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frontpage Posted by aus • Sep 22, 2023
frontpage Posted by aus • Sep 22, 2023

Costco: New Lines w/ Trade-In at Verizon: iPhone 15/15 Pro + $250 GC

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Free after 36-Monthly Bill Credits

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Costco Wholesale Stores via Verizon Offers New or Existing Customers: 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line and trade-in any iPhone on eligible Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Plan (see plan pricing). Existing Customers can Upgrade and Receive $830 Off New iPhone 15 Lineup with Select Trade-in on Qualified Unlimited plans after 36 Monthly Bill Credits.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $250 Costco Shop Card with New Line OR a $100 Costco Shop Card for Upgrading Eligible Line when purchasing this offer In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring Verizon wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop Verizon at a participating Costco location near you"].

Thanks to community member aus for sharing 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

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offers will be delivered digitally via the email on your VZW account, verified at the time of purchase. A physical card is available upon request. Eligible service lines must stay active a minimum of 60 days to qualify. Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash. Except as required by law.
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Costco Wholesale Stores via Verizon Offers New or Existing Customers: 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line and trade-in any iPhone on eligible Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Plan (see plan pricing). Existing Customers can Upgrade and Receive $830 Off New iPhone 15 Lineup with Select Trade-in on Qualified Unlimited plans after 36 Monthly Bill Credits.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $250 Costco Shop Card with New Line OR a $100 Costco Shop Card for Upgrading Eligible Line when purchasing this offer In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring Verizon wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop Verizon at a participating Costco location near you"].

Thanks to community member aus for sharing 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

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offers will be delivered digitally via the email on your VZW account, verified at the time of purchase. A physical card is available upon request. Eligible service lines must stay active a minimum of 60 days to qualify. Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash. Except as required by law.
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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F1Racer
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Wow 36 months bill credit.
i.e. 3 year contract.
injailhahahaha
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Why would anyone want to be on a 3yr contract?
thehash
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36 month contract and you have to pay tax on the phone.
getting taken to the cleaners.

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Nov 12, 2023
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poohbie
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Quote from dswads34 :
Traded in a cracked iPhone 4s for $1000 credit, got the $250 Costco card and another $200 for porting in. Planning to sell the old iPhone 13 Pro Max for ~$750 and put that towards the price of the new iPhone 15 pro, so after all said and done, not a terrible deal since I was switching to VZW anyways. At long as rebates and Costco card come through without issue I'll be well ahead of the game considering my worthless trade in.
How do you sell your 13 Pro Max without getting possibly scammed? There's warnings everywhere...can get screwed on eBay, people can give fake bills in person or reverse a Venmo later...seems so bad. Confused
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aqan
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Quote from pboy207 :

I would caution you about making changes to your plan. I would triple check the terms and conditions as I believe most say that any downgrade in plan can cause the promotional credit to end. Speak to several reps to make sure they all saying the same thing and try to get something in writing. Also keep in mind the trade-in value will decrease from $1K to $830,
Yes certainly I will check to make sure that I can downgrade and pay the $170 from my own pocket without ruining the credit
Nov 13, 2023
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jpgenius08
Nov 13, 2023
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Quote from VulnoX :
It's effectively a contract. Not much difference from when there were actual contracts. Back in the contract days though you just paid some amount for the phone up front that was discounted, and you could still cancel any time, you just owed some prorated amount for the phone at that time for "breaking" the contract.

Now they are smarter and you are on the hook for the whole amount essentially, as you pay tax on the full price up front, then they contribute a little bit each month. If you want to leave early or get a different phone, you have to pay off the remaining balance and give up your remaining credits.

It's a contract, as far as how cell phone contracts used to go, in everything but name. Some might say it's even worse than they used to be. I was fine with the 24 month but 36 month is silly. So much can happen in that time and risk of phone failure only goes up. It's like financing a car for 84 months which some people are doing now. You are getting more and more likely to have some major repair needed while still owing money, just makes no sense.

