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expiredninjamuk posted Jan 18, 2021 10:26 PM
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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 02:14 PM
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reicadenJan 21, 2021 02:14 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
Verizon definitely because they may actually help you remove the soft lock before the 60 days is up
Awesome, thanks! I thought it was att, ill try for Verizon if I ever get a store that knows wtf they are doing and what WARP is. No luck so far.... just a bunch of non english speaking associates that probably cant tell which end of a mouse to hold.
Jan 21, 2021 02:16 PM
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danpanic5Jan 21, 2021 02:16 PM
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Quote from hunnybunny1012 :
Which burb have you tried? I am far out south off of 57. Got 2 in Bourbonnais. That's all they had. I only reserved an XS max but they an xs too, it said it was unavailable to reserve online.
didn't know you could pickup with reserving
Last edited by danpanic5 January 21, 2021 at 09:01 AM.
Jan 21, 2021 02:17 PM
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reicadenJan 21, 2021 02:17 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
You did get lucky because a lot of the Walmart associates think learning warp is beneath them and OSL and my company have been fighting for control over the Walmart wireless program for years. They just gave OSL control over almost 400 additional Walmart's. Not sure what's going on in your store but they will end up with a new rep eventually
Would the OSL people (the mobile people?) Be able to make this happen? Or is there no way?

Also, would they be okay with selling it on verizon and then I just cancel the plan later since I'm paying in full? I'll gladly pay the extra 50$ or so to upgrade my wife's phone on the cheap.
Jan 21, 2021 02:17 PM
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Jhuang114Jan 21, 2021 02:17 PM
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Has anyone had any luck in Houston, TX? I've been to over 7 Walmart's with absolutely no luck. Website shows all have no stock and therefore doesn't let me make any reservations. Tips would be much appreciated!
Jan 21, 2021 02:18 PM
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asia745Jan 21, 2021 02:18 PM
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Quote from thegman230 :
Not true. Only for flex policy on the xs, not xs max and even so, you can request free unlock or buy unlock service cheap
You can request a unlock for cheap but I've been dealing with these phones and Walmart for over 5 years. I work there and the phones everyone is trying to buy are my actual business. I can't count the number of phones I have had to send back because they do lock to whatever the first sim in them is and warp is always going to make you choose a carrier before printing the paperwork. I personally don't care who buys them as long as they aren't rude when they do it but, no one should risk their job to do it. And every store has a different set up but one thing I won't do is lie to anyone.
Jan 21, 2021 02:19 PM
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sdtacos250Jan 21, 2021 02:19 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
You can request a unlock for cheap but I've been dealing with these phones and Walmart for over 5 years. I work there and the phones everyone is trying to buy are my actual business. I can't count the number of phones I have had to send back because they do lock to whatever the first sim in them is and warp is always going to make you choose a carrier before printing the paperwork. I personally don't care who buys them as long as they aren't rude when they do it but, no one should risk their job to do it. And every store has a different set up but one thing I won't do is lie to anyone.
Can u get me an iphone? 😁
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Jan 21, 2021 02:21 PM
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reicadenJan 21, 2021 02:21 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
You can request a unlock for cheap but I've been dealing with these phones and Walmart for over 5 years. I work there and the phones everyone is trying to buy are my actual business. I can't count the number of phones I have had to send back because they do lock to whatever the first sim in them is and warp is always going to make you choose a carrier before printing the paperwork. I personally don't care who buys them as long as they aren't rude when they do it but, no one should risk their job to do it. And every store has a different set up but one thing I won't do is lie to anyone.
But selling it with the verizon plan, for example, would be allowed it sounds? And then I just cancel the verizon plan later?

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Jan 21, 2021 02:23 PM
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thegman230Jan 21, 2021 02:23 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
You can request a unlock for cheap but I've been dealing with these phones and Walmart for over 5 years. I work there and the phones everyone is trying to buy are my actual business. I can't count the number of phones I have had to send back because they do lock to whatever the first sim in them is and warp is always going to make you choose a carrier before printing the paperwork. I personally don't care who buys them as long as they aren't rude when they do it but, no one should risk their job to do it. And every store has a different set up but one thing I won't do is lie to anyone.
What is your commission on each sold phone?
Jan 21, 2021 02:26 PM
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asia745Jan 21, 2021 02:26 PM
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Quote from energyx :
The OSL district manager that responded to my email (called within the hour) to the main OSL info email account knew exactly what I was asking for and had the rep meet me at the store later that day. No idea why she wouldn't know about it either...
OSL may have a different policy but I
Work for TROC and that is a serious NO-NO with our company. The Walmart stores are split between OSL and TROC...
Jan 21, 2021 02:27 PM
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King_ChuckyJan 21, 2021 02:27 PM
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If I'm with T-Mobile. Can I put my T-Mobile Sim card inside?
If so can I call T-Mobile and get it unlocked?
Or is the easiest method getting a Verizon Sim, then eBaying an unlock code?
Jan 21, 2021 02:28 PM
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asia745Jan 21, 2021 02:28 PM
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Quote from thegman230 :
What is your commission on each sold phone?
Depends on how many we sell it can go from $10 to almost $15 a device. But we also get paid hourly as well.
Jan 21, 2021 02:29 PM
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asia745Jan 21, 2021 02:29 PM
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Quote from King_Chucky :
If I'm with T-Mobile. Can I put my T-Mobile Sim card inside?
If so can I call T-Mobile and get it unlocked?
Or is the easiest method getting a Verizon Sim, then eBaying an unlock code?
Actually ATT is usually a cheaper unlock because Verizon has a automatic unlock policy for all their phones. They unlock 60 days after activation on Verizon's network
Jan 21, 2021 02:30 PM
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thegman230Jan 21, 2021 02:30 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
Depends on how many we sell it can go from $10 to almost $15 a device. But we also get paid hourly as well.
So if a customer gives a tip upfront of that amount then would it matter to you how it is sold?
Jan 21, 2021 02:31 PM
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asia745Jan 21, 2021 02:31 PM
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Quote from TonyD7909 :
Will this work on Cricket Wireless?
Buy it for ATT and it will. AT&T bought cricket about 4 years ago

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Jan 21, 2021 02:32 PM
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jeffkhlamJan 21, 2021 02:32 PM
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I made an online reservation with one of my local store, xs max, do I go and ask not to activate? Choosing Verizon is the way to go even I don't have Verizon? Verizon only soft lock 60 days then the phone will be free or I need to contact Verizon to have it unlocked?

Or should I just go to that store , forget my reservation and ask to buy one ?

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