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

energyx

Jan 20, 2021 02:41 AM

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energyxJan 20, 2021 02:41 AM

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Quote from quantecipher

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Anyone can sell it to you with the device only option. You only need the T-ROC/OSL employees for those with activation, where they have to enter their ID into WARP for activation. This also helps track their commissions, quota, bonuses, etc. Good luck. hug

They were adamant that only the OSL people can do anything with those phones. In the end I emailed OSL and got a call from someone within the hour. She got someone there for me today and I picked up 2 of 3 I had reserved (said that's all they had). Downside was they were open, but never activated. I tried briefly to get some kind of discount because of it, but ended up not pushing. Going to try a couple more stores tomorrow where I have reservations and if I need to I'll contact the local OSL person again.

XDecker

Jan 20, 2021 02:44 AM

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XDeckerJan 20, 2021 02:44 AM

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Quote from iiM3

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Any idea why the original reservations got grayed out, or what you did different the 2nd time for them to go through? The same happened to me so I also made a new one at the register but that one also went goofy on me. I ended up leaving since they couldn't get the phone to ring up any other way.

TBH, I don't know. I showed the manager the emails and she was able to FIND the reservation, but they were grayed out. The guy above me had 3 green reservations.

When I re-did them while I was standing there they showed up green after the manager refreshed the screen. I DID do the original reservations via a desktop computer browser, whereas the "on the fly" reservations were done via my phone.

I don't think the "reservation" really mattered?....when the manager clicked through the valid reservation, it made her re-select the particular phone anyway as a "device only purchase".

Sorry I couldn't be more help. I really didn't know why it changed, she didn't know either.

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eore227

Jan 20, 2021 02:45 AM

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eore227Jan 20, 2021 02:45 AM

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So for att sim to work just activate phone with any att sim, then go online do unlock request?

MinXO

Jan 20, 2021 02:47 AM

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MinXOJan 20, 2021 02:47 AM

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Went to 3 walmarts and all of them said only osl guy can help. Then they all said they can only buy one with a line or byod. Then one of them called the regional manager and they said can not sell without a contract. What do I do now?

msp3

Jan 20, 2021 02:47 AM

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msp3Jan 20, 2021 02:47 AM

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Quote from umamu

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If you do not put in the SIM from the carrier it's financed with, be aware that no other carrier can unlock it. Is this right ?

If you lock it to a carrier it's not financed to, the carrier its locked to has the ability to unlock, but almost never will unless you become their customer and request it as their customer. If you lock it to a MVNO or prepaid, not in a billion years will they unlock it (and will claim they can't)

bargainbuys

Jan 20, 2021 02:52 AM

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bargainbuysJan 20, 2021 02:52 AM

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Quote from deegi1688

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How to file an complaint with Walmart corporate office? I reserve an XSMAX at the TORRANCE, CA store. When I get their after 45 min driving, the guy at Electronic counter first said the girl working there is on lunch break, then told me the WART system is down, ask me to go back tomorrow, also strangely enough they only have ONE WART terminal instead of two in other locations. I ask for the team leader, and listened to more BS. Totally wasted of my time.

Good luck bro, I went this morning and they said they already sold them yesterday to someone who bought out all 3. I had a reservation too.

XDecker

Jan 20, 2021 02:53 AM

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XDeckerJan 20, 2021 02:53 AM

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Quote from holly_molly

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no, you didn't get lucky as they are flex reseller locked meaning they get locked to the sim of first boot. so your phone is now locked to verizon. i guess it will unlock on it own after 60 days based on verizon unlocking policy. or you may try ebay for unlock service as there are couple of them selling verizon unlock service at $2. i did that and waiting for update as it says 1-3 days.

Hi. Just out of curiosity, does this mean first boot as in power on or does it have to go through the activation process to lock it to the carrier?

I'm asking because I want to give one to my sister, and I got "verizon" ones and she's on T-mobile. I already powered on 2 out of the 3. The 1 is fine, that one is going to my wife. But I don't want the gold one, even though if I have to I guess it's ok.

porky

Jan 20, 2021 02:55 AM

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porkyJan 20, 2021 02:55 AM

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Quote from reneedlcrz

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I got the IPHONE XS Max (AT&T version) this morning from Walmart.

