Comments on: Forget Best Buy and Wal Mart - Costco With a Lower iPhone 3G Price?!

By: shopping

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By: Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:46:30 +0000

Costco did stop carrying Apple products due to having a huge loss in returns. Unlike other products, Apple does not refund Costco any returns, and with Costco's return policy, they take a huge hit with loss. They have however started bringing back the Apple products, not sure for how long or why, but they are back. Apple also doesn't budge on their price, so even Costco doesn't get the huge savings, but only marks up max 14%. Even if you are only saving a little bit, considering the return policy, they are the much smarter place to buy from. Just a thought!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:28:38 +0000

Too Bad Costco recently cut of all ties with Apple! I went to Costco today, and they said that as of 2 weeks ago, they are no longer selling the Iphone..

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By: Patrik Parsons

Patrik Parsons — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:28:55 +0000

Jeremy, How do you know so much about the wireless program at costco? You sound very knowledgeable drop me a line.

By: nrw

nrw — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:21:30 +0000

MPKU I have been with Costco for the last five years as a supervisor and know for a fact that they are not "refurbs". Costco prides itself at selling nothing but the best products for the best possible prices. In Costco's philosophy, Jim Sinegal, the CEO of the company has a policy of never marking ANY product up over 14%. Thats just a fact. period. We just do business well and bring an incredible value to our members.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:42:54 +0000

Alex - Your right about the $5. Not a lot, but better in my pocket! I really don't think it had anything to do with the exchange rate. The iPhone was going to be $199 in Canada regardless. Oh, and I easily get my membership back with the 2% cheque

That said, I still can't believe the deal my buddy got direct from Rogers (makes me think I should have waited for them to ship it direct, instead of trying to get it almost on launch day). He bought two 16's, each for less than $160!!!! Either he knows the right thing to say, or the CSR really f'ed up.

By: MPKU

MPKU — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:18:21 +0000

Of course you are.

By: SBC

SBC — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:23:16 +0000

MPKU - I am an electronics buyer for Costco. Obviously, I would know. I deal Apple directly. We have a contract (which I am unable to disclose). What you can do is contact Apple customer service. You can get there phon number on there website. Inquire about the Apple products Costco purchases. After speaking with them, I would expect you to admit your stupidity to everyone.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:58:06 +0000

Rick: could this have anything to do with US exchange rate difference? I can't imagine you got it discounted (good, if you did).

Also, Costco usually discounts Apple music products by about $5-10. Just enough to sway someone who's already shopping there anyway BUT not enough to make a real dent in overall profitability. After all, people do pay membership fees to shop there so they should get atleast a morsel of a 'deal'.

By: frog

frog — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:41:16 +0000

In Australia the iPhone is typically $0 if you go on a 2 year contract.

By: MPKU

MPKU — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:52:22 +0000

SBC, maybe you need to take a closer look next time you are at costco.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:14:26 +0000

Yo, Pete. I assume you only mean the USA! Like I said, got mine at Costco Canada on July 14, and it was less than $199 (not a lot, but still less). And I won't even mention the deal on two 16's that a buddy of mine got directly from Rogers. Makes my price look too high!

By: SBC

SBC — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:35:12 +0000

MPKU, ETHAN - Obviously you are not familiar with Costco. If you were, you would know that they do not sell anything re-furbished. Costco sells all there merchandise at an extremely low markup. They do not need to markup everything 25% and up like everyone else does. Get a membership card and start saving money.

By: ethan

ethan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:24:48 +0000

@pete

I doubt it would be just costco getting the $150 price drop, unless they were refurbs.

As for Costco getting the iPhone: Yawn. You guys are running out of retailers to rumor about. Let me get some out of the way for you: Circut City FYE K Mart 7/11 and Yard Sales.

anyone else wanna name a few?

By: pete

pete — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:46:43 +0000

The iphone is not sold anywhere besides best buy apple and at&t. The price is the same nationwide 199.99 for 8 gig or 299.99 for 16 gig nationwide. Apple doesnt budge on their prices.

By: MPKU

MPKU — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:00:23 +0000

At the $149 price I am sure they will be reconditioned iPhones like the reconditioned iPods that Costco carries.

By: Chris Vitek

Chris Vitek — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:23:54 +0000

When will it be on QVC?

By: Al

Al — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:02:29 +0000

iPhone 3G. Now sold at 7/11.

By: Jeremy Sikora

Jeremy Sikora — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:56:39 +0000

@Kris - ahhh, here in the States they are not sold in Costcos. Sorry for the confusion.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:53:23 +0000

There is a cell store called "WIRELESS etc..." in town and they have kiosks setup in each of our 3 Costco's. The phone is activated by them, but is actually purchased from Costco, at the normal Costco checkouts, with your Costco membership and all benefits associated with it. Costco warranties the phone, gives you a discount off the normal street price, and I still get my 2% back at the end of the year (for having a gold membership). Anything bought at this kiosk can be returned to Costco the same way anything else is (I know cause I had to return 2 cases that broke after a couple of weeks).

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:51:38 +0000

The iPhone 3G has been available at Costco in Canada since launch. The price isn't any cheaper though.

By: Jeremy Sikora

Jeremy Sikora — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:28:58 +0000

@Rick, the iPhone has not been sold in Costco and will not be until January, care to explain? - and that is if this rumor is true.

@Keil, it's just like a Sam's Club. A wholesaler that sells a bunch of different items.

By: Keil Miller

Keil Miller — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:24:15 +0000

Never heard of Costco. Is it like Walmart? Or a cell phone store?

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:21:01 +0000

Got my iPhone at Costco back on July 14. They had them in stock that day, and they were cheaper than any other place in town.