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Alright this has to be the beginning sign of the holiday shopping season, when we start to see the layaway signs it means it’s time to start planning right?
Well for those that like to plan out and take advantage of the Walmart Layaway Program it WILL be back again this year in 2017! Woohooo!
The layaway program hasn’t changed much from previous years but here is what you need to know:
- 2017 Layaway Season will be from September 1st – December 11th
- Minimum layaway for an item is $10 (so items must be $10 or more) but you must have an entire purchase of $50 minimum to qualify for layaway
- Make payments anytime on your layaway at any register in the store and check with your store about sending you reminder emails about payments
- There is no opening fee required for a layaway. All you need to do is make a small down payment of $10, or 10% on a single item, whichever is greater.
- A layaway can be cancelled and down payments and other payments will be refunded minus a $10 cancellation fee (cancellation fees do not apply in Ohio, Maryland, Rhode Island or District of Columbia).
- Layaway is not available on Thanksgiving day or Thanksgiving night.
- Not available for online purchases
And here are the departments you can have items on layaway from:
- Electronics (without service plans)
- Toys
- Infant furniture
- Small appliances
- Large furniture
- Auto electronics
- Select sporting goods
- Jewelry
If you ever wonder if something qualifies for layaway it never hurts to ask.


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Are grills available for layaway?
•Electronics (without service plans)
•Toys
•Infant furniture
•Small appliances
•Large furniture
•Auto electronics
•Select sporting goods
•Jewelry
Can black friday items be put on layaway the day after??
no
Can i put a nintindo switch on layaway
That’s an electronic so yes
yes
Yes, you can! I just put one on layaway today on the first day.
Yes
Yes you can. I just did so today
Are BBQ grills available for Layaway?
no
Can you layaway cookware
it would be nice if you were allowed to put TOOLS on lay away.,I bet there’d b a HUGE NUMBER of men who’d LOVE having a TOOL instead of a toaster,
Numbers would jump a great deal from last year,Think about it,building is up.After winter people are concerned about the way thier lawns look for spring,
Tools from walmart??
Can bikes be put on layaway?
Yes
Can I put thr Hovertrax in layway
How about comforter sheet sets and bathroom sets
No, I tried to put 2 comforter sets for kids on lawaway yesterday, were told they are ineligible items.
Yes they can I just put three on yesterday with sheets curtains and all
does that depend on location? when I opened my layaway I was told no bedding etc
Can you put bikes and basketball goal on layaway
Can you put in large book case or floor rugs 5′ x 7′?
When you are buying for multiple children 10 dollar items are not always available. This is ridiculous. I would think if a 50 dollar minimum is the rule, then why does it matter how you get there.
I agree!!!!!
I ABSOLOUTELY AGREE, WE had to put a toy back because it was not $10 even though our layaway was over 50. Dumb!
Ask for a manager override! My local Walmart did an override on all the toys that were less than 10$ because my layaway amount was more than 50$.
I went to a Walmart in the Houston area yesterday and I was told they were postponing the layaway until September 30th. I didn’t see any signage but that is what I have been told.
Can u put stuff like mini blinds, curtains or bed sets on layaway?
Hi can clothing be on layaway this year.
no clothing can be put on at my Pa. store. We had to put ours back even though our total was more than 50 dollars.
Can a trampoline and basketball goal be layaway
Yes as long as the store has them
Yes as long as the store has them in stock.which I have always seen them in stores
Can you put bathroom rugs/towels or kitchen silverware or pots/pans on layaway??
Can you put clothes on layaway
No, on the clothes
No clothing allowed
can you put grills in layaway?
Are TV good for layaway
Why offer layaway if you can’t put shoes or clothes or tv on layaway
Iam not a happy customer because of this
You can.
that is true. Layaway is basically for clothes and non perishable items. it is ridiculous. there would be no need for layaway, because that is basically what goes in layaway and electronics. I don’t get this.
I have two tv’s on layaway right now.
What is the minimum price on a toy at can be layed away
$10 or more no 9.99
Can firearms be put on layaway?
I would like to know as well.
I think it is ridiculous that you do not allow clothing to be put on layaway. Kids always need new clothes, especially young children that outgrow things every few months to a year. I know plenty of adults that also need to replace or want new things. I personally do not have $200+ to buy new clothes for my kids, myself and my husband
I know that’s right it my feelings last year got back their had to put all the cloths back smh things my kids needed like coats and boots
I went today and had clothing and they said no clothing (thought it was like Kmart layaway) and toys have ro be $10.00 or greater. So basically I have to spend extra money on clothing for my daughter smh
I agree with you
Thank you I went to put 300.00 of just cloths on layaway and was told no, not to mention sheeps
So then save the money for the clothes and buy them when you can. It’s not like you can’t get clothes now bc either way you have to pay for them.
I go to Sears or Burlington Coat Factory for clothes to be put on Layaway.
The walmart in Florence told me yesterday that you can put clothes in layaway and that all the stores makes up their own regulations
Agreed
I agree about the clothes. Everyone needs to do what I did, call Walmart Headquarters in Arkansas and complain. If enough people call in they will have to take .notice and maybe change the policy. I was told complaining at store level will not help. Aim for higher ground and let them know how you feel. Iqqf you want to talk to the head man at store level ask for the Marketing Manager, he is over the whole store, this was told to me when I called. Good luck!
I agree clothes should also be allowed to be put in layaway! Sounds like everything else is eligible but clothes!
Oh I know what you mean, was hoping clothes was an option. I don’t have kids so toys, and kid furniture is useless to me. Only thing I would layaway is maybe kitchen appliances but I’ll just wait for black friday sales I guess. Wish Walmart would bring layaway back all year round like in the good old days lol I still remember them saying it’s better for the customer that layaway be cancelled until holiday season lol nice one Walmart
If you have a layaway already started, can you add onto it ?
