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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 3:31 PM
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ksha22Jan 21, 2021 3:31 PM
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Quote from IshantM :
Got one yesterday with ATT but tried it with TMobile sim and it worked smoothely
Were you able to try another service provider sim to check if it's unlocked? Or May be it locked to the first sim you put in which was T-Mobile ?
Jan 21, 2021 3:36 PM
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Jhuang114Jan 21, 2021 3:36 PM
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Quote from prak903 :
I'm picking up an XS Space Grey 64 and a XS Max Silver 64gb later today. If any of you want it, let me know, otherwise they'll be on reddit.
Is there any way you could try and help me purchase one? I physically went into 7 stores and checked the website for over 25 ZIP codes within the Houston area for all possible iPhone configurations, but not a single reservation available or physical phone for the ones I went into! It would really help a lot 🥲
Jan 21, 2021 3:38 PM
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ShushiiTJan 21, 2021 3:38 PM
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Midwest sold out yesterday so seems theres some diligent people on here
Jan 21, 2021 3:43 PM
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mackleeeJan 21, 2021 3:43 PM
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Quote from Jhuang114 :
Is there any way you could try and help me purchase one? I physically went into 7 stores and checked the website for over 25 ZIP codes within the Houston area for all possible iPhone configurations, but not a single reservation available or physical phone for the ones I went into! It would really help a lot 🥲
Look up ZIP codes for Walmarts in rural areas and start going through the reservation process, repeat till you have several reservations at several stores. Drive to the stores and hope you can get a helpful associate, rinse and repeat.
Jan 21, 2021 3:45 PM
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DetonationJan 21, 2021 3:45 PM
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Quote from Jhuang114 :
Physically went into 7 stores and checked the website for over 25 ZIP codes within the Houston area for all possible iPhone configurations, but not a single reservation available or physical phone for the ones I went into Frown
You're late to the party. Most stores were likely wiped out Monday and Tuesday.
Jan 21, 2021 3:51 PM
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BondTJan 21, 2021 3:51 PM
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Quote from MyNeighborElHoardo :
Hmm, XS Max 64GB with 'US Reseller Flex Policy'. Was expecting to do AT&T unlock since that was painless last time I did it but wasn't thinking about that having been 5 years ago and the SIM being the entirely wrong size. Guess I need to figure out where to get an AT&T sim then, eBay? Definitely don't want to put the Red Pocket one in or get it accidentally stuck to something.
​which stores area did you go check? i will check today too
Jan 21, 2021 3:52 PM
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ChaosBaitJan 21, 2021 3:52 PM
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Quote from mackleee :
Look up ZIP codes for Walmarts in rural areas and start going through the reservation process, repeat till you have several reservations at several stores. Drive to the stores and hope you can get a helpful associate, rinse and repeat.
So if no reservation is showing for the said device, there's no chance going to the store?

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Jan 21, 2021 3:53 PM
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mackleeeJan 21, 2021 3:53 PM
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Quote from ChaosBait :
So if no reservation is showing for the said device, there's no chance going to the store?
Not sure but I feel better with the reservation.
Jan 21, 2021 3:54 PM
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desi_babu_2010Jan 21, 2021 3:54 PM
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Quote from prak903 :
I'm picking up an XS Space Grey 64 and a XS Max Silver 64gb later today. If any of you want it, let me know, otherwise they'll be on reddit.
details on the offer?

what are u looking to get in exchange?
Jan 21, 2021 4:00 PM
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prak903Jan 21, 2021 4:00 PM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
details on the offer?

what are u looking to get in exchange?
I am probably going to go FMV on this, based on Swappa prices.
Jan 21, 2021 4:01 PM
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neverwearthemJan 21, 2021 4:01 PM
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Quote from ChaosBait :
So if no reservation is showing for the said device, there's no chance going to the store?
Plenty of stores with stock that doesn't show them available for reservation. Your chances go down each day but if you want the deal you need to be willing to go into stores and several of them.
Jan 21, 2021 4:03 PM
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iygJan 21, 2021 4:03 PM
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Any case and screen protector deal for the XS Max?
Jan 21, 2021 4:06 PM
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billbraskeyJan 21, 2021 4:06 PM
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Hi all! I had luck yesterday with one of these phones with a Walmart employee. Have a couple reserved at another nearby Walmart but I will be buying from an OSL employee. Anyone have any luck with OSL employees? Will they sell the phones outright too??
Jan 21, 2021 4:20 PM
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eore227Jan 21, 2021 4:20 PM
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Quote from asia745 :
And he locked it to Verizon for 60 days as soon as you choose the carrier because Verizon soft locks their phones now for 2 months
Not locked because these are flexible. Locked with what sim is inserted first.

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Jan 21, 2021 4:20 PM
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blacjacJan 21, 2021 4:20 PM
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Reservations do work and I got super lucky I got the most helpful walmart associate letting me purchase w/o a contract or limits. During the purchase it wouldn't let her checkout the iphone saying that it was reserved but it was my reservation that prevented her from checking out that phone. She looked in her reservation system, saw my name and confirmed it was me and removed the reservation allowing me to buy the iphone. I had gone the day before but the "warp" associate was gone for the day and the workers were clueless so I came early today when the warp worker shift started, it took awhile but got it done. I was ready to dispute and educated them if they denied me but thankfully it didn't go that way.
Last edited by blacjac January 21, 2021 at 08:23 AM.

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