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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 21, 2021 12:58 AM
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Came back empty handed.

I reserved 2 ATT XS Max 64GB yesterday. Went to store today. Walmart employees at electronics had no idea and had to wait for the wireless associate. Half hour later, a guy in black OSL shirt came and refused to sell device without a contract. I mentioned that WARP system does allow sale of device only but he wouldn't budge. I asked him to cancel my reservation.
Jan 21, 2021 12:59 AM
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neverwearthemJan 21, 2021 12:59 AM
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WARP is what changes the price to clearance. I'm not convinced they would have a separate batch of non-contract unlocked phones. I think it's more likely the associate just didn't know how to put it through WARP as device only. If you find Xs or Xs Max in stock it should be able to be sold at the clearance price when done through WARP which prints off the actual barcode that they scan at the normal register.
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Jan 21, 2021 01:00 AM
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Jan 21, 2021 01:00 AM
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Quote from mackleee :
Xs vs xs max which is a better deal, I can get 2 of the xs for the price of one max.
I would get all and ebay the ones I don't need.

Between the two, it also boils down to the size you prefer. teh 512GB XS Max used to retail for $1499 when originally released.
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Jan 21, 2021 01:01 AM
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Jan 21, 2021 01:01 AM
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Quote from t4t3r :
Was able to grab a 256 max e.
Lucky devil. I'm jealous now!
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Quote from Hoolagain :
Thanks again OP for this very slick deal. Really needed a break after the year we've had. S7 can finally be retired.
Did you give the thread a thumbs up?
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Jan 21, 2021 01:02 AM
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SlowKeeperJan 21, 2021 01:02 AM
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Any luck in Houston,TX Stores? Didn't find nothing in my local store!!
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Jan 21, 2021 01:02 AM
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Quote from t4t3r :
WARP is what changes the price to clearance. I'm not convinced they would have a separate batch of non-contract unlocked phones. I think it's more likely the associate just didn't know how to put it through WARP as device only. If you find Xs or Xs Max in stock it should be able to be sold at the clearance price when done through WARP which prints off the actual barcode that they scan at the normal register.
This should be added to the OP or wiki

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Jan 21, 2021 01:03 AM
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thegman230Jan 21, 2021 01:03 AM
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Quote from t4t3r :
WARP is what changes the price to clearance. I'm not convinced they would have a separate batch of non-contract unlocked phones. I think it's more likely the associate just didn't know how to put it through WARP as device only. If you find Xs or Xs Max in stock it should be able to be sold at the clearance price when done through WARP which prints off the actual barcode that they scan at the normal register.
No, warp just releases the phone to the Walmart register to be able to ring up without error thrown and sell at the already dropped price. There are in fact 2 sets of phones with different prices because I was staring at them and watching them scan their stock and prices pop up on warp when purchasing.
Jan 21, 2021 01:04 AM
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thegman230Jan 21, 2021 01:04 AM
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Quote from RussianBytes :
This should be added to the OP or wiki
No that is not correct
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Jan 21, 2021 01:04 AM
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Quote from exception :
I mentioned that WARP system does allow sale of device only but he wouldn't budge. I asked him to cancel my reservation.
what a wimp (you!). You should have stood your ground and escalated it to a manager.
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No that is not correct
what is not correct?
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Jan 21, 2021 01:06 AM
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Jan 21, 2021 01:06 AM
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Quote from Zephead :
I got a 256GB Space Gray and a 256GB Silver, they said they're unlocked, both are in the sealed with plastic box. .
jealous, jealous, jealous. Did you give this thread a thumbs up? This should be frontpage but is being downvoted be resellers eager to corner stock.
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mackleeeJan 21, 2021 01:07 AM
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Quote from RussianBytes :
what a wimp (you!). You should have stood your ground and escalated it to a manager.
Other than the credit pull is there any reason not to get it on Verizon and cancel the plan same day?
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Jan 21, 2021 01:09 AM
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Quote from mackleee :
Other than the credit pull is there any reason not to get it on Verizon and cancel the plan same day?
No credit pull since you are buying the phone outright.

there is NO reason to not get a 100% brand new $1,499 phone (when originally released) for $199 now

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ZepheadJan 21, 2021 01:10 AM
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Quote from RussianBytes :
jealous, jealous, jealous. Did you give this thread a thumbs up? This should be frontpage but is being downvoted be resellers eager to corner stock.
Yep, gave it a thumbs up my friend!

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