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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 17, 2022 12:45 PM
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Victor9792Sep 17, 2022 12:45 PM
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since these have eSIM, it would be hard to sell one, right? I only want the pro max, would it be better to buy the 14 pro max to keep and a 13 pro to sell? (and ask to leave the 13 in sealed box)
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Sep 17, 2022 12:52 PM
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MonsterCaribouSep 17, 2022 12:52 PM
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Quote from Victor9792 :
since these have eSIM, it would be hard to sell one, right? I only want the pro max, would it be better to buy the 14 pro max to keep and a 13 pro to sell? (and ask to leave the 13 in sealed box)
Unseal, TMo sim, unlock via Tforce, sell

Still some profit but not as easy as ATT physical sim last year.
Sep 17, 2022 01:07 PM
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purpleqSep 17, 2022 01:07 PM
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Quote from Wishyouwerehere :
For what it's worth, I've done maybe 5 or 6 of these rebate card deals over the years at Costco. They used to be amazing. I mean, it was legit free. Some years I actually made a profit with the trade-in, new phone, and rebate card.

Starting last year, they've been mediocre. Looks like that is continuing and will be the new norm.

Get the new line. Every single time my rebates have arrived within 30 days (I track it). I cancel the next day without issue. Many are saying you have to pay 2-3 months of the new line. I guess YMMV but hasn't been the situation for me ever.
If the rebate is issued by T-Mobile, it is fast; if it is from Costco like 300 byod, it will be at least 3 month
Sep 17, 2022 01:08 PM
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velaniSep 17, 2022 01:08 PM
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Quote from MonsterCaribou :
Unseal, TMo sim, unlock via Tforce, sell

Still some profit but not as easy as ATT physical sim last year.
Can you please explain what is Tforce?
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Sep 17, 2022 01:10 PM
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KentJohnsonSep 17, 2022 01:10 PM
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Quote from MonsterCaribou :
Unseal, TMo sim, unlock via Tforce, sell

Still some profit but not as easy as ATT physical sim last year.
So if I BOGO but only add one line, the second phone can be unlocked right away without activation with t mobile?
Sep 17, 2022 01:40 PM
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starcaptorSep 17, 2022 01:40 PM
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Quote from MainPFT :
I mean this is just a bold faced lie. Give me one example of a 1:1 comparison (ie - exact items, like cans of Jif PB or Tide detergent) that are cheaper elsewhere. Not "these cucumbers are cheaper at this grocery store".

I've been a Costco member for years and literally just about every brand I buy is cheaper at Costco. Occasionally I'll see a fruit or paper plates might be cheaper somewhere else, but its very rare. One example...I just bought a DeWalt shop-vac @Costco a month or so ago, it was $79.99. The exact same model @Home Depot was $149.

Add in the fact that the gas is usually 20-25 cents cheaper than any gas station around and my membership is usually paid for just in gas savings over the course of the year. I save about $3 with every tank fill up over any other station.

Just stop.
27+year member of Costco (pre-merger with Price Club). Ill accept your challenge.

They cost more for things without a a brand-name. Ie: ACTUAL GROCERY. These are either 1:1 comparison, or the other store is actually higher quality

Milk is cheaper at Aldi ($3.69 for half gallon organic, vs $10.99)
Eggs are cheaper at my Asian grocery store ($2 gets you organic at other places)
Seasonal fruit is cheaper at my local supermarkets (esp apples of every variety)
Bananas are MUCH cheaper at Trader Joes (19 cents each vs 48 cents a pound)
The beef is higher quality (prime), however their chicken is too expensive for quality thats not stand out. You can do better than $1.49 a pound for whole chicken if you shop elsewhere casually.
Vitamins cost less via Puritan's Pride
Name-brand bread (wonder bread, etc.) cost more at Costco than at local supermarkets when considering the non-stop promos. English muffins especially

I run a small business and need alot of paper, tape, staples, etc. Those are not cheap at Costco. Their ink just sucks, period. However, they do have cheap pens when coupons come around.

