May 13, 2022 at 1:25 p.m.
Costco offers members remarkable savings on a variety of products. This article covers the best deals on Apple products at Costco.
From its humble beginnings with just one warehouse in 1983, Costco now operates over 700 locations across the world. Early Costco customers remember a store where everything came in mass quantities. Minimalistic warehouse shelves were stocked with ridiculously large tubs of mayonnaise and other bulk products. In the beginning, Costco was really only appropriate for large families. They specialized in selling institutionally sized groceries.
Times have changed. Although you can still find some relics of Costco’s past, they’ve figured out that most people don’t want a 5 gallon tub of mayo. Instead, they bundle multiple smaller units of groceries in one package. They also carry clothing, books, videos, TVs, computers, tires and almost everything under the sun, including select Apple products. Costco shoppers can find tremendous savings on the Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV. You can even order these items online and have them delivered to your door.
Apple products are significantly discounted at Costco. You may be able to find a better deal if you search around, but it’s unlikely. The only disadvantage is that there isn’t a lot of choice. For example, if you buy an iPad, it usually only comes in one color. For most people, this isn’t a problem.
Costco offers a much better return policy than Apple. Most people are unaware that Apple only gives customers a 14-day return window. You can return most Apple products to Costco within 90 days of purchase. There’s no better return policy on Apple products.
Of course, you need a membership to shop at Costco. A normal membership costs $60. Executive memberships are offered at $120. The Executive membership offers additional perks. Executive card holders are allowed to enter the store one hour before regular members. They also get 2% back on purchases. I buy 90% of my groceries at Costco, so the Executive membership is well worth it.
If you can’t afford a membership, there is a workaround. Costco cash cards can be used by non-members at any store. There’s a bit of a catch-22. Only members can buy the cash cards.
It’s essential to act fast if you find a great deal. Costco is notorious for offering products for a limited time. At the time of this writing, Costco no longer carries the fourth generation Apple TV. I was able to buy one a month after it launched, for a discounted price.
Best Deals on Apple Products at Costco
The links go to individual item pages, however, there may be different color options for a particular model. Make sure to check for any item variations, such as color, by searching for the item on Costco’s website.
Apple is known to release products on an almost predictable schedule. This means that there are bad times to buy specific Apple products. For example, Costco is still selling the iPad Air 2, even though the 2017 iPad is better in many respects and cheaper. You also don’t want to buy a new Apple device a few months before the next model launches. Make sure to read “Best Time to Buy Apple Products” before you make any purchase.
iPhone
Good news! Costco now sells unlocked iPhone models at prices rivaling Apple. At first blush, it may seem like the phones are more expensive than the Apple Store. Keep in mind that these come with two years of AppleCare+ coverage, a $199 value. When you add it up, Costco offers significant savings over Apple, and you get 90 days to return your iPhone if you’re not satisfied. Apple only gives you 14 days. If you’re a Costco member, these deals are unbeatable.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max Unlocked 256 GB – $1369.99
- iPhone 13 Pro Max Unlocked 128 GB – $1269.99
- iPhone 13 Pro Unlocked 256 GB – $1269.99
- iPhone 13 Pro Unlocked 128 GB – $1169.99
- iPhone 13 Unlocked 128 GB – $949.99
- iPhone 12 Unlocked 64 GB – $849.99
Macintosh
Costco finally started selling Macs, however, one can find better deals elsewhere. All Macs come with an AppleCare+ option starting at $150.
Costco lists MacBooks individually, even if they only differ by color. Duplicates have been eliminated to keep the presentation clean. If color means a lot to you, make sure to search Costco’s site for a desirable color. Sometimes they only offer a product in one color.
iMac:
- 21.5″ iMac Intel i5 3.0 GHz 256 GB – $999.97
- 21.5″ iMac Intel i5 2.3 GHz 256 GB – $1049.99
- 24″ 4.5K iMac M1 8 core 256 GB – $1249.99
- 21.5″ iMac Intel i3 3.6 GHz 256 GB – $1249.99
- 24″ 4.5K iMac M1 8 core 256 GB – $1449.99
- 24″ 4.5K iMac M1 8 core 256 GB – $1449.99
- 24″ 4.5K iMac M1 8 core 512 GB – $1649.99
- 27″ iMac Intel i5 3.1 GHz 256 GB – $1749.99
- 27″ iMac Intel i5 3.3 GHz 512 GB – $1949.99
- 27″ iMac Intel i7 3.8 GHz 512 GB – $2199.99
MacBook Air:
MacBook Pro:
- 13.3″ MacBook Pro M1 8 core 256 GB – $1099.99
- 13.3″ MacBook Pro M1 8 core 512 GB – $1249.99
- 13.3″ MacBook Pro Intel Core i5 1 TB – $1949.99
- 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro 8 core 512 GB – $1949.99
- 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10 core 1 TB – $2249.99 (link missing from Costco’s site)
- 16″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10 core 512 GB – $2449.99
- 16″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10 core 1 TB – $2649.99
- 16″ MacBook Pro M1 Max 10 core 1 TB – $3449.99
Mac Mini:
iPad
Most prices are for WiFi models. Costco occasionally sells unlocked cellular models, which may be listed below. If you are interested in purchasing a cellular iPad, please refer to the Membership Wireless website.
