On sale at Costco, cheaper than other stores. Price beat at OW(officeworks.com.au) makes it even cheaper.
(Yes Officeworks do price beat, I've recently done a MacBook Air and iPhone they both happily done)
iPhone 16 128GB $1279.99 Delivered (Membership Required) @ Costco (Price Beat $1215.99 @ Officeworks)
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anthonyw on 14/03/2025 - 12:55 costco.com.au (4505 clicks)
Last edited 14/03/2025 - 13:10 by 2 other users
Last edited 14/03/2025 - 13:10 by 2 other users
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I have my 14 but I dropped it in the ocean and it got water damaged. Apple gave me a new one 1 month out from warranty ending . So can use it for maybe another 2 years .
How did you do it with Apple? Is it because you have apple care+?
For accidental damage it should be Apple care unless very very lucky
i actually lied a bit and said i only dropped it in a puddle of water when it was raining and wasn't even that long in it.
They just swapped it for a new one.
No apple care
@SpeedRunnerLink: Oh wow, so you don't have apple care+ and only relied on their normal 2-years warranty and they replaced it brand new for you?
That's awesome! Which Apple store did you go to?
I have iPhone 15 and there was an issue with the battery (still within the warranty period); I then went to apple authorized repairer (since I could not get the appointment from the apple store), they decided to repair it (instead of giving me a new phone) - I don't think I will go to the Apple authorized repair again in the future….
Seriously good price.
Good luck with the OW price beat, I’ve had no end of trouble getting them to do that even on reasonably low-value items.
OW price beat guarantee worth very little these days, not worth attempting most of the time.
Shall I wait or pull the trigger, was waiting for it to be around $1100ish, or too ambitious of me?
about as good as it gets for now, $1100s more mid year
unless you can find it on eBay with a code to get it lower
Hmm, tried convincing younger brother, but he's still happy with his iPhone 7 :D
Anyone had any luck price beating or at the very least getting JB HI-FI to match?
See they have the $1100 gift card offer available.nope just tried, they don't do membership stores.
I work at JB and I always price match to Costco. Maybe it depends on store.
Nice one,tbh I prefer to use JB these days, one of my ear buds crapped out which was quite common with that model looking on the net afterwards I thought they would send them back to the manufacture etc.
They just replaced on the spot , so you now have a loyal customer until there's an issue …
That was a couple of years ago and I've bought stuff since….
When does that deal end for the phone plan ?
no idea, did not ask
We’ve only just purchased from OW at their normal price. Will they refund the difference or anything or do we return it in the 7 day window and buy again?
Return and buy again. They don't have a price drop guarantee like other retailers. My local fed me some bullshit like "We have the lowest prices and they change all the time". Cool story bro. Refund me then.
if youve opened it, cannot be returned
They took back a router that I told them wasn't fit for purpose. I think it depends on the item.
No change of mind for used items, unless you buy from Apple Store direct.
This isn't EU where 14-day change of mind for online pursmchases is mandatory by law.
@johnfuller: That is completely untrue.
Apple have a 14 day change of mind return policy, no questions asked. They don't care if its been used.@theguyrules: Absolutely true. Even with their certified refurbished ones they also do, if u bought thru them.
Buy at the discounted price and then use the brand new phone to return with the full price receipt? Not sure if that will work? Is it linked to serial numbers?
Yes, they scan the serial number!
great price.
Note: blue is the hottest colour among 16 seriesTemperature or coolness factor?
I don’t really care what the colour looks like if its called ultramarine.
Naaaa
64GB vs 128GB, so yes, it's a huge upgrade.
Stick with it. It's GOAT
I'm thinking to upgrade to this from a S21, is the Pro better value than the 16?
This doesn't really answer my question or help at all. If I was looking to have a basic phone, say something that a $500 phone could do, why would I bother trying to upgrade from a S21?
You have answered your own question, you wouldnt. Is there something the S21 doesnt do that the 16 does?
If the camera is important for you then yes.
https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/iphone-16-pro-vs-iphone-1…
Downgrading to a 60hHz display like the 16 has would be a massive deal-breaker for me, personally.
Maybe the better deal is to try and get Apple to match it (think they still do up to 10% price match?) and use the 10% savings from the Apple gift cards.
Has anyone had luck getting apple to price match Costco?
Tried for Apple Watch, but they don't match Costco.
I think it depends on the Apple staff member. A friend of mine did with a MacBook Pro a cpl of yrs back, and said that JB had a deal on their Macs. (And he had the Apple gift cards that he got from Coles or Woolies @10% off. They don’t do the 10% off those Apple Gift cards now, but offer the 20x pts per $1 spent. So the staff member said that they’ll match it. But it has to be exact model / serial model and storage, etc.
For 95% of people a 16e is a better buy at more than $200 less.
if it was 799, then i agree
yes you can
Only 128GB storage means you’ll have to be good at off loading photos/videos if this is your main “camera”.
Or cloud storage.
That would be offloading
Glad I'm ugly. I only use camera to scan qr codes
I think the same can be done on higher storage versions.
128gb LMAO. This storage was the norm 5 plus years ago
Not every takes a photo of what they eat.
