Costco Offers $40 Discount and $50 Gift Card on Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Preorder
Costco is pricing the 40 mm Galaxy Watch 9 at $339.99—$40 less than Samsung’s list price—and adds two fast chargers plus a $50 gift card.
Costco’s preorder package for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 sets the 40 mm model at $339.99, $40 below the manufacturer’s advertised price. Buyers receive two wireless fast chargers and a $50 Costco gift card, effectively offsetting the typical $30 generational price jump. Non-members can join Costco for $65 a year, a cost lower than the added accessories’ value.
The smartwatch, expected to hit stores on August 7, runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite processor designed for AI tasks, introduces enhanced health-monitoring features, and promises longer battery endurance than its predecessor. The promotion highlights the retailer’s strategy of coupling discounts with tangible freebies to attract early adopters. Samsung showcased the device’s upgrades at its July 2026 Unpacked event, emphasizing the performance and wellness improvements.
Why it matters
The offer illustrates how retailers use bundled incentives to boost early sales of new wearable technology.
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