• expired

Trade-in Your Old 3G Phone to Get a $50 JB Coupon Towards Your Upgrade @ JB Hi-Fi

1230
Trade-in Your Old 3G Phone to Get a $50 JB Coupon Towards Your Upgrade @ JB Hi-Fi
Go to Deal
fmanzi on 02/06/2024 - 00:48 jbhifi.squaretradeup.com.au (5962 clicks)
Last edited 04/06/2024 - 12:37 by 2 other users

Get Ready for 3G Shut-Off!

Trade-in Your Old 3G Phone to Get a $50 JB Coupon Towards Your Upgrade @ JB Hi-Fi

Trade-In by 30/06/2024. $50 JB Coupon valid until 30/06/2024.

3G Upgrade Offer for 3G/4G Smart Phone or 3G Keypad Phone.
Note: Device must turn on for Trade-In to be Valued at $1 to be eligible by JB SquareTrade.
Your $1 JB Hi-Fi Trade-in Credit eGift card does not have an expiry date.

Mod note: The no expiry $1 JB Hi-Fi Trade-in eGift Card is not the same as the JB Hi-Fi $50 Coupon which will expire on 30 June.

From the FAQ:

The Trade-in eGift Card can be used at the time of purchase for any product in-store or online. The coupon code can only be applied to specific items nominated by JB Hi-Fi. The Trade-in eGift Cards have no time limit Vs Promo Coupons are for a limited time only.

From promotion graphics:

Discount via JB coupon. Coupon is redeemable until 30/06/2024 11:59pm AEST.

Mobile Mobile Phone Store Credit

Related Stores

JB Hi-Fi Trade-in by Square Trade
JB Hi-Fi Trade-in by Square Trade

closed Comments

  • Edyolo on 02/06/2024 - 01:05
    +1

    I think this is posted before, but got pull off Ozbargain… not sure why

  • keepingtrack on 02/06/2024 - 01:10
    +3

    In case anyone is looking for proof - one of the rotating banners on front page => https://images.ctfassets.net/xa93kvziwaye/tJktSa8EmSaB1hVKyD…

    • GnarlyKnuckles on 02/06/2024 - 01:45
      +6

      This 'banner' thingy mentions an 'eGift' card, and it doesn't state that a $50 'coupon' has to be used to buy a mobile phone.

      So, can you actually get $50 'JB HiFi credit' (YAY), or do you just get $50 off the price if you buy a new mobile phone from JB HiFi (BOOO)?

      • shxhshzhz on 02/06/2024 - 01:50
        +6

        Trading in for an "upgrade" generally means a new phone so it's likely to be BOOO. JB live chat knows nothing and there are no links anywhere to details about this offer. Showing only a $1 trade in value on the website doesn't help in making the deal appear OK.

  • freewhere on 02/06/2024 - 01:19
    +3

    Why does it say trade-in value = $1
    https://jbhifi.squaretradeup.com.au/product/3g-phone

    • Mortgagetightass on 02/06/2024 - 01:25
      +1

      yeah same

    • Iggemo on 02/06/2024 - 04:24
      +6

      i think they buy your phone for $1 and you also get a $50 JB voucher; that's how i read it but could be wrong. Like the JB voucher isn't the "purchase" of your phone, it's an additional reward you are then given after.

  • payless69 on 02/06/2024 - 01:53
    -3

    Gerry was more generous with a free $79 phone
    Gerry's staff was too dumb to even turn trade in on. Too dumb to see missing battery, missing charger.
    What can I use this possible $50 credit for?

    • shxhshzhz on 02/06/2024 - 01:54
      +14

      Gerry was more generous

      an event so rare we may never see it again

      • payless69 on 02/06/2024 - 01:57

        Gerry even offered free click and collect parking much closer than the disabled parking spot!

    • Smigit on 02/06/2024 - 09:49

      Why insist on batteries or more so, chargers, for essentially eWaste that they will need to dispose of. If anything would be deemed “dumb”, it would be mandating chargers that could have otherwise continued to be used be collected only to throw away at a tip.

