAXY A71 5G $70.00
      GALAXY A72 $115.00
      GALAXY A72 5G $120.00
      GALAXY A73 5G $165.00
      GALAXY FOLD $65.00
      GALAXY NOTE 8 $15.00
      GALAXY NOTE 9 $70.00
      GALAXY NOTE 10 $90.00
      GALAXY NOTE 10 PLUS $140.00
      GALAXY NOTE 10 PLUS 5G $155.00
      GALAXY NOTE 20 4G $155.00
      GALAXY NOTE 20 5G $165.00
      GALAXY NOTE 20 ULTRA 4G $255.00
      GALAXY NOTE 20 ULTRA 5G $260.00
      GALAXY S8 $25.00
      GALAXY S8 PLUS $35.00
      GALAXY S9 $70.00
      GALAXY S9 PLUS $85.00
      GALAXY S10E $70.00
      GALAXY S10 $110.00
      GALAXY S10 5G $120.00
      GALAXY S10 PLUS $120.00
      GALAXY S20 $125.00
      GALAXY S20 5G $140.00
      GALAXY S20 FAN EDITION $120.00
      GALAXY S20 FAN EDITION 5G $135.00
      GALAXY S20 PLUS $160.00
      GALAXY S20 PLUS 5G $200.00
      GALAXY S20 ULTRA 4G $215.00
      GALAXY S20 ULTRA 5G $230.00
      GALAXY S21 5G $200.00
      GALAXY S21 FAN EDITION 5G $180.00
      GALAXY S21 PLUS 5G $250.00
      GALAXY S21 ULTRA 5G $335.00
      GALAXY S22 5G $310.00
      GALAXY S22 PLUS 5G $360.00
      GALAXY S22 ULTRA 5G $480.00
      GALAXY S23 5G $480.00
      GALAXY S23 FAN EDITION 5G $435.00
      GALAXY S23 PLUS 5G $555.00
      GALAXY S23 ULTRA 5G $815.00
      GALAXY S24 5G $700.00
      GALAXY S24 PLUS 5G $745.00
      GALAXY S24 ULTRA 5G $1 480.00
      GALAXY Z FLIP $50.00
      GALAXY Z FLIP 5G $55.00
      GALAXY Z FLIP 3 5G $140.00
      GALAXY Z FLIP 4 5G $295.00
      GALAXY Z FLIP 5 5G $525.00
      GALAXY Z FLIP 6 5G $695.00
      GALAXY Z FOLD 2 5G $205.00
      GALAXY Z FOLD 3 5G $350.00
      GALAXY Z FOLD 4 5G $580.00
      GALAXY Z FOLD 5 5G $890.00
      GALAXY Z FOLD 6 5G $1 280.00

      Apple

      IPHONE 7 PLUS,$35.00
      IPHONE 7,$25.00
      IPHONE 8 PLUS,$105.00
      IPHONE 8,$70.00
      IPHONE 11 PRO MAX,$375.00
      IPHONE 11 PRO,$295.00
      IPHONE 11,$215.00
      IPHONE 12 MINI,$220.00
      IPHONE 12 PRO MAX,$500.00
      IPHONE 12 PRO,$410.00
      IPHONE 12,$290.00
      IPHONE 13 MINI,$370.00
      IPHONE 13 PRO MAX,$725.00
      IPHONE 13 PRO,$615.00
      IPHONE 13,$415.00
      IPHONE 14 PLUS,$690.00
      IPHONE 14 PRO MAX,$945.00
      IPHONE 14 PRO,$840.00
      IPHONE 14,$650.00
      IPHONE 15 PLUS,$890.00
      IPHONE 15 PRO MAX,$1,235.00
      IPHONE 15 PRO,$1,100.00
      IPHONE 15,$830.00
      IPHONE SE 2,$90.00
      IPHONE SE 3,$230.00
      IPHONE X,$120.00
      IPHONE XR,$175.00
      IPHONE XS MAX,$205.00
      IPHONE XS,$170.00

