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frontpagebookapow posted Sep 15, 2023 4:44 PM

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

Free after 36-Monthly Bill Credits

& More + Free Shippingat Costco Wholesale
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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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Sep 16, 2023 8:59 PM
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Tim1942Sep 16, 2023 8:59 PM
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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".
That's $75 before any discounts family plans bring it down to like $35
Sep 16, 2023 9:06 PM
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na_traSep 16, 2023 9:06 PM
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Quote from DEALGUY315 :
What happened to costco/verizon ??
Every Costco has its own wireless carrier or authorized dealer (with all 3 carriers) now a day.
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Sep 16, 2023 9:06 PM
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Adi_GSep 16, 2023 9:06 PM
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Since they've changed from the company that went BK at Costco, the deals are not the same. T-Mobile and Atnt are now at Costco themselves but won't ever offer the same kinda deals it seems. Costco used to have so many BOGO and better trade in deals
Sep 16, 2023 9:07 PM
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2loSep 16, 2023 9:07 PM
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Question on this one, hoping someone has the answer. I have a 13pro in promotion with credits for 12 more months but I have a cracked screen iPhone X that works other than the crack. Details say trade in any condition can net me a iPhone 15 pro 128 for $0 after monthly credits. Let's say I trade in that iPhone X and then give my 13pro to my lady - basically I'll just have to pay the balance off of my current iPhone 13pro with its 12 months remaining but my
bill will go down the $10 which is currently my additional out of pocket costs.

Does that sound right any possible ?
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Sep 16, 2023 9:09 PM
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dg0129Sep 16, 2023 9:09 PM
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Really can't stand how phone companies have moved to a 36 month cycle now. At this point I will keep my phones until they absolutely don't work now before upgrading.
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Sep 16, 2023 9:09 PM
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prettywomenSep 16, 2023 9:09 PM
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Quote from HilariousSummer817 :
That's what I did. Kept the same delivery date as well, but not sure how reliable AT&T's delivery dates are.
How did u cancel I am on hold for over 1 1/2 hrs …
Sep 16, 2023 9:10 PM
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RustedVirtueSep 16, 2023 9:10 PM
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Quote from 2lo :
Question on this one, hoping someone has the answer. I have a 13pro in promotion with credits for 12 more months but I have a cracked screen iPhone X that works other than the crack. Details say trade in any condition can net me a iPhone 15 pro 128 for $0 after monthly credits. Let's say I trade in that iPhone X and then give my 13pro to my lady - basically I'll just have to pay the balance off of my current iPhone 13pro with its 12 months remaining but my
bill will go down the $10 which is currently my additional out of pocket costs.

Does that sound right any possible ?
You will lose the recurring bill credits you're getting with the 13pro if you move that phone to a different line/number. These 36 month credit deals are such a scam because you're basically committing to use only that one phone for 36 months, even if you pay the phone off before you move to a new one you will lose the credits.
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Sep 16, 2023 9:17 PM
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naazzgulSep 16, 2023 9:17 PM
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Is anyone able to do this online for new lines / port-in with free phone offer without upgrade? Or do we need to go into the Costco store?

I tried multiple times online and I don't see the phone discount without the trade-in
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Sep 16, 2023 9:19 PM
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ButterscratchSep 16, 2023 9:19 PM
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Quote from CyanCheetah4113 :
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times
Lol, verizon charged me 33 of activation fee AND 35 upgrade fee to replace a 99 gizmo watch that my daughter lost. (I also paid 66 device balance for the lost watch.

I called to ask one of the fees to be removed as I thought Im only paying one fee as per the mumbling employee I talked to and was not given any document explaining the fees clearly. Apparently the "verizon" I went to that charged me activation fee was a vendor (how TF would I know this when everything abt the shop says verizon and so does searching on any map) and the upgrade fee on my bill later on was verizon's and now they are pointing fingers on who I should ask refund.

I had worse experience with mobile companies than car salesmen to be honest. I dont know why they are not covered with UDAP or something when they even check for ur credit to sign up and clearly out to take as much of your money as they can.

Rant Over.
Last edited by Butterscratch September 16, 2023 at 02:28 PM.
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Sep 16, 2023 9:26 PM
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tctmpSep 16, 2023 9:26 PM
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For upgrade, it's not really free, it's up to "free", right? All you get other than the $100/50 thing, is the trade in value in 36 installments, right?
Sep 16, 2023 9:29 PM
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vp007Sep 16, 2023 9:29 PM
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Do you have to add any Costco membership details while placing order? Also i have 4 lines with att unlimited at 35$ a line, do I still get the entire trade in amount?
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Sep 16, 2023 9:37 PM
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StoHouseSep 16, 2023 9:37 PM
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I have an iPhone 14 Pro 1tb, and I want the 15 Pro 1tb. I also have Verizon and they seem to have pretty bad coverage.

Anyone know what that upgrade might cost me? Should I go ATT or Tmobile?
Sep 16, 2023 9:39 PM
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niceguycardSep 16, 2023 9:39 PM
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Can you do family plans with this? I can't seem to be able to add lines to test monthly cost.
Sep 16, 2023 9:44 PM
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BadBoyBillySep 16, 2023 9:44 PM
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Quote from DL_ :
How long before ATT allows for unlock?
I participated in the Any galaxy and condition and traded in a Galaxy S, S3 and S5 for 3 S23s and ported numbers from tmobile. Unlocked them after the credit for the first month came in. Waited 60 days more. Then used t-mobile switch n save promo to move back to them. They gave credits for the remaining balance on the unlocked phones. Think it was $800 per line. Got the dcc waived per line because of Costco and also got the insider discount as well.

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Sep 16, 2023 9:52 PM
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SleepingDragonSep 16, 2023 9:52 PM
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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 those with 1 or 2 lines, it won't make sense going with AT&T, Verizon, or TMobile. But for families with a decent amount of lines, it'll makes more sense to avoid Visible like the plague. $45 Visible plan which includes their Ultra Wideband (not their $25 cheap plan), and using 6 since that's the amount of lines I'll need, the price is $270 a month. That far exceeds what I'm paying at AT&T for their Unlimited Premium plan without the phones. With about 6 iPhone 15 Pro Max for about a little under $6 each per month, the price will be very similar to Visible+ without the phones. Not sure where I can find a better deal than that?

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