It follows the successful sale of Galaxy Z Fold 6 as the South Korean electronics giant announced its first significant discount on the Galaxy Watch Ultra since its release in July. The flagship smartwatch is available today for $504.98, slashed down by $145. So, while this price remains rich for high-end wearables, the extent to which it has fallen hints that even more significant reductions are on the horizon come Black Friday.
Expecting Black Friday Deals
Samsung has consistently sold wearable devices with bundled smartphone sales at a discount. When it comes to those bundles, the consumer will enjoy accessories as cheap as 25% off. When viewed in this regard, the discount indicates that the standalone Galaxy Watch Ultra may signal this will be the norm of the Black Friday deal on the November deal list.
Higher Trade-In Offers
In addition to this $145 discount, Samsung is also improving on the trade-in program – for up to $350, to be exact – off your old smartwatch. The highest trade values exist for newer models, including the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 6, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. But it’s not the wisest decision to trade your old device in for a newer one; here are the best trade-in deals for older models.
- Apple Watch Series 6: $250
- Apple Watch Series 5: $200
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: $300
- Garmin Forerunner 255: $150
If you are a consumer of brands such as Fitbit and Fossil, the trade-in value of all Samsung smartwatches will be capped at $100. While the valuation is somewhat low, it reflects consumers’ perceptions of those brands relative to Samsung and Apple.
A Few Tips on Smart Trade-Ins
If you have a Fitbit, Fossil, Amazfit, or any other brand, checking the secondary market first for better selling opportunities before trading in would be wise. However, if your smartwatch is older than three years, it is unlikely to sell for more than $100, so Samsung’s trade-in offer is more attractive.
If you have an old smartwatch lying around the house, you might as well take advantage of Samsung’s trade-in program. Samsung will pay a hundred dollars for any condition smartwatch. In this case, it may be worth buying a cheap one from a second-hand store to maximize the discount.
Full Price for Accessories
However, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in retail stores at its regular price because no cuts were made. Some specific sizes of the Galaxy Ring have been cut from retail sites such as Amazon. If Samsung finally decides to cut the price of the Galaxy Ring, it will surely be the best-selling item on the year’s Black Friday.
Conclusion
With these wonderful discount offers and trade-in deals, it is the perfect time to buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you are willing to spend money on a high-class smartwatch or just looking forward to trading for an older model, it is great to be such a smart shopper. Stay tuned to get the discounts as Black Friday draws closer!
