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frontpagebookapow posted Sep 15, 2023 04:44 PM
frontpagebookapow posted Sep 15, 2023 04:44 PM

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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dealmaster98
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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".
AKS33
564 Posts
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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.
CyanCheetah4113
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What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times

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Sep 18, 2023 10:52 PM
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xxMExxSep 18, 2023 10:52 PM
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Know when this offer expires?
Sep 18, 2023 11:04 PM
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mandoroSep 18, 2023 11:04 PM
334 Posts
How's this work if you have 4 people? Can you get 4 phones for free on a plan that's 140/mo total for the 4 lines? Or does it have to be 75 per line to meet the requirements?
Sep 19, 2023 12:45 AM
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OnlySadSelfiesSep 19, 2023 12:45 AM
51 Posts
Rude of AT&T to charge $30 over MSRP for the phone. Wipes out most the bill credits for existing customers.
Sep 19, 2023 01:37 AM
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achilles_xboxmodeSep 19, 2023 01:37 AM
981 Posts
Seems like a hot deal. I just don't understand it 😏. Anyone did the math on what the savings are?
Sep 19, 2023 01:48 AM
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abcdxyzz12345Sep 19, 2023 01:48 AM
17 Posts
Quote from Kaufboy :
AT&T has terrible service. Any deals with better carriers?
Saying AT&T has a terrible service is your view. Where I live their service is the best. You can't even compare it with Verizon or T Mobile.
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Sep 19, 2023 01:51 AM
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RunTxSep 19, 2023 01:51 AM
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Another way. Pay cash for the phone and sell yours online. They're not "giving you" anything by forcing a 3-year contract at $75, plus tax, activation and fees.
For me, I purchase:
iPhone 15 Plus $900
Price with tax in Texas $974.25
My current iPhone 13 Mini (sell on FB) $375.00
Difference $599.25
Activation fee $35
TOTAL PRICE FOR AN IPHONE 15 PLUS $634.25
(After selling my 13 Mini)

VzW PrePay (15GB data) $38.59
Multiplied by 36 months $1,389.24
Phone cost $634.25
Phone paid for in (mos) < 17 mos.
Yes, I realize that prepaid may not have Apple Music, 6, 7, 20G, but it's fast as hell. Anyway, another option..
Sep 19, 2023 02:41 AM
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bengieprSep 19, 2023 02:41 AM
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Quote from kobe4sho :
T-Mobile still has 24 month
Do you know what offers Costco has for tmobile, I was going to visit the warehouse today. Are they still selling $100 cheaper than tmobile/apple store? I want to get the $650 for a trade in they have at tmo store/online w/o paying the bs activation fees they do.

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Sep 19, 2023 03:07 AM
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V-007Sep 19, 2023 03:07 AM
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Quote from bengiepr :
Do you know what offers Costco has for tmobile, I was going to visit the warehouse today. Are they still selling $100 cheaper than tmobile/apple store? I want to get the $650 for a trade in they have at tmo store/online w/o paying the bs activation fees they do.
Spoke to Costco rep via phone today - Nesconset (Long Island) NY location
I'm on Magenta Max.
For iphone 11 pro and newer I was told $650 trade in.
For Samsung S20 I was told $650 trade in.
For Pixel 6 Pro I was told $300 trade in.
For Pixel 7 or newer $650 trade in.

If i changed my plan to the new Go5G plan - I can qualify for $1000 off new phone - but the plan seems to be a lot more $.
Wouldnt justify the cost difference over 2-3 years.

Might be better off waiting for a better promo in the upcoming weeks (rep said he thinks maybe a buy on get one free offer like years past but he's guessing).

Also the iPhone 15s dont have fast charge over USB C - WTF?

Edit: I believe the phones are the same price everywhere but you get 0 activation fee and $100 Costco Shop card (previous years it was just $100 cheaper maybe cant do that anymore but same end result).
Last edited by V-007 September 18, 2023 at 09:13 PM.
Sep 19, 2023 03:22 AM
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agent099Sep 19, 2023 03:22 AM
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Quote from Juggernaut_510 :
Locked to one phone for 3 years is ridiculous!
I don't think you are locked to the phone... just locked to the line of service.

Should be free to upgrade your phone whenever you want you just have to pay outright (sell your phone privately) and keep the line active. (Of course esim might make this more a PITA.)

At least thats how it works on tmobile. Someone pls clarify if I'm wrong.
Sep 19, 2023 03:42 AM
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ybolotSep 19, 2023 03:42 AM
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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".
Math is flawed. Service is free ? May not be a best deal but it's not the worst.
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Sep 19, 2023 03:52 AM
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ybolotSep 19, 2023 03:52 AM
15 Posts
Quote from Torvotjosh :
How does the att billing credit work if you're already on the billing credit?

I traded in my iPhone 11 to get 13 pro with 1000$ credit, so I still have a year left.

Can I trade in my 13 pro and get 15 pro with another $1000 credit? It's still locked.
Yes but you have to pay it off first
Sep 19, 2023 04:05 AM
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supersoodSep 19, 2023 04:05 AM
55 Posts
Quote from DerekR5067 :
Just did the deal. With my perfectly functioning iPhone 11 Pro Max for $830. If you are one of these people That just have to have the new one every dang year or 2 knowing full well the update isn't worth it then I guess it's a scam to you. Sell your 2yr old phone for $500 and try to find a deal off full price. But stop whining geez. Me? I'll be happy til the 18 comes out paying $350- $400 for my 15 pro max.

Sidenote. The hack got the Costco gift card if you didn't know is to buy the smallest bunch of bananas in the store with it and pocketing the cash back.
wait what do you mean by that hack?
Sep 19, 2023 04:43 AM
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TalentedBanana1163Sep 19, 2023 04:43 AM
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Quote from Gian2023 :
Do you know if you get the 100 costco gift card + 50 phone credit/ per line upgraded or just ones per plan?
For upgrades : $100 Costco gift card+ $50 credit + no activation fee ($36)per line!
Last edited by TalentedBanana1163 September 18, 2023 at 10:46 PM.
Sep 19, 2023 06:05 AM
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mrmochiSep 19, 2023 06:05 AM
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Quote from shauggy :
Help me understand - why would anyone do a deal with bill credits and call that "slick"? Especially with a trade. Aren't there better deals to be had that don't tie you to a carrier for what is essentially a 3yr contract?
Find me one that gets me the iPhone 15 Pro for $100 after my iPhone 12 tradein. I plan to stay with AT&T with my corp discount of 25% so it's worth it for me

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Sep 19, 2023 06:13 AM
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VahdiduSep 19, 2023 06:13 AM
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Is the additional $100 trade in credit stackable with the 250 port in offer?
Last edited by Vahdidu September 19, 2023 at 12:41 AM.

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