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Costco Warehouse: Purchase iPhone 11/XR/XS (TMO) + Trade-In + New Line & Get

via One Time Bill Credit/Prepaid Card

Up to $580 Back

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Membership Wireless via Costco Warehouse [Warehouse Locator] is offering Up to $580 Back via Rebate (One Time Bill Credit + Virtual Prepaid Card) when you purchase an Apple iPhone 11, XR or XS w/ New Line Activation for T-Mobile + Qualifying Apple iPhone Trade-In (listed below) valid at participating Costco Warehouse Wireless Center locations. Thanks ffly45

Note, offer valid only at Costco Warehouse. Device/carrier selection may vary by locations.

Qualifying/Eligible Trade-In Devices (Up to $580; depending on condition)
  • Apple iPhone XS/XS Max/XR or X
  • Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus
  • Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus
  • Apple iPhone 6s/6s Plus
Also, get 1-Year Apple TV+ for Free w/ your new iPhone purchase [Info]

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Offer valid through November 14, 2019 or while promotion last. Qualified activation at Wireless Center + New Line of service and qualifying trade-in phone is required at time of redemption. Allow 6-8 weeks for rebate processing; max 4/account. Please refer to the forum thread for all internal discussion/advice on offer. Ask a Wireless Sales Expect for complete offer details/qualifications - Discombobulated

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Membership Wireless via Costco Warehouse [Warehouse Locator] is offering Up to $580 Back via Rebate (One Time Bill Credit + Virtual Prepaid Card) when you purchase an Apple iPhone 11, XR or XS w/ New Line Activation for T-Mobile + Qualifying Apple iPhone Trade-In (listed below) valid at participating Costco Warehouse Wireless Center locations. Thanks ffly45

Note, offer valid only at Costco Warehouse. Device/carrier selection may vary by locations.

Qualifying/Eligible Trade-In Devices (Up to $580; depending on condition)
  • Apple iPhone XS/XS Max/XR or X
  • Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus
  • Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus
  • Apple iPhone 6s/6s Plus
Also, get 1-Year Apple TV+ for Free w/ your new iPhone purchase [Info]

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
Offer valid through November 14, 2019 or while promotion last. Qualified activation at Wireless Center + New Line of service and qualifying trade-in phone is required at time of redemption. Allow 6-8 weeks for rebate processing; max 4/account. Please refer to the forum thread for all internal discussion/advice on offer. Ask a Wireless Sales Expect for complete offer details/qualifications - Discombobulated

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Yes, after the Costco associate takes out the phone, grab it and run out the store with it. If you are fast enough, this will work...
READ FOLKS

READ

Most of the questions asked here are either in the promotion posting, or are just stupid. Read before posting.

The document tells you which items will be accepted for trade. You can NOT do a IP6, or SE, or Samsung, etc.

It really does not matter how much they give you for the trade. The total rebate you will get will total $580.

Yes, this promotion is for people adding T-Mobile new lines. Duh! Think!

Simple math tells you that trading in an XS or XR is probably not going to make sense in most cases. So, if then don't. Duh!

Nobody has asked yet, but yes the phone must be paid for. And yes it must work. And yes it must not be broken. Duh!

And yes, you must have a Costco card to pay for the phone.

How much does ___ cost at Costco? Easy - go to the website. Prices are listed.
iPhone 8 through Apple gets you $220
iPhone XS through Apple gets you $500

iPhone 8 through this Costco deal gets you $580
iPhone XS through this Costco deal gets you $580

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Nov 11, 2019
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chaoss
Nov 11, 2019
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Quote from Benelias :
anyone was able to open a new account who did the similar deal for xs max in may ?
i closed that account in Jul first week which is more than 90 days now, but they got a popup in the screen after running the credit check and there is no option for them to proceed.
associate told me that if i had an account in last 6 months, i need to contact tmobile.
Wow. That's kind of a first. Someone else on here mentioned the rep saw they canceled the line after 90 days and made up a 6 month rule.
Nov 11, 2019
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lord_gooner
Nov 11, 2019
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What is the cheapest way to get an iPhone 6s delivered right now?
Nov 11, 2019
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chaoss
Nov 11, 2019
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Quote from Benelias :
from my experience today, it is not the reps who makes the 6 months policy, but the system is not allowing them to proceed with the application. they entered my details and submitted the credit application and they got a pop up which said previous account found something like that. so i was told that if u had an account in last 6 months, they cannot do it and i need to call tmob. my account was closed in July first week from the Apr-May deal for XS max.

