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T-Mobile Trade-In Offer w/ Qualifying Plans: 128GB Google Pixel 10 5G Smartphone

(New & Existing Customers) + Free S/H

Free after 24-Monthly Bill Credits

$800

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T-Mobile offers New & Existing Customers: Google Pixel 10 Series 5G Smartphones (Locked to T-Mobile) starting from Free ($0/mo. for 24 months) via Monthly Bill Credits when you have, port in a number to, or open a new line on a qualifying $60+/mo. T-Mobile postpaid plans and Trade-In an eligible device for Up to $800 in Trade-In Credit. A one-time $35 connection fee will also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member mvror93 for contributing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Have or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile plan (see plans).
    • Existing customers: Check here to see your current plan qualifies.
  2. Purchase a Google Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro on a monthly device payment plan (applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price + $35 device connection charge will apply).
  3. Trade-in an eligible device in good condition (fully functional, no cracked screens):
    • Get up to $800 off:
      • Samsung: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note 20 Ultra, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S24, S24 FE, S24+, S24 Ultra, Z Fold, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Z Flip6, Z Fold6
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro,13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max,15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G ​
      • Google Pixel: 9 Pro Fold, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 6, 6 Pro, Fold
      • Moto: razr+ 2024, razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $400 off:
      • Samsung Galaxy: S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S7 edge duo, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S9, S9+, A32, A32 5G, A35, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A71, A71 5G, A21, A23, A14 5G, A15 5G, Note8
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE 2nd Gen, SE 3rd Gen
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8 5G, 8 Pro 5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: Velvet, V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: razr 2024, Edge 2021, edge 2022, edge 2023, edge 2024, razr 40, razr 40 Ultra
  4. Trade-In Details:
    • New customers receive up to $800 back via one-time trade-in credit + 24 monthly bill credits.
    • Existing customers who upgrade or add a new line to their account receive up to $800 back via 24 monthly bill credits.
    • Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.
  5. Prices factoring trade-in / bill credits are as follows:
    • Google Pixel 10
      • 128 GB
        • from Free ($0/mo. for 24 months) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits
      • 256GB
        • from $4.16/mo. for 24 months ($99.84 total) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits
    • Google Pixel 10 Pro
      • 128 GB
        • from $8.33/mo. for 24 months ($199.92 total) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits
      • 256GB
        • from $12.50/mo. for 24 months ($300 total) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • More Offer Details:
    • Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
    • Tax on pre-credit device price due at time of sale.
    • Limited time offer (subject to change).
    • Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay + taxes/fees) and trade-in required.
    • Line with promotion must remain active and in good standing to receive bill credits; allow up to 2 bill cycles for credits to begin reflecting on your bill/account.
    • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
    • May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

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Written by mvror93
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers New & Existing Customers: Google Pixel 10 Series 5G Smartphones (Locked to T-Mobile) starting from Free ($0/mo. for 24 months) via Monthly Bill Credits when you have, port in a number to, or open a new line on a qualifying $60+/mo. T-Mobile postpaid plans and Trade-In an eligible device for Up to $800 in Trade-In Credit. A one-time $35 connection fee will also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member mvror93 for contributing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Have or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile plan (see plans).
    • Existing customers: Check here to see your current plan qualifies.
  2. Purchase a Google Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro on a monthly device payment plan (applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price + $35 device connection charge will apply).
  3. Trade-in an eligible device in good condition (fully functional, no cracked screens):
    • Get up to $800 off:
      • Samsung: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note 20 Ultra, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S24, S24 FE, S24+, S24 Ultra, Z Fold, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Z Flip6, Z Fold6
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro,13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max,15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G ​
      • Google Pixel: 9 Pro Fold, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 6, 6 Pro, Fold
      • Moto: razr+ 2024, razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $400 off:
      • Samsung Galaxy: S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S7 edge duo, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S9, S9+, A32, A32 5G, A35, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A71, A71 5G, A21, A23, A14 5G, A15 5G, Note8
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE 2nd Gen, SE 3rd Gen
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8 5G, 8 Pro 5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: Velvet, V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: razr 2024, Edge 2021, edge 2022, edge 2023, edge 2024, razr 40, razr 40 Ultra
  4. Trade-In Details:
    • New customers receive up to $800 back via one-time trade-in credit + 24 monthly bill credits.
    • Existing customers who upgrade or add a new line to their account receive up to $800 back via 24 monthly bill credits.
    • Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.
  5. Prices factoring trade-in / bill credits are as follows:
    • Google Pixel 10
      • 128 GB
        • from Free ($0/mo. for 24 months) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits
      • 256GB
        • from $4.16/mo. for 24 months ($99.84 total) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits
    • Google Pixel 10 Pro
      • 128 GB
        • from $8.33/mo. for 24 months ($199.92 total) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits
      • 256GB
        • from $12.50/mo. for 24 months ($300 total) after $800 Off via trade-in credit + monthly bill credits

