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frontpage Posted by bookapow • Sep 15, 2023
frontpage Posted by bookapow • Sep 15, 2023

Costco: New/Upgrade Lines w/ Trade-In at AT&T: iPhone 15/15 Pro + $100 GC

& More + Free Shipping

Free after 36-Monthly Bill Credits

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Costco Wholesale via AT&T has 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line or Upgrade an eligible existing line and trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (see plan pricing). Shipping is free.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for Upgrading OR a $100 Costco Shop Card + $100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"]. Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.

Thanks to community member bookapow for finding this deal.

Offer Details:
  • Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
  • Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All Costco Shop Cards will be mailed within sixty (60) days of device purchase. All lines must be active and in good standing through Shop Card fulfillment.
    • $100 in credits with activation of new line ($2.78/mo. for 36 months)
    • $50 in credits with upgrade of an existing line ($5/mo. for 10 months)
  • Returns: Return within 90 days. Restocking fee up to $55 may apply.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by bookapow
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Update: This deal is still available.

Costco Wholesale via AT&T has 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line or Upgrade an eligible existing line and trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (see plan pricing). Shipping is free.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for Upgrading OR a $100 Costco Shop Card + $100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"]. Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.

Thanks to community member bookapow for finding this deal.

Offer Details:
  • Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
  • Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All Costco Shop Cards will be mailed within sixty (60) days of device purchase. All lines must be active and in good standing through Shop Card fulfillment.
    • $100 in credits with activation of new line ($2.78/mo. for 36 months)
    • $50 in credits with upgrade of an existing line ($5/mo. for 10 months)
  • Returns: Return within 90 days. Restocking fee up to $55 may apply.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
If you live in an area which has good coverage then better buy an unlocked phone and get a carrier of your choice than getting robbed by these guys for 36 months.
I have an unlocked phone & pay $20 per month for service. Can't be happier.
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times

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Sep 15, 2023
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namchucks
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from CyanCheetah4113 :
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times
It's required for the employee to press the "activate" button.
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rajenk
Sep 15, 2023
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This would be another cheaper choice.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/13305847...Sw9T1k-5lQ
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flightxxx
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from dealmaster98 :
The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
good catch, i wonder if visible/mint will have an iphone 15 deal (with trade in) that doesn't lock you into a 2 or 3 year contract
Sep 15, 2023
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davidt100
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from Kaufboy :
AT&T has terrible service. Any deals with better carriers?
It may be your area, ATT has great service around here… and their customer service is very good, I left Verizon because of poor customer service ten years ago and have been happy with att.
Sep 15, 2023
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DL_
Sep 15, 2023
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How long before ATT allows for unlock?
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SlickTheFlip
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from kobe4sho :
T-Mobile still has 24 month
What does it mean 24 month bill credits? I never purchased a phone from a carrier, always unlocked, but would like to upgrade to a newer iPhone 13 and newer with a decent discount through a carrier.
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mbs2626
Sep 15, 2023
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wait for costco membership wireless tmob plan where they give visa gc.
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mbs2626
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Quote from dealmaster98 :
The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
mint is 15$ a mo.
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RobertV29
Sep 15, 2023
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I have an iphone 12 and the wife has a 12 pro. If i'm reading this correctly, we aren't eligible for the trade in?
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bookapow
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Quote from RobertV29 :
I have an iphone 12 and the wife has a 12 pro. If i'm reading this correctly, we aren't eligible for the trade in?
It is eligible for $830 trade in if you go with their financing and unlimited plan I believe
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fireserphant
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Sep 15, 2023
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For just the phone itself, can we "return" Apple Care?

https://www.costco.com/.product.4..._iphone_15
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jdlt11
Sep 15, 2023
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Anything for Verizon?
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davidt100
Sep 15, 2023
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All the deals require a new line, one of them gives $50 to existing lines, $5/month for ten months… these are not good deals! Better to go direct to ATT with a 13pro trade in for $1000 off a new iPhone. Three years of credits though so only worth it if you keep your phone for a while.
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lonesurvivor9
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from jdlt11 :
Anything for Verizon?
Not seeing it on website, did Verizon pulled from Costco?

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mesaadat
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Quote from lilbuddy :
geez, for the free phone it's 36 months of bill credits. When we got our iPhone 13 it was 30 months.
Back in my day it was 24 months 😅 these $1000 phones are killer

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