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expired Posted by ffly45 • Nov 22, 2019

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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Jan 10, 2020
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TopGun2000
Jan 10, 2020
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All my rebate funds have been transferred to my bank account within one day.

T-Mobile has very good customer support based on my experience so far. I will stay with them for a while.
Jan 10, 2020
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Pppar
Jan 10, 2020
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Quote from happyusmle :
Thanks,
So the verzion sim works for unlocked t mobile phone, but not the sprint sim which needs to be ESN swap by calling the Sprint reps?
Correct, you can't just insert sprint sim card to the phone and expect it to work rightaway. I still have my free months with sprint till march. I have to call them everytime i swap phone.
Last edited by Pppar January 10, 2020 at 11:44 AM.
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bethi
Jan 10, 2020
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Quote from chaoss :
thanks for the link.
Mine shows as unlocked:

Good news!
You should have a great experience using your own phone with T-Mobile—it has features that typically perform well on our network.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro

It's well equipped to take advantage of our network technology, like Extended Range LTE and VoLTE.

This phone is not blocked—it's ready to use on the T-Mobile network.
I don't think message means unlocked. I requested unlock yesterday and I got same msg. When I check in sprint it says locked by carrier.
Jan 10, 2020
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sangleweb
Jan 10, 2020
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Got my rebates Ms card prepaid & immediately transfer to my bank. It's less than 60 days. I thought I was getting 641-54 credit for the phone but actually I got the full 641 so the trade in actually worth more than 700 including the credits. Just contact TMobile to get them unlock then I'm done. This is a great deal.
Jan 11, 2020
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dtmamg
Jan 11, 2020
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Wow, CS at VC is great, merged all VCs balance while I was on hold, 30 sec it was done, I only had to tell them one VC, simply amazing. thx to all who made this deal possible
Jan 11, 2020
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dtmamg
Jan 11, 2020
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Quote from chaoss :
And for everyone cancelling very soon...if you want to do this deal in the future, don't forget that the Costco kiosk reps have the ability to see every single transaction that you have done with them by simply scanning your card. They can also see when you activated and canceled the lines. So if you get a very strict employee, you can be denied any services, it has happened in previous deals.
so 3 months?
Jan 11, 2020
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rampen
Jan 11, 2020
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Quote from happyusmle :
Did any1 received $700 rebates for $630 iphones?
Most of them got it...but, according to terms u can get only $630

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jb9x
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Quote from rampen :
Most of them got it...but, according to terms u can get only $630
I think $630 was the first deal (that said upto 700). Second deal was $700 plain depend on trade-in. If you trade ip8 onwards, you get $700 regardless which version of IP11 you buy. Second deal worked out better for most (except for the people who had ip7). For those who had ip7 as trade, first deal was better.
Jan 11, 2020
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makemoney06
Jan 11, 2020
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I added two new lines as a part of this. I expected each line to be $20 per month but the bill shows a charge of $20 for one line and $0 for the other with a code "Magenta Friday Free Line". Anyone else see this?
Jan 11, 2020
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SlickerSince2016
Jan 11, 2020
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If you are so unsure about your device unlock then ask T-Mobile on FB about the status. They will happily check as they did for me. Sure enough, I transfered my T-Mobile physical sim number to eSim just through their chat. Then, called Sprint to activate their physical sim on my device. It all came out great.
Jan 11, 2020
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teeitup
Jan 11, 2020
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Quote from makemoney06 :
I added two new lines as a part of this. I expected each line to be $20 per month but the bill shows a charge of $20 for one line and $0 for the other with a code "Magenta Friday Free Line". Anyone else see this?
The Magenta Friday Free Line promo began on November 15 and overlapped this iPhone promo. The free line promo was automatically added if you added two lines to an eligible plan (Magenta or One).

I also got this free line. I'm on the T-Mobile One plan and the 20% Hookup discount on my account so the additional line was only $16 with the other free. The free line plus this $700 VC rebate was a great deal.

I was surprised the Magenta Friday Free Line wasn't discussed more in this thread. There was a separate thread but it never went front page.
Jan 11, 2020
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Mighty37
Jan 11, 2020
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Quote from makemoney06 :
I added two new lines as a part of this. I expected each line to be $20 per month but the bill shows a charge of $20 for one line and $0 for the other with a code "Magenta Friday Free Line". Anyone else see this?
Yes, I have got the same. actually, as part of the magenta plan promotion, if you have 4 lines or more, one line is free. And the additional ones are $20 each.
Jan 11, 2020
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makemoney06
Jan 11, 2020
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Quote from Mighty37 :
Yes, I have got the same. actually, as part of the magenta plan promotion, if you have 4 lines or more, one line is free. And the additional ones are $20 each.
Oh, so I can just cancel just one of the two new lines and keep the free line? Wouldn't have known this if I didn't do this deal.
Jan 11, 2020
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fei2010
Jan 11, 2020
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Quote from teeitup :
The Magenta Friday Free Line promo began on November 15 and overlapped this iPhone promo. The free line promo was automatically added if you added two lines to an eligible plan (Magenta or One).

I also got this free line. I'm on the T-Mobile One plan and the 20% Hookup discount on my account so the additional line was only $16 with the other free. The free line plus this $700 VC rebate was a great deal.

I was surprised the Magenta Friday Free Line wasn't discussed more in this thread. There was a separate thread but it never went front page.
when was it ended? we added 4 lines on 11/27, seems didn't see the free line.

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itsmedilated
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Quote from makemoney06 :
Oh, so I can just cancel just one of the two new lines and keep the free line? Wouldn't have known this if I didn't do this deal.
You can't do it. It's free only if you keep 4 or more lines.

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