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • More Offer Details:
    • Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
    • Tax on pre-credit device price due at time of sale.
    • Limited time offer (subject to change).
    • Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay + taxes/fees) and trade-in required.
    • Line with promotion must remain active and in good standing to receive bill credits; allow up to 2 bill cycles for credits to begin reflecting on your bill/account.
    • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
    • May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

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ouloat
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As with all T-mobile offers, test it out yourself online by login in and test checkout. No one know for sure if it works for your account since plans have hundreds of SOCs and some SOCs are excluded. If the promotion applies online through your account, then it should work through other retail channels like Costco or phone.

OFFER ID R261 Smartphone Trade ID250462
1) Have or switch to a qualifying rate plan. Already a T-Mobile customer and not sure what plan you are on? Check here to see your current plan.
2) Purchase a new Google Pixel 10 128 GB on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase; plus $35 device connection charge.
3) Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

For most of us, all we need to do is to upgrade a line and trade-in. This includes us on $10 or less lines. Again, test it out yourself online through your account.

1) Phone is locked to T-mobile until EIP is fully paid and 40 days of usage on a line. Your monthly device payments is net $0 because the RDC cancels out the EIP, if you qualified for R261. You will lose RDC if you pay off EIP early, so T-mobile basically locks you in for 2 years.
2) EIP financing is over 24 months. Reddit rumors are T-mobile is planning to move to 36 months, so get this while you can.
3) You can request short term temp unlocks a couple times a year for travel. If you do this then try to sell the phone as unlocked, you are scum.
4) You will be charged sales tax on full device value at checkout.
5) Multiple EIPs with unique promotions can be stacked on a single line, up to your financing limit of your account. This can be done online or in person (system automates it, but a rep may push back on it). So if you already have a line with another EIP with a different RDC promotion, you can stack R261 on it. But don't recommend stacking multiple R261 on a single line, that may cause problems.
6) Samsung S10's can be purchased through ebay for little over $100. Some sellers even sell qualified T-mobile S10 trade-ins for ~$120. Prices will go up as demand goes up.
7) Trade-ins just need to be in good condition and not be stolen / blacklisted. The specific criteria is in the online trade-in checker. Carrier locked is okay; stolen / password / blacklisted / google / apple locked will be rejected.
8) Costco is the best retail channel if you are a member. No $35 DCC fee, $100 costco giftcard for upgrading (limit 1 per line per year), and 90 days return policy vs 15 days everywhere else. Phone will be shipped to you from T-mobile.
9) You are strongly recommended to complete your trade-in at a T-mobile store (ideally, an Experience store). Trade-in is completed immediately, and once completed you are done. No waiting for shipping, no lost / damaged in shipping, no lost promotion due to failed evaulation.
joelfreak
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Unfortunately again, Tmo doesn't carry ANY of the larger memory sizes...
Riuski
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So many comments and questions.

If you have a Costco membership, DEFINITELY work this deal by calling the T-Mobile Costco number: 833-428-1765
You will save the $35 activation/connection fee + get a Costco Cash card. I have done the upgrade through this number 5 times and they've been gone through smoothly all 5 times. I got $630 total in monthly credits on an iPhone 16 Pro Max purchase, 3 Motorola Edge 2024s (by trading in older phones that I got for free), and $500 total in monthly credits for a Motorola Razr 2024. I shipped all the trade-in phones back. They are confirmed as received within 2 days of the tracking number showing "delivered".

Pro tip: Take a video of the phone you're shipping for trade-in. Showing that it powers up, and navigate to the IMEI screen to prove it has the same IMEI as what's you gave them over the phone. Once T-Mobile sends you the text that they received your trade-in, you can delete the video.

If you have a Pixel 8 or above, you should be buying a Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10e (around $100-125 on eBay or Swappa) for trade-in instead of trading in your Pixel. The Pixel 8 can be sold for ~$200 and Pixel 9 is more. Trading in anything that can be sold for $200 or more is leaving money on the table. I saw a commenter saying he traded in multiple Pixel 9s and that made my head hurt. If you're already on Pixel 9, you really don't have much of a reason to spend ~$100 (taxes on this deal) to upgrade, unless you really want the TSM manufactured Tensor G5.

