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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 17, 2023
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DerekR5067
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from Bo0tylick3r :
$1000 trade is way better
Where are you getting $1000 trade in for an iPhone 11? Exactly. You're not.
Sep 17, 2023
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bearauto
Sep 17, 2023
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I already preordered from ATT. Will I be able to apply the Costco gift card offer after I've preordered without the offer, or do I have to cancel and re-preorder?
Sep 17, 2023
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Kensic
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from bearauto :
I already preordered from ATT. Will I be able to apply the Costco gift card offer after I've preordered without the offer, or do I have to cancel and re-preorder?
i have the same question here.
Sep 17, 2023
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bulldog99
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from Kdp49 :
I don't see the issue with 36 months can someone explain to me the complaints?

A $1000 phone will have $333 payoff value left after 24 months. You can trade that in for $480 iPhone 14 pro value right now. So if you buy out the iPhone 13 Pro for $333 from Att at 24months you'll still come out ahead by $147

So none of the people are loosing out.
I guess this is only true for iPhone. Android users are screed as their devices fall off the cliff
Your math is not correct. After 24device payments you would be comparing the trade value of the iPhone 13- not the iPhone 14 as in your description.

iPhone 13pro with ATT shows a current trade in value of $320; $160 difference from what your described.

So in the end, as long as values stayed the same, you'd be paying $13 to buy out the device after 24months.
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BlackstonePartner
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Quote from DerekR5067 :
Where are you getting $1000 trade in for an iPhone 11? Exactly. You're not.
Might be talking about Verizon for iPhone 15 pro? I believe they have a "trade any phone" promo right now and the 15 pro option gives you $1000 credit
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mattnis1
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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.
It's actually 39 months TOTAL though because Bill credits don't start for 3 months.
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Quote from mattnis1 :
It's actually 39 months TOTAL though because Bill credits don't start for 3 months.
This is not correct. The credits are backdated on the 3rd/4th month of application. It's 36months of total credits.
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Glee217
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Anyone in the bay area San Francisco has unlimited prepaid service w/cellular that is cheaper than AT&T post pay?

If so:
how much a month after taxes,
how many lines,
hows the reception for calls,
any data throttling,
data tethering,
international text/calls incl?

Edit
4 att unl starter after tax ~$180/month 🥲
Sep 17, 2023
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tamilgirl07
Sep 17, 2023
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Hope this helps someone who is in my situation.

We have family plan with three lines and wanted to add a fourth line. Went to Costco store. They do not have free phone without trade in for adding a new fourth line. The promotion they have at store is $100 Costco gift card and $100 in bill credits and free activation for adding a new line. Phone will come in 5 days. Adding a fourth line for $28 per month. Got the iPhone 15 pro and will be trading in Samsung galaxy phone. So phone comes to $4.67 per month for 36 months after trade in.

Upgrade offer at store

$100 Costco gift card and $50 upgrade discount.
Sep 17, 2023
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nolf66
Sep 17, 2023
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Is this the version that comes with extra radiation for free?

If not I would hold out for that one as you get it free.
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Kramer!
Sep 17, 2023
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Upgraded both my wife and I's lines. On the order page, I did select trade-in for both of our phones. My AT&T orders page is showing only one phone is being traded in. Ugh
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ecr72
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from paintballer301 :
These 36 month "bill credits" are the biggest scam/rip off ever! Take me for example. Traded in my "IPhone 12 Pro" 9 months ago to upgrade to the 14 pro max. Let's say it was $1,000 in these 36 month "bill credits" well now that I am upgrading to the 15 pro max, they are cancelling the remaining 27 months of bill credits from my phone I tuned in! Literally canceling $750 out of the $1,000 they offered for my phone… so I'm getting screwed! They only gave me $250 and are keeping my phone. Now they are doing it again with the 14 pro max I got and on top of that they are charging me a $350 early upgrade fee and are locking me in for another 36 months which means I can't upgrade or change for 3 years or they will cancel my trade in credits. AT&T is scamming so much money from trade in people and then lock them in for 3 years. Disgusting!
Not a scam at all. They are very clear with the terms before you agree to them. You can always pay full price and then sell the phone when you are ready to upgrade, then pay full price for the new phone. Rinse, repeat. Many on prepaid plans do this.
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ecr72
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Quote from Kramer! :
Upgraded both my wife and I's lines. On the order page, I did select trade-in for both of our phones. My AT&T orders page is showing only one phone is being traded in. Ugh
Just did the same but with two separate orders. I was afraid of something like this happening. Hope you get it worked out.
Sep 17, 2023
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toomanybarts
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from kobe4sho :
T-Mobile still has 24 month
T mobile's offers aren't that good if you're not on their top plans. Eg I'm on Magenta so I could get $350 off by trading in my 13 pro max.

Apple will give me $580 for that phone and won't lock me in on plans.

Why would anyone not on their top plans) go for those deals at T Mobile?

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mland0821
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Quote from Grainy99 :
You are fine with the 12. It's the 11 iPhone people that need to be worried before you. The 12 value will remain steady until 2024
thanks & repped!

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