Anything off-site and promoted by Costco (solar panels, blinds, water filtration, etc.)are not cheaper. Esp true for the blinds when they gave me an estimate

I have a toddler, with a second kid on the way, and while I still love Costco for their monthly promotions, those are usually for DISCRETIONARY things which just dont resonate with me as much since I no longer shop just for myself.

Yes, spaghetti sauce, ice cream bars, clothing, detergent, frozen food, etc can be cheaper there. But when you cook from scratch using grocery ingredients, those dont really add upto be a value.

The exceptions are diapers, formula, and the rotisserie chicken, which are MUCH cheaper at Costco. They got alot of my business during the infant years.

Nowadays, I muse over the possibility of cancelling my membership and sharing one with my parents. Their main pros:
- Stuff costs (mostly) the same regardless of supply issues
- Return policy. Nuff said here.
- Their "treasure hunt" deals for random (but very desirable) nonsense.
- CPG stuff and frozen goods (as you mentioned in passing...stuff like Tide, big-name snacks, junk food, chicken nuggets, etc.)
- Not ironically...cell phone deals, mainly because of the quick turnaround for the whole rebate, vs 24-36 month reimbursement. Free sim card (once upon a time) was nice. However, the lines are ridonk.

However, you get to an age where you just dont need anymore hard drives, sound bars, vibrating massage chairs, etc.
Regarding the gas...the advantage does exist, but its a bit of a wash because the line at certain times of the day can be 15 minutes or longer. Time is money. I actually go to Sam's club for gas in the rare situation that I need to...equally cheap and no one is there lol. But I dont need gas for one of my cars...and my daily uses very little if at all...

In short, Id recommend that you dont gaslight other SDers just reflecting on their experience. It is intellectually dishonest to call someone a liar, and then say right after that exceptions exist.
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Sep 17, 2022 01:55 PM
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LennyM4178Sep 17, 2022 01:55 PM
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If you have a 13 don't waste your money not enough difference to pay more than $50 for

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Sep 17, 2022 01:59 PM
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StefanoM3235Sep 17, 2022 01:59 PM
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Still no 14 pros in NYC, just called LIC, Brooklyn and Harlem
Sep 17, 2022 02:12 PM
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jsaravan82Sep 17, 2022 02:12 PM
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Quote from adbor44 :
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 $538.19 each).
I think we can't get 20$ per line, it should required magenta plan cost 60$ per line
Sep 17, 2022 02:13 PM
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DemiswagSep 17, 2022 02:13 PM
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Can someone please tell me how this is better than T-Mobile's BOGO $700 off with new line?

Also can i stack this with T-mobile Trade-in Promo?
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Sep 17, 2022 02:17 PM
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gibsonbassSep 17, 2022 02:17 PM
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I still have confusion if BYOD stack over BOGO for three lines. Lets say you purchase two BOGO for $300 each promo. Can you add a third line next day for BOGO coz that gonna make one of the BYOD comes with both BYOD and BOGO offer. Do I need to add two more lines for BOGO and BYOD to stack?
Sep 17, 2022 02:18 PM
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gibsonbassSep 17, 2022 02:18 PM
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Quote from Demiswag :
Can someone please tell me how this is better than T-Mobile's BOGO $700 off with new line?

Also can i stack this with T-mobile Trade-in Promo?
This one does not required 24month installment plan unlike TMob promo. Also, Costco phone are $100 cheaper
Sep 17, 2022 02:31 PM
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DemiswagSep 17, 2022 02:31 PM
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I called my local Costco, they said they're not even out in their Warehouse
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SlackySep 17, 2022 02:31 PM
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Quote from LennyM4178 :
If you have a 13 don't waste your money not enough difference to pay more than $50 for
And huge downside: NO SIM SLOT. Anyone who has had to deal with eSIM problems with the US carriers, much less traveling, will understand. No idea why the 14 has much interest to be honest.
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Sep 17, 2022 02:34 PM
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LennyM4178Sep 17, 2022 02:34 PM
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Quote from Slacky :
And huge downside: NO SIM SLOT. Anyone who has had to deal with eSIM problems with the US carriers, much less traveling, will understand. No idea why the 14 has much interest to be honest.
Well my brother in law and a good friend are both huge Apple ppl have already returned their 14pm none of us noticed a difference other than the island thing
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