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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 07:23 PM
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BoastfulPen4692Jan 21, 2021 07:23 PM
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I really want to pursue this but I got burned really badly when Walmart had those Pixel phones for $30. The store actually had one but refused to sell it to me, even after I tried signing up for a Sprint plan. So my local Walmarts can suck it when it comes to these phone deals...
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Jan 21, 2021 07:25 PM
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billbillwJan 21, 2021 07:25 PM
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Well, supposedly, I have a Silver XS Max 64GB reserved for me at my nearest store. They actually called me back to say that it was in stock and asked me when I would come in to finish the purchase...
What do you think my chances are? I've read up on how they need to use the WARP system, but will it work? I'm with Mint and I really don't want to have to activate with Verizon then cancel and then wait for 60 days...
Jan 21, 2021 07:27 PM
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ppnffJan 21, 2021 07:27 PM
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Quote from billbillw :
Well, supposedly, I have a Silver XS Max 64GB reserved for me at my nearest store. They actually called me back to say that it was in stock and asked me when I would come in to finish the purchase...
What do you think my chances are? I've read up on how they need to use the WARP system, but will it work? I'm with Mint and I really don't want to have to activate with Verizon then cancel and then wait for 60 days...
Ask if they know how to use warp and then ask can I buy device only. Good luck!
Jan 21, 2021 07:27 PM
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mackleeeJan 21, 2021 07:27 PM
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Quote from billbillw :
Well, supposedly, I have a Silver XS Max 64GB reserved for me at my nearest store. They actually called me back to say that it was in stock and asked me when I would come in to finish the purchase...
What do you think my chances are? I've read up on how they need to use the WARP system, but will it work? I'm with Mint and I really don't want to have to activate with Verizon then cancel and then wait for 60 days...
Can activate with Verizon, cancel and try ebay unlock for $7. Don't know if it works or not.
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Jan 21, 2021 07:28 PM
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Jan 21, 2021 07:28 PM
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Just picked up 2 XS with no issues.
Jan 21, 2021 07:28 PM
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ppnffJan 21, 2021 07:28 PM
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Quote from StrongChin712 :
Had a reservation and Walmart rep at electrics told me to come back tomorrow as there should be someone from a 3rd party company to sell phone. No idea how to convince him to help for my reservation.
Ask if any associate knows how to use warp. And then ask that associate to sell device only. Good luck.
Jan 21, 2021 07:32 PM
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syxquJan 21, 2021 07:32 PM
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I picked up two xs Max without adding a line today.. The associate finding the phone didn't know how to sell without adding a line, but another associate showed her how to do it. Good deal, and thanks slickdeals

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Jan 21, 2021 07:33 PM
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MrSchmoJan 21, 2021 07:33 PM
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I live in a major city and do not see any of these ymmv or brickseek deals and have given up completely. Not sure if these walmart workers know about it and decides to keep all the items to themselves and flip them on eBay or hold it for their friends. If I was a stock boy, I would do that.. so yeah.. I stopped seeking for them, it is a complete waste of time.
Jan 21, 2021 07:37 PM
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MyNeighborElHoardoJan 21, 2021 07:37 PM
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Quote from TenderLumber3884 :
People who bought - how long did the phone take to boot up? Mine has been plugged in for a few minutes, getting kinda worried it may have some issues...
When you plug it in does it come up with the battery and the red sliver? If so it should be fine, if not then that's bad. Mine was totally dead and by Apple is like 18 months old so not surprised it took like half an hour to get up and running.

Good news if it's bad news is that you'll have proof of purchase so even though Apple will say it's out of warranty by IMEI/SN they can update that based on when it was actually bought.
Last edited by MyNeighborElHoardo January 21, 2021 at 12:40 PM.
Jan 21, 2021 07:40 PM
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TenderLumber3884Jan 21, 2021 07:40 PM
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Quote from MyNeighborElHoardo :
When you plug it in does it come up with the battery and the red sliver? If so it should be fine, if not then that's bad. Mine was totally dead and by Apple is like 18 months old so not surprised it took like half an hour to get up and running.

Good news if it's bad news is that you'll have proof of purchase so even though Apple will say it's out of warranty by IMEI/SN they can update that based on when it was actually bought.
So if it is not booting up, my best bet is to take it to an Apple store and see if they can help me out there? As opposed to driving back to Walmart to buy either a non Max or a Max that is less capacity? Thanks!
Jan 21, 2021 07:42 PM
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prak903Jan 21, 2021 07:42 PM
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Quote from MainPFT :
$600 is market price for a 64gb
lol no it aint, maybe for 11 pro, not xs max. Check swappa, you can find deals for $450 BNIB. That it what I am selling for. Don't get ripped off.
Jan 21, 2021 07:42 PM
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Hoa2020Jan 21, 2021 07:42 PM
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Hi. They don't have a iPhone XS. But they have a galaxy s8 for $29. So I need to buy this? Is this unlocked?
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Jan 21, 2021 07:46 PM
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MyNeighborElHoardoJan 21, 2021 07:46 PM
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Quote from TenderLumber3884 :
So if it is not booting up, my best bet is to take it to an Apple store and see if they can help me out there? As opposed to driving back to Walmart to buy either a non Max or a Max that is less capacity? Thanks!
That would be my suggestion. Walmart requires the phone to go back to the original store and that seems like a crap shoot to get taken care of right even if they have inventory (and part of why they want to activate and test the phones when they go out so they're not getting hit with the swaps). Apple they'd probably be able to get it taken care of on the spot, slight chance they would want to send it out for repair instead of swapping it depending what GSX tells them to do but would get resolved with no cost at least. Just make sure to make an appointment since I think that's the only way they'll see you right now. Theoretically you could take it to a Best Buy for Geek Squad AASP too but they wouldn't have access to do the over rides on the warranty and would have to submit everything to Apple and wait for review.
Last edited by MyNeighborElHoardo January 21, 2021 at 12:50 PM.
Jan 21, 2021 07:47 PM
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voodoo_chileJan 21, 2021 07:47 PM
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Quote from prak903 :
lol no it aint, maybe for 11 pro, not xs max. Check swappa, you can find deals for $450 BNIB. That it what I am selling for. Don't get ripped off.
$150 profit for resellers doesn't seem worth it to me to drive, park, and enter a Walmart nowadays. Thanks anyway OP.

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Jan 21, 2021 07:48 PM
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leonceJan 21, 2021 07:48 PM
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I tried to look up the WARP abbeviation but had no luck. What is WARP and what does it stand for?

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