The most famous "story" involving the iPhone 7 at Best Buy was the massive trade-in promotion. Verizon and Best Buy partnered to offer the iPhone 7 for "free" (via bill credits) if you traded in an iPhone 6 or 6s in good condition.
: Unlike buying directly from a carrier, Best Buy often layered their own incentives on top, such as a $250 Best Buy Gift Card for activating a new line on Verizon. iphone 7 verizon best buy
Because Verizon used CDMA technology at the time, the sold at Best Buy for Verizon was unique. The most famous "story" involving the iPhone 7