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expiredninjamuk posted Jan 18, 2021 10:26 PM
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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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Jan 19, 2021 07:49 PM
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bargainbuysJan 19, 2021 07:49 PM
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Quote from JESSE_VENTURA :
has anyone here Reserved theirs and then gone to the store and there is 0 inventory?

i dont want to drive for hours if the Reserving system is bogus....
Yes, I went to a store and I had one on reserve but when I got there they told me they sold it yesterday. Kind of upset since I drove an hour out to get it.
Jan 19, 2021 07:52 PM
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mikeemsJan 19, 2021 07:52 PM
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Quote from bargainbuys :
Yes, I went to a store and I had one on reserve but when I got there they told me they sold it yesterday. Kind of upset since I drove an hour out to get it.
The reserve system seems totally unrelated to actually purchasing a phone. Maybe it just tells you inventory available.
Jan 19, 2021 07:54 PM
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snusnuJan 19, 2021 07:54 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.
Quote from snusnu :
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.
Updated. I am now confirming that the US Reseller Policy is in place. Checking under General -> About -> Carrier Lock, it is SIM locked. I am on the phone with T-Mobile to remove it.
Jan 19, 2021 07:55 PM
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saurabhbhalla90Jan 19, 2021 07:55 PM
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Quote from bargainbuys :
Yes, I went to a store and I had one on reserve but when I got there they told me they sold it yesterday. Kind of upset since I drove an hour out to get it.
Wow that sucks! I was about to do that right now with a 1.5 hour drive.
Maybe I should call first?
Jan 19, 2021 07:55 PM
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sp1viperJan 19, 2021 07:55 PM
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Had 2 Verizon XS Max 256gb reserved, but the wireless guy or the manager would not sell outright, no budging whatsoever - something to the effect of we don't sell phones outright. The more I explained, in the end he comes showing a screen no Verizon XS's left ... smh

Whatever, dealing with Walmart is a hit or miss, so can't complain when its this price ... only went here because of the 256 said in stock, will try another store.
Jan 19, 2021 07:56 PM
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sp1viperJan 19, 2021 07:56 PM
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Quote from snusnu :
Updated. I am now confirming that the US Reseller Policy is in place. Checking under General -> About -> Carrier Lock, it is SIM locked. I am on the phone with T-Mobile to remove it.
So wait, you put in the T-Mobile Sim and it locked to T-Mobile?
Jan 19, 2021 07:57 PM
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Brownshane3Jan 19, 2021 07:57 PM
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Typical Walmart experience in Mason OH. 3 folks at electronics counter, none were wireless. All were "we don't know what that is, go to the front tower for pickup". OSL not been there in a year. Clueless, wireless person supposed to be there tomorrow so will try again I guess. Emailed OSL like was suggested earlier. Expected it to be painful and Walmart delivered.

UPDATE: I guess wireless person was the key as Dan the Man figured it out on my second trip. Unopened XS Max, unlocked per GSX report I got. Thanks for heads up OP!
Last edited by Brownshane3 January 20, 2021 at 01:08 PM.

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Jan 19, 2021 07:58 PM
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Dealer210Jan 19, 2021 07:58 PM
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Quote from saurabhbhalla90 :
Wow that sucks! I was about to do that right now with a 1.5 hour drive.
Maybe I should call first?
Which store did you go? If you don't mind sharing?
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Jan 19, 2021 07:59 PM
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LAST_EXITJan 19, 2021 07:59 PM
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Quote from Dealer210 :
Which store did you go? If you don't mind sharing?
I mean really? lol 🤦 ♂️
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Jan 19, 2021 07:59 PM
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Dealer210Jan 19, 2021 07:59 PM
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Quote from bargainbuys :
Yes, I went to a store and I had one on reserve but when I got there they told me they sold it yesterday. Kind of upset since I drove an hour out to get it.
Which store?
Jan 19, 2021 08:01 PM
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snusnuJan 19, 2021 08:01 PM
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Quote from sp1viper :
So wait, you put in the T-Mobile Sim and it locked to T-Mobile?
Yeah, that's the first sim I put it and it carrier locked. I just got off the phone with a customer service representative and they're removing it, says typically takes 24-48 hours. FYI, if you have to do this, give them the IMEI2 number if you're calling T-Mobile. The IMEI/MEID is not what they need.

EDIT: They came back stating that they cannot remove the lock because it's not showing up in their tools. If you want your phone unlocked, do NOT plug your T-Mobile Sim into the device.
Last edited by snusnu January 19, 2021 at 01:19 PM.
Jan 19, 2021 08:04 PM
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cccheelJan 19, 2021 08:04 PM
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Quote from energyx :
ATT is easier. No cost.
Why not T-Mobile? I have TMO, so presumably they would unlock for free, since I bought outright, correct? (I purchased Verizon version).
Jan 19, 2021 08:07 PM
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energyxJan 19, 2021 08:07 PM
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Quote from cccheel :
Why not T-Mobile? I have TMO, so presumably they would unlock for free, since I bought outright, correct? (I purchased Verizon version).
If you have T-Mobile, great. Do they unlock for non-customers like ATT does?
Jan 19, 2021 08:08 PM
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cccheelJan 19, 2021 08:08 PM
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Quote from energyx :
If you have T-Mobile, great. Do they unlock for non-customers like ATT does?
They did for the S71 everyone bought recently.

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Jan 19, 2021 08:09 PM
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energyxJan 19, 2021 08:09 PM
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Quote from cccheel :
They did for the S71 everyone bought recently.
Perfect. Not sure why you asked then. Looks like ATT or T-Mo are options for unlock.

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