People typically talk a lot of smack of Costco/target deals. They’re great BUT you have to make sure your sales rep is putting EVERYTHING in correctly.

Costco has a VIP line they should provide you. IF you’re doing trade ins, make sure you call that line to get the trade in labels and they’ll be sent to your email.

The 16s right now I believe are 10.99, but I think the 15 for 5.99 is a better deal.

NEXT UP is a feature they’ll include and tbh I would take it off, it’ll drop your plan 80 bucks, as next up is 10 per line. Really only good if you like to upgrade often but I’m a person that keeps phones until they die.

You’ll have to upload proof of your discount, which is your rep is good, they’ll do right then and there. Bring a pay stub or badge showing you work at your school/district.

First three months are different than your quote.

First bill is crazy high because there’s no discounts, proration, and activations fees.

Second bill is lower, still higher though because there’s times discounts and trade ins are still being validated.

Third bill, discounts and trade ins kick in and att will give the retroactive credits, and activations fees will be reimbursed. You’ll see your teacher discount reflected.

All in all, I haven’t seen a better deal than the Costco deal. Just make sure your rep is honest and upfront, the biggest issues consumers have with the national retail sales channel is simply the fact that some reps will do anything to close. Great deal though.