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30 November 2015, 06:31 AM | #1 |
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AD Discount in SF Bay Area recommendations
Hi everyone,
New member, first post, been lurking for a while. I know this has been asked on this forum multiple times, "How much of a discount from an AD can I get" I understand that it there are plenty of variables at play: 1. The watch itself, popular seller high mover? 2. AD needing to push out inventory 3. Many others.. I'm looking to get a Submariner, it will be my first watch of this caliber. I'd like to negotiate at least 20% off as tax here in the SF Bay Area is quite high... Can anyone recommend a AD or place to buy in the SF Bay Area or even up and around SF all the way down to the SouthBay? Thanks much |
30 November 2015, 06:33 AM | #2 |
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20% off on an ss Sub from an AD in SF ,highly doubt.
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30 November 2015, 06:35 AM | #3 |
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I think You will have a very hard time getting 20% off a stainless Sub.I think You will be lucky to get half that or even 5% off.Now if You are talking about a solid Gold Sub then 20% is in the Ballpark.
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30 November 2015, 06:38 AM | #4 |
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Thanks, I think it's just a reality and I'm prepared to pay but I'd like to give it the old college try with a few dealers before paying more as I've read a few members here getting close to that.
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30 November 2015, 06:40 AM | #5 | |
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Keep em coming everyone, this is helping me set expectations. |
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30 November 2015, 06:41 AM | #6 |
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I am guessing that if someone got 20% off a Stainless Sub that they had an amazing relationship with their AD,Not a First Time Buyer.
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30 November 2015, 06:43 AM | #7 | |
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There are at least a few dealers within a short distance from the Union Square in San Francisco. There is Shreve at Stanford, Davidson and Licht at Valley Fair at least one dealer in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Happy hunting! |
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30 November 2015, 06:46 AM | #8 |
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...or just buy here from a Trusted Seller, no tax, high discount, shipped to your door.
Just saying. |
30 November 2015, 06:47 AM | #9 |
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30 November 2015, 06:56 AM | #11 | |
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30 November 2015, 07:01 AM | #12 |
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Let the other Guy pay the depreciation.Buy a gently used full set and save the difference.
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30 November 2015, 07:02 AM | #13 |
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Good luck !
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30 November 2015, 09:58 AM | #14 |
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Don't bother with Shreve & Co. They won't budge much, at least the SF location won't. They "may" at the Palo Alto location but not 100% sure.
Have you checked with Joe Escobar in Campbell? They have a decent selection. Trusted Sellers here or Bobs Watches in LA is another option. Check out DavidSW...A trusted seller and has a website. |
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Buy pre-owned from a trusted seller on TRF, save the sales tax and get a discount.
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30 November 2015, 12:36 PM | #16 |
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Since you are in SF, have you considered preowned from reputable sellers like HQ Milton?
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30 November 2015, 01:04 PM | #17 | |
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You probably won't get 20% off MSRP, but you'll come damn close with these guys. I think they normally list them NIB for $7500ish.. just check the for sale section. If you buy a used one in good shape from a dealer here you can get it just south of 7K typically. Pealing the stickers and having a new one will cost you ~$500. I bought new because I had no plans of reselling it and like that my name is on the warranty card. |
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30 November 2015, 01:38 PM | #18 |
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30 November 2015, 01:47 PM | #19 |
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HQ Milton, look no further
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30 November 2015, 02:49 PM | #20 |
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+1 for HQMilton
If you are looking for a very modern sub ie ceramic then they my not be able to help. However email them and ask. They have an amazing collection of vintage and older modern rolexes |
30 November 2015, 07:22 PM | #21 |
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Thanks a lot for the replies everyone! It's very helpful and I think I've decided to just go with a used watch :) not fully sure but it seems like the thing to do.
Are there any resources to gauge the price of the watch? I'm not trying to be a low-baller/haggler here and I have the money but I just want to get the best price and not get overcharged, and also just trying to set my expectations here. For cars I can just look up something like KBB or general rule of thumb is never pay list price...but I have no idea if it's the same for watches...Can anyone comment on this? Thanks again everyone. |
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2 December 2015, 01:34 PM | #23 |
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Go to watchrecon.com... search the model you are looking for. If you look at the bottom of each thumbnail you'll see a price & +/- range for what these have been selling for. Just be careful browsing those listings, not all sellers are created equal :)
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2 December 2015, 04:25 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for the replies everyone! I have some shopping to do :)
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