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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
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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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Oct 04, 2023 07:44 AM
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ricksamOct 04, 2023 07:44 AM
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Quote from PurpleWren3082 :
I checked in bay area costco yday. found that they were offering $250 bill credit + $100 costco card on top of the upto $1000 tradein offer
Can we get 250 bill credit +100 with out trade-in as well.
Oct 04, 2023 07:47 AM
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chennyOct 04, 2023 07:47 AM
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Since there's no confirmation of the Costco bill credits and shop card, is doing this deal via the Costco link pretty much the same as doing the deal via the AT&T website (minus the activation fee which most people seem to be getting)? Are the trade in credits (ie. $1000) showing up at least?
Oct 04, 2023 11:21 AM
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rick_312Oct 04, 2023 11:21 AM
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Quote from namx :
This probably a good rule for most consumers. However, some get work discount on top of paperless billing discount, multi line discount, etc., and actually use the benefits (hot spot and streaming). It comes out to be the same if you were to pay for the extras on the $20 plan (hotspot, streaming, etc.) and you will not get deprioritized on a primary network.

Previously was on a MVNO and it was terrible. Missed calls. Texts coming in 2 hours later. I think if you are needing your phone for mission critical work, it would not work well on a cheaper MVNO. YMMV, obviously.

In retirement, I would go back to a cheaper MVNO.
A lot of these people forget about the convenance that postpaid gives you with the hotspots, priority data, etc. It's about lifestyle. I work from home, travel a lot, take my son to practice 4 days a week and sit around or exercise for 2 hours and need streaming services. When I retire, I will look at T-Mobile over 55 or MVNO. I also get a company discount, or I can use my military discount.
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Oct 04, 2023 12:43 PM
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supa2001Oct 04, 2023 12:43 PM
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Can I do the trade in at an ATT store instead of mailing it in?
Oct 04, 2023 04:03 PM
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BaymanflOct 04, 2023 04:03 PM
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Quote from supa2001 :
Can I do the trade in at an ATT store instead of mailing it in?
I don't know for sure, but I was told before that if you have received trade-in kit, you must mail it and stores will not take it.
Oct 04, 2023 05:44 PM
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supa2001Oct 04, 2023 05:44 PM
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Quote from Baymanfl :
I don't know for sure, but I was told before that if you have received trade-in kit, you must mail it and stores will not take it.
AT&T's chat says I can. Going to try now.
"Yes, you can trade your device at the store. Just make sure that you are still in 30 days period upon the activation of the new device and the store is a corporate AT&T Store."
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Oct 04, 2023 05:53 PM
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CleverStew200Oct 04, 2023 05:53 PM
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I have a question for those who have AT&T unlimited plan. Can I do USB tethering to get internet connection on PC or Mac, instead of using hotspot? If so, does it count towards the 50/15/3 GB hotspot limit?

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abadanOct 04, 2023 06:05 PM
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Quote from CleverStew200 :
I have a question for those who have AT&T unlimited plan. Can I do USB tethering to get internet connection on PC or Mac, instead of using hotspot? If so, does it count towards the 50/15/3 GB hotspot limit?
Yes and yes.
Oct 04, 2023 06:07 PM
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holyherbinessOct 04, 2023 06:07 PM
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Quote from supa2001 :
AT&T's chat says I can. Going to try now.
"Yes, you can trade your device at the store. Just make sure that you are still in 30 days period upon the activation of the new device and the store is a corporate AT&T Store."
Let us know how that works! I plan on doing my trade in within a few days but had requested the trade in kit too
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low_ball_88Oct 04, 2023 06:23 PM
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Quote from holyherbiness :
Let us know how that works! I plan on doing my trade in within a few days but had requested the trade in kit too
I requested and just received my trade-in kit from Costco ATT customer service center. My kit has my invoice number associated with the phone number that is to be traded in, It will be shipped to La Vergne, TN. Is that what you guys have on your mail-in trade in?

Was told by Costco ATT kiosk (where I did my upgrade) customer service rep not to take it to the store for trade-in.
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persian_mafiaOct 04, 2023 06:29 PM
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Quote from low_ball_88 :
I requested and just received my trade-in kit from Costco ATT customer service center. My kit has my invoice number associated with the phone number that is to be traded in, It will be shipped to La Vergne, TN. Is that what you guys have on your mail-in trade in?

Take everything to an ATT store and do it there. I traded ours last week at the store and it's already shows pending in the system. Didn't want to risk it and have my phone be lost in the mai which seems to happen often reading the comments here. Just make sure to get a receipt. ATT corp stores do take trade-ins. Costco CS gave you wrong info.
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Oct 04, 2023 06:44 PM
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low_ball_88Oct 04, 2023 06:44 PM
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Quote from persian_mafia :
Take everything to an ATT store and do it there. I traded ours last week at the store and it's already shows pending in the system. Didn't want to risk it and have my phone be lost in the mai which seems to happen often reading the comments here. Just make sure to get a receipt. ATT corp stores do take trade-ins. Costco CS gave you wrong info.
Did you upgrade your phone through Costco?
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persian_mafiaOct 04, 2023 06:45 PM
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Quote from low_ball_88 :
Did you upgrade your phone through Costco?

Yes, I upgraded 2 phones
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supa2001Oct 04, 2023 07:25 PM
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Quote from holyherbiness :
Let us know how that works! I plan on doing my trade in within a few days but had requested the trade in kit too
Went to a corporate store. Just gave the rep the phone number. She confirmed it's 830 for the s20. Didn't even need to show ID.

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Oct 04, 2023 11:19 PM
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BraveHerring6016Oct 04, 2023 11:19 PM
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36 month is too short, att should make it 60 month like a car πŸ‘πŸ‘

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