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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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Nhan0101
Nov 29, 2019
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Quote from VioletShoe2803 :
Do I need to unlock the AT&T device before I go to Costco to avail this deal..?
No need for unlocked phone. Just no iCloud,find my iPhone turn off , crack screen or blacklist
Nov 29, 2019
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WatsYourDeal
Nov 29, 2019
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Asking this question on Boost iPhone 7 BOGO here since there's no separate thread and I think most buy that only for trade with this promo.

I bought 2 iPhone 7 from Boost a few days ago by porting in ONE number, the other one was new number - they charged me $99.98 total (not $49.99) for both phones (they didn't quite honor the BOGO Free) and the plan charge is $80 for 2 lines. Also activation was charged at $32 a line instead of $25 a line.
- I saw some others also reported buying at this price - while someone else reported getting it for the real price as advertised (4 phones for $100).
- Was anyone able to correct the in-store purchase amount by calling Customer service or checking with the store again?

I see that if I had taken 4 lines, it's only $100 (i.e. for $20 I could've taken two more lines)
- Would I be able to add 2 lines to my existing Boost Mobile account of 2 lines and enjoy $100 for 4 lines promo? (And pay only the difference of $20?)

Since I've already ported in a number a few days back, would they require that I port in another number this time or just give me 2 new numbers?
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fall50
Nov 29, 2019
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Quote from clarinetbob :
The scenario you listed above only works if you are already on Tmo and want to keep your existing TMo number while opening up a new line/number. Remember, the phone is locked to Tmo for at least 40 days, so you can't use a Verizon sim on it until you get the phone unlocked. Once it's unlocked, then you can add a Verizon physical sim to the phone (while movinge your Tmo number over to the esim). You then wait for the rebate to arrive and can cancel the Tmo line/account. You can't cancel the new Tmo line until you get that rebate.
I am not totally following however we may be on the same page. At the end of the day I am simply trying to confirm if I port my existing Verizon # over to TMO, that it will in effect become my "new line". I understand I become locked to TMO for a minumum of 40 days or until I get the rebate.

I dont really understand if the SIM scenario applies to me. I just want the my VZ phone # to work on the new TMO phone along with my contacts and photos etc. Please confirm.
Last edited by fall50 November 29, 2019 at 11:56 AM.
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sgb
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I am getting conflicting answers. Does the Easentials 55 qualify? I was told at one Costco that it does but at another place they aren't sure. The description mentions the Essentials plan and the Magenta 55 plan but not the Essentials 55 plan. Does anyone have additional info?
Last edited by sgb November 29, 2019 at 12:11 PM.
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RelaxedSeed884
Nov 29, 2019
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Quote from chaoss :
boost was direct from boost site, no activation needed, they were used.
cricket was brand new, I ported a number in order to get the cricket price
simple mobile was pre owned as well
I just bought a new phone from boost and ported in a number and signed up for a plan. Would I need to make a call with it before trading it in?
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clarinetbob
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Quote from fall50 :
I am not totally following however we may be on the same page. At the end of the day I am simply trying to confirm if I port my existing Verizon # over to TMO, that it will in effect become my "new line". I understand I become locked to TMO for a minumum of 40 days or until I get the rebate.

I dont really understand if the SIM scenario applies to me. I just want the my VZ phone # to work on the new TMO phone along with my contacts and photos etc. Please confirm.
Of course...you can port your VZW number over to TMo. Before you send your old iPhone off for trade-in (and do all the things specified in the wiki or your trade-in sheet), be sure to make a current backup of the old phone. When you get your new iPhone, just restore your latest back-up onto the new iPhone. You should have everything there - contacts, photos, etc.
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AmusedTable792
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Quote from bartender :
I am being told by Costco and Tmobile that this $700 rebate is only available for 64Gig iphones and that for any other phones you will not get the rebate.
The costco rep might have gone nuts for sure..LOL

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Someone please help:

We got two iphones...

Switched on the one iPhone and submitted rebate which was showing "pending" from few days and changed to "received" today.

But the second iPhone I did not open box so it was not activated..
It was showing "pending" from some days and changed to "denied" today with reason "No/ineligible device found on the receipt"

both are exactly same color purple and on same receipt..

Any body knows why this happened?
Did this happen because i did not activate the second phone before submitting rebate?

The tradein devices were delivered today only...

should i call tmobile or should i submit a new rebate again after activating iphone now?

Please help .. Please suggest.
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gatec77
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Bought 2 Iphones 7 on boost.com. Now they are priced at $110 for black friday. Also used CB site. Some are giving ten percent CB.

With the activation etc needed in store I felt online comes out cheaper. Only thing is you have to wait for the phones at arrive. I choose expedited shipping to speed up delivery.
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krrtlr1
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This posting needs to be unlocked. It HAS NOT expired. It just started this morning.
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raindoctor1
Nov 29, 2019
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What's going on? Is the deal expired?
Nov 29, 2019
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Jinx99
Nov 29, 2019
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Help! I bought a pre-owned iPhone 7 from Boost.com to trade in for this deal and it arrived this morning in great condition. I checked the IMEI on swappa and it came back clear, however I checked with Sprint (Ting.com checker) and it gives error "this phone can't be activated.""this device had not reached financial eligibility". I called Boost and they checked IMEI and said it's fine, no balance due. I made rep check with supervisor who also said "they guarantee it will activate". ??? Will the rep at Costco be able to tell me if there is money due on this phone? I really can't risk not getting the $700 rebate.
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jon2249
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Can you exchange a tmobile iphone 7? I am currently on sprint with Iphone X but i have a Tmobile Iphone 7 thats not being used as of now. Would rather send in the 7 than the X.
Nov 29, 2019
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chaoss
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Quote from akhere :
Someone please help:

We got two iphones...

Switched on the one iPhone and submitted rebate which was showing "pending" from few days and changed to "received" today.

But the second iPhone I did not open box so it was not activated..
It was showing "pending" from some days and changed to "denied" today with reason "No/ineligible device found on the receipt"

both are exactly same color purple and on same receipt..

Any body knows why this happened?
Did this happen because i did not activate the second phone before submitting rebate?

The tradein devices were delivered today only...

should i call tmobile or should i submit a new rebate again after activating iphone now?

Please help .. Please suggest.
where did you check the status? or did you receive a text saying it was denied

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Quote from jon2249 :
Can you exchange a tmobile iphone 7? I am currently on sprint with Iphone X but i have a Tmobile Iphone 7 thats not being used as of now. Would rather send in the 7 than the X.
yes, definitely don't send the X

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