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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 16, 2023
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bxd20
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from mach4 :
What you don't realize is that plenty of us who jump on this deal pay less than 30 per line for att.
Doesn't this deal require a plan over $75?
Sep 16, 2023
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GaGaGeGe
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from bob151 :
Anyone doing the t-mobile trade-in upgrade at Costco BM? Are they making you physically bring in all trade-in phones, or are they just now accepting the IMEIs?
I did upgrade 2 lines yesterday at Costco. I was surprised how thoroughly they checked my current trade-in phone before accepting it. For the 2nd phone which was at home, they simply accepted it with IMeI when I said the second phone is in better condition than mine. Looks like others are able to upgrade online at Costco.com, so there is really no incentive to go to store since the new 15 is not available physically in the store anyway.
Sep 16, 2023
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Fsaeed586
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from Hightemplar :
Can I cancel my preorder that I did with AT&T and redo the offer with Costco? I did a preorder for phone upgrade with trade-in yesterday morning. I just saw this deal. Any one with experience with cancelling and redoing to order? Any issue?
Yes, i just did that...
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google0517
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from Fsaeed586 :
Yes, i just did that...
Are you able to cancel to thru there website ? When i am cancelling its not letting me do it. I ordered around 8 AM CST from ATT
Sep 16, 2023
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sko0led
Sep 16, 2023
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This is a great deal.
I have an old AT&T unlimited plan, so...
$85 base fee
$20 per line

$85 + $20 + 20 + 20 = 145

- $35 DirecTV discount
- $15 HBO Max

$95 / 3 = $31.66/line

- $23 bill credits for iPhone PER LINE

Total $8.66/line before taxes and fees.
​Taxes and fees are about $4/line, so that's still less than $13/line.

That's not even including the $150 from Costco for this, would bring it down to $8.66/line after taxes.
Last edited by sko0led September 16, 2023 at 12:14 PM.
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Thanks op. Upgraded my wife's phone.
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Soon, it'll be 4yrs just like a car payment. Lol
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Beatbox67
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Where does it say there trade in can be any phone in any condition?
Sep 16, 2023
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iEnjoyGoodDeals
Sep 16, 2023
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I have an old Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. Is this deal saying that I can trade in my S6 and get the iPhone 15 Pro for free?
Sep 16, 2023
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ShrewdPickle101
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from Barcafan :
This is the comment. As long as they are 24 and the other 2 are 36 there is no debate. You should consider the TMO Costco deal. I wouldn't be surprised if TMO moves to 36 soon though.
Right now I think TMO has the best deal and you get up to $350 trade in. You can pay off after one month and get a bill credit for 23 months if you choose. Insurance is $18 a month and you can keep your existing plan or switch.
Sep 16, 2023
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HenryM3119
Sep 16, 2023
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has anybody gotten this deal to work with firstnet? it gets stuck at the checkout window asking to verify firstnet account but doesn't work
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CharlesBarkley
Sep 16, 2023
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I wouldn't touch those 36mo deals, sticking to 24m or nothing
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HilariousSummer817
Sep 16, 2023
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Quote from prettywomen :
Just ordered 4 lines / phones yesterday directly from ATT should I cancel Andre order thru Costco
That's what I did. Kept the same delivery date as well, but not sure how reliable AT&T's delivery dates are.
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Dj7676
Sep 16, 2023
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We currently have 4 lines at $52.50 per line on the Unlimited Elite plan. We also have a discount of $10 per month on each line for Signature members. Will I have to change plans to one that is $75 a month or more to take advantage of this deal?

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KeithGP
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Quote from Beatbox67 :
Where does it say there trade in can be any phone in any condition?
I'm looking for the same thing. I inserted a Samsung A13 5G and it stated ineligible and only $10. Where is the "any phone, any condition" part at?

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