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

via One Time Bill Credit/Prepaid Card

Up to $700 Back

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Membership Wireless via Costco Warehouse [Warehouse Locator] is offering Up to $700 Back via Rebate (One Time Bill Credit + Virtual Prepaid Card) when you purchase an Apple iPhone 11 or XR 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 $700 (depending on condition):
    • Apple iPhone XS/XS Max/XR or X
    • Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus
    • Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus
  • Up to $500 (depending on condition):
    • Apple iPhone 6s/6s Plus
Also, get 1-Year Apple TV+ for Free w/ your new iPhone purchase [Info]

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
Offer valid through November 27, 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.

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Membership Wireless via Costco Warehouse [Warehouse Locator] is offering Up to $700 Back via Rebate (One Time Bill Credit + Virtual Prepaid Card) when you purchase an Apple iPhone 11 or XR 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 $700 (depending on condition):
    • Apple iPhone XS/XS Max/XR or X
    • Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus
    • Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus
  • Up to $500 (depending on condition):
    • Apple iPhone 6s/6s Plus
Also, get 1-Year Apple TV+ for Free w/ your new iPhone purchase [Info]

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
Offer valid through November 27, 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.

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Jeez...

-Simple Choice is NOT eligible. No, your account isn't special. It won't work. You have to change plans

-If you don't walk out of the store w/ the new Iphone in your hand, you will get bill credits. Which means you are stuck for 2 years and the extra you're paying for the line lessens this deal.

-Deal is $500 rebate for 6s phones, $700 for iPhone 7 and beyond. If you have an iPhone 6 or lower, you're getting no rebate. End of story. There are no loopholes or "what ifs".

-Phone screen can't be cracked. Not a "what about a little crack in the corner" comment. It will be rejected. Same goes for "what about a home button not working." Try it, but don't be surprised when it gets rejected. It's your $700 gamble. Stop asking if it will work.

-If your screen is cracked, get it fixed by a 3rd party place before sending in. It's typically less than $100

-Phone can be unlocked after 40 days w/ a request to Tmobile, and then used with any wireless service.

-Can't cancel line until you get your rebate; then go ahead and cancel or port out. Rebate takes 2-3 months to get

-Phone supports dual sim, so put your current ph# on the Esim (just go to a Tmobile store and ask) and the sim card with your new # in the phone. Yes, you can now have 2 numbers on new iPhones. Then you don't risk the phone # not being active while waiting for the rebate.

-If you want a cheap iPhone 7, look on the internet. Don't be lazy. Otherwise try a boost mobile store and read the "instore promo" offers on their website. Some are shady, so ask everything they're charging you for.

-Lastly, don't trust the Costco wireless reps. Hundreds of people here have done this and similar deals. They know better than any rep you will meet, as they've all done these deals.
Please make sure that you buy the phone outright, meaning limited colors and storage options.

My local store didn't have the iPhone 11 in stock and I was told I'd still get the GC rebate. After reading all the paperwork, when I got home, this isn't the case. Had to go back to cancel the line and wait for the phone shipment to arrive to go back and return that (which you have to mail yourself with the label provided). 2 weeks later, EIP is still on my account.
You are talking CRAP.....stop telling untruths.

This is ABSOLUTELY wrong

ANY listed phone, ANY carrier.....as long as its in good condition and not icloud locked

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Nov 23, 2019
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varshney
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from pd1983 :
Update on purple iPhone issue:

Got a call back from the T-Mobile rep I had spoked with yesterday. She told me that they are aware of the issue and are slowly adding the missing IMIEs. But they have been advised that it may take them till the 30th to get everything added. We tried to enter mine again with her on the line and it gave the same error.

She promised a call back on 2nd of Dec. She was hopeful that by then it will go through online. She assured me that if the online process didn't work by then, they will give an email address to send the Costco receipt and complete the process manually. Basically tried to convince me that there is no need to worry/think about returning to Costco. One way or another they will get it sorted.

Up to individuals to decide whether they want to take the risk, but given it is a widespread issue, I am gonna wait till early December and see how it goes. Fingers crossed.
Thank you for the update!
Nov 23, 2019
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easymonies
Nov 23, 2019
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I'm just not getting how this is a great deal...

You got to trade in your iPhone?? I mean I can sell my XS on Craigslist for more than $700. What's the point of donating my existing iPhone away to get a Costco cash card in exchange of that?? And to add insult to injury you got to add a new line( existing account holders can't take advantage).
Nov 23, 2019
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FrugalWho
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from easymonies :
I'm just not getting how this is a great deal...

