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BYOD & activate with T-Mobile get a $300 Costco Shop Card

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Long time member, but I think this is my first post. Saw this when I was getting the iPhone XR deal.

Bring your own device and activate with T-Mobile get a $300 Costco Shop Card via online redemption. Requires activation of a new postpaid line of service on a compatible GSM phone. Plus Tax. Qualified activation at Wireless Center required.

March 5 - 11, 2021
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Costco Warehouse Locator: https://www.costco.com/warehouse-locations

Long time member, but I think this is my first post. Saw this when I was getting the iPhone XR deal.

Bring your own device and activate with T-Mobile get a $300 Costco Shop Card via online redemption. Requires activation of a new postpaid line of service on a compatible GSM phone. Plus Tax. Qualified activation at Wireless Center required.

March 5 - 11, 2021

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Mar 7, 2021
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clue
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Quote from alexatie :
Simple choice plan, $10 add a line qualify?
Anyone know if Simple Choice plans qualify? Thanks
Mar 7, 2021
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goeddeals
Mar 7, 2021
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Quote from Jerry_03 :
im in the same boat, also a Sprint customer. Wondering the same... Can anyone else who have sprint confirm?
That was my case. I was a sprint customer who cancelled the account about 2 months ago. I wanted to open a T-Mobile account to take advantage of this $300 promo at Costco but can not because in tmobile system it shows that I am a recent customer and have to wait for at least 90 days to open a T-Mobile account. Costco can not open tmobile account, Costco can only add lines to existing T-Mobile account.
Over the phone, the sprint reps told me to reinstate the sprint account, then they will add at least 1 sprint line to the account. I then went to T-Mobile store and asked the rep there to migrate/move my sprint account and 1 line over to become a T-Mobile account with 1 line. Then I went to Costco and added lines to my T-Mobile account to take advantage of the $300/line promo. All of this was done in a about 5 hours time on the same day.
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iuku
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Quote from clue :
Anyone know if Simple Choice plans qualify? Thanks
Best option would be to check with tmobile directly via chat or Twitter. That way you'll have it in writing from tmobile rep.
Mar 7, 2021
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Shay_A1912
Mar 7, 2021
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Here is what I did. Ported my line from Cricket to avail this $300 Costco shop card offer. Then bought Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (T-mobile) from Samsung website using student discount https://slickdeals.net/f/14880388-samsung-trade-in-galaxy-s10-series-get-128gb-note20-ultra-t-mobile-smartphone-278-free-s-h-more?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1
for $334 ($278+ 56 (tax)). Basically, if everything works out and I get Costco shop card, my cost for a new Note 20 Ultra would be $34.00
Mar 7, 2021
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ampick
Mar 7, 2021
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For 4 lines. Could you open two separate accounts with 2 magenta lines each to get the rebates. Only problem your monthly bill would be huge. Any other ideas?
Mar 7, 2021
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xtrabad
Mar 7, 2021
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Quote from GreyPanther338 :
I am new to Costco. Does the fact that it printed out 4 forms means one is eligible for 4*300 or it would still be subjected to 2*300 max per account? Thanks.
Despite many self-appointed authorities working the Costco kiosks and others here posting their opinions as fact on this issue, the reality is that is a question that ultimately will only be answered by the rebate processor .

I would look at this way: The terms state 2*300 max per account, so that is a slam dunk. Consider any rebates approved beyond that as a nice bonus, but I wouldn't count on it.
Mar 7, 2021
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I am a sprint customer with two lines .. can I port out to H2O wireless and port in back to T-Mobile existing friend account to take the advantage of $300 promotion.. will that work ?? TIA

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dbk
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Quote from xtrabad :
Despite many self-appointed authorities working the Costco kiosks and others here posting their opinions as fact on this issue, the reality is that is a question that ultimately will only be answered by the rebate processor .

I would look at this way: The terms state 2*300 max per account, so that is a slam dunk. Consider any rebates approved beyond that as a nice bonus, but I wouldn't count on it.

Thank you.. in that way I would still get $600 cash card.. was going to go to Visible anyways so I can just do that after 3 months.. It's a shame that only few days ago it was max 12 per account
Last edited by dbk March 7, 2021 at 06:36 AM.
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xtrabad
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Quote from dbk :
Thank you.. in the way I would still get $600 cash card.. was going to go to Visible anyways so I can just do that after 3 months.. It's a shame that only few days ago it was max 12 per account
I didn't realize this deal existed previously. So you are saying the prior terms allowed 12*300? That is crazy. Probably good that I missed it. I don't even have 12 devices that I could have used for BYOD. laugh out loud
Mar 7, 2021
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CalmMaid495
Mar 7, 2021
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I am a current sprint customer with 5 unlimited lines for $100. Questions:

1. Am I eligible to add 2 additional lines to get this promotion within the Sprint network?

2. If I am eligible, what would be my monthly bill after I added the lines?

3. Will I be getting the same monthly amount of $100 for five lines after I cancel these 2 new lines in the future?
Mar 7, 2021
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justdoit007
Mar 7, 2021
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I dont see 3rd line free advertised on tmobile.com
is the 3rd line free at costco?
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dbk
Mar 7, 2021
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Quote from justdoit007 :
I dont see 3rd line free advertised on tmobile.com
is the 3rd line free at costco?
Just checked my account after registering on tmobile and it shows $105 + tax so the 3rd line is free for me (have 4 total)
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wolverine88
Mar 7, 2021
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looks like after adding 3 lines, I find one of them is free automatically. so extra $20 per month for 3 lines (2GB on each), not a bad deal (as will receive $900 cash card)

Estimate to pay $200-ish ($140 plus tax/fee, crazy tax/fee) for 11 lines/2GB each (it's $80 base charge for 2 lines + 6 x $10 per regular line + 3 free lines)
Last edited by wolverine88 March 7, 2021 at 08:51 AM.
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JC8588
Mar 7, 2021
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So if I'm currently an AT&T customer (with 7 lines), can I port over my lines to TM and the Magenta Max plan at Costco for the $300 promo and also take advantage of the New Customer promos?
As a new customer how can I take advantage of all their recent promos?
A little help would be useful since I haven't switch to another carrier in about 8 years.

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I have a maxed out 55+ account. Went to Costco yesterday to look into this deal.

To qualify according to Rep, I would need to go and have T-Mobile open another "account" for me then add a line to it (accounts need a line attached). I would then return to Costco and THEN they can attach another 55+ plan (2 for $70/mo) to this account, which qualifies me for the $300x2 Costco cards to be received in 3-4 months. She couldn't assure me that it wouldn't be another hard pull for the second account, though I realized I have my credit files frozen and maybe that would stop the damage. Once the 55+ account is active on the second account, I can close the "placeholder" line.

I decided it's possible to make some money on this, but it's a lot of hassle for someone with an existing 55+ plan. Running around back and forth to stores, time spent with representatives and upsells during Covid, rebate forms and IMEIs. I always figure conservatively on the length of time before receiving rebate, so that would be possibly 4 months. So, $70 cash x 4 months is $280 investment, to receive $600 in Costco funny money in return. Depending on how much you value your time and patience (and possible effects on credit score), it's an interesting call. I am on the fence.

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