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frontpageaus posted Sep 22, 2023 06:08 AM
frontpageaus posted Sep 22, 2023 06:08 AM

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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Dec 14, 2023 12:40 AM
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chaossDec 14, 2023 12:40 AM
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Quote from chanduss :
So nothing now on Verizon right ?
I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can chime in

I remember with Tmobile when they had those deals, you bought the phone on the spot and would wait around 60 days to get a big $730-$830 Mastercard


Seems like it's the full price now since it's on a 36 month 'contract'


I personally bought all my 15 pro max's at Best Buy since I have Toya tech which has AppleCare on any Apple device that you purchase from them. I think over thanksgiving they had 5% off for the 15 line up. I did an upgrade for an uncle and he got $60 off his pro max.
Dec 14, 2023 12:52 AM
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KingUltraDec 14, 2023 12:52 AM
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Verizon at Costco is just like going to a store. They don't carry any inventory and just order for you at same price and also charge activation fee.

The benefit is they will email you $250 costco gc for new lines or $100 for upgrades in 3 months.
Dec 14, 2023 01:36 AM
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ObviousDealsDec 14, 2023 01:36 AM
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Quote from chaoss :
I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can chime in

I remember with Tmobile when they had those deals, you bought the phone on the spot and would wait around 60 days to get a big $730-$830 Mastercard


Seems like it's the full price now since it's on a 36 month 'contract'


I personally bought all my 15 pro max's at Best Buy since I have Toya tech which has AppleCare on any Apple device that you purchase from them. I think over thanksgiving they had 5% off for the 15 line up. I did an upgrade for an uncle and he got $60 off his pro max.
Okay.
Dec 14, 2023 03:50 AM
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sarayuDec 14, 2023 03:50 AM
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Quote from chanduss :
Anyone know the price of 15 pro or pro max being 50$ lower than what was listed on Verizon website ? ( it used be different in the past but not sure now )
Same price as verizon.com
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Dec 15, 2023 03:58 AM
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tennislover1234
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Dec 15, 2023 03:58 AM
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This works with unlimited plus.

830 credit for iphone 5
250 gift card from Costco
200 gift card from Verizon
Dec 15, 2023 03:28 PM
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silentKDec 15, 2023 03:28 PM
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Does the new device have to stay on Verizon network or it can be used with a different carrier after unlock?

I remember seeing some fine print that the new device has to stay on the network for one year. Can't find the details now.
Dec 16, 2023 09:45 AM
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poohbieDec 16, 2023 09:45 AM
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Seems getting close to the 90 day time for people to start getting the $250 Costco gift cards?

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Dec 16, 2023 07:44 PM
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yaswanthreddy.nrDec 16, 2023 07:44 PM
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Quote from wei2cool :
I did the same about a month ago at Costco without any issues. Are you sure this any iPhone offer is still going on?

Here my experience from end to end

I added a new line in 10/12 and traded in an old att iPhone 5. The rep entered the IMEI in the system and it provided the trade in credit immediately

I paid for the tax on the spot but not the $35 activation fee

I got an email receipt stating the phone, trade in credit and the 250 Costco card reference

The initial email provides details instructions on how to do the trade in. The part it missed was the mailing back label. It assumed the label would be in the same box as the new phone and you would just reuse the same box to mail it back

The phone came in 2 days but it didn't come with any trade in package or prepaid mailing label. I didn't know what to do at this point

In about 10 days you would get a reminder email to mail in your trade in. The email has a link to your specific status page. From that page you can print out a label or change it to a qr code and drop it off at an ups store. I chose the qr code

2 days after the drop off I got another status update email said it's with the carrier. That's all I needed at this point

I did the numbers porting almost immediately and got the 200 Vz gift card exactly 4 weeks later

The next bill came on 10/16 and it already has the trade in credit. This would usually take 3 billing cycles in the past so this was a great update. It also did not include an activation charge

The next bill came on 11/17 and it had the 35 active charge. I used the 200 Vz card to pay the bill.

Still waiting for my Costco credit, I think the rep said I have to wait 90 days for that
How much trade in credit did you get for your iPhone 5
Dec 16, 2023 11:20 PM
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sarayuDec 16, 2023 11:20 PM
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Depends on what plan you take. Unlimited welcome gives 830$, unlimited ultimate is 1000$.
Dec 16, 2023 11:31 PM
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chaossDec 16, 2023 11:31 PM
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Quote from yaswanthreddy.nr :
How much trade in credit did you get for your iPhone 5
I got 1,000 per iPhone 15 pro max and went with ultimate
I traded in iPhone 4's and 4s's

an uncle of mine traded in an iPhone 11 since he was already a customer.
he got a 15 pro max and got $830 in credits.
Dec 16, 2023 11:32 PM
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chaossDec 16, 2023 11:32 PM
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so I didn't do the deal via Costco but I did do it via Best Buy for myself and some family members.

one of my uncles received the $200 verizon card via email this week.

also, I remember there was mention of a free Apple TV but I can't seem to remember when they would email the details for that. Does anyone recall?
Dec 16, 2023 11:56 PM
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Gabbar_SinghDec 16, 2023 11:56 PM
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For existing customers with an existing Ultimate plan with two lines, is it worth opening a new line to get the new Iphone for free and then cancel the new line after 60 days?
This way we can trade-in an old Iphone 6 and get the new Iphone 15 and then cancel the line

Currently, we pay 55x2 (not incl. taxes) = 110 for two lines under ultimate plan

If the idea posted above works, we then will pay 40x3 (not incl taxes = 120 / month

If we keep this running for 90 days, we then cancel the new line..

Is my math correct? Is that worth doing?

The "upgrade deal" for customers on an existing line isn't as great as the offer for opening a new line
Dec 16, 2023 11:58 PM
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sarayuDec 16, 2023 11:58 PM
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Quote from chaoss :
so I didn't do the deal via Costco but I did do it via Best Buy for myself and some family members.

one of my uncles received the $200 verizon card via email this week.

also, I remember there was mention of a free Apple TV but I can't seem to remember when they would email the details for that. Does anyone recall?
https://www.verizon.com/support/a...ffer-faqs/

I'm waiting on mine too as it has not been 1 month yet.
Dec 17, 2023 12:25 AM
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chaossDec 17, 2023 12:25 AM
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Quote from sarayu :
https://www.verizon.com/support/a...ffer-faqs/

I'm waiting on mine too as it has not been 1 month yet.
thanks for the link! repped

So I signed up November 10th, it's been 36 days and no email yet

I checked under "make the most of your plan" but there is no Apple TV offer

I think I read via reddit or some other site that they had to contact verizon.

I'll try to find the link.
I'll check my uncles account later tonight.

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Dec 17, 2023 12:52 AM
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jabstep12Dec 17, 2023 12:52 AM
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Anybody try this with the "New Verizon Unlimited Plan?"

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