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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 21, 2021 03:54 AM
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giantfanJan 21, 2021 03:54 AM
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Quote from balafeb03 :
I could find in stores near 06106. But i see AT&t and Verizon to choose to Reserve. How do i reserve it unlocked
From my experience and as most people have mentioned the xs max is unlocked. Others have mentioned the smaller XS does have reseller flex. I reserved xs max as ATT as that was what was available online but when I got to the store they did not even acknowledge the reservation and the phone they had was not labelled nor did they ask me. I was unsure until I got home and opened it and activated it. Fully unlocked out of the box...
Jan 21, 2021 03:56 AM
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energyxJan 21, 2021 03:56 AM
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Quote from Razgriz01 :
you greedy resellers really are some of the worst people on here.
Crying I left phones at every store I visited, thanks.
Jan 21, 2021 03:57 AM
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solidsnake222Jan 21, 2021 03:57 AM
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Quote from energyx :
Crying I left phones at every store I visited, thanks.
The tears of someone who missed the deal. I'm sure he would have only bought one if he managed to find them in his store.
Jan 21, 2021 04:03 AM
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holly_mollyJan 21, 2021 04:03 AM
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Quote from dealgrab32 :
Ok. I haven't booted the phone yet. Trying to find out what's the easiest and best way to get it unlocked.
I am with Cricket, if I put cricket sim, will it work right away?
it should work with cricket right away but it will lock to all providers under att or just cricket. and it may be difficult to get it unlocked if it gets locked to cricket as this is not a cricket phone.

you can try att if you want to. i tried with verizon and got 2 phones unlocked like that. one of other member here had some other phone from another deal and his phone also showed verizon locked on sickw and he also got it unlocked in couple of hours.
Jan 21, 2021 04:04 AM
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holly_mollyJan 21, 2021 04:04 AM
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Quote from energyx :
Or use an ATT SIM (active or inactive) and unlock for $0 via the ATT unlock portal as a non-customer. https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/
I didn't have att sim but I had verizon so I took a shot with one unit at a time with verizon. For me, it still ended up being cheaper than buying $10 att sim.
Jan 21, 2021 04:07 AM
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energyxJan 21, 2021 04:07 AM
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Quote from holly_molly :
I didn't have att sim but I had verizon so I took a shot with one unit at a time with verizon. For me, it still ended up being cheaper than buying $10 att sim.
Definitely good to know there are a couple easy/inexpensive options. Thumbup
Jan 21, 2021 04:08 AM
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dasaiyanownzyaJan 21, 2021 04:08 AM
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First time I've ever gotten a Walmart ymmv deal !! AND the Walmart cashier knew exactly what she was doing; didn't have any trouble with signing up for new lines or needing manager approval...was able to get 2 XS Max 64gb in Colorado Springs! Thanks OP!

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Jan 21, 2021 04:11 AM
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L8onJan 21, 2021 04:11 AM
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Grabbed 2 Sprint phones tonight. Lady stated they had multiples phones that just came in. Would only allow me 2 phones. Advised I would be back tomorrow for 2 more for my family plan. Lady stated since they are marked clearance they don't need a plan but tried to push plan. Advised I didn't want a credit inquiry and to just buy the phone out completely. Phones work perfectly with T-mobile sim. Needed new phones for the 2020 free lines Smilie
Jan 21, 2021 04:11 AM
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rohandalwadi31Jan 21, 2021 04:11 AM
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Was able to reserve 2 iPhone xs max. I hope i get it when I go to the store tomorrow.
Jan 21, 2021 04:13 AM
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rohandalwadi31Jan 21, 2021 04:13 AM
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Did anyone got lucky in unlocking the sprint xs max with this deal?
Jan 21, 2021 04:13 AM
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quantecipherJan 21, 2021 04:13 AM
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Quote from mackleee :
Who does it lock to if you use mvno sim?
For those with US Reseller Flex Policy, it will lock to the first inserted US carrier SIM when power on. For example, if you insert Mint Mobile SIM, it will lock to T-Mobile network where you cannot use it on AT&T and Verizon.
Quote from dealgrab32 :
Ok. I haven't booted the phone yet. Trying to find out what's the easiest and best way to get it unlocked.
I am with Cricket, if I put cricket sim, will it work right away?
For those with US Reseller Flex Policy, yes, it will work on Cricket and you can then ask Cricket to unlock it. For other alternative methods, search for my other posts such as insert AT&T SIM and then request for unlocked from the AT&T portal as non-AT&T customer.

Either way, this is a good deal and these iPhones are either factory unlocked or with the US Reseller Flex Policy fresh out the box, so just buy whatever stock you can find regardless of the carrier with no service activation, they all will work on any US carrier of your choice fresh out of the box. The only difference is those with the US Reseller Flex Policy will lock to the first inserted US carrier SIM when power on, but you can unlock them later. Good luck. hug
Jan 21, 2021 04:19 AM
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therulerJan 21, 2021 04:19 AM
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Anyone who got lucky with multiple units feeling generous enough to resell at a reasonable markup?
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Jan 21, 2021 04:23 AM
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Jhuang114Jan 21, 2021 04:23 AM
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Quote from theruler :
Anyone who got lucky with multiple units feeling generous enough to resell at a reasonable markup?
Same question as you! I've gone to 7 different Walmart's with absolutely no luck Frown
Jan 21, 2021 04:26 AM
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22calbrJan 21, 2021 04:26 AM
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Quote from theruler :
Anyone who got lucky with multiple units feeling generous enough to resell at a reasonable markup?
Genuinely curious. What would you consider reasonable? Secondary market is at least 3x purchase price.

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Jan 21, 2021 04:30 AM
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thedealsman440Jan 21, 2021 04:30 AM
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Quote from crunchycookies :
No. Actually found a few in stock, made reservations, and they flat out refused to sell them to me. It was the T-ROC employees that refused. I asked for a manager first, and the employee called one on FaceTime so I could 'talk in person'. laugh out loud I asked them to just scan the phones to see what would happen, and the FaceTime mgr had the other employee fiddle with a tablet away from my view, where she pulled up a $499 price. After 20 minutes I finally admitted defeat. I've always had a tough time finding any posted Walmart deals in our area.
This is pretty much how 99% of these visits go. Not sure which clowns are upvoting this fake deal but it has to stop. Literally deals like this kill slickdeals reputation, it will end up like fatwallet!
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