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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 08:01 PM
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dtwizzyJan 20, 2021 08:01 PM
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Anybody find anything in so cal?
Jan 20, 2021 08:02 PM
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FollywoodJan 20, 2021 08:02 PM
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Quote from kenlav :
bought all 8 at my local store, time o figure out my ebay password...
pics and ebay listings or it didn't happen
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glych110Jan 20, 2021 08:02 PM
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Quote from ZeeOhhSix :
You're offering to give someone $50 in exchange for them giving you $250? Now that would be slick Wink
Huh? The samsung S9s on Sprint are $24 each (clearance).

ATT and Verizon show 250..not looking for those.
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Jan 20, 2021 08:02 PM
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cccheelJan 20, 2021 08:02 PM
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I purchased Verizon phones, and sickw.com shows as locked. Trying to figure out my best route:

1. I have T-Mobile service. Insert TMO sim, thus locking to TMO and then request TMO to unlock. Just worried that thiswill not work.

2. Get a Verizon sim card for a few bucks on eBay and insert, but it probably is not tied to an active account. Maybe ask a friend with Verizon active service to insert their sim.

3. Get an AT&T prepaid card and insert, and then request through AT&T unlock online portal.

Whatcha guys think? The US Reseller Flex Policy is certainly complicated. You'd think you could just contact Apple and have them unlock everything, but no.... I hate Apple.
Jan 20, 2021 08:04 PM
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Ken05Jan 20, 2021 08:04 PM
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Quote from dtwizzy :
Anybody find anything in so cal?
Nope... 😭
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cccheelJan 20, 2021 08:04 PM
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Quote from glych110 :
Huh? The samsung S9s on Sprint are $24 each (clearance).

ATT and Verizon show 250..not looking for those.
I think the point he is making is that you are asking another SDer to send you phones worth about $500 (for two) for about $100...
Jan 20, 2021 08:05 PM
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glych110Jan 20, 2021 08:05 PM
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Quote from eore227 :
Worst freaking offer in the history of offers
On SPRINT..its on clearance for $24..

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Jan 20, 2021 08:05 PM
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did everyone here have to argue with the Manager to get them to sell you the phone?
Jan 20, 2021 08:06 PM
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glych110Jan 20, 2021 08:06 PM
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Quote from cccheel :
I think the point he is making is that you are asking another SDer to send you phones worth about $500 (for two) for about $100...
Like i said.. taking a shot 🙃..
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Jan 20, 2021 08:07 PM
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desi_babu_2010Jan 20, 2021 08:07 PM
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Quote from cccheel :
I purchased Verizon phones, and sickw.com shows as locked. Trying to figure out my best route:

1. I have T-Mobile service. Insert TMO sim, thus locking to TMO and then request TMO to unlock. Just worried that thiswill not work.

2. Get a Verizon sim card for a few bucks on eBay and insert, but it probably is not tied to an active account. Maybe ask a friend with Verizon active service to insert their sim.

3. Get an AT&T prepaid card and insert, and then request through AT&T unlock online portal.

Whatcha guys think? The US Reseller Flex Policy is certainly complicated. You'd think you could just contact Apple and have them unlock everything, but no.... I hate Apple.
my hunch is that it shows locked, but doesn't show to what carrier.

so in current state it is actually unlocked,
but it will lock to a carrier as the first sim u insert into it.

some have suggested att sim, since u can get it unlocked via the att non customer unlock request.

again, this is just my theory.
Jan 20, 2021 08:09 PM
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desi_babu_2010Jan 20, 2021 08:09 PM
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Quote from cccheel :
I purchased Verizon phones, and sickw.com shows as locked. Trying to figure out my best route:

1. I have T-Mobile service. Insert TMO sim, thus locking to TMO and then request TMO to unlock. Just worried that thiswill not work.

2. Get a Verizon sim card for a few bucks on eBay and insert, but it probably is not tied to an active account. Maybe ask a friend with Verizon active service to insert their sim.

3. Get an AT&T prepaid card and insert, and then request through AT&T unlock online portal.

Whatcha guys think? The US Reseller Flex Policy is certainly complicated. You'd think you could just contact Apple and have them unlock everything, but no.... I hate Apple.
also, best is to try using the carrier u ultimately want to use on.

if that is t mobile, and u have account, why not try the tm sim.

at worse if it locks to TM, at least u can use the phone
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hunnybunny1012Jan 20, 2021 08:09 PM
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Was just able to reserve 6. Walking in Walmart now! Fingers crossed I get them, I'll report back. I'm being told can't sell a phone without a contract. Any work around?
UPdATE. Took about 40 minutes but I walked out with an xs and xs max!!! The Gm found someone that knew what he was doing in the warp system! Thanks OP!! You the best!
Last edited by hunnybunny1012 January 20, 2021 at 03:05 PM.
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neverwearthemJan 20, 2021 08:10 PM
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Quote from LAST_EXIT :
Unbelievable.

Manager and OSL are refusing to sell the phones without a contract and refuse to ring it up any different way.
This was my experience at one store that I tried the other day. Been a Walmart clearance buyer for a number of years and this was easily the worst experience I've had at probably any retail store in my life. 10 months not stepping foot in a Walmart store wasn't long enough...
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cccheelJan 20, 2021 08:13 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
also, best is to try using the carrier u ultimately want to use on.

if that is t mobile, and u have account, why not try the tm sim.

at worse if it locks to TM, at least u can use the phone
Yep! Thanks.

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FlipCityJan 20, 2021 08:13 PM
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Stopped in for my Xs Max reservation, which was the only thing available. Store actually had more Max's than I could count in every color/capacity, as well as a couple regular Xs's. Walked out with two 512GB Max's without a hassle, other than the employees having to remember how to sell it.
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