Walmart Holiday Layaway Rules 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Walmart’s Holiday Layaway Program in 2019
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It's just about that time, folks, where holiday decorating, parties, and shopping begin to take over our lives. And to help keep you sane, your wallet in check, and ensure that you're able to grab all of the things on your family members' wish lists, Walmart holiday layaway is here to save the day. The service, which is typically only available for jewellery purchases, is available in all Walmart stores from August through December specifically for holiday shoppers. And the best part? There's no opening fee, you are only required to pay for the value of the items you're purchasing.
Here's everything you can expect from Walmart's holiday layaway service, which you can take advantage of now through Dec. 9 (with the exception of Black Friday, Nov. 28).
Walmart's Holiday Layaway Rules For 2019
- Layaway applies to in-store purchases only and may be initiated at the Pickup Desk, Photo Centre, or Garden Centre.
- Layaway can be used for electronics, auto electronics, large furniture, toys, infant toys and furniture, select sporting goods, small appliances, and jewellery (excludes mobile phones).
- To reserve your items, your initial deposit must be $20 or 20 percent of your purchase, whichever amount is greater (so if your items add up to $200, for example, your 20 percent deposit would be $40).
- Each individual item must be over $10, and to use layaway, the total of your purchases must be over $50.
- Final payment and pickup of your items must be made on or before December 9, 2019 at the same store where the layaway was initiated.
- If the account is closed or cancelled, your items will be returned to shelves (whether you choose to close it or it's cancelled due to lack of an on-time final payment). You will get the money you've put in back, minus your initial deposit amount of $20 or 20 percent (see number 3).
What If I Need to Return Something I Bought on Layaway?
Great news! Walmart's Returns Policy applies to all layaway transactions. Plus, with the store's holiday return policy, that means gifts and other items that have a 14- or 30-day return period will get an extended window that starts on December 26th, 2019 (so 14 days brings you to a return date of Jan. 10, 2020, and 30 days, Jan. 25, 2020).
If you're interested in giving Walmart's in-store layaway program a go this holiday season, keep scrolling to see some of Walmart's hottest toys of the year for kids that could be perfect to grab now before they potentially sell out or are hard to find.
1 LEGO Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon 75257 - Walmart.com
They'll have a ton of fun building the LEGO Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon ($160).
2 Barbie DreamHouse
A Barbie DreamHouse ($179, originally $199) will always and forever be the most fun place to play with Barbies!
3 Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak
Your tween can actually experience being invisible with the Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak ($59).
4 KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen
Play make-believe with this KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen ($118, originally $200).
5 Lego Star Wars Boost Droid Commander Set
Your tweens can learn how to code through this Lego Star Wars Boost Droid Commander Set ($200).
6 Nintendo Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite ($200) systems are similar to the classic Nintendo Switch, but feature built-in controls for truly handheld gaming. The systems come in turquoise (above), yellow, and dark grey.
7 Hatchimals WOW
With Hatchimals WOW ($67, originally $77), your kids can hatch a Llalacorn that grows up to 32 inches tall. And for the first time, the Hatchimals egg is rehatchable, so your kids can hatch and rehatch their Llaacorn over and over and over.
8 Disney-Pixar Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Armor With Jet Pack
Kids ages 4 and up can go to infinity and beyond thanks to this Disney-Pixar Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Armor With Jet Pack ($45).
9 LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
10 Magformers Amazing Rescue Set
Kids ages 3 and up can build and create their own fire adventures with the 50-piece Magformers Amazing Rescue Set ($60).
11 Funko Harry Potter Advent Calendar
Open up a different POP figure every day in December with this Funko Harry Potter Advent Calendar ($40, originally $60).
12 Lego Overwatch Watchpoint: Gibraltar
This 730-piece Lego Overwatch Watchpoint: Gibraltar set ($90) is for kids ages 9 and up and is available now.
13 Little People Disney Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace
This Little People Disney's Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace ($40, originally $60) has an extendable light-up staircase that sings "Let It Go" and is for kids ages 18 months to 5 years.
14 Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar For 2019
The Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar ($30, originally $40) for 2019, which has 305 pieces and is aimed at kids ages 7 and up, can be opened up every day in December leading up to Christmas!
15 Marvel Superheroes Arcade Machine
16 Lionel Hogwarts Express Battery Powered Model Train Set
This Lionel Hogwarts Express Battery Powered Model Train Set ($60, originally $100) comes with a remote control to keep the Hogwarts Express running.
17 Lego Pop-Up Party Bus
This Pop-Up Party Bus set ($49, originally $80) inspired by The Lego Movie 2 is for kids 9 and up.
18 Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit
Your Star Wars-lover can learn to code with this Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit ($80).