Your situation is a bit different since you canceled a whole account. A few just canceled lines. I will try this week.
Nov 11, 2019
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svsfan
Nov 11, 2019
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Quote from stereolab :
Anyone try to exchange an 11 purchased via this deal for an 11 pro? My store just received stock and I'm looking to upgrade. Curious if exchanging would invalidate the rebate. Initial purchase was a week ago. Thanks!
I'm in the same boat. The Costco rep said it is not a problem if exchanging but will be a problem if returning the phone. I'm gonna do exchange soon.
Nov 11, 2019
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msmissy
Nov 11, 2019
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Quote from lord_gooner :
What is the cheapest way to get an iPhone 6s delivered right now?
buy at walmart for $149 straight talk prepaid
Nov 11, 2019
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GreyShoe236
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Quote from chaoss :
Wow. That's kind of a first. Someone else on here mentioned the rep saw they canceled the line after 90 days and made up a 6 month rule.
it may be for those who still have an active account, with some cancelled lines. i closed my entire account after getting the rebates. for people like me, may need to wait 6 months.
Nov 12, 2019
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boniam
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I got three new lines and phones through this deal and started 3 trade in. Now I see the costco rep entered slightly wrong information for 2 of those trade ins. IMEI number is correct but one iphone 6s is 16 GB but entered as 32 and second one is iphone 7 plus 32 gb but entered as iphone 7 32 gb. Has anybody experience with this kind of issue? I am inclined to just send it as IMEI number is correct but wanted to check if anybody had success with this kind of issue.

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Nov 12, 2019
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dell94583
Nov 12, 2019
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i took the deal and getting a iphone 11-64G by mistake ( with a trade-in)

So If i bring the unit back to costco...
1 - cancel the deal and get a new unit iphone 11-128G with the same trade in
or
2 - keep the deal
or
3- order a new deal with another 6s as trade in and get another phone . Then cancel the original unit and play it safe .

I do not want to miss out the rebate ...

I call the TMO and they said they don't care either way, but I have no-proof.

Help, and TIA
Nov 12, 2019
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lord_gooner
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Quote from dell94583 :
i took the deal and getting a iphone 11-64G by mistake ( with a trade-in)

So If i bring the unit back to costco...
1 - cancel the deal and get a new unit iphone 11-128G with the same trade in
or
2 - keep the deal
or
3- order a new deal with another 6s as trade in and get another phone . Then cancel the original unit and play it safe .

I do not want to miss out the rebate ...

I call the TMO and they said they don't care either way, but I have no-proof.

Help, and TIA
I have done this in the past and had no effect on rebate. I just returned the one i bought and got a different phone (But this was before i submitted the rebate form)
Nov 12, 2019
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shippy321
Nov 12, 2019
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I just went to my local Costco. That guy says what you want TMobile. We have not had TMobile activations in years and the server is down so we cannot do anything.
Nov 12, 2019
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menchirox
Nov 12, 2019
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Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

Already have 1x iPhone 6s, wanted to have a total of 4, so I went to target to try to buy 3x total wireless iPhone 6s for $149 (price matching to Walmart, wanting to get 5% back from discover card) but they wouldn't sell to me without a cell phone plan.

Walmart sold me three total wireless iPhone 6s without plan (but locked) for $149.99 plus tax each. There was a limit of two per customer, so I had my brother buy one.

