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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 20, 2021 12:18 AM
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carlos.hvJan 20, 2021 12:18 AM
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Quote from pzdyang :
I got one in the Cypress FM-529 location. There is a silver left when I left
Did you get it through a reservation? Is not showing up for me
Jan 20, 2021 12:22 AM
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Buttercup30Jan 20, 2021 12:22 AM
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Quote from holly_molly :
No. Go and buy asap. Reservations are useless. I got without reservation despite having reservation.
I did. Was able to get the one and she didn't want to sell it that way. Called a manager and he allowed it that one time since I reserved but was told not to do it again. She told other reps in the department not to do it either.
Jan 20, 2021 12:34 AM
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StoneUnderJan 20, 2021 12:34 AM
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I went to two stores today and and although both said out of stock, one of the stores did have two XS's for $99 and I almost got them until the phone sales rep in plain clothes came over and ruined everything. She told the associate that those couldn't be sold without a contract or new line and that this store doesn't do pay in full on mobile devices. So my advice is avoid the phone rep and deal with someone in a blue or yellow shirt/vest if possible.
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Jan 20, 2021 12:36 AM
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JESSE_VENTURA
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Jan 20, 2021 12:36 AM
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If I reserve 2 phones at a store and it says I have 48 hours to get them, and I don't go get them tomorrow, can someone else just walk in and ask to buy a iphone XS without reservation and the store rep removes it from the cage for another buyer, which was reserved for you? Does Walmart even Honor their Reservation system?

In the Reservation Email there is no confirmation number or anything. It doesn't show any unique number for my account.
Jan 20, 2021 12:46 AM
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holly_mollyJan 20, 2021 12:46 AM
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Quote from Buttercup30 :
I did. Was able to get the one and she didn't want to sell it that way. Called a manager and he allowed it that one time since I reserved but was told not to do it again. She told other reps in the department not to do it either.
I reserved couple of them and i went to buy without reservation. They generated through warp but system didn't let me pay. Most probably because walmart was reserving units for me under reservation and selling those non reservation order would mean negative inventory for reservation folks. . So they canceled those non reservation order, then cancelled my reservation and then generated warp barcode again as different order number. Then i was able to pay for it.

most probably they didn't want to sell at that price but gave way in as you had reserved.
Jan 20, 2021 01:05 AM
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msp3Jan 20, 2021 01:05 AM
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Quote from thegman230 :
Non carrier MVNO SCUM? You'd better be ready for shishkabob
Say whatever you like, I'm just telling it like it is from the national retailer side. If you care about getting the deal, this is useful information. If you like virtue signaling, ignore it and help as many employees hide stock by causing a commotion in-store as you want.
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Jan 20, 2021 01:06 AM
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eore227Jan 20, 2021 01:06 AM
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I ended up getting 2 max and 1 regular all 64gb. I went into store and there was a new girl who asked for help. Said I made phone reservations which he never heard of. Went to someone else and that person told me warp system is closed at 7 so I was there a few mins passed. He called manager and they were able to do warp system by FaceTime. How freaking awesome was she??? So took about an hour but got my phones.

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Jan 20, 2021 01:09 AM
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deshwasi
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Jan 20, 2021 01:09 AM
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i guess after 6pm i cannot get a carrier phone since OSL guys are gone?
Jan 20, 2021 01:12 AM
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linda85Jan 20, 2021 01:12 AM
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I just want to give some tips to you guys if you got phones from this deal:

*Don't put MVNO sim in in because the phone will get locked to that carrier. I know couple people bought phones at Apple, paid full price. But they put boost sims in when they first started the phones and their phones got locked to boost mobile. They had to stay with boost for 12 months in order to unlock the phones
*The easiest way to get this type of phone unlocked is insert a normal att sim in and request unlock through att website
*I saw someone mentioned in this post that the phone is unlocked because he/she didn't have to put a sim in to go through activation. Well, Apple changed that months ago. Now, You don't need a sim to go through activation
Jan 20, 2021 01:20 AM
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idahoskiJan 20, 2021 01:20 AM
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Quote from wspfan :
Hope this info helps for those having issues with activation ...I luckily found an old school WARP expert when calling 10 other stores since my rep at my Walmart was clueless.

Make sure rep is in WARP 2.0

>>>new customer
>>>must choose carrier so choose Verizon (your phone won't be tied to Verizon)
>>>>device pay in full
>>>>>enter zip code of store
>>>>>follow easy prompts to finish.

Print out will be POS sheet to ring up for $199 plus taxes.

Good luck >
Thank you OP and wspfan! I reserved a 256GB XS Max at a store 30 minutes away and went there after work. The young lady found a space gray and a gold XS Max phone. I wanted the space gray. She took it to the WARP station, quickly looked confused, and started looking around for help. I had a cropped screenshot of wspfan's steps and showed her. She was able to figure it out. There ended up being two more employees watch her ring it up. I bet the other phone is already gone.
Jan 20, 2021 01:30 AM
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eore227Jan 20, 2021 01:30 AM
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I bought gsx report for my 3 phones. Both of my max xs shows unlocked. The regular xs is locked flex policy.
Jan 20, 2021 01:32 AM
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cccheelJan 20, 2021 01:32 AM
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Quote from linda85 :
I just want to give some tips to you guys if you got phones from this deal:

*Don't put MVNO sim in in because the phone will get locked to that carrier. I know couple people bought phones at Apple, paid full price. But they put boost sims in when they first started the phones and their phones got locked to boost mobile. They had to stay with boost for 12 months in order to unlock the phones
*The easiest way to get this type of phone unlocked is insert a normal att sim in and request unlock through att website
*I saw someone mentioned in this post that the phone is unlocked because he/she didn't have to put a sim in to go through activation. Well, Apple changed that months ago. Now, You don't need a sim to go through activation
Where do I get a random AT&T sim?
Jan 20, 2021 01:34 AM
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mikebpiJan 20, 2021 01:34 AM
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Quote from eore227 :
I bought gsx report for my 3 phones. Both of my max xs shows unlocked. The regular xs is locked flex policy.
Which carrier was selected as they sold these?

It looks like Verizon may be locked
Jan 20, 2021 01:34 AM
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umamuJan 20, 2021 01:34 AM
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Quote from eore227 :
I bought gsx report for my 3 phones. Both of my max xs shows unlocked. The regular xs is locked flex policy.
I bought XSMAX sprint version. Didnt even insert the sim , not even turned on. GSX says sim locked with reseller flex policy.

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Jan 20, 2021 01:36 AM
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eore227Jan 20, 2021 01:36 AM
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Quote from mikebpi :
Which carrier was selected as they sold these?

It looks like Verizon may be locked
I said Verizon but not sure how they processed it when I checked out.

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