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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]

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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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I am also having entering IMEI number, called TMo, and guy said, it will fix by end of this week. Not too sure when they will fix this issue but it is expending our rebate return timelines Frown

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Nov 25, 2019
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steve0715
Nov 25, 2019
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What happens if I keep the service but return the phone to Costco? Does anyone of similar experience?
Nov 25, 2019
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JoeySD
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Quote from dfinn21 :
I just bought a new phone from Boost. It was 49.99 plus one month of service. Total was around $130 with activation and fees. The phone is now active on Boost.

Will it be okay to simply remove the SIM, send the phone in for the refund, and cancel my Boost line in a few weeks?

How come you paid $130? Price of phone for $50 and service for $50 with tax should be no more than $110 or less? Did they charge you for something else?
Nov 25, 2019
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gandalfthewise
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Quote from dfinn21 :
Phone number was ported from Ebay. Snagged an AT&T number there and ported about an hour later at Boost location. Brand new phones for 49.99 w/ 1 month paid as long as it is a port is what they stated.
Hi the boost stores near me say I have to stick to boost for 3months if I get phone in this offer ... is it enforceable? Or just bluffing ?
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gandalfthewise
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Quote from JoeySD :
How come you paid $130? Price of phone for $50 and service for $50 with tax should be no more than $110 or less? Did they charge you for something else?
Activation fee I would guess
Last edited by gandalfthewise November 25, 2019 at 01:07 PM.
Nov 25, 2019
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sangleweb
Nov 25, 2019
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Found ip11 but when he brought up my account, it has corporate discount which actually does nothing but the guy insist he cannot add a line with corporate discount, I'm on Magenta. Is this correct? Also he said only the primary account can add a line, authorized user cannot.
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Quote from gandalfthewise :
Activation fee I would guess
I bought a phone from Boost today. $49.99 + $30 for 1 month service + tax and activation and came to around $130. I noticed that the phone is locked to Boost network. What the heck, I thought these were unlocked. Any suggestions what to do?

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gandalfthewise
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Quote from MBBS :
I bought a phone from Boost today. $49.99 + $30 for 1 month service + tax and activation and came to around $130. I noticed that the phone is locked to Boost network. What the heck, I thought these were unlocked. Any suggestions what to do?
They are locked - still works for this deal
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BoojWow
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Quote from MBBS :
I bought a phone from Boost today. $49.99 + $30 for 1 month service + tax and activation and came to around $130. I noticed that the phone is locked to Boost network. What the heck, I thought these were unlocked. Any suggestions what to do?
It doesn't matter if it is locked, Costco/T-Mobile will take it for the trade in
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premonic
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Boost store asking to check if the line was active for 3 months
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MBBS
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Quote from BoojWow :
It doesn't matter if it is locked, Costco/T-Mobile will take it for the trade in
Thanks for the quick response. Does it mean that these phone do not have any financial liability on them? Are they considered paid off for this deal? How can I check to confirm if there's a way to do so. Please suggest.
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ksgteja
Nov 25, 2019
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Quote from Cryptoguy4743 :
Guys Be careful. I submitted my application on Friday Night. and Today status in https://promotions.t-mobile.com/ shows:

Reward Tracker
Your submission has been denied. Here's why:
No/ineligible device found on the receipt



I did upload correct receipt from Costco and also uploaded the IMEI number screenshot
You did not face any IMEI issue while submitting the promotion?
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Cryptoguy4743
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Quote from ksgteja :
You did not face any IMEI issue while submitting the promotion?
I did but after 1 or 2 tries it worked
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MBBS
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Quote from gandalfthewise :
They are locked - still works for this deal

Thanks for the sppedy response. I just want to make sure that these phones are paid off and do not raise a red flag. Please suggest a way to confirm. Thanks!

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brijlal
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Quote from chaoss :
no.
you get 68 in bill credit (or whatever they quoted you) and the remainder balance on a virtual card.
So let's say you bought the iPhone 11 64gb for $630 and they offered you $30 for your trade in.
You will get $30 as a bill credit, $600 as a virtual card.

$630 total.

if you buy an iPhone 11 128gb, $680 TOTAL

if you buy an iPhone 11 pro 64gb for $900, $700 TOTAL.
Thanks! This is what I thought too, but when I called their customer service ( 1-888-369-5931 from their website https://membershipwireless.com) the rep said that the rebate will be $700, even if you buy the iPhone 11 64gb or 128gb. Essentially, the rebate value is not dependent upon the pre-tax price of the new phone.

So getting conflicting info, but I am more inclined to believe the wisdom of the crowd on this thread Smilie, and guess we will find out for sure only when the rebates start coming in....

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