      • payless69 on 02/06/2024 - 09:56
        -1

        This deal supposed to be a promise for a working re-sellable phone that can still be used with 2 carriers for years to come.
        One point for JB, zero for Gerry?

  • TrafalgarSean on 02/06/2024 - 02:26

    If someone does this let us know if its just a $50 JB voucher, or if they deduct $50 off your next phone.

    • HappyPants on 02/06/2024 - 07:11
      +1

      Only if you say please! 😜

  • ranma241 on 02/06/2024 - 05:53
    +4

    Can I use more than 1 trade voucher to make 1 purchase?

  • BH1 on 02/06/2024 - 06:11
    +4

    Working & non working 3G phones?
    Can multipe trades take place. Eg 3 phone's = $150 voucher?

    • payless69 on 02/06/2024 - 07:04
      +1

      Just raid the recycle bin, buy 10 new phones ea $51 dearer than ow beat and you lost $3.

    • stephendt on 02/06/2024 - 09:26

      Yeah I'd like to know this. I have several old phones sitting around atm

    • Iggemo on 02/06/2024 - 09:44

      I think i read somewhere it has to turn on.

      • drfuzzy on 02/06/2024 - 14:40

        I can turn almost anything on.

    • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 16:22
      +1

      Each code is $50 and only one per phone and only works on phones.

      So can't trade 4 phones to get one $200 phone for free.

  • Captain Hindsight on 02/06/2024 - 07:21
    +2

    Yeah I only got offer of $1 when I tried nexus 5 working so didn’t proceed. I emailed square and they said -

    You will need to refer to the first trade-in email we sent you.
    In that email are coupon tiles which you must click to generate your coupon code.
    You should receive the coupon immediately after clicking the tile.

    Not sure what they meant as I clicked the banner in an email to do this.

  • stiiky on 02/06/2024 - 07:21
    +4

    I did this for the pixel 8a deal. You get a nominal $1 credit but then get an email sent for the bonus. You can choose the $50 towards trade in or any other active promos at time of trade in.

    I had an old windows phone kicking around, so the effective $300 I got made it worthwhile.

    • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 07:57
      +3

      What do you mean by any other active promos?

      Could you use the voucher to buy other stuff that isn't a phone?

      • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 10:48
        +11

        I pulled the trigger.

        $50 can only be used on phones. I tried applying to other things and it wouldn't work

      • stiiky on 02/06/2024 - 13:38

        If there are other bonus trade in deals, e.g. for pixel or galaxy, then you can redeem the phone towards it.

        • drfuzzy on 02/06/2024 - 14:42

          So you are saying the $50 credit can't be stacked with any other promotional offer?

          What about giftcards to pay the balance?

          • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 16:21
            +2

            @drfuzzy: One coupon per phone. Can pay with gift cards which I did.

    • Ham Dragon on 02/06/2024 - 16:59

      For this promo, you cannot stack vouchers.

  • hardya on 02/06/2024 - 07:29

    Punks at local JB know nothing about it. Suggested talking to a Telstra representative.

    • wheresmymoney on 16/06/2024 - 18:12

      I experienced the same. they pretended to until you start asking specific questions and they redirect online. hopeless.

  • evasive on 02/06/2024 - 09:16
    +4

    So is it $50 you can use on anything? Or a phone only

  • ChaLuo on 02/06/2024 - 09:17
    +3

    So I can buy a $20 3G phone from AliExpress and turn it into $50 voucher

  • kaikor on 02/06/2024 - 09:30
    +1

    Tested checkout page asking for DL or Passport + CC details too? Aren't we just get a $50 voucher via email?

  • Mondorock on 02/06/2024 - 09:32
    -5

    I would never trade in a mobile anywhere - it's too easy to recover personal information from the phone, even after it's been "wiped".

