Walmart selling GS3 for $198

[Paging Dr B]

**** UPDATE ---- This thread was originally posted in the T-Mobile GS3 Section and does not apply to any other carrier. Carry on...****

I live in Southern California and have tried calling a few stores in LA and Orange County and haven't found one in stock. I called Santa Ana, Anaheim, and they were told that some have shipped in So Cal but they didn't know where and they one of them confirmed $198 without a MIR. A few others members here have also seen it there. If you find any please list the locations.

I tried calling stores in Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs and La Habra but got stuck in a hold loop. I'll keep calling around and post my findings.

Darn. La Habra thought I was crazy for even asking.

 

[1SiK1500]

Link to sale?

 

[Maverick777]

Link to sale?

It's not on their website. But I can confirm 5 stores in my area have/had the phone and it is $198 with a 2 year contract.

 

[Paging Dr B]

Link to sale?

I haven't seen anything online. Some stores have received them but most have not. I did find one store that has 3 blue ones in stock but said they cannot sell them yet. Based on the tone of her voice I have a feeling that she knew more than what she was telling me. As if they were being held for store employees or something. I'm going to keep calling. I need a phone.

 

[Tweezydak1d]

Yeah I wish I had the patients to wait it out I'd save me some money. I paid 370

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[1SiK1500]

I haven't seen anything online. Some stores have received them but most have not. I did find one store that has 3 blue ones in stock but said they cannot sell them yet. Based on the tone of her voice I have a feeling that she knew more than what she was telling me. As if they were being held for store employees or something. I'm going to keep calling. I need a phone.

If anyones purchases i'd like to see a receipt.. I would be kind of mad if T-Mobile gives better pricing to Wally World over top market retail stores.

 

[movieaddict]

Link to sale?

I would love to see proof of this....

 

[Paging Dr B]

If anyones purchases i'd like to see a receipt.. I would be kind of mad if T-Mobile gives better pricing to Wally World over top market retail stores.

The only reason i purchased my Sensation from Walmart last year is because t-mo wanted to charge $229 w/$50 MIR plus they tax the full retail amount. Walmart was able to sell if for $179 out the door with tax only on the $179. I got my Vibrant off of amazon wireless due to the same thing. Phones cost more when buying them from tmobile as i'm sure many others here can attest to. I'd post a receipt if I was eligible but Walmart said that they cannot give me the full upgrade until the 29th.

For anyone in the South/East LA area I found a few at the Pico Rivera store. They didn't say what color but they did say that they were $198 without a MIR.

 

[brfield]

Got mine at Wally World today, 198+Tax came out to 217
This was an upgrade

 

[awoltz]

I can verify the Walmart deal as well. $198+tax for an upgrade in Houston, TX. They still charge the $18 upgrade fee but that is tacked onto your next bill.

 

[dotson817]

Dam I just went to Dallas and payed outrageous price ..

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[oowhiteice]

Is the Pico Rivera store selling them now, or are they making you wait?

The only reason i purchased my Sensation from Walmart last year is because t-mo wanted to charge $229 w/$50 MIR plus they tax the full retail amount. Walmart was able to sell if for $179 out the door with tax only on the $179. I got my Vibrant off of amazon wireless due to the same thing. Phones cost more when buying them from tmobile as i'm sure many others here can attest to. I'd post a receipt if I was eligible but Walmart said that they cannot give me the full upgrade until the 29th.

For anyone in the South/East LA area I found a few at the Pico Rivera store. They didn't say what color but they did say that they were $198 without a MIR.

 

[dotson817]

Dfw making people wait

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[abitaturbocat]

Galaxy S III in Houston

Anyone know who has galaxy S III in stock in Houston? I saw the walmart upgrade post.. which walmart?

 

[awoltz]

I went to the one in Alvin, TX south of Houston. They had 4 today and I bought one. I went in around 2 and I was the first person to even ask about the phone.

 

[24bronco]

Coscto has them confirmed for $249

Not sure about Walmart all, but I just got mine today from Costco In Mission Viejo Cali for $249 on a upgrade. Pebble blue 16 GB..

I did call walmart yesterday and today, Foothill Ranch and Moreno Valley they both told me it would be maybe in a month and no details on pricing.

But Target at the Irvine Spectrum said they will get some in this Sunday. could not confirm but rep thought it would be $200

 

[Aggiehiker]

Anyone know who has galaxy S III in stock in Houston? I saw the walmart upgrade post.. which walmart?

Costco by Willowbrook mall has them for sale for 249.99 plus a free car charger and some other generic phone stuff. They only received blue 16 gb ones but I was the first person to get one today. They had 8 or so left.

 

[oowhiteice]

I just picked up the S3 at the Long Beach Towne Center Walmart for 198 plus tax. Came to 215 and change. Was the 1st one they have sold so far.

 

[Konmon]

I got the phone for the $200 price last night from walmart, was pretty happy with the price. Added the phone to a family plan so its only ~$30 a month with 2gb data.

This was in Everett WA.

 

[cashyftw]

Woo got it from here! They even gave me a Hollister discount lol, who knew! Thank you Wal-mart!