The trade-in cost to upgrade to a Samsung Z-Flip 6 from a Z-Flip 5 is $379 this year. I only paid $49 to upgrade from the Z Flip-4 to the Z-Flip 5. I was hoping for a generous trade-in offer this year, but it didn't happen so l will be holding on to my Z-Flip 5 and hope it doesn't break.
I purchased a used Z-Flip 3 two years ago for $349 on eBay and used it as a trade-in for a Z-Flip 4 where l got $900 trade-In. It cost me $349 plus an additional $100 to get the Flip-4. They threw in a free Galaxy watch and silicone case. Not a bad deal. It was purchased unlocked from the Samsung website.
The only issue l had with the flip 4 was the screen protector started to bubble at the crease where it folds. Samsung offers one free replacement which l got. Subsequent replacements cost $20.
I traded in the Flip 4 last year for the Flip 5. Total cost was $49. The display on the Flip 5 started showing white pixels along the crease after one month. Luckily, it was fixed for free under warranty. I do not buy insurance on my phones. The screen protector has bubbled up on the crease which l will get replaced soon before my 1 year warranty is up.
I like the functionality of the flip phone, and l was dumb enough to believe that l would be able to upgrade annually in perpetuity for <$100. It was good while it lasted. I will be keeping my eyes open for a good deal on a conventional phone as l don't have confidence in the reliability of the Flip phone long-term. It was fun while the attractive trade-in offers existed. I guess all good things must come to an end.
I purchased a used Z-Flip 3 two years ago for $349 on eBay and used it as a trade-in for a Z-Flip 4 where l got $900 trade-In. It cost me $349 plus an additional $100 to get the Flip-4. They threw in a free Galaxy watch and silicone case. Not a bad deal. It was purchased unlocked from the Samsung website.
The only issue l had with the flip 4 was the screen protector started to bubble at the crease where it folds. Samsung offers one free replacement which l got. Subsequent replacements cost $20.
I traded in the Flip 4 last year for the Flip 5. Total cost was $49. The display on the Flip 5 started showing white pixels along the crease after one month. Luckily, it was fixed for free under warranty. I do not buy insurance on my phones. The screen protector has bubbled up on the crease which l will get replaced soon before my 1 year warranty is up.
I like the functionality of the flip phone, and l was dumb enough to believe that l would be able to upgrade annually in perpetuity for <$100. It was good while it lasted. I will be keeping my eyes open for a good deal on a conventional phone as l don't have confidence in the reliability of the Flip phone long-term. It was fun while the attractive trade-in offers existed. I guess all good things must come to an end.