    • stephendt on 02/06/2024 - 09:45
      +1

      Actually it's really not. Especially if the operating system is encrypted by default.

      • Mondorock on 02/06/2024 - 09:48
        -5

        Still wouldn't risk it for just $50.

      • User102430 on 02/06/2024 - 09:50

        Most of old phones in 3G era didn't have encryption enabled by default.
        Android introduced encryption around version 5, and default encryption only since version 10.

        • stephendt on 02/06/2024 - 10:38

          Even after a factory reset it's still tough if it has been used afterwards. If the NAND has TRIM it will be even tougher

    • serpserpserp on 02/06/2024 - 10:47
      +2

      This is why I have a whole fake identity with AI photos and everything to load onto the phone after I wipe it.

      • Mondorock on 02/06/2024 - 10:49
        +1

        lol

        • serpserpserp on 02/06/2024 - 10:51
          +5

          Please don't laugh at my AI adopted dog and children…

    • INFIDEL on 02/06/2024 - 11:13
      +5

      What personal information🤣

      Got 10 FREE locked 3G Vodafone mobiles from old Deal. Never used. Knew would come in handy… One day😄
      Already swapped 2 @HN

      • stickyfingers on 02/06/2024 - 15:39
        +2

        The real infidel is back!

        • INFIDEL on 02/06/2024 - 19:43
          +2

          Reject all substitutes🤣

  • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 10:39
    +25

    Ok I pulled the trigger and sold my personal details for a $1 e-gift card and $50 coupon.

    Both received in minutes after completing.
    No need to send phone in. No need to even have a phone to trade as they only give you $1 for it and the charge your credit card for this upfront in case you don't send in the phone.

    Coupon says:
    As selected,

    please find your additional coupon

    to use towards purchasing this eligible product.

    Any Apple or Android Phone when you Trade-in and Upgrade from a 3G Device

    Extra $50 Off Coupon

    is on top of your trade-in value.

    JB Hi-Fi Terms & Conditions

    Limit of 1 coupon per Trade-in order.

    Campaign: 31/05/2024 - 30/06/2024

    Redeemable end date: 30/06/2024 11:59pm

    Please send out your Trade-in item(s) within 7 days.

    Redeemable coupon discount value of $50 off is calculated off the current ticket or promotional price.

    Coupon is redeemable at a jbhifi.com.au or JB Hi-Fi Australia stores as a single transaction only.

    Coupon can only be used once and must be surrendered upon use.

    Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon.

    Balance is not transferable or redeemable for cash.

    Coupon offers are not available at JB Hi-Fi Airport stores.

    Redeem instore:

    1. Visit your local JB Hi-Fi store.

    2. Present this coupon at the checkout when purchasing your eligible phone.

    Redeem Online:

    1. Visit an eligible product page

    2. Add the coupon product to your online shopping cart.

    3. Enter the coupon code in the box provided at checkout - and the discount will be applied to your total.

    There is a limit of 1 coupon per Trade-in order

    Thank you for using JB Trade-in

    Powered by SquareTradeUP

    • kaikor on 02/06/2024 - 11:15

      ok good to know, so basically you are getting $49 credit for this deal.

      • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 11:20

        Yep that's one way to look at it

        • HangryCakeStore on 02/06/2024 - 11:26

          This only good if u looking discount on a cheap phone? Otherwise not really worth it, got only till end of month?

          • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 11:46
            +2

            @HangryCakeStore: yeah i got sucked in.. now i'm trying to find a phone to buy for the sake of using the coupon.

            • montorola on 02/06/2024 - 14:28

              @edrift: Do you have to buy a phone though? Does the coupon successfully apply to a non phone item?

      • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 16:19
        +3

        No that's incorrect.

        The value of the e-gift card is $1 which you are already charged for.

        You keep the coupon for free

    • Captain Hindsight on 02/06/2024 - 20:04

      Thx did the same but are you sure you don’t need to send phone in?

      • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 21:28
        +2

        Yeah if you don't care about losing the $1 credit.
        I forgot to use my $1 gift card too

        • designate on 03/06/2024 - 00:02

          Will you be blacklisted from future trades? I remember reading people not sending phones back in previous deals.

          • neonlight on 16/06/2024 - 09:33

            @designate: I think you would be I wouldn’t bother if that’s the case

    • neonlight on 16/06/2024 - 09:14

      What if you got a 3G phone not under any of those brands?I don’t think you can trade in at all

      You would have to make up your got that model and brand which is a pie and falsely claim when you don’t have it

      • fraxinus on 16/06/2024 - 09:36
        +1

        If you’re referring to the yellow bordered box below the order details (after you select 3G/4G smartphone), I misread that too initially. That search list is if you want to trade in another device, you don’t need to find the 3G phone you want to trade in.

        • neonlight on 16/06/2024 - 09:51

          Right so you can just choose a 3G phone and check out. No need to search or add a device

          Thanks. What if you do send a phone in and the battery is flat? Have a old iPhone 4 lying around it wouldn’t hold charge longer enough it still does turn on

    • neonlight on 16/06/2024 - 09:32

      Ok however when you are not sending any phone in. You might be blacklisted for future trade ins or perhaps impact your credit rating?

  • serpserpserp on 02/06/2024 - 10:45
    -3

    Illuminati are always trying to get me to trade my safe 3G phone for a COVID infested 4G variant.

    No… Thank… You….

  • jimojr on 02/06/2024 - 10:58
    +2

    $50 trade in coupon valid for mobile phones only.
    I bought the Nokia G11 Plus 4G 64GB for $129.

    • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 11:45

      it got some pretty bad reviews…

      i'm hunting for sub $200 phones too and whilst this is cheap, it's probably not the best that JB have to offer for under $200 before $50 discount

  • oldrocker on 02/06/2024 - 11:23

    3G shutdown pushed out to end August?

    • djoz on 02/06/2024 - 16:20
      +2

      Telstra's - Yes
      Optus was/is already planned for September.

  • mrhugo on 02/06/2024 - 11:39
    +1

    Using an import Xiaomi phone which I've had for 6 years which doesn't even support B28 which might be rendered useless as I can't get voLTE working with Telstra or Optus. Even a new Xiaomi with B28 isn't working.

    Will get a burner Optus Sim (currently on Telstra network) and if that works will port over. I really like my phone. Changed the battery this year which brought it back to life.

    Not sure I'll sell this phone for $50 but I have some absolutely rubbish ones that I could use.

    • djoz on 02/06/2024 - 16:24
      +3

      Hi, this might be of help to you.
      Yes, import Xiaomi phones do not have B28 and Telstra clearly mentions you need B28 for VoLTE to work on their network. I am impacted by this, whilst using Boost.

      However, I have ported to Lebara (uses Vodafone), and Amaysim (uses Optus) and I can confirm I get VoLTE on both networks.

      You may need to force-turn-ON VoLTE by dialing *#*#86583#*#* and then restart the phone once. Let me know if it works on any Vodafone/Optus MVNO.

      • mrhugo on 04/06/2024 - 12:06
        +1

        Voda is a bit patchy outside of main cities. The Optus network is about as good as the Telstra wholesale network (for which I'm apart of with my current SIM).

        My preference is Optus for coverage.

        I'm aware of the overrides for VoLTE/VoWIFI and even familiar with the user-agent handshake and MBN file. I have the Telstra Commercial MBN file for the modem and still I can't get an IMS registration. People on the XDA forums have been trying for some time and it appears Xiaomi and Telstra is very hit and miss, some phones get registered, others can't. And even the ones that get on have periods of no IMS registration.

        It's probably something in the modem as a modem config file isn't enough. Not about to pour any more hours into making my old phone work with Telstra, will try Optus and if not will get a new headset.

        • mrhugo on 04/06/2024 - 17:53
          +1

          Follow-up for whoever.