You got to trade in your iPhone?? I mean I can sell my XS on Craigslist for more than $700. What's the point of donating my existing iPhone away to get a Costco cash card in exchange of that?? And to add insult to injury you got to add a new line( existing account holders can't take advantage).
You'd trade in a much cheaper phone (7 or 6s generally), not the newer ones; and you can get rid of the new line if you'd like after getting the rebate and credit.
Nov 23, 2019
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dev_s
Nov 23, 2019
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got iphone 11 last night... but did not reg any label for return. Can some one pl help me the link where i need to put IMEI for returns.

also Guide me with return process.

P.S. - its a long thread and i could not find the return process details.
Nov 23, 2019
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sbc06
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from easymonies :
I'm just not getting how this is a great deal...

You got to trade in your iPhone?? I mean I can sell my XS on Craigslist for more than $700. What's the point of donating my existing iPhone away to get a Costco cash card in exchange of that?? And to add insult to injury you got to add a new line( existing account holders can't take advantage).
For XS it's not as great as iPhone 7-8 users.
Nov 23, 2019
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FrugalWho
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from dev_s :
got iphone 11 last night... but did not reg any label for return. Can some one pl help me the link where i need to put IMEI for returns.

also Guide me with return process.

P.S. - its a long thread and i could not find the return process details.
Sounds like you were not given all of the paperwork then, so you may have to go back and get that.
Nov 23, 2019
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miuwu
Nov 23, 2019
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The good news: good deal on an iPhone




The bad news: TMO.

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Nov 23, 2019
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p2RLit
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Quote from thienl :
That's not a valid comparison. 2/3 months vs 24 months of cell service. By your own math, the other deal is better
I did say at the bottom if you need the extra lines then it would be worth it. SDer did not mention anything about the extra lines being used so... this deal remains better unless there's actual use of the extra line and digits

And let's be real here, if youre on SD that Apple Watch is not worth its retail but I included it to give other deal more credit
Last edited by p2RLit November 23, 2019 at 01:21 PM.
Nov 23, 2019
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iceage2007
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from PuppBaby :
Rumor is SimpleChoice plans will be removed all together next month. I spoke with T-mobile regarding my account and she seemed to insist that I wait one month before changing plans. I believe there will be a transition to a different better plan for all SimpleChoice ppl. I'm not sure if anyone noticed but it was on there front page for a few days regarding a major overhaul in December.

See Below the plan is called T-Mobile connect. Essentially the same as Simple choice, even cheaper for me at 15 a line for 5 lines thats way less than I pay now with simple choice and it has added benefits.

https://www.t-mobile.com/5g/new-t...lsrc=aw.ds
I have 6 lines on my SC plan. Crossing my fingers...
Nov 23, 2019
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dtmamg
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from chaoss :
yup, 680
My store didn't have that.
I am thinking of going today to get another 2
hey, did they asked for your trade device when you buy the phone? thx
Nov 23, 2019
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illdealthat
Nov 23, 2019
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My local Costco rep said over the phone that One Military plan is eligible. Still find it odd that it wasn't listed like the Magenta Military Plan was listed.
Nov 23, 2019
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iceage2007
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from Texwiller :
Ok ordered 4 used boost mobile online which is arriving on Monday... How do I buy now at costco and make sure to not loose the promotion?
iPhone 7? How much each?
Nov 23, 2019
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xtrabad
Nov 23, 2019
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Quote from easymonies :
I'm just not getting how this is a great deal...

You got to trade in your iPhone?? I mean I can sell my XS on Craigslist for more than $700. What's the point of donating my existing iPhone away to get a Costco cash card in exchange of that?? And to add insult to injury you got to add a new line( existing account holders can't take advantage).
Did you even read anything in the wiki here or even the wiki for the last deal. If you did, you wouldn't post this nonsense. This thread is so cluttered with stupid comments like this because people are too lazy to read for 5 minutes and actually use their brains to understand what is a very simple deal to comprehend.

You know what, you're right, it's a terrible deal, so ignore the fact that Costco is selling out of these iPhones like hotcakes, and just go onto the next deal.
Nov 23, 2019
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lrgrego
Nov 23, 2019
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I did this deal on 2 phones, iphone xr 64gb black and iphone 11 128gb black. Rebate form submitted fine for the XR, but IMEI failed for the 11. Called tmobile support and they said it might take until end of december before it's fixed. Grrrr.

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Nhan0101
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Quote from iceage2007 :
iPhone 7? How much each?
iPhone 7 preowned from boost $130
https://www.boostmobile.com/phones/apple-iphone-7-preowned.size_32GB.color_Black.html

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