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Costco In-Warehouse Offer: Purchase Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone for T-Mobile & Get Expired

$720 Off Another
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Membership Wireless via Costco Wholesale [Store Locator] is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone for T-Mobile: Buy One, Save $720 Off Another after rebate via Virtual Prepaid Mastercard + Adding a Line valid for In-Warehouse Purchase only.

Thanks to community member Maddy3981 for finding this deal

Note, device/colorway styles may vary by location. Plus when you activate on a T-Mobile Magenta Max or qualified premium rate plan, you can qualify for T-Mobile's new Forever Upgrade program.

Deal Instructions
  1. Visit any participating Costco Wholesale In-Store Locations [Store Locator]
  2. Purchase a qualifying Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone for T-Mobile + Add a New Line
  3. Save $720 Off another Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone for T-Mobile (via a virtual prepaid Mastercard)
  4. After your purchase, redeem your offer via online redemption to register your offer/device

Editor's Notes & Price Research

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  • Qualified activation at a Wireless Center & Registration at promotions.t-mobile required
  • If you have canceled voice lines in the past 90 days, reactive them first; Up to $720 back via Virtual Prepaid Mastercard; which you can use online or in-store and expires within 6 months
  • Please allow up to 6-8 weeks from fulfillment of offer requirement for card issuance
  • Forever Upgrade: Up to $800 in future trade in-value via monthly bill credits every two years. Trade in current eligible iPhone for new eligible iPhone for every 24+ month is eligible; trade in value may vary depending on style
  • You may pre-register your Apple iPhone 13 device today after purchase
  • Offer valid through September 23, 2021 or while promotion last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Costco is offering 2 deals on iphone 13 series via TMobile for pre-order. The deal is yet to be posted on their portal but available in wearhouse.
1) buy one phone with trade-in for upto $460 off, no line needed
or 2) buy 2 phone and get $720 off, one new line needed.
discount will come in a virtual prepaid card, which is usually released within 60 days, phone can be unlocked after 40 days.
Costco gives a 10% off on retail price, for example iphone 13 pro max 128gb is $989.
Color choice in Costco usually limited.

Same deal available for iphone 12 series as well.

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Last Edited by gk6740 October 27, 2021 at 07:16 PM
There is no TRADE IN option on this deal. .

There might have been one when that deal came out, but it has not existed for some time. Only the BOGO currently exisits. .



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In Warehouse only. Device and carrier selection vary by location. Offer terms subject to specific carrier requirements.​ Tax on pre-rebate price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in

There is no TRADE IN option on this deal. .


There might have been one when that deal came out, but it has not existed for some time. Only the BOGO currently exisits. .


$450 off: iPhone: 12 Pro; 12 Pro Max; 11 Pro; Pro Max 64GB and 256GB only.

$360 off: iPhone: 12; 12 mini 64GB/128GB; 11, XR, XS, XS Max, X. Samsung Galaxy: S20; S20+; S20 Ultra; S20 Fan Edition; S21; S21+; Note10; Note10+; Note10 Lite; Note20; Note20 Ultra; Z Flip 5G; Z Fold2. Motorola: moto razr 5G. OnePlus: 8 5G; 8T+ 5G.

$180 off: iPhone 8, 8 plus, 7, 7 plus, SE2. Samsung Galaxy: A71, A71 5G, S9, S9+, S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G, Note9. LG: V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ 5G, Wing. Google Pixel: 4a, 4a 5G, 4, 4 XL. OnePlus: 7 Pro 5G, 7T, 7T Pro 5G McLaren, 8 Pro. Asus Rog Phone2. LG: Velvet.

$90 off: iPhone: 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, SE (original), 5S, 5, 5c, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, Original iPhone) required

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$100 rebate also available for new lines, stackable, code M00005611
Snapshot added for reference.
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Many reports of rebate forms not printing at kiosk, in this case the WA reps are useless and unlikely to assist in the matter; it is best to contact Costco via chat or Costco store manager and be adamant they submit a ESCALATION on your behalf. After doing this I received a response within 2 days directly from WA via email resolving the issue.

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I'm planning on getting 2 iPhone 13s with the $720 rebate offer and selling my iPhone SE 2ed. (256GB) directly. Let's see if I got this right:

Costco offer
Phone price (iPhone 13 128GB) = 2 x $720 (after 10% discount) + $59.4 (TX taxes) = $1558.8
2 Phone lines (Essentials plan) = 3 months x $90 + ~$10 taxes ~= $300* (Activation fees??)
Total for 2 phones over 3 months = $1858.8
Rebate after 6-8 weeks = ($720)
Cash from iPhone SE 2 sale ~= (2 x $280) ~= ($560)
Final cost of 2 phones = $1858.8 - $1280 = $578.8

Best buy offer
Trade in value for iPhone SE 2 = $280 ($180 + $100 promo)
Phone price (iPhone 13 128GB) = 2 x $700 - $280 + 2 x 34.65 (TX sales tax on $420) = $909.3
2 Phone lines (Essentials plan) = 2 months (40 day min to unlock) x $90 + ~$10 taxes ~= $200 (Activation fees??)
Final cost of 2 phones = $909.3 + $200 = $1109.3

Either I'm missing something or Costco is significantly better than the Best Buy offer. That being said there are some negatives:

The initial outlay is substantial and has to be paid in full with tax on the full amount
You need to be on the postpaid plan for at least 2 if not 3 months until you get the rebate. Unlock should be automatic after this period
Deal with the hassle of transferring the rebate money over to your account
Potentially limited options with respect to the phone configuration, i.e. color, storage etc

On the other hand, the reason why the BB offer would make sense is when you have either a relatively newer or premium model phone that fetches a good trade in value. Or you are already on a grandfathered plan with T-Mobile. The $200 in discounts and trade in promos at BB, for older phones, it's just not enough of a difference when compared to the savings with Costco to justify that deal.

