[Elaine]

Originally Posted by sleedawg

I agree, AD's are not the only way to get a legit watch. Grey or purchasing used is another route. The only difference is how much research and effort are you willing to put in to assure yourself you got a real deal. (pun intended)

Price vs. Value.

Price is important, and I believe nobody would argue that it's not. But many times buying gray saves only a couple hundred dollars on a $5k+ watch vs purchasing from an AD. It's individual choice when you consider the trade-offs.

Value. What am I getting by paying that extra couple hundred dollars or saving that couple hundred. The extra couple percent buys peace of mind and a new Rolex warranty. For some, it means nothing. For others it's worth paying.

It's not always about price, it's about value.

For those who definitely want the real deal, AD is the only 100% bet. Most gray dealers are legit, it's just those that aren't that people hear about and get taken by. Replicas are getting too good. Do you know what you paid for?

agreed 110% !