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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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Nov 26, 2019
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varshney
Nov 26, 2019
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Reminder... if you have IMEI issue while submitting rebate online, you may want to respond to this Twitter message for escalation. More the merrier -> https://twitter.com/phxtrades/sta...49632?s=20
Nov 26, 2019
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deeddawg
Nov 26, 2019
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Quote from bdeiler :
Does 30 days to send in trade in mean it must be postmarked or received by then?
Do you *really* want to risk your rebate on that?

I'd send it ASAP. With Tracking.
Nov 26, 2019
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manas101
Nov 26, 2019
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Quote from varshney :
Reminder... if you have IMEI issue while submitting rebate online, you may want to respond to this Twitter message for escalation. More the merrier -> https://twitter.com/phxtrades/sta...49632?s=20 [twitter.com]
I got this response thru DM onTwitter..dont think it will get resolved faster but looks like i will get my rebate money sooner or later

Thanks, my friend. I want to be super transparent with you. This is a known concern at this time. However, we're partnering with our support teams now to get this resolved. As soon as we have an update, I will be sure to let you know. I know that you mentioned being concerned that you only had 14 days to return the device. I want to reassure you that you do qualify for up to $500.00; trade in credit + virtual prepaid MasterCard. We will make sure that you're getting the promotion that you qualify for. I appreciate your patience in between. I'm in the office for the next hour, but if there are no updates during that time then I will check back in with you tomorrow. I look forward to speaking to you again soon.
Nov 26, 2019
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Rediff
Nov 26, 2019
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we added 4 lines $580 deal last week.. does anyone know if we can add couple of more lines for this $700deal?
Nov 26, 2019
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mr.boo
Nov 26, 2019
604 Posts
Can we expect Costco restock items soon if they are oos..only purple is available near by..shall I wait for other colors to come or go for purple with that getting IMEI issue while submitting rebate.. also I don't have any line with TMobile.whats the best way to open one

Anyone pls rrply
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ibnuts
Nov 26, 2019
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This deal is great if your area store even carries T-Mobile. Around here (Raleigh, NC), they don't. We have 4 stores within 30 min drive, none carry T-Mobile at all. I was told by one salesperson it's due to "fraud" by customers getting deals such as this and not keeping the lines. Not sure how that's fraud, but whatever.

Enjoy it while you can, people. Since the Membership Wireless is unfortunately run by a 3rd-party company, it won't be long before all the locations stop selling T-Mobile. You can still order for "direct delivery," but that means no gift card, only the hated bill credits.


This whole experience this year has turned me off Costco Wireless. The 3rd-party company's customer service is absolute shite. They gave me some attitude and then claimed they don't have supervisors. They claim they can't search for stock: fine. They claim they can't even look up which stores carry T-Mobile: I don't believe that.
Nov 26, 2019
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cwel
Nov 26, 2019
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I only have a Tmobile "Pay As You Go - Legacy" plan. Should I add the new line to this PAYG account to potentially use the existing credit balance to pay for the new postpaid line? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Quote from ibnuts :
This deal is great if your area store even carries T-Mobile. Around here (Raleigh, NC), they don't. We have 4 stores within 30 min drive, none carry T-Mobile at all. I was told by one salesperson it's due to "fraud" by customers getting deals such as this and not keeping the lines. Not sure how that's fraud, but whatever.

Enjoy it while you can, people. Since the Membership Wireless is unfortunately run by a 3rd-party company, it won't be long before all the locations stop selling T-Mobile. You can still order for "direct delivery," but that means no gift card, only the hated bill credits.


This whole experience this year has turned me off Costco Wireless. The 3rd-party company's customer service is absolute shite. They gave me some attitude and then claimed they don't have supervisors. They claim they can't search for stock: fine. They claim they can't even look up which stores carry T-Mobile: I don't believe that.
Just google search nearby Costco's and call each one by one. They can tell you the stock in real time
Nov 26, 2019
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PositiveRate
Nov 26, 2019
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Is it possible to use a different phone on the new line and use this new phone to replace a current lines phone?
Nov 26, 2019
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DontEatChalk
Nov 26, 2019
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I looked and did not see this question answered...

Is there any way to get the one time bill credit for the trade-in value of the phone paid out if you cancel within two months? I traded in my iPhone X 256gb, which was valued for $290 of bill credit and $410 of the rebate card. Do I have to stay on the plan to use up the $290 of bill credit or can I get it paid out if I cancel before it's used up?
Nov 26, 2019
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p2RLit
Nov 26, 2019
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Quote from soo.yeon.chung :
This IMEI is for the trade-in. Not the new phone.
Yeah they pull up a barcode from the phone's screen and scan it, instead of manually typing it.
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ibnuts
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Quote from harrychang :
Just google search nearby Costco's and call each one by one. They can tell you the stock in real time
Local store rep told me closest city that sells them is 1.5 hours. Been calling all day. They won't pick up. The CS# had someone actually helpful last night that told me the inside scoop including a list which has the cities that no longer stock T-Mobile phones. Only 3 cities in NC still carry them. All the others have stopped selling directly due to "fraud." When I called back today to get which specific stores still carry them, they acted like that list didn't exist. They're shady.

I love Costco, but between Wireless and the Innovel company they used for our appliance delivery, I would avoid them for anything they don't directly control. Amazon is way better at hiring good local contractors, which is sad because they only recently developed local presence via Whole Foods. Costco should excel at this.
Last edited by ibnuts November 26, 2019 at 12:28 PM.
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
What! Online order results in EIP. Why would you suggest it without that without the caveat?
Because all of these were answered in wiki and 100s of other posts but yet some lazy person that doesn't feel like reading will ask same question over and over, as misleading as answer was it almost feels like a right one for that individual.
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Is porting number to T-Mobile from other provider considered for this offer? TIA...

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Was anyone able to get hold of a 11 Pro in Midnight Green?

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