Conned by Costco & Verizon Wireless

cassidmi
Enthusiast - Level 2

In November 2022 I believed Costco when they relayed FREE iphone 14 or 14 Pro when upgrading to the 5G plan that would only bump my plan by $10 mth. That was NOT true.  A myriad of lies occured soon after. 

-upon pickup I had to pay $70 each phone in taxes at the register

-upon trade-in I was only credited $700 when the new phones cost $1000 so the difference paid is $300 NOT including the tax, credited only $20 per mth for 36 mths

-my bill went up $55 per month

-I can't get my old Loyalty plan back 

-upon calling customer service I found out my Teacher discount was never applied this ENTIRE year and they won't credit it,  and it was relayed that it's my fault that I didn't renew. I've been a member for 25 years and have NEVER had to renew annually. 

-the manager Judy D that I spoke with on 12.14 at 5:36pm was BEYOND rude and didn't address any issue above. 

-I reached out to Verizon Wireless on DM and no response

 

After 25 years...Time for T-mobile! 

Hopefully someone can contact me ASAP at [email address removed per the Verizon Terms of Service] 

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

I will send a Private Note now.

*Carla

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TKK1030MEK
Newbie

Same issue, can not trade iPhone in unless I upgrade my plan from 35$ a month to 65$ a month and the offers only apply to ONE line.  I can not afford to increase my bill, just wanted to trade in my phone and get the new phone.  What craziness. I too have had a discount they took off and won’t credit for being a teacher! I  have been a loyal customer for 21 years and moving to a new provider.  

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

TKK1030MEK, we're sorry to hear that you've had such a bad experience with your upgrade as well as your teachers discount. We want to make sure your account is set up properly and you're getting everything you qualify for. We're going to send you a Private Note so we can help.

~Jesse

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