          Got a amaysim SIM and stuck $10 on it. Plugged in the SIM and VoLTE is active, IMS Registered. No VoWiFi, but that could be something else.

          I'm able to make calls on both my Xiaomi phones (one a Global (Andriod 13), one a CN (Andriod 9)) with VoLTE/HD. Also put the modem in LTE Only Mode and can still make calls. Even during a call the phone stays on LTE.

          VoWiFi is a fight for another day, but at least all our households Xiaomi phones work on 4G with VoLTE working. Looks like I'm moving to amaysim.

  • awell28 on 02/06/2024 - 11:42
    +1

    Tried three times to complete ID, finally worked, just for the card hold to fail at the end. And now I can’t get back into the order. Anyone else having insane issues with JB Squaretrade portal?

  • Creamsoda on 02/06/2024 - 13:18

    does this work on multiple 3G phones? or just one per account?

    • serpserpserp on 02/06/2024 - 13:23
      +1

      lol bro about to find 40 phones to trade in for a top of the line flagship

  • designate on 02/06/2024 - 13:46

    Does anyone know if we can use multiple coupons on 1 mobile purchase?

    • jimojr on 02/06/2024 - 14:01
      +2

      No, only one coupon code at a time.

    • edrift on 02/06/2024 - 16:20

      One at a time as it auto applies to an eligible phone

  • Miyagi on 03/06/2024 - 11:06

    Will $50 voucher work on Nokia 110? I just need a spare non smart phone, will effectively be $30.

    • edrift on 03/06/2024 - 21:24
      +1

      No it doesn't. I tried

      • Miyagi on 03/06/2024 - 21:55

        Thanks for testing and replying, appreciate it.

    • jimojr on 04/06/2024 - 17:48
      +2

      Yes, it works.

  • rick5042 on 03/06/2024 - 17:35
    +1

    I only received a $1 gift card!
    When will I receive the $50 gift card?

    • edrift on 03/06/2024 - 21:26

      Only a$1 gift card.$50 voucher.

      Both instantly issued

  • BundyDanger on 04/06/2024 - 14:23
    +1

    I know we’ve established that it can only be used towards phones but in case the system doesn’t distinguish has anyone tried using it toward an iPad or tablet? Whether cellular or just wifi?

  • BeefBiryani on 11/06/2024 - 08:05

    Is it only 3g phones or will they take old 4g pbones as well?

  • LivinginEastwood on 11/06/2024 - 12:06

    Gaaaa I didn't know I can't just drop it in the post box but take it to the auspost office.

  • Captain Hindsight on 11/06/2024 - 13:06

    Anyone know if there is a minimum spend on this?

  • Daniel Plainview on 11/06/2024 - 16:19

    This worked for me- but ugh - painful process, didn't like my ID for some reason had to use wife's - poorly explained process which would confuse a lot of folks.

    Thanks to OP for posting though!

  • et76 on 12/06/2024 - 10:22
    +2

    Thanks OP. Picked up a Motorola G54 for $149.

  • Niggly on 14/06/2024 - 14:02
    +2

    I redeemed the $1 gift card received for the trade-in and with the $50 voucher, this brought the price of the G54 down to $148, beating the earlier perks deal.

  • spedohero on 15/06/2024 - 11:21
    +1

    Can you trade in 2 phones to get $100 vouchers and use it on a single phone?

    • Yarkin on 15/06/2024 - 16:04
      +1

      The $50 voucher T&Cs say:

      Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon.

      Also comments above suggest you can't.

  • compound on 15/06/2024 - 15:10

    Good deal imo.

  • HLTT on 15/06/2024 - 17:02

    website shows $1, how do I get $50?

    • edrift on 15/06/2024 - 18:34
      +1

      They send you a bonus coupon instantly

  • pumpkins on 15/06/2024 - 18:21

    Anyone know if they would accept a GSM phone? Or would even know the difference between GSM/2G and 3G?

    Ive got an old 8310 and 6230i lying around.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join