I’m going to buy an unlocked iPhone 15 Pro (no plan just the phone) and just debating whether there’s any benefits/drawbacks for buying it directly from Apple.ca versus buying at Costco.

I’ve always ordered Apple products from Apple directly but it’s a 3-4 week delivery for the iPhone 15 Pro 512GB versus I can get it this week from Costco, the only difference being the colour. (costco doesn’t have the 512GB in the colour i was going to pick but i use a case so it’s whatevs). Also, I don’t need the phone this week but if there’s no cons to buying it from Costco #InstantGratificationWins.

I couldn’t find any difference but wanted to ask and see if I have overlooked anything.

thanks for any input/advice!

I have an appointment to pick up 2 iPhone 15 pro max at Apple in an hour but just found out about the Costco deal and it would give $75 back on a Costco card for each phone.

There are a couple of considerations;

Apple is unlocked and I travel frequently.

Apple doesn’t offer the $75 Costco cash card.

Which option is better?

I’m trying to determine if it’s worth it to save $150 but lose unlocked status on phone for two years.

With T-Mobile through Costco, I get $130 bill credit for each phone to start, then bill credits to equal $520 over 24 months.

Apple provides $200 off up front then bill credits for the other $450 through t-mobile for 24 months.

Which is better? Is having the $200 come off up front better if I’m keeping the plan for 24 months anyways?

Unlocked would be nice but I don’t know if I can get eSIM in Europe and most other countries prepaid anyways.

Neither have activation fees.

Please help me decide before my appointment in less than an hour.

I think Costco includes 2 years of AppleCare.

And I think allows returns for the iPhone for 90 days.

Are the prices different?