      Google

      PIXEL 4 XL,$65.00
      PIXEL 4,$50.00
      PIXEL 4A 5G,$45.00
      PIXEL 4A,$35.00
      PIXEL 5 5G,$95.00
      PIXEL 6 PRO,$275.00
      PIXEL 6,$180.00
      PIXEL 6A,$150.00
      PIXEL 7 5G,$300.00
      PIXEL 7 PRO 5G,$380.00
      PIXEL 7A 5G,$255.00
      PIXEL 8 5G,$435.00
      PIXEL 8 PRO 5G,$620.00
      PIXEL 8A 5G,$370.00
      PIXEL 9 5G,$515.00
      PIXEL 9 PRO 5G,$730.00
      PIXEL 9 PRO FOLD 5G,$940.00
      PIXEL 9 PRO XL 5G,$805.00

      ASUS

      ROG PHONE 6,$290.00
      ROG PHONE 7,$355.00
      ROG PHONE 8 PRO,$490.00
      ROG PHONE 8,$415.00
      ZENFONE 10,$385.00
      ZENFONE 11 ULTRA,$420.00
      ZENFONE 9,$335.00

      Motorola

      EDGE 30 5G,$85.00
      EDGE 30 FUSION 5G,$95.00
      EDGE 30 PRO 5G,$170.00
      EDGE 40 5G,$155.00
      EDGE 50 5G,$180.00
      EDGE 50 FUSION 5G,$200.00
      EDGE 50 PRO 5G,$355.00
      MOTO EDGE 20 FUSION,$40.00
      RAZR 40 5G,$235.00
      RAZR 40 ULTRA,$360.00
      RAZR 5G 2022,$215.00
      RAZR 5G,$50.00

      Oppo

      A98 5G,$115.00
      FIND X3 LITE 5G,$85.00
      FIND X3 PRO 5G,$165.00
      FIND X5 LITE,$105.00
      FIND X5 PRO,$330.00
      FIND X5,$215.00
      RENO10 5G,$110.00
      RENO11 F 5G,$140.00
      RENO8 5G,$85.00
      RENO8 LITE 5G,$45.00
      RENO8 PRO 5G,$150.00

      Nokia

      XR20,$50.00
      XR21,$125.00
      X30,$70.00

      • Redcafej on 18/12/2024 - 22:29

        Great work, appreciate it.

        What's the difference between the big Nov sale pre-Black Friday and this one tomorrow? About 5-10%?

        • pdevonporf on 18/12/2024 - 22:47

          I think it's around about the same but now you can only stack three codes and I don't think they're accepting the loyal50 code now. And they might block upgrades24 code but if you get in quick, sometimes they take a while to upgrade the site and also you can sometimes get bonus items from the previous deals as well.

          • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 22:53

            @pdevonporf: You could only stack 3 codes in the pre black Friday sale as well. It was sometime before Labour day sale you could last stack more than 3 codes I believe. For that reason LOYAL50 is only relevant if UPGRADES24 isn't stackable although in any case SNN codes might or might not work as a replacement if you have them. Big issue is whether you can do UPGRADES24. You could in the initial 24 hours of the pre BF sale, but they disabled it sometime after they extended it.

            Note if you can stack UPGRADES24 this will be better than even the early part of the pre BF sale for S24 line since tradein bonuses have gone up unless they've also gone down on the UPGRADES24. Unfortunately probably no chance to get the S24 Ultra 512GB but oh well.

            • xXDealHunter69Xx on 18/12/2024 - 23:07

              @Nil Einne: What's SNN? Is that the survey voucher?

              • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:17

                @xXDealHunter69Xx: I think they give it for surveys. But historically they've also just given it when you ask for discount vouchers via email. They have a standard email they seem to use where they give an SNN and YQZ (10% like the members 10% but not stackable with it so only useful if you don't have a members). Used to give an appliance one too (XZN) sadly that's no more last time I tried.