And not everyone takes a pic of themselves..a selfie. Unless they’re a sheila.😏
Is it just me, but according to officeworks iPhone 16s seem to be out of stock in pretty much every brisbane store right now?
Says you can do pickup on Monday?
Can anyone confirm that Officeworks requires a costco membership to pricematch?
No, they dont require proof of membership.
Nope. I did this very pricematch a couple of months back. They just asked who I was asking to pricematch and that was that. The only stipulation was that the pricematch had to be paid over the phone then and there. Seamless process.
Gf just did the OW pricebeat and purchase for this over the phone. Will be picking it up Monday.
Thanks OPSame. Got the 512Gb iPhone 16 Pro down to $2,070 from $2,349. Getting it delivered Monday. Over the phone is the easiest.
Which Officeworks was this?
The one here in Sydney, North Ryde has an arrogant Store Manager who can't understand English.
I showed the same product code, same everything and didn't want to price match.At north ryde store if you have issues ask for another manager, I've has issues with inexperienced managers not knowing policy. My mate who works for Officeworks has told me Head office has explicitly stated that Officeworks can price match Costco no membership required
Does anyone have any thoughts on iPhone 15 Pro vs 16? I want great multitasking performance & battery life. The 120hz seems nice but doesn’t seem like a dealbreaker/maker for me. Upgrading from an iPhone 12 which has pretty average battery life and struggles sometimes with lots of apps open.
I don’t really game
If you can get a iPhone 15 pro (probably refurb) for around the same price as the 16, then I would recommend it. Its got a better display, better camera quality, titanium, and you shouldnt notice much difference in performance between the two.
Second going for the iPhone 15pro
You can compare them on Apple website.
I did it for the 16e….and the 15 pro sure was a better deal refurbed.I feel odd number iPhones since 11, have been the better ones to choose
where did you buy it refurbed?
Reputable reviewed stores on ebay.
Ive purchased from Mobile Federation and green gadgetReebelo also source stock from them
@0806449: I would only buy refurbed from Apple Store thru their ‘Certified Refurbished’. At least they give u a new OEM (genuine battery) at full 100% battery life. And I guarantee that the device won’t have scratches or chips either. It will look as if it is brand new! It will come in an Apple packaging box with a small printed at the bottom on the face of the top of box ‘Apple Certified Refurbished’. And you’ll also get 1 yr warranty. And have the offer in 14 days to take the option of Apple Care at an additional cost for 12 mths. Many 3rd-party refurbished sellers will give anywhere between 3-6mths, and must go thru that 3rd-party seller.
JB have the phone on discount atm too, then Coles have 10% JB included gift cards this week, so you can prob get it cheaper that way.
ultimate home & ultimate kids also work at Officeworks
I normally go to JB. Because at least they’re in shopping centres/malls. And easier to get to.
They always come in handy. That’s what I generally do. I generally buy mine when I see them @15% off. I did that first on my iPhone 11 series phone, and a few other things. But that is very rarely, if it comes up. At least once a yr it does. But won’t say when it does.
Much of an improvement to the camera from 11 to 16?
Yes
Any recommendation for phone case and screen protector for iPhone 16?
Search on a browser, from reviews.
I went for an iPhone 16 Pro 128GB using this deal price match with OW Castle Hill.Went very smoothly with no issues. Price was $1557.
Just did the price beat at Officeworks South Melbourne for the 16pro 256gb. They didn't ask for any verification. Got it for $1747.
Officeworks is awesome, I had them price beat an iPhone 16 256gb Ultramarine for $1405. The person doing my price beat did it wrong the first time and got it down to $1335. I didn't want him to get in trouble and had one of his colleagues to come assist and fix it. But process was easy definitely will shop more often at Officeworks.
iPhone 16 256GB price beat at Office Works Castle Hill (via phone); $1405 total. Very easy. Thank you!
Tried Price Beat at Officeworks instore, he said if I have Costco Membership, he wouldn't be able to Price Beat their Price as it is membership pricing.
If you're with Bupa, you get can 2% off OW gift cards bringing it down to $1191.67
2% Cashback on Shopback's OW Gift Cards too
any luck with getting jbhifi to match
Thanks OP! The SO is happy
Worth 'upgrading' to from the iPhone 12 Pro?
Only issue with my 12 that I realllly have is the battery and 60Hz screen, a phone finally being able to last all day and 120hz would be nice.
Otherwise, would I be better off waiting until the 17 comes out later this year and just get pro version of that?I primary use my phone for OzBargain, messaging the parents on Facebook and spending about 3 minutes watching a 30-minute video 1-2 times a day
Sounds like 16e will do you just fine.
eh, 60hz tho, with the whole pagination thing turned off it's way nicer to scroll, also means I can moonlight vidja games at big frame rate
iPhone 15 is a better phone as it doesn't have Apple Intelligence. iPhone 15 is a much more streamlined Apple experience of everything working perfectly all the time, also feels faster and less buggy than iPhones with Apple Intelligence.
I've had this open on my computer, ready to buy today, and :(
Hot price. Still rocking 13’s but maybe one day…