At Costco, we were able to purchase 4x iPhone 11 128gb for 679.99 ea plus tax. We were quoted $31 trade in value per iPhone 6s, and the remaining of the $580 each ($549) to be gift card send to my phone number after 8 weeks. The IMEIs of the Walmart purchased phones passed their validation process. I didn't open them until after it did.

Signed up for magenta plan, they quoted me $180-$20 autopay for $160/mo for four lines. They told me I should keep the account open for 180 days to ensure the rebate comes through. Also I can call after 2 billing cycles to get the iPhone 11 unlocked (this is in writing).

On my account it seems the free line promo from the main website is applying so it's showing $155/mo. Fingers crossed that's the case!!
Nov 12, 2019
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dmk1974
Nov 12, 2019
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I have an odd scenario and am wondering if it might work.

I have SimpleChoice so I am not eligible for this promo. I'd have to sign up for a separate 1-line Magenta plan for $70/mo for 2-3 mo. Fine.

The trick is, I'd want to still be able to use my current phone number but on the separate new Magenta line. Now, from a promo a couple years ago, I have this Digits SIM card that basically clones my number to any other phone. The downside is that the data speed on this Digits SIM is dirt slow, but the advantage is that my phone calls and texts all show as my primary line.

Anyway, can I get this new Magenta line, ask them to convert the new number to an eSIM, and then pop in this Digits SIM? Then set the phone number as the Digits for primary and the Magenta eSIM for data?

Like I said, an odd workaround, but would it work for a few months until I get the rebate so I can then use the new iPhone with my "true" current SIM?
Nov 12, 2019
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E.K
Nov 12, 2019
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So just returned from my local warehouse after finding out that they do not carry any t-mobile phones although the rep said they can open a line and order a phone. I remember reading it in this thread but can't seem to find it now, but buying a device and having it shipped negates the one time $580 credit and you get monthly bill credits spread over 24 months. Is this correct? Or can I pay for the device in full at the warehouse and have it shipped and still be eligible for the one time prepaid card?
Nov 12, 2019
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qzhyp
Nov 12, 2019
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CONFUSING COSTCO REP

So I went in yesterday for this deal. The rep tells me I don't need to add a line as my line is upgrade eligible. BUT he said, if I add a line I'd qualify for some extra $125 promo that they don't normally allow but he'd try double dipping. I replied I don't want extra line if i don't have to. I get all the paperwork from the OP's thread.

At first I start to panic as it says Accepted offer value $131 for my IPhone 8 64GB I plan to send it to them. Then I realized they did same thing for an IPhone during Samsung S10e where I received $40 but received it on the bill and rest of the amount on a gift card. I filled out the rebate and its says pending which is probably because they haven't received my phone yet, which I still haven't mailed.

I called T-Mobile promotions dept and the lady said the COSTCO promo says add a line and she doesn't see extra line added. She also said my offer might get rejected but told me to wait and call again until my offer shows and rebate tracking number shows up on their end which it didn't because rep said I just filed yesterday.

I am so confused on whether I should proceed further or just return the phone and play it safe. Don't want to get screwed by only getting $131 for my IPhone 8.

I called Costco and luckily it was the same guy singing a different tune that it depends on what model, memory size and condition the phone is and its not a guarantee of $580 but rebate form clearly says "All variants and sizes" accepted. Sorry for a lengthy post. Hoping someone could chime in
Last edited by qzhyp November 11, 2019 at 05:38 PM.

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Nov 12, 2019
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Quote from E.K :
So just returned from my local warehouse after finding out that they do not carry any t-mobile phones although the rep said they can open a line and order a phone. I remember reading it in this thread but can't seem to find it now, but buying a device and having it shipped negates the one time $580 credit and you get monthly bill credits spread over 24 months. Is this correct? Or can I pay for the device in full at the warehouse and have it shipped and still be eligible for the one time prepaid card?
why did you not ask rep this question when you were there?

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