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expiredninjamuk posted Jan 18, 2021 10:26 PM
expiredninjamuk posted Jan 18, 2021 10:26 PM

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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Jan 19, 2021 07:32 PM
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eore227Jan 19, 2021 07:32 PM
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Quote from deezy772 :
Ok update got the xs Max 256gb for 200 dollars ..after 4 hours going back in forth with the t-roc employee and also called t-roc corporate office who stated that it is their policy for you to buy the phone as long as wal mart does not care to override it ..took a while but I drove a hour so I wasn't leaving with out lol

Great job, now see if it's unlocked
Jan 19, 2021 07:32 PM
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SNOWLIONJan 19, 2021 07:32 PM
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Quote from dmc310 :
All these deals in Southern Cal are so rare lol
Yup. You have better chance hitting the lotto... Lol
Jan 19, 2021 07:34 PM
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FlipCityJan 19, 2021 07:34 PM
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Quote from solidsnake222 :
Here's a picture of the four I bought. I reserved them all as Verizon, but people seemed to be saying that they are actually unlocked. Can anyone confirm?
US Reseller flex will lock to whatever sim is put in first. id recommend using a verizon sim and paying for unlock online (ebay)
Jan 19, 2021 07:35 PM
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energyxJan 19, 2021 07:35 PM
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Quote from CertifiedFlipper :
US Reseller flex will lock to whatever sim is put in first. id recommend using a verizon sim and paying for unlock online (ebay)
ATT is easier. No cost.
Jan 19, 2021 07:36 PM
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snusnuJan 19, 2021 07:36 PM
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Quote from snusnu :
I bought two XS Max 256 and am currently going through the install process. The phone is doing a software update currently. I purchased for AT&T and signed up for your Bring your Own Device (apparently $40 per phone/mo). I have T-Mobile. I have not put in the AT&T sim, just moved my T-Mobile sim over and am waiting for the installation to complete. I will report back.
I have confirmed that T-Mobile works with at least one phone. I will let my wife try the other phone when she's free.
Jan 19, 2021 07:36 PM
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FlipCityJan 19, 2021 07:36 PM
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Quote from energyx :
ATT is easier. No cost.
i thought they didnt unlock anymore if phone wasnt usedo n their network?
Jan 19, 2021 07:38 PM
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energyxJan 19, 2021 07:38 PM
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Quote from CertifiedFlipper :
i thought they didnt unlock anymore if phone wasnt usedo n their network?
Just put in an ATT SIM when you activate the phone with Apple. It doesn't have to be an active SIM.

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Jan 19, 2021 07:41 PM
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Thehustler187Jan 19, 2021 07:41 PM
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Had a reservation and the Troc guy saw the price and started making up excuses. Told him I was already successful at another store. He wouldn't budge they had 7 on hand and the more I pleaded my case the less he had. By the time I gave up he only had 1 left, but that was reserved 3 days ago.

Lies upon lies was very frustrating.
Jan 19, 2021 07:42 PM
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eore227Jan 19, 2021 07:42 PM
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Quote from energyx :
Just put in an ATT SIM when you activate the phone with Apple. It doesn't have to be an active SIM.
Even if you bought a Verizon phone will this att SIM card trick work? So att sim will unlock it?
Jan 19, 2021 07:42 PM
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jubnemJan 19, 2021 07:42 PM
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Picked up the XS Max 256gb this morning for $199. I actually got 2. Manager said he has 10 more.
Jan 19, 2021 07:44 PM
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desi_babu_2010Jan 19, 2021 07:44 PM
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Quote from jubnem :
Picked up the XS Max 256gb this morning for $199. I actually got 2. Manager said he has 10 more.
helps no one if u dont list which store
Jan 19, 2021 07:46 PM
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bargainbuysJan 19, 2021 07:46 PM
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Quote from jubnem :
Picked up the XS Max 256gb this morning for $199. I actually got 2. Manager said he has 10 more.
Yo can I get one off of you?
Jan 19, 2021 07:48 PM
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mikeemsJan 19, 2021 07:48 PM
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I was finally able to get them to figure out warp and device only screen. Got one XS Max and four XS 64 gig.
Jan 19, 2021 07:49 PM
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energyxJan 19, 2021 07:49 PM
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Quote from eore227 :
Even if you bought a Verizon phone will this att SIM card trick work? So att sim will unlock it?
Full price without activation these are not assigned to any carrier. They are likely Flex Reseller, which will lock to first provider when activated. ATT has been easy in the past regarding full price phones that are not on contract/finance in their system. It used to be use a Verizon SIM, but they hold it hostage for 60 days after activation now.

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Jan 19, 2021 07:49 PM
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LAST_EXITJan 19, 2021 07:49 PM
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Quote from jubnem :
Picked up the XS Max 256gb this morning for $199. I actually got 2. Manager said he has 10 more.
The manager rang you up?

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