The Pixel 10 purchased through this deal will be LOCKED to T-Mobile. The phone needs to be paid off to be unlocked. Paying off the balance of the EIP (Equipment Installment Plan) will forfeit the monthly credit. HOWEVER, T-Mobile has free texting and free (slow) data for many countries, and you can also request that the phone be temporarily unlocked for your trip.

This is NOT necessarily a good deal for folks looking to switch to T-Mobile, but is definitely a good deal for those of us on an older T-Mobile plan such as Simple Choice, Magenta, etc. For example, I'm on Simple Choice, with 9 lines and a 5G Home Internet service, and I'm paying about $205/month. I am not leaving T-Mobile anytime soon. Even if they start charging me $5 more per line, my plan is still cheaper than any other carrier, including the MVNOs.

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Sep 05, 2025 08:41 PM
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ahmadh007Sep 05, 2025 08:41 PM
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Quote from ouloat :
Try a different T-mobile agent. From your screenshot, you can see R261 ID250462 is already applied. Not sure why they are trying to add another ADDLINE20 on top of it. This is upgrade & trade-in only, no adding lines. My agent left that field blank.
Quote from stripes777 :
they told me the same thing. it turned out the code is case sensitive. the senior employee fixed it at the Costco kiosk last night. I bought 2 iphone 13 for 450 to trade in. Still pricey after you factor in tax on the msrp price.

You guys are awesome, will go back and try again.
Sep 05, 2025 08:43 PM
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botucatuSep 05, 2025 08:43 PM
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Anyone know how long this promotion is scheduled to run? I want to wait for the 256GB to come back in stock but don't want to miss out
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MisterBillSep 05, 2025 09:47 PM
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Quote from ouloat :
There is a $70 restocking fee [t-mobile.com] for returns. If you ordered through T-mobile SIS Costco or Sam's Club, then the restocking fee is waived [reddit.com]. TPRs can take returns, but will they will depend on your luck.
I was at Costco today and spoke to the folks at the T-Mobile kiosk (lots of employees there today, not a lot of customers). They said that I need to call and tell CS that I want to return the phone and they will set it up. I was told that it had to be returned to a corporate store, so I guess I'll see what option they give me when I call. Also learned that switching to an Experience More plan would not be an option for me since the 55+ plan doesn't allow more than two lines, and I have three. I didn't even know that there was a 55+ option on that plan, it doesn't show it as an option in the app.
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mralexSep 06, 2025 01:27 AM
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Quote from ElectroGuy420 :
For anyone deciding on pixel 10 vs 10 pro ; the pro comes with 1 year of free 2TB google drive aka google AI pro subscription which is worth 240$ . so for 200$ more you are getting a better phone and a 40$ savings compared to if you were to subscribe separately .
even if you don't use the AI features ; this can easily replace your existing google drive subscription for 1 year for free .
I use google drive and Gemini AI pro heavily ( for most of my day to day tasks ) , so pixel 10 pro is a no brainer . better phone and 40$ savings on subscription .
if you already have the 1 year google AI pro subscription from 9 pro purchase , then the 12 months from the 10 pro will not add on top . the 12 months of Gemini ai pro immediately starts on the day of purchase/shipping.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePi...confusing/
Has anyone successfully claimed the free 2TB AI Pro subscription? What was the process like? I've been using the phone for a few days now but haven't seen any information about the promotion yet. I currently have the same promotion from last year, which is ending next week. My Pixel 10 Pro XL should get me another year (it would just add one year from the start date, not from the day my current promotion ends). I heard that people who ordered directly from Google had the option to add the free subscription at the time of purchase, and it started on the order date. Not sure how it works us.
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leepc777Sep 06, 2025 02:57 AM
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Quote from mralex :
Has anyone successfully claimed the free 2TB AI Pro subscription? What was the process like? I've been using the phone for a few days now but haven't seen any information about the promotion yet. I currently have the same promotion from last year, which is ending next week. My Pixel 10 Pro XL should get me another year (it would just add one year from the start date, not from the day my current promotion ends). I heard that people who ordered directly from Google had the option to add the free subscription at the time of purchase, and it started on the order date. Not sure how it works us.
Open Gemini app and tap the account icon at top right.
Click "Upgrade to Google AI Pro option", then you should see the 1-year free Google AI Pro offer.
The offer must be redeemed by 11/01/2026.