Yes
Can I make payments online after I make the layaways in the store?
THIS SUCKS!!!
Throughout all of my school age years and then some….My Mother would shop early and catch sales and out my school clothes and shoes on lay away. Just beforemschool we would make the final payment. It was a win – win for her because she could oay gradually and also wouldnt have to keep arguing with me because I wanted to start wearing my new clothes long before school started!! Anyway….Walmart must have just got a new shipment of boots and booties in and tonight I went nuts!! Now us woman know….that if you try on 10 items….you’ll be lucky if 2 of them look and fit like you want!! And that USUALLY happens to me when i have shown up financially prepared to buy all 10. But of coarse tonight I was not…..and out of about 13 pair of shoes I tried on….I LOVED ALL 13!! So I was going to put them on lay away because they NEVER have too many of my size on hand and they go fast. Much to my surprise and disappointment they would not put them on lay away. I would have never even got that carried away picking them all out if I had known I was going to end uo looking like an idiot and have to put them all back. The worst part was trying to figure out which ones I liked best and could afford now and which ones to sacrifice and put back!! I am so BUMMED out. What reason could they possibly have for turning down a $200 sale like that?? It makes no sense to me!!! I took pictures of all of them with the tags in case when I go back for some and they dont have them…I can hopefully order them. WISH ME LUCK! !
Burlington and Marshalls have layaway and the quality of clothes is better. Just use Walmart for big ticket item toys.
Good Luck
Um, Kmart (if that is an option in your area), does layaway year round and without all the stupid restrictions.
Are u allowed to put clothes on layaway
What about tires on layaway?
Are ride on motorized toys able to be out on lay way
Good question. I would like to know this for myself.
Yes
Can you pay on a layaway with Walmart gift cards?
Yes
Can you pay ur Walmart layaway online? With ur account #?
Can I put an Apple Watch on layaway this will be my first time putting something on layaway so I don’t know
Can i put a Christmas tree on layaway??
No
Can you do site to store and put that on layaway?
Can you do site to store and put that on layaway?
No
Can I transfer my layaway items to a different store? I had to move suddenly after putting a bunch of stuff on layaway
No
Id call walmart for this. Probably so.
Can phones an tablets be put in layaway
Non contract phones can be, but not contracted ones. Laptops and tablets can be.
Can you give a payment on your layaway at a different Walmart ? I’m not talking about the final payment.
No
Layaway sucks u can’t put clothes on layaway..It’s very limited what ur allowed to put on layaway.. I will never ship their again it’s getting shitty every time
Do Video games count as electronics? My fiance wants $100 game that just came out which is think is crazy but I figured paying for it little by little wouldn’t hurt as much along with the rest of my stuff..
Can you put infant clothing on layaway?
Can you get price adjustments on layaway? The one doll I have on layaway was $100 but it’s now $70. Can they adjust it when I go to make a payment? Or is it done once it’s paid off?
If they dont want to adjust it just cancel ur layaway and buy it with the money they give you back. At the very least you will save $20
I wish we could put clothing on layaway, it would be nice for those teenagers!!! That’s what I hate about walmart, I like kmart, you can put anything on layaway even clothes. Maybe walmart should consider clothing.
If your layaway items go on sale after they’re put in layaway will your purchase price be adjusted?
No. You can get a one time price adjustment within a few days- i believe its 5 or 7 days on up to 3 items. However it wont work for Black Friday sales as the items are different UPC numbers than what we sell regularly.
If something had a big rollback after layaway started, will there be a price reduction for my items?
I have several things in layaway and just got sales add and several item’s are on sale. Will this adjustment hit my layaway items.
why continue layaway year round? It was so convenient when it was done.
Can you put makeup on layaway
If I already have things on layaway will I be able to get the black friday prices if an item is on it or do I need to buy it again then return it?
The stuff on black friday is diffrent then the stuff in the store they are marked diffrently and shipped to the store its a diffrent stock than the store has so you will have to buy it again
Yes. Ive done that every year
Can you lay clothes on the layaway
I wish Wal-Mart would be more transparent with the rules on black Friday sales items and the f fact that I Could save over 70 dollars if price will be honored for items already on layaway
I feel the one day sale and layaway being closed is a way Wal-Mart can scam us all !!!! Put of saving more ? WHO AGREES??????? With me
If I don’t use my discount card when I open a layaway can I use it later as long as I don’t pay it off.
Yes! You can also apply your 15% off for working the sale to an existing layaway! Just make a payment on your layaway on the 30th/1st and use your discount card or voucher
Do what I did, call headquarters and complain
I asked why no clothes, they have no expiration date so they won’t ruin. I also told them I have no need for toys as my baby is 34. Maybe if they get enough complaints they will change the policy.
Is layaway going to be open on thursday
Is layaway going to be open on thursday?
They have priced adjusted for me every year i have put things on layways and giving me the black friday deal
Some items i have on layaway have peice dropped in the store. Can i swap out the sale item with the original and get my saved money back?
can u pay ur layway off online
Can you return 1 item in layaway but choose to get the other items? i just found out that someone has already purchased the same gift for my dad
Can I pay my layway off on a Sunday and pick it up
Can I put a layaway on dec 11
Can I initiate a new layaway on December 11th?!?
I was wondering if the deal pack for infant furniture can be put on layaway such as the pack and play swing bouncer and the highchair…
What about OLED televisions?
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This will help some.
Can I put Garden furniture, swing sets, exercise equipment, toaster appliances, air conditioner on lay-a-way?
What select sporting goods can you put on layaway, does that include firearms?
Can you buy gift cards on your layaway? Not pay with them, buy them??