I tried to use the AT&T portal (https://www.att.com/deviceunlock) to have it UNLOCKED.

I got an email and was APPROVED in minutes.
Email Title: "We approved your unlock request"

Thank you OP and "quantecipher".

FYI

Awesome! Unlocked in seconds. Repped!

eore227

Jan 20, 2021 02:55 AM

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eore227Jan 20, 2021 02:55 AM

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Quote from msp3

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If you lock it to a carrier it's not financed to, the carrier its locked to has the ability to unlock, but almost never will unless you become their customer and request it as their customer. If you lock it to a MVNO or prepaid, not in a billion years will they unlock it (and will claim they can't)

Is this meaning for example I bought Verizon ones today. If use att sim then it will be harder to unlock since I bought it under Verizon?

iiM3

Jan 20, 2021 02:56 AM

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iiM3Jan 20, 2021 02:56 AM

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Quote from XDecker

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TBH, I don't know. I showed the manager the emails and she was able to FIND the reservation, but they were grayed out. The guy above me had 3 green reservations.

When I re-did them while I was standing there they showed up green after the manager refreshed the screen. I DID do the original reservations via a desktop computer browser, whereas the "on the fly" reservations were done via my phone.

I don't think the "reservation" really mattered?....when the manager clicked through the valid reservation, it made her re-select the particular phone anyway as a "device only purchase".

Sorry I couldn't be more help. I really didn't know why it changed, she didn't know either.

Did you make the reservations as an existing customer? I chose no on that option and that's the only thing I could think of that would mess mine up. Congrats on the success though! Hopefully I can get mine sorted when I try again tomorrow.

quantecipher

Jan 20, 2021 02:59 AM

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quantecipherJan 20, 2021 02:59 AM

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Quote from energyx

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They were adamant that only the OSL people can do anything with those phones. In the end I emailed OSL and got a call from someone within the hour. She got someone there for me today and I picked up 2 of 3 I had reserved (said that's all they had). Downside was they were open, but never activated. I tried briefly to get some kind of discount because of it, but ended up not pushing. Going to try a couple more stores tomorrow where I have reservations and if I need to I'll contact the local OSL person again.

Glad to hear that you managed to pick up your phones. I remembered you from a few past Cricket iPhone threads you started, and you helped a lot of people over there. Glad to see you again. hug

holly_molly

Jan 20, 2021 03:00 AM

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holly_mollyJan 20, 2021 03:00 AM

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Quote from XDecker

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Hi. Just out of curiosity, does this mean first boot as in power on or does it have to go through the activation process to lock it to the carrier?

I'm asking because I want to give one to my sister, and I got "verizon" ones and she's on T-mobile. I already powered on 2 out of the 3. The 1 is fine, that one is going to my wife. But I don't want the gold one, even though if I have to I guess it's ok.

first boot with the sim. it won't let you use as wifi device without sim and it will lock it during first time activation after you boot the phone for first time.. do one thing, there are couple of ebay sellers selling verizon unlock service under $3. try one of them and see if they are able to lock your current verizon locked phone. i am waiting for update from one seller on my order.

TheGMan

Jan 20, 2021 03:02 AM

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TheGManJan 20, 2021 03:02 AM

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Quote from quantecipher

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Anyone can sell it to you with the device only option. You only need the T-ROC/OSL employees for those with activation, where they have to enter their ID into WARP for activation. This also helps track their commissions, quota, bonuses, etc. Good luck. hug

Are T-ROC and OSL the same company/group/employees?

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clq2012

Jan 20, 2021 03:02 AM

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clq2012Jan 20, 2021 03:02 AM

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This evening, Wal-Mart staff said that they could not pick up after 8 pm！

quantecipher

Jan 20, 2021 03:07 AM

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quantecipherJan 20, 2021 03:07 AM

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Quote from TheGMan

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Are T-ROC and OSL the same company/group/employees?

Two different companies.
https://trocglobal.com
https://oslrs.com

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