12.9″ iPad Pro:
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 2 TB – $2049.99
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 1 TB – $1699.99
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 512 GB – $1299.99
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 256 GB cellular – $1299.99
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 128 GB cellular – $1199.99
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 256 GB – $1099.99
- 12.9″ iPad Pro 128 GB – $999.99
11″ iPad Pro:
iPad Air:
10.2″ iPad (9th Generation):
Apple Watch
Series 7:
- 41mm Series 7 Apple Watch GPS – $379.99
- 45mm Series 7 Apple Watch GPS – $409.99
- 45mm Series 7 Apple Watch GPS + cellular – $509.99
- 41mm Series 7 Apple Watch GPS + cellular – $479.99
Series 6:
- 44mm Series 6 Apple Watch GPS – sold out
- 40mm Series 6 Apple Watch GPS + cellular – $434.97
Series SE:
- 40mm Series SE Apple Watch GPS – $269.99
- 44mm Series SE Apple Watch GPS – $299.99
- 44mm Series SE Apple Watch GPS + cellular – $349.99
Accessories
- Apple Pencil 2nd Generation – $99.99
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad, 11-inch – $289.99
- Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, 12.9-inch – $339.99
Apple TV
- 2021 Apple TV 4K (sixth generation) 64 GB (MXH02LL/A) – $189.99
- 2021 Apple TV 4K (sixth generation) 32 GB ( MXGY2LL/A) – $159.99
AirPods
- AirPods Pro – $179.99
- AirPods (3rd generation) – $149.99
- AirPods (2nd generation) – $99.99
- AirPods Max – $489.99
HomePod
- Apple HomePod Smart Speaker (MQHV2LL/A) – $279.99
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Amazon Has Excellent Prices on Apple Products Too!
You can’t take advantage of Costco’s low prices unless you have a membership. For most people, it’s not worth becoming a member just to purchase an Apple product.
Amazon is another excellent option for buying Apple products at an often steep discount. For example, Amazon sells 2nd generation AirPods for $99, the same price as Costco. They’re brand new and come with a 30-day return window — over twice as long as Apple’s 14-day refund policy.
If you’re looking for great deals on Apple products at Amazon, Appledystopia has you covered. “Best Prices on Apple Products at Amazon” is updated almost daily and contains only the best deals on Apple products. Each product is brand new and sold from Amazon’s Apple Store, so you don’t have to worry about being ripped off by some shady operation.
I requested information and pricing on Apple I Phones. This page is all about other krud that is not relevant. CONGRATULATIONS !!
Sorry for the confusion. This page is about the best deals on Apple products at Costco. It’s not about iPhone pricing, and was never intended to be.
Unless you’re looking for a used iPhone, there really aren’t a lot of deals on Apple’s smartphones. Perhaps some carriers have special arrangements, but typically, the prices don’t budge from MSRP. With a semiconductor shortage, it’s unlikely a new iPhone will sell below MSRP without some strings attached (cellular contract).
I went through Membership Wireless and listed the price for every iPhone model and carrier.
I’m not quite sure how prices on Macintoshes, iPads and other devices aren’t relevant. Apple makes many other products than the iPhone.
From a Sea of Slop, a gentleman is sighted. Thanks for the helpful article and keep up the good work.
Thank you for the positive comment.
Does costco carry the same offers on boxing day as well?
Thank you for your comment.
The Black Friday deals are over. I’m going to remove those right now. I’m not sure about Boxing Day, however. The prices listed should be about the same on Boxing Day. Only the Black Friday deals were less. Costco didn’t have any Cyber Monday deals on Apple products. I guess, the prices are “so low” they don’t really have much room for extra savings.
The price for the 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro 1 TB is the same at the Apple Store. Apple Store offers a $200 student discount and both stores have a trade in option. We will be purchasing Apple Care. Is there an advantage to purchasing at Costco? Executive membership rebate is less than the student discount.
Yes. If you purchase most Apple products from Costco, you get a 90 day return window. With Apple, it’s only 14 days! I wanted to return an iMac that was a total lemon, and I couldn’t. I ended up selling it at a massive loss. (After the Apple Store repaired it twice and certified it to work. I think the Fusion Drive was a disaster and Apple should have done right by their customers.)