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expiredadbor44 posted Sep 16, 2022 11:30 AM
expiredadbor44 posted Sep 16, 2022 11:30 AM

Costco Members: Buy Select Apple iPhone 12/13/14 (T-Mobile) & Get Another Up To

After Rebate w/ New Line Added

$630 Off

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Membership Wireless via Costco Wholesale offers Buy 1 Select iPhone for T-Mobile, Get Up To $630 Off Another after rebate with Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you activate a new line of service. This offer is In-Warehouse only.
  • Note: Qualified activation at Wireless Center required. Device and carrier selection vary by location.
Thanks to community member adbor44 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions
  1. Visit any participating Costco Wholesale In-Store Locations
  2. Purchase a qualifying Apple iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, or iPhone 12 series and activate a new line of service
  3. Save up to $630 Off another qualifying Apple iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, or iPhone 12 series (via a virtual prepaid Mastercard)
    • Allow 6-8 weeks from fulfillment of offer requirements

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid 9/16/22 - 9/25/22. Update: now valid until 10/19/22.
    • In Warehouse only
    • Allow 6-8 weeks from fulfillment of offer requirements
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale return policy here
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

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Written by adbor44
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Membership Wireless via Costco Wholesale offers Buy 1 Select iPhone for T-Mobile, Get Up To $630 Off Another after rebate with Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you activate a new line of service. This offer is In-Warehouse only.
  • Note: Qualified activation at Wireless Center required. Device and carrier selection vary by location.
Thanks to community member adbor44 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions
  1. Visit any participating Costco Wholesale In-Store Locations
  2. Purchase a qualifying Apple iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, or iPhone 12 series and activate a new line of service
  3. Save up to $630 Off another qualifying Apple iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, or iPhone 12 series (via a virtual prepaid Mastercard)
    • Allow 6-8 weeks from fulfillment of offer requirements

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid 9/16/22 - 9/25/22. Update: now valid until 10/19/22.
    • In Warehouse only
    • Allow 6-8 weeks from fulfillment of offer requirements
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale return policy here
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

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adbor44
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Yeah....t-mobile deals not as good as last year.

So, my calculation for two phone 14s this year is:
Phone 1 = $719.99
Phone 2 = $719.99
Taxes $86.40 (6% sales tax)
Total = $1,526.38
Rebate = $630
Total = $896.38

If you assume 3 months of $20 per line plans ($180 total), your total out out pocket for two unlocked iphone 14 is $1076.38 (or $538.19 each).
addtd2sd
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> New Line Required
why is that a requirement always? do they expect us to make babies every year around September?
hondaman82
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It's funny that Costco only accept Visa card but the rebate is Master card

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Sep 16, 2022 08:12 PM
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NahahaSep 16, 2022 08:12 PM
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Quote from adbor44 :
Yes, that is what I did last year. Just make sure to request to unlock the phone before you cancel service.
Does it state that you have to pay at least a few months for the program to be unlocked?
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Sep 16, 2022 08:13 PM
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adbor44
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Sep 16, 2022 08:13 PM
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Quote from erictom :
No way iphone 13 pro & iphone 14 pro are the same price
You are probably correct...I am trying to figure out latest prices from costco kiosk for the 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. I think they may be ~$90 cheaper than I originally posted. I will update post if I find out.
Sep 16, 2022 08:14 PM
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cardboardboxSep 16, 2022 08:14 PM
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To take advantage of BYOD and BOGO I'd go to Costco and open a Tmo account, port my two lines, and add two more lines to get the BOGO deal? Will this work without an existing Tmo account?

So I'd be looking at a 4 line account. The cheapest one they have is Essentials for 105/mo + taxes, so maybe about 125.mo? So expensive compared to MVNO. Frown
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Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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adbor44
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Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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Quote from Nahaha :
Does it state that you have to pay at least a few months for the program to be unlocked?
The phone is fully paid of before you activate with T-Mobile. I have had them unlock all of my previous purchases after 40 days of use on their network.
Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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unknownuser5Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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Quote from cardboardbox :
To take advantage of BYOD and BOGO I'd go to Costco and open a Tmo account, port my two lines, and add two more lines to get the BOGO deal? Will this work without an existing Tmo account?

So I'd be looking at a 4 line account. The cheapest one they have is Essentials for 105/mo + taxes, so maybe about 125.mo? So expensive compared to MVNO.
They gotta make money somehow right?
They aren't handing over the phones to us for free Smilie
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Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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svsfanSep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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They only had iPhone 14 128gb in midnight, 15 qty I got two
Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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rubylu07Sep 16, 2022 08:16 PM
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Quote from MaroonRoad475 :
For new T mobile customers, you can try something like this:
1. Bring your own devices and create an account with T mobile with 2 new lines (You will be eligible for a $300 x 2 = $600 gift card)
2. Try to open this new account with T mobile essential plan. If the kiosk guy gives you hard time, open with Magneta Max. Once you walk out of the Costco store, contact T force on twitter/facebook and inform them you want to downgrade your plan
3. Wait a couple of days, go back to Costco and tell them you want to add one more line. Because you already have 2 paid lines this new 3rd line will be free. Buy Your 2 new iPhones.
3. You will receive a $600 gift card in about 14 weeks and a $630 rebase card in about 5 weeks.