                The email last time I tried was something like this: (A bit more fluff I cut out)

                As a valued customer, I would like to offer you this gift that you can use in your next purchase at our online shop, https://www.samsung.com/nz/. Guidelines are below.

                Voucher Code: SNN-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
                Criteria: Minimum spend $100
                Expiration: 31st December 2024

                Voucher Code: YQZ-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
                Voucher amount: 10%
                Criteria: To spend on Tablets, Wearables, Mobile Devices and TV on the Samsung Online Store
                Expiration:31st December 2024

                Note that the vouchers seem to last well past expiration so if you did ever get an email or code worth trying. (But are only usable once I think.) Unfortunately their email support generally takes about a day so might be a bit difficult now. Might be better to try live chat although that seems a bit hit and miss.

            • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 23:37

              @Nil Einne: Actually just realised FLASHDEC isn't mentioned in the T&C. So maybe this will be like the Labour day sale and won't need FLASHDEC. Makes sense since they have no ongoing sale so it's not conflicting with anything. I think that's one reason for the FLASH codes since when they've needed them there was another sale but Labour day they didn't need it and no flash code. Which means might be able to stack UPGRADES24+10%+SNN and could have stacked LOYAL50 if they hadn't killed it.

        • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 22:51

          Assuming UPGRADES24/UPGRADEZ and 10% members is stackable, it's something under $100 for the S24 and S24 Ultra. And under $50 for the S24+. And around zero for the Fold and Flip except if you got an online exclusive it's around $50 more.

          Plus screen protectors or whatever.

          For further clarity, AFAICT, main difference between this sale and the pre BF assuming UPGRADES24 and members 10% are stackable is that the tradein bonus is slightly increased. It was $400 for S24, $450 for S24+ both of which are now $500. And $500 vs now $600 for the S24 Ultra. I don't think the UPGRADES24 bonus has changed although someone else should confirm.

          FoldZ and FlipZ doesn't seem to have changed except the $650 for online exclusive is not available probably because Samsung seems to be trying to promote their online store while simultaneously being unable to manage stock levels on it.

          I initially mentioned LOYAL50 but then realised I made a mistake. During the pre BF sale LOYAL50 was around but IIRC no use. Since you can only stack 3, best bet at least initially was FLASHNOV+UPGRADES24+10% members which did work in the initial 24 hours. They later extended it but then disabled UPGRADES24 at some time.

  • vorman on 18/12/2024 - 22:20

    Why annoying if I may ask?

    • Nil Einne on 18/12/2024 - 22:39

      I mean you're likely to be competing with quite a few others and you have limited time. So there's always the big question of how high should I go since if I wait too long might have to buy something in a rush with buy it now (probably about $130). And since it's probably too risky to chose a iPhone 7 as the tradein then send in something else even if it's valid given Assurant's issues, you're limited to whatever you chose. (Can't recall if iPhone 7 has capacities differences but that's another issue although frankly I'd just risk it.)

      I decided was very likely I'd do something back on the beginning of November so started to look for a tradein then. So had less urgency and could keep my limit low and chose from any valid tradein. Although it also takes more of your time that way so also depends how much your time is worth to you.

  • Nil Einne on 19/12/2024 - 00:21

    Since this includes 50% off Samsung Care+ has anyone found it useful when they don't have existing contents insurance which covers their phone sufficiently (e.g. high excess or just none)? International reviews of Samsung Care+ seem quite bad. And Assurant has a fairly bad reputation for their tradein arm. For example, I'm sort of thinking that even if you have Samsung Care+ and send in your phone as a tradein 1-2 years time when it's still covered, they'll still want to take all your tradein bonus if they decide the screen or phone is damaged although logically they should just charge you the $99 or $199 excess at most. And trying to convince them otherwise will take a lot of work.

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