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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 11:03 PM
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holly_mollyJan 20, 2021 11:03 PM
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Quote from mackleee :
Will they not hold them with a confirmed reservation? I will call before going.
don't call and just go asap if you want it. i reserved my couple of units and when i went there, they were able to sell to my friend without reservation but when my turn came up, despite printing warp bill, it wouldn't let me pay for it. most probably it was because walmart was reserving for me and wouldn't let me buy without reservation. employees were not able to figure out how to sell via reservation so they cancelled warp code, then cancelled reservaton then re order via warp and it went through.

moreover there have been stories here people being denied despite reservation.

the more you wait, the more chance some employee or manager would step in cancel it.

and don't forget, although reservation is a joke but it is for 48 hours.
Jan 20, 2021 11:03 PM
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XYprideJan 20, 2021 11:03 PM
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Quote from snipernation :
Can you share the UPC on the xs max?
iPhone XS Max 64gb
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190198786029
Jan 20, 2021 11:05 PM
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ZepheadJan 20, 2021 11:05 PM
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Quote from mackleee :
I reserved several and got email confirmation with a confirmation number. Says that I have 48 hours to pick them up.
Did you use the app or on the website? Did you choose walmart.com or in my store? I can't get them to come up either way.
Jan 20, 2021 11:09 PM
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snipernationJan 20, 2021 11:09 PM
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Quote from DeltaMajor156 :
iPhone XS Max 64gb
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190198786029
Thanks
Jan 20, 2021 11:10 PM
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iygJan 20, 2021 11:10 PM
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Quote from MainPFT :
In my locsl WM right now. Just purchased one outright (no Acct info or activation, just pay and go). But they also have three others I want (literally sitting in front of me) and they say the system won't let it sell them to me because they are "reserved". They aren't even online purchases, just online reservations. Guy is on the phone w/ a manager right now.

This seems like total chaos and nonsense.
What he said is true. You are stealing deals from other people if you insist the employee to cancel existing reservations. reservation does work as intended if that Walmart has wireless department.
Jan 20, 2021 11:10 PM
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mackleeeJan 20, 2021 11:10 PM
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Quote from Zephead :
Did you use the app or on the website? Did you choose walmart.com or in my store? I can't get them to come up either way.
Website, search for iphone xs, it will say out of stock, click on it and there will be a link for in store, click on it and enter your zip, it will let you search for availability and reserve if available.
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Jan 20, 2021 11:26 PM
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MainPFTJan 20, 2021 11:26 PM
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Quote from iyg :
What he said is true. You are stealing deals from other people if you insist the employee to cancel existing reservations. reservation does work as intended if that Walmart has wireless department.
I know. And I got the one and left. I don't know if I'd go as far as saying I'm stealing from someone else. Im not even sure if a reservation involves actually paying beforehand. Maybe others here can shed light on that as I've see tons of comments of ppl saying they made reservations.

If reservations are already paid for then I get it.
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Jan 20, 2021 11:26 PM
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Ablaa8SDJan 20, 2021 11:26 PM
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Quote from JESSE_VENTURA :
ask to speak to the Manager and argue with them
Will try that, thinking its a hit or miss, is it worth of a drive 40 miles again
Jan 20, 2021 11:28 PM
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rogi43Jan 20, 2021 11:28 PM
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Went yesterday and employee and assistant manager said they can't sell without a plan. Call and talk to manager today who says they can but someone now put a reservation on 2 of them. Is there an ethics/ complaint/ escalation team I can send this to?
Jan 20, 2021 11:34 PM
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desi_babu_2010Jan 20, 2021 11:34 PM
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Quote from MainPFT :
I know. And I got the one and left. I don't know if I'd go as far as saying I'm stealing from someone else. Im not even sure if a reservation involves actually paying beforehand. Maybe others here can shed light on that as I've see tons of comments of ppl saying they made reservations.

If reservations are already paid for then I get it.
perhaps, but ...
is best to prepare.
make reservation if u r lucky to find a store that has them.
regardless, go ASAP.
reservation is a joke.
walmart is a joke.
making a reservation at walmart , planning to go there in a day or 2 ,
expecting the phone (s) to be there...is simply naive & just asking for trouble.

regarding making a complaint..all i can say is lol...they dont care...u will be back..its walmart...
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Jan 20, 2021 11:40 PM
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GrandMstrBudJan 20, 2021 11:40 PM
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At one now, thinking I'll give in and get a plan and cancel tomorrow.
Jan 20, 2021 11:42 PM
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MainPFTJan 20, 2021 11:42 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
perhaps, but ...
is best to prepare.
make reservation if u r lucky to find a store that has them.
regardless, go ASAP.
reservation is a joke.
walmart is a joke.
making a reservation at walmart , planning to go there in a day or 2 ,
expecting the phone (s) to be there...is simply naive & just asking for trouble.

regarding making a complaint..all i can say is lol...they dont care...u will be back..its walmart...
I wasn't the person who said anything about making a complaint. I got my one and left. They told me when the reservations expired and said come back the next morning. I will (its this Saturday) and if they are still there I'll get them and if not no big deal either.
Jan 20, 2021 11:44 PM
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ZeeOhhSixJan 20, 2021 11:44 PM
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Quote from GrandMstrBud :
At one now, thinking I'll give in and get a plan and cancel tomorrow.
can you PLEASE report back with whether 'getting a plan' requires a credit check tonight? Thanks!
Jan 20, 2021 11:45 PM
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prak903Jan 20, 2021 11:45 PM
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DP: made a reservation yesterday, picked up today. Dude was chill, rang it up on WARP even without me saying anything except "purchase outright". Said there were two more but he could only ring up one today, gonna go back tomorrow to see if I can grab those. Reservations DO work, he looked up my name without me giving it to him.

Step-by-Step:

Went to electronics, said I had a reservation to PICK UP a phone I reserved online, they said go to pickup in front of store. (insist it says go to electronics)
Showed the Electronics Team Lead the e-mail I had, he went over to the WARP computer and looked up my resevation "said my name".
He went to the back and grabbed the phone.
Started putting in all info into WARP (IMEI, serial, etc.) and asked me for my carrier and zip. Gave it to him.
He got a printout with the order info and then a barcode as well.
Scanned barcode at POS to bring up $199 price for Xs Max.

All in all a very easy process (at least at my store). Thanks OP.
Last edited by prak903 January 20, 2021 at 04:49 PM.

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Jan 20, 2021 11:46 PM
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neverwearthemJan 20, 2021 11:46 PM
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Was able to grab a 256 max but I'd prefer an Xs to replace my current Xs that needs a new battery. Will just return my 64 max and probably stick with the 256 as I've hit all the stores close to me and the only one who had several Xs and Max in stock wouldn't sell them after wasting over an hour of my time.

YMMV but this is probably an even worse than normal Walmart clearance deal from a "luck" perspective because of individual stores not being competent enough to handle a simple transaction. Just because you find what you want in stock won't guarantee you get it.

Experienced several order cancellations from Walmart.com over the past couple months and now this. They'll sell 5 to people flipping them and not sell any to legitimate customers. Walmart is a joke.
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