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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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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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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 26, 2023
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labxduae38
Sep 26, 2023
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I have 9 lines with old T-Mobile plan for $265/ month. Is it worth to switch over and eveyone get new phone ?
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Sep 26, 2023
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devilsgate13
Sep 26, 2023
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This isn't a good deal you have to stay in contract for 3 years and if you leave or pay off the phone earlier you forfeit the credit
Sep 26, 2023
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KarPa
Sep 26, 2023
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Quote from devilsgate13 :
This isn't a good deal you have to stay in contract for 3 years and if you leave or pay off the phone earlier you forfeit the credit
The remaining credits. Not like you lose your entire trade in if you cancel or pay off with 8 months left.
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Sep 26, 2023
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schizoid
Sep 26, 2023
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Does this work for family plans? Or even more complicated: does this work with family plans where some folks have already done iPhone 15 upgrades via AT&T directly?

I'm not the family plan "administrator" but I'm wondering if me and another family plan member can walk into Costco and do this on our own. We've had *terrible* — and I mean awful, dozens of hours on many phone calls, months and months of "oops, we're sorry" statement credits we had to beg for, etc. — experiences previously with AT&T deals, so I'm a little wary.

But I'd love to try this if it's possible....
Sep 26, 2023
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singsin
Sep 26, 2023
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does anyone know when will this deal end ?
Sep 27, 2023
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RacerxxLP
Sep 27, 2023
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Quote from Johnkneeboi12 :
I think you don't return to att stores you have to do it thru Costco
It's done at the att stores or mail-in.
Sep 27, 2023
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wojomojo1985
Sep 27, 2023
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I'm sticking with ATT and this seems like a good deal. But I don't understand these two fees/costs:

[ibb.co]

What are these fees? The $4.73 and the $7.50? Seems independent of trade-in value.
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low_ball_88
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Quote from wojomojo1985 :
I'm sticking with ATT and this seems like a good deal. But I don't understand these two fees/costs:

[ibb.co]

What are these fees? The $4.73 and the $7.50? Seems independent of trade-in value.
Those are not fees but the installment amount over 36 months for the iPhone less trade-in credit ($830/36=$23.06). So you are basically paying $170.28 (likely a 15 pro 128gb) and $270 (likely a 15 pro 256gb) for the iPhone.
Last edited by low_ball_88 September 26, 2023 at 10:24 PM.
Sep 27, 2023
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schlack
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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".
Yup! I pay $20/month via Mint (actually $13/month after referral discounts - yup, my link gives you a discounted rate and me as well).

Service has been great the past four years.

The difference over 36 months is $1980 plus tax!!

I buy my iPhones when I see fit at retail pricing without being locked into a three year commitment.
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ask_j
Sep 27, 2023
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Hi Guys, if I am moving some lines from T-Mobile to ATT existing account with ultimate starter plan, by trading in iPhone 13 Pro, pro max and iPhone 13s what would be the trade in price and what are the bonuses I am eligible for ?
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low_ball_88
Sep 27, 2023
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Quote from RacerxxLP :
It's done at the att stores or mail-in.
Call Costco AT&T, (833) 950-4601 and ask for a trade-in box with shipping label. If you upgraded and have more than one phone to trade-in, they will provide an invoice # for each trade-in phone which is also tied to the IMEI number. Make sure you put the right phone in the right box. The phone numbers/IMEI number are linked to the AT&T account so one could start receiving bill credits.
Sep 27, 2023
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winwin2
Sep 27, 2023
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We port in 4 lines, and trade in four 12 pro max for the new 15 pro max. ATT allowed 3 phones to trade in $1000 value, one of the 4 phones had to pay in full due the the down payment requirement.
Sep 28, 2023
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pseudotix
Sep 28, 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".
That's why I've stopped doing contracts. Unlocked phone. Freedom to switch to cheaper MVNO plans. YMMV
Sep 28, 2023
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criscoboi
Sep 28, 2023
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I was charged the $35 upgrade fee in my monthly bill and they said it would be credited via chat. Anyone experience this?

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Sep 28, 2023
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DerekR5067
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Quote from low_ball_88 :
Call Costco AT&T, (833) 950-4601 and ask for a trade-in box with shipping label. If you upgraded and have more than one phone to trade-in, they will provide an invoice # for each trade-in phone which is also tied to the IMEI number. Make sure you put the right phone in the right box. The phone numbers/IMEI number are linked to the AT&T account so one could start receiving bill credits.
I had one shipped by talking to ATT chat. Took 15 mins including the 8 minute wait time. My idiot daughter threw away the box. Just remember to get the promo code from your trade in details. For example mine was tradeoffer23 and that's $830 for trading in an 11 pro max

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