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YMMV: Apple iPhone XS and XS Max Clearance in-store (all capacities/models) for $199

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Apple iPhone XS models (including large capacities and Max variants) are all $199 in-store at Walmart as of this weekend. Definitely a YMMV since these are not showing up in online inventories.

NOTE: Brickseek is showing "NO RESULTS" and Walmart.com is saying "Out of stock" for all SKUs (I checked them all). However, all 4 of the stores I checked in-person did have inventory. This seems very unusual, but I purchased a 256GB XS Max for $199 this afternoon at a store in my area so there are some models out there.

Walmart listing (shows no inventory; see note above) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-.../109707311

No contract/commitment required, but I believe these are only setup to work only with AT&T. I have AT&T so I haven't explored this further.

Clarification: No AT&T account info was needed to checkout. I just asked for the phone at the electronics counter, paid the total, and walked out. I charged the phone, swapped the SIM from my existing phone, and was up and running.
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Apple iPhone XS models (including large capacities and Max variants) are all $199 in-store at Walmart as of this weekend. Definitely a YMMV since these are not showing up in online inventories.

NOTE: Brickseek is showing "NO RESULTS" and Walmart.com is saying "Out of stock" for all SKUs (I checked them all). However, all 4 of the stores I checked in-person did have inventory. This seems very unusual, but I purchased a 256GB XS Max for $199 this afternoon at a store in my area so there are some models out there.

Walmart listing (shows no inventory; see note above) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-.../109707311

No contract/commitment required, but I believe these are only setup to work only with AT&T. I have AT&T so I haven't explored this further.

Clarification: No AT&T account info was needed to checkout. I just asked for the phone at the electronics counter, paid the total, and walked out. I charged the phone, swapped the SIM from my existing phone, and was up and running.

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rastaman32
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Quote from thedealsman440 :
So OP wants us to go into local walmarts and beg the rep to see if they have xs max?? No thanks! Not today satan!
There is an option to reserve them in-store. Whether or not they will sell to you without a plan is another story... ymmv
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Thehustler187
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I also reserved 2 at 2 different locations 50 miles away a little scared to drive and come back empty handed.
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NickB5749
Jan 19, 2021
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Thank you! I've needed to replace my cracked iPhone. I was able to reserve a 64gb.
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energyx
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Quote from Thehustler187 :
I also reserved 2 at 2 different locations 50 miles away a little scared to drive and come back empty handed.
Quote from NickB5749 :
Thank you! I've needed to replace my cracked iPhone. I was able to reserve a 64gb.
Quote from rastaman32 :
There is an option to reserve them in-store. Whether or not they will sell to you without a plan is another story... ymmv
No confirmation number in the email makes me doubt they will even have them when I get there. They do display a confirmation number on the page when you complete the reservation, but it's not in the email for some reason.
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Thatoneguythere
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Reserved a XS Max, question is do I have to activate it in-person at the store?
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sabin
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Quote from ninjamuk :
Apple iPhone XS models (including large capacities and Max variants) are all $199 in-store at Walmart as of this weekend. Definitely a YMMV since these are not showing up in online inventories.

NOTE: Brickseek is showing "NO RESULTS" and Walmart.com is saying "Out of stock" for all SKUs (I checked them all). However, all 4 of the stores I checked in-person did have inventory. This seems very unusual, but I purchased a 256GB XS Max for $199 this afternoon at a store in my area so there are some models out there.

Walmart listing (shows no inventory; see note above) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-.../109707311

No contract/commitment required, but I believe these are only setup to work only with AT&T. I have AT&T so I haven't explored this further.
This would help clear up some of the confusion -- did they just ring you out? Or was it required that they pull up your AT&T account and sign for a bunch of stuff?
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energyx
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Quote from sabin :
This would help clear up some of the confusion -- did they just ring you out? Or was it required that they pull up your AT&T account and sign for a bunch of stuff?
I think OP is out clearing stores of XS/XS Max stock as we speak LMAO
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MinXO
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Either a scalper or someone is reserving everything with a bot
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TealHamster225
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Just went to Walmart store and they told me that they would only sell $199 with a new line. I showed them the language (pay In full) but they wouldn't budge. They said that's only for new line activations. Either they are right or some Walmart employee is going home with a new iPhone XS. FYI. I reserved the phone and it took them 30 minutes to figure out how to get my reservation pulled up. Reminds me how much I hate Walmart. I'd put this deal one level higher than YMMV maybe ITGALSOUAS. If the gods are looking down on you and smiling 😀. Good luck on the hunt.
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575rider
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Just picked up two using online reservation. Took about 45 minutes between locating them and figuring out how to check me out, but got them.
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Quote from TealHamster225 :
Just went to Walmart store and they told me that they would only sell $199 with a new line. I showed them the language (pay In full) but they wouldn't budge. They said that's only for new line activations. Either they are right or some Walmart employee is going home with a new iPhone XS. FYI. I reserved the phone and it took them 30 minutes to figure out how to get my reservation pulled up. Reminds me how much I hate Walmart. I'd put this deal one level higher than YMMV maybe ITGALSOUAS. If the gods are looking down on you and smiling 😀. Good luck on the hunt.
Thanks for the update. I have access to both an ATT and Verizon Postpaid account (also a couple phone reserved). I wonder how long the line needs to be active before canceling?
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Quote from 575rider :
Just picked up two using online reservation. Took about 45 minutes between locating them and figuring out how to check me out, but got them.
Just purchased, no ATT or Verizon account info needed?
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thegman230
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Quote from 575rider :
Just picked up two using online reservation. Took about 45 minutes between locating them and figuring out how to check me out, but got them.
Pay and go or activation and account required?
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Quote from thegman230 :
Pay and go or activation and account required?
Pay and gtfo of there. LMAO
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Quote from habby3814 :
https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=109707311

slickdeal 101...never call
Geniuses still do this?
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