Samsung Galaxy Note fans are about as loyal and diehard about their smartphones than any other phone user. They come back to the Note line for its best in class features: from the top-notch display, high-quality camera, features not found on any other phone, including the wildly popular and useful S-Pen. However, in 2016 Note fans had to give up their beloved Note 7 smartphones due to a manufacturing issue that caused a small number of devices to combust. Samsung did its best to remedy the situation with those loyalists last year by offering discounts, full refunds and exchanges. Samsung has upped the offer by allowing those who purchased a Note 7 a chance to take $425 off the price of a new Note 8 with a trade in of a specific device.
Admittedly I’m a I diehard Note fan and took advantage of this offer for myself.
You first have to check your eligibility at Samsung.com to see if you’re allowed into the promotion. Simply enter your email account that you’ve registered with Samsung to see if you qualify.
If you qualify you will get an email with a link to buy the new Note 8 with the limited discount promotion.
If you qualify simply hit the Buy Now button to be taken to the special promotions page.
These are the devices that qualify for the full $425 discount.
- Samsung Galaxy S5, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, S7, S7 edge and Note 5
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (these might be worth more on the secondary market and can be sold on trusted sites like Swappa.com
- iPhone 5 SE, 5, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus
- Google Pixel, Pixel XL
- LG G4, G5, G6, V20
Your device must be in usable condition. That means no cracks on the display. It also must charge and hold a charge. It also must be wiped clean without any password protection. It can be a device that is still on a payment plan, but you will still owe your cell provider the remaining payments.
If you happen to have never registered your Note 7 with Samsung, you can still show proof of purchase with a credit card statement picture, or proof of purchase from your wireless carrier.
You can read the full terms and conditions of the Note 8 loyalty program here.