Exactly this is actually worst now with installments because termination fees at most were about $350 now you are looking at upwards $500-$600 to leave your carrier if you wish to cancel. It's exactly the same thing as you said the burden is just a bit higher on the customer than it was before. Keep in mind that cancelation fee was the same whether you stuck around for 1 or 2 years
Nov 13, 2023
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jsams22
Nov 13, 2023
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I just went to my Costco to get the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Wanted to trade in a 2x iPhone 8 in perfect condition. The Costco rep said it had to be a newer phone than an iphone 8 and it would only give me $10 trade in value..... I feel like she is giving me the runaround. Any suggestions?
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aqan
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Quote from jsams22 :
I just went to my Costco to get the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Wanted to trade in a 2x iPhone 8 in perfect condition. The Costco rep said it had to be a newer phone than an iphone 8 and it would only give me $10 trade in value..... I feel like she is giving me the runaround. Any suggestions?
Did the "Any" iPhone trade-in deal end?
Nov 13, 2023
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jsams22
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Quote from aqan :
Did the "Any" iPhone trade-in deal end?
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-home-holiday-deals-iphone-15-pro-trade-offer
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-home-holiday-deals-iphone-15-pro-trade-offer?INTCMP=ini_m_x_pr_oth_pr1_23_11_nc_hol23
[verizon.com]

Bring us your old iPhone and get the new iPhone 15 Pro, on us. Any iPhone. Any condition. Guaranteed. New Verizon customers or existing customers adding a new line on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the new iPhone 15 Pro when you trade in any iPhone in any condition. If you choose another myPlan mobile plan, get up to $830 off the new iPhone 15 lineup with your old iPhone trade-in.

Maybe since I was looking at the Unlimited Plus, this was accurate.
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aqan
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Quote from jsams22 :
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-home-holiday-deals-iphone-15-pro-trade-offer
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-home-holiday-deals-iphone-15-pro-trade-offer?INTCMP=ini_m_x_pr_oth_pr1_23_11_nc_hol23
[verizon.com]

Bring us your old iPhone and get the new iPhone 15 Pro, on us. Any iPhone. Any condition. Guaranteed. New Verizon customers or existing customers adding a new line on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the new iPhone 15 Pro when you trade in any iPhone in any condition. If you choose another myPlan mobile plan, get up to $830 off the new iPhone 15 lineup with your old iPhone trade-in.

Maybe since I was looking at the Unlimited Plus, this was accurate.
Thats what you need to show the rep. When you're there get their name and call the corporate if they were lying to you.
BTW there's supposed to be a manager on the site as well. See you can check with the manager instead of the lady.

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pboy207
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Quote from jsams22 :
I just went to my Costco to get the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Wanted to trade in a 2x iPhone 8 in perfect condition. The Costco rep said it had to be a newer phone than an iphone 8 and it would only give me $10 trade in value..... I feel like she is giving me the runaround. Any suggestions?
Are you by chance an existing customer and just upgrading your line? If so you would need an iPhone XS or newer.
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jsams22
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Quote from pboy207 :
Are you by chance an existing customer and just upgrading your line? If so you would need an iPhone XS or newer.
I am currently with AT&T and switching to Verizon with 2 new line
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pboy207
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Quote from jsams22 :
I am currently with AT&T and switching to Verizon with 2 new line
That's odd. The trade-in program seems to be the same based on looking at Bestbuy and Verizon website. You may just had a misinformed rep. As someone else mentioned check to see if you can talk to the manager or try another location. You can call and inquire so you don't waste time driving there.
Nov 13, 2023
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jsams22
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Does anyone know if I have to send in the same phone and IMEI number for my trade in I give the Costco Rep at the time of new line setup, or can I include any trade in phone when I have to send it in since the deal is any trade in?
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BIG4
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Quote from jsams22 :
I just went to my Costco to get the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Wanted to trade in a 2x iPhone 8 in perfect condition. The Costco rep said it had to be a newer phone than an iphone 8 and it would only give me $10 trade in value..... I feel like she is giving me the runaround. Any suggestions?
Did you choose the right plan, aka. Ultimate? Plus or Welcome won't give full $1000 trade-in value.
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aqan
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Quote from jsams22 :
Does anyone know if I have to send in the same phone and IMEI number for my trade in I give the Costco Rep at the time of new line setup, or can I include any trade in phone when I have to send it in since the deal is any trade in?
I think you'd have send in the same IMEI. The guy at my costco asked me to come back with IMEI in the next 30 days.
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Krish22
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Anyone here got first month bill, care to share if there are any additional costs other than the plan price?

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shwymie
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Sorry if this has already been answered….

i currently have an iPhone 12 Pro (256gb) and am on the Play More Unlimited plan. Is it possible to upgrade to the 15 Pro by trading in the 12 Pro without changing my plan? I think I have a 7 lying around; could I trade that one in instead?

My guess is I would get the $830 credit and have to pay the difference? Do I pay the full amount of the 15 Pro upfront and then get $830 back in monthly credit over the following 36 months? What if Costco doesn't have the one I want; will they ship it to me and then sometime after, send me the box to trade in my old one?

Thanks for your help!

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