With Costco you get to keep you old phone and get $360 per phone albeit 6-8 weeks later. Anything you get for the old phone is just bonus at this point after you factor in the 10% discount off the MSRP of the phone.
FYI.
I submitted my rebates on 9/29. Received the $720 at the end of October. And rebate status for everything else (2x$100 and 2x$300) are now "issued" today (12/1).

So looks like I can cancel my service after this month.
Costco 2021 Apple Trade P1

Promo Code: COSTCO2021APPLETRADEP1
Start Date: September 17, 2021
Rebate Value: up to $450

In Warehouse only. Device and carrier selection vary by location. Offer terms subject to specific carrier requirements.​ Tax on pre-rebate price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in ($450 off: iPhone: 12 Pro; 12 Pro Max; 11 Pro; Pro Max 64GB and 256GB only. $360 off: iPhone: 12; 12 mini 64GB/128GB; 11, XR, XS, XS Max, X. Samsung Galaxy: S20; S20+; S20 Ultra; S20 Fan Edition; S21; S21+; Note10; Note10+; Note10 Lite; Note20; Note20 Ultra; Z Flip 5G; Z Fold2. Motorola: moto razr 5G. OnePlus: 8 5G; 8T+ 5G. $180 off: iPhone 8, 8 plus, 7, 7 plus, SE2. Samsung Galaxy: A71, A71 5G, S9, S9+, S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G, Note9. LG: V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ 5G, Wing. Google Pixel: 4a, 4a 5G, 4, 4 XL. OnePlus: 7 Pro 5G, 7T, 7T Pro 5G McLaren, 8 Pro. Asus Rog Phone2. LG: Velvet. $90 off: iPhone: 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, SE (original), 5S, 5, 5c, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, Original iPhone) required. Up to $450 via virtual prepaid Mastercard, which you can use online or in-store via accepted mobile payment apps; no cash access & expires in 6 monthsThe Virtual Prepaid Mastercard is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This card may be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. Registration, activation, acceptance, or use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Prepaid Card Agreement. This promotion is not associated, sponsored, or endorsed by Mastercard or Sunrise Banks N.A. Lines must be active and in good standing when card is issued. Allow 6-8 weeks from fulfillment of offer requirements. Max 4/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

Purchase an Apple iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max at FRP in Costco, trade in an eligible device and save up to $450 via Rebate

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09-19-2021 at 07:27 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:27 PM.
Do you have the list of trade in values?
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svsfan
09-19-2021 at 07:31 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:31 PM.
Only 5% now? Used to be 10% off retail
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09-19-2021 at 07:33 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:33 PM.
1099x0.95=1044.05
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09-19-2021 at 07:38 PM.

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09-19-2021 at 07:38 PM.
For the "buy 2 phone and get $720 off, one new line needed." is that $720 off per phone or total for both phones? Any details on the discount for 4 phones?
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09-19-2021 at 07:41 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:41 PM.
Quote from SmilingSardine3156 :
1099x0.95=1044.05

My bad... it's 10% actually.. updated
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09-19-2021 at 07:41 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:41 PM.
Quote from svsfan :
Only 5% now? Used to be 10% off retail

My bad, it's 10%.... updated
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09-19-2021 at 07:45 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:45 PM.
Quote from jtree1 :
For the "buy 2 phone and get $720 off, one new line needed." is that $720 off per phone or total for both phones? Any details on the discount for 4 phones?
If this was like past deals would be $720 total when buy two phones with one added line. If you want 4phones you will need to add two lines and get $1440 back.

The best deal I did last year was $540 plus $100 back this one is better.
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09-19-2021 at 07:53 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:53 PM.
Quote from svsfan :
If this was like past deals would be $720 total when buy two phones with one added line. If you want 4phones you will need to add two lines and get $1440 back.

The best deal I did last year was $540 plus $100 back this one is better.
So the $460 off 1 phone requires a trade, but the $720 off 2 phones does not require a trade?

Is there a contract involved?

List of trade-in values?
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09-19-2021 at 07:53 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:53 PM.
so this is not bill credits correct? what's the cheapest 2 phone plan?
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09-19-2021 at 07:54 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:54 PM.
How long do I have to keep the additional line?
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09-19-2021 at 07:56 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:56 PM.
"buy one phone with trade-in for upto $460 off, no line needed"

Am I right in assuming that you have to be a customer, you just don't have to add a line?
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09-19-2021 at 07:56 PM.
09-19-2021 at 07:56 PM.
Quote from jtree1 :
So the $460 off 1 phone requires a trade, but the $720 off 2 phones does not require a trade?

Is there a contract involved?

List of trade-in values?
No contract. I haven't seen this promo but last year there were different tiers of phones. I didn't think the trade in deal was worth it as you can easily sell them for more. The add line was better just pay for the extra line for 3 months, usually like $20 per line if you already have 3-4 lines, math is worse if you have fewer lines to start.
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