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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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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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dman081
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".
For family plans, I'm thinking this is likely not enforced. I don't think you can even have a $75 per line charge on a family plan. But I'm not seeing a way to get into the upgrade checkout flow on this. It seems to be assuming one is adding a line, even when I enter through the Costco "upgrade" link.
Sep 15, 2023
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AnthonyChavez03
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from Thegame501 :
I did it with the first responder.
Awesome, good to know. Did you do that online?
Sep 15, 2023
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BoardwalkNJ
Sep 15, 2023
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Quote from hell :
You pay 75$/month with ATT. That's the worst deal you can ever get into for 3 years contract being slickdeal user.

On top of you are international traveler, you can't use the phone in Europe .... till it gets unlocked.
Smart people aren't on single lines. $120 for 4 lines + tax. Just snagged a 15 Pro Max and a 15. The 15 is completely free and replaces a free 12 from 3 years ago
Sep 16, 2023
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soulpowa
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from crashbowman :
Is is possible to do the Costco deal with the ATT teacher discount? I am kind of thinking it isn't possible because it seems like only one program could be applied.
Yes, 25% off for educators works. As long as you have the benefit tied to your account on ATT, it will recognize it during check out. I'm sure you could apply it afterwards too if you don't already have it.
Sep 16, 2023
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soulpowa
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from stuuke :
How do you avoid the activation fee? Is it automatically removed when you order through Costco?
The activation fee is automatically waived when you click on the links to purchase online through Costco/ATT.
Sep 16, 2023
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soulpowa
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from dman081 :
For family plans, I'm thinking this is likely not enforced. I don't think you can even have a $75 per line charge on a family plan. But I'm not seeing a way to get into the upgrade checkout flow on this. It seems to be assuming one is adding a line, even when I enter through the Costco "upgrade" link.
No, the 75 plan limit is just a reference to the current lowest tier unlimited plan (starter I think), which is 75 for a single line (but 65 after autopay discounts). The other two unlimited plans are higher than that.

Also you can enter upgrade checkout flow from the Costco links. You have to click around on the top of the webpage on anything that looks like an ATT wireless symbol to get redirected to ATT log-in page, and after you log in, it will recognize your plan, and add the new iPhone as an upgrade instead of a new line.
Last edited by soulpowa September 15, 2023 at 05:06 PM.
Sep 16, 2023
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enjay123
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from flightxxx :
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
You can just buy an unlocked device directly from Apple and use it anywhere
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Sep 16, 2023
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snh722
Sep 16, 2023
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My order just got cancelled for security concerns anyone else?
Sep 16, 2023
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JollyLake715
Sep 16, 2023
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The terms said $100 shop card per eligible NEW LINE. So existing line won't qualify. Existing will qualify for $25 card for upgrade.
Sep 16, 2023
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Torvotjosh
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from supa2001 :
You'll need to pay it all off and lose the credit. Start a new 1000 credit when you trade it in.
Might be better to buy a cheaper samsung phone to trade in and sell the ip13 pro somewhere else.
Samsung s20 can be bought for $160 on ebay and trade in for 800
Even if I trade other phone, I still loose the credits right? My mom has unlocked iPhone 11 so I can give 13 pro to her and trade in her phone.
Sep 16, 2023
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jdusoccer12
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from JollyLake715 :
The terms said $100 shop card per eligible NEW LINE. So existing line won't qualify. Existing will qualify for $25 card for upgrade.
Where do you see new line only, when I look at the deal it says New and Upgrade qualify for the $100 shop card. I see where they say $100 bill credit is for new lines and $50 is for upgrades but the shop card looks like it is for both.
Sep 16, 2023
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one321
Sep 16, 2023
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So glad I got this. Traded in an iPhone 12 and an iPhone 12 Pro, both worth $830, for a new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, plus the upgrade fee was waived, I'll be getting two $100 Costco shop cards, and I'll be getting two sets of bill credits worth $50 from Costco. Couldn't be happier with this upgrade.
Sep 16, 2023
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mohicans
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from SlickDit :
AT&T is consistently rated just short of #1 Verizon. But to answer your question, all major carriers have an "on us" deal right now ($1000 off with eligible trade-in).I would love that, but Visible deprioritization makes it almost unusable in our area. I was hopeful and hung out for 5g but it was still shiite after that. So fam is on tmo, business plan is att with plan paid through work. I just gotta scrap for the device savings.
Sorry visible plus at 45 isn't deprioritized, and is probably the best deal out there right now for data (some would argue metro, but it's not unlimited deprio in the best 5g frequency in the states) anywhere not even nyc and i95 corridor is it "unusable", so spend $15 more a month - And it's still loads cheaper then regular Verizon and awesome if you in uw service areas

The best math right now is trade in to apple, amortize your phones costs at 0% apr for 24 months and get visible plus or if you don't use more then 35gb a month - get metro byod unlimited promotion at $25/mo

The tmobile plans for the $1000 credit are Verizon level prices which is hugely disappointing but they need to make back the costs of apples meaningful price hikes too, and math is still far better then Verizon or ATT deals
Last edited by mohicans September 15, 2023 at 06:04 PM.
Sep 16, 2023
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TealTest9636
Sep 16, 2023
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i thought the phone is free? lol
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YamahaRick
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Quote from the_shek :
You have to be 90 days outside of T-Mobile. It's called switch and keep or something. Only works on apple devices. It caps at $800 per line *4 lines max. The trade off is you do not get a new phone for being a new T-mobile customer so you're better off just joining t-mobile and getting a free phone which can be >$800 in value.
Is this offer still valid? I thought it dropped to $200.

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