Does selling a Rolex annoy the AD?

[mr ling]

Originally Posted by waynorth

If I buy a product, then it is my product, and I can do with it as I please. A lot of people on here sound like women: how can I build a relationship; will they sell me another watch; how can I kiss their feet; should I give them a gift for selling me a watch. Jesus, people, become men.

What an utter sexist and ridiculous statement. Disgusting - even if I am to presume you made it in jest.

[makebread]

Recently picked up an Explorer 1 from my AD. I found that the hands and dial were slightly misaligned (you can find my thread on here about that). It annoyed me. I also couldn't get a good fit with the bracelet. Also annoyed me.

The whole experience left a sour taste so I decided to sell it online.

There was one super interested buyer who seemed legit, we agreed on price etc. He wanted to put a deposit down on the watch via bank transfer so I would take the sales ad down, which made sense, but he only felt comfortable transferring me 10% if I could show him the serial. So I did.

He ended up being a rat. He told my AD. I got an angry email from them which I replied to, but never got a reply back.

I've been blacklisted. So be careful.

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[RJRJRJ]

They don't want you to take advantage of the market and just hand you money when they get you a hard to get piece. In your case of a YMII, I do not think they would care.

[Mr DateJust]

Lot of people saying sell it back to the AD as a option if you get tired of it. An AD will lowball you on a used watch no matter the model.

[Etschell]

On a hot model yes. On a PM model that isnt a hot seller no.

What's interesting is they flip to secondary sellers all