Total Out of Pocket :
3 lines cost around 4 months on the essential plan - $360 + Tax
2 Iphones(14) cost - $1440 + 6% = $1526

Total Rebate = $600 + $630 = $1230
Total Spend = $360 + Tax + $1526 = $1886 + Tax

Net Cost for 2 Iphones = $1886 - $1230 = $656 + Tax
Thanks, that is a great idea

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Sep 16, 2022 08:18 PM
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adbor44
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Sep 16, 2022 08:18 PM
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Quote from cardboardbox :
To take advantage of BYOD and BOGO I'd go to Costco and open a Tmo account, port my two lines, and add two more lines to get the BOGO deal? Will this work without an existing Tmo account?

So I'd be looking at a 4 line account. The cheapest one they have is Essentials for 105/mo + taxes, so maybe about 125.mo? So expensive compared to MVNO. Frown
No, not exactly.

Open account and port in with two lines and get BYOD promos.

Wait a few days and go back to get BOGO deal. You can upgrade one line and open one new line for this deal. The new third line should be free with current T-Mobile plans.
Sep 16, 2022 08:21 PM
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unknownuser5Sep 16, 2022 08:21 PM
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Quote from adbor44 :
No, not exactly.

Open account and port in with two lines and get BYOD promos.

Wait a few days and go back to get BOGO deal. You can upgrade one line and open one new line for this deal. The new third line should be free with current T-Mobile plans.
What do you mean by upgrade here?

The fine print which I see in the costco website for offer says

Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, additional line (2+ total), & service required. If you have canceled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first.

Does it mean that total on that account there should be more than 2+ a line or that 2+ lines need to be additional for BOGO? Any idea?
Sep 16, 2022 08:22 PM
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CleverHome2192Sep 16, 2022 08:22 PM
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What if I already have service and whole family current service. Can I open new line
Sep 16, 2022 08:22 PM
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anuchohan2017Sep 16, 2022 08:22 PM
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Quote from MaroonRoad475 :
For new T mobile customers, you can try something like this:
1. Bring your own devices and create an account with T mobile with 2 new lines (You will be eligible for a $300 x 2 = $600 gift card)
2. Try to open this new account with T mobile essential plan. If the kiosk guy gives you hard time, open with Magneta Max. Once you walk out of the Costco store, contact T force on twitter/facebook and inform them you want to downgrade your plan
3. Wait a couple of days, go back to Costco and tell them you want to add one more line. Because you already have 2 paid lines this new 3rd line will be free. Buy Your 2 new iPhones.
3. You will receive a $600 gift card in about 14 weeks and a $630 rebase card in about 5 weeks.

Total Out of Pocket :
3 lines cost around 4 months on the essential plan - $360 + Tax
2 Iphones(14) cost - $1440 + 6% = $1526

Total Rebate = $600 + $630 = $1230
Total Spend = $360 + Tax + $1526 = $1886 + Tax

Net Cost for 2 Iphones = $1886 - $1230 = $656 + Tax

There is a calculation mistake here. How is your total spend 1526? That is including the $630 discount. You total spend should be 360 + 989 + 989 + tax. You have already taken the $630 rebate into account under total rebate.
Sep 16, 2022 08:26 PM
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Butters_St0tchSep 16, 2022 08:26 PM
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I just don't understand the rational for activating a new line. I mean normal people buy a new line whenever they need one. Who would randomly need a new line on September, 16!
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Sep 16, 2022 08:31 PM
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Sep 16, 2022 08:31 PM
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Quote from Butters_St0tch :
I just don't understand the rational for activating a new line. I mean normal people buy a new line whenever they need one. Who would randomly need a new line on September, 16!
It is a way to force customer to add more line for the discount, customer can still cancel the line after 2-3 months but TMobile can show the data to their investor that there is incensement in activation during quartly financial anouncement or soemthing
Sep 16, 2022 08:32 PM
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Spacegho5tSep 16, 2022 08:32 PM
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This deal requires a new line and goes FP? I feel like I don't even recognize SD anymore.
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MikeS1739Sep 16, 2022 08:33 PM
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and they still dont have periscope zoom

this is a total waste of time when it comes to camera

all hype and no substance to back it


it highly doubt it can beat the pixel4 cam which the ip13pro cant
but i will sure enuff do the side by side comparision as i always do
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