https://one.google.com/offer/term...ing_page=0
Sep 06, 2025 03:02 AM
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mralexSep 06, 2025 03:02 AM
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Quote from leepc777 :
Quote from mralex [IMG]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Has anyone successfully claimed the free 2TB AI Pro subscription? What was the process like? I've been using the phone for a few days now but haven't seen any information about the promotion yet. I currently have the same promotion from last year, which is ending next week. My Pixel 10 Pro XL should get me another year (it would just add one year from the start date, not from the day my current promotion ends). I heard that people who ordered directly from Google had the option to add the free subscription at the time of purchase, and it started on the order date. Not sure how it works us.
Open Gemini app and tap the account icon at top right.
Click "Upgrade to Google AI Pro option", then you should see the 1-year free Google AI Pro offer.
The offer must be redeemed by 11/01/2026.

https://one.google.com/offer/term...ing_page=0
Thanks for the link but mine shows "Upgrade to Google AI Ultra" instead. I guess it's because I already have the trial AI Pro. Maybe I'll wait till my current promotion expires to see if I'll get another year free.
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amoney805Sep 06, 2025 03:44 AM
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When does this offer expire? Thinking about getting a trade in phone from Amazon but it will take a couple of days to get the imei#.

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UK7Sep 06, 2025 03:47 AM
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Quote from amoney805 :
When does this offer expire? Thinking about getting a trade in phone from Amazon but it will take a couple of days to get the imei#.
same, do keep me in the loop - looking to do this upgrade ASAP and get a phone - how long is the costco offer till, and do I have to go in person at the store or can I initiate it online/via call for costco tmobile?
Sep 06, 2025 04:05 AM
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amoney805Sep 06, 2025 04:05 AM
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Quote from UK7 :
same, do keep me in the loop - looking to do this upgrade ASAP and get a phone - how long is the costco offer till, and do I have to go in person at the store or can I initiate it online/via call for costco tmobile?
Its better to do it through costco at 833-428-1765 and save the activation fee, but they ask for the IMEI #for the trade in.
Sep 06, 2025 04:28 AM
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UK7Sep 06, 2025 04:28 AM
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Quote from amoney805 :
Its better to do it through costco at 833-428-1765 and save the activation fee, but they ask for the IMEI #for the trade in.
can I change the IMEI later? say the phone takes a while to come, provide them with a diff IMEI? just wondering that's all.

also any end date on the costco deal? that would help a ton in being able to get the phone
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ericdabbsSep 06, 2025 07:38 AM
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Quote from UK7 :
can I change the IMEI later? say the phone takes a while to come, provide them with a diff IMEI? just wondering that's all.

also any end date on the costco deal? that would help a ton in being able to get the phone
Why would you give them a different IMEI? Are you planning to swap phones for trade in? No matter what even if you get the new phone you have 30 days to trade in your phone so you have plenty of time to check out the new phone to ensure everything works before you have to turn it in.
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SCmeSep 06, 2025 01:51 PM
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Quote from langjie :
do you need to physically go into a costco to do the deal or can you do it online? (not a member, thanks for your help)
You have to be a member of Costco to do the deal they offering to T-mobile members. If not you will need to do the deal through T-mobile via online, phone or store. If you have a Costco close by, the membership is $65 yearly and for us, the difference is gas price is enough to have a membership. Also they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you can cancel at any point in that year and get a full refund of the membership cost.
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Quote from SCme :
Quote from langjie [IMG]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
do you need to physically go into a costco to do the deal or can you do it online? (not a member, thanks for your help)
You have to be a member of Costco to do the deal they offering to T-mobile members. If not you will need to do the deal through T-mobile via online, phone or store. If you have a Costco close by, the membership is $65 yearly and for us, the difference is gas price is enough to have a membership. Also they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you can cancel at any point in that year and get a full refund of the membership cost.
also if your first time getting a costco membership check groupon promo https://www.groupon.com/deals/n-c...membership

do not let them up sell you on the executive card when you go in person to redeem, stick to the basic $65/yr membership.

1 paid membership is good for the owner + 1 additional separate card for a household member.
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thatslickdeal100Sep 06, 2025 07:25 PM
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Can Verizon locked phone be traded in for this deal? Already existing T-Mobile customer here on legacy plan and looking to upgrade.

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Did you ship or drop off in store?
Shipped.

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