Costco doesn't sell phones. Sales are outsourced to Wireless Advocates. You can't just get a contract free phone and go. You have to buy an iPhone for Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T and sign up for a plan at the kiosk. While you can return a phone under Costco's 90 day policy. You may have to pay termination fees on your contract.
I'd expect them to have them as quickly as any third party reseller.
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