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Google Store Black Friday: $200 off Pixel 8 Pro. $150 off Pixel 8. $80 off Pixel Watch. Trade-ins seem somewhat boosted.

https://lemmy.world/post/8344690

Google Store Black Friday: $200 off Pixel 8 Pro. $150 off Pixel 8. $80 off Pixel Watch. Trade-ins seem somewhat boosted. - Lemmy.World

I was getting a trade-in quote of $250 for my 128gb 7 Pro last week, now it’s up to $315. Not quite at the $500 I got for my 6 Pro this time last year though.

Nov 16, 2023 at 5:31pmWeb
Show threadsacbuntchrisNov 17, 2023
One thing about the trade-in values: Google broadcasts loud and clear that their phones don’t hold value. Their $900 dollar phone from last year is worth, according to them (!), $250-$315 today. Absolutely astounding that they admit this so clearly.
Show threadNathNov 17, 2023

Why would I actually want to trade in my Pixel 7 for a Pixel 8, though? Even for a straight swap, the hardware upgrade is negligible and I’d lose Photo Spheres on the software side.

I’m unconvinced the 8 is even a superior phone at this point.

Show threadsacbuntchrisNov 17, 2023
The selfie camera and rear facing ultra wide on the 7 have a lot of room for improvement. Also the flat display.
Show threadsimpleNov 16, 2023
Oh man everyone who just bought a Pixel 8 last month is going to be really mad
Show threadd3Xt3rNov 16, 2023
That’s totally on them though. Who buys stuff when Black Friday is just around the corner?
Show threadsacbuntchrisNov 16, 2023
Google does this EVERY YEAR
Show threadKrummsHairyBallsNov 17, 2023
Why? In Canada they offered a pre-order deal. Buy a phone, get a free $500 watch. You can sell the watch and you’re laughing.
Show threadChupNov 16, 2023
As the prices are mentioned in US-Dollar, this offer is likely only available in the USA. E.g. I’m currently getting a Black Friday offer for the full price of 1.099€ for the Pixel 8 Pro but a 100€ store voucher is included.
Show threadThenThreeMoreNov 16, 2023
UK is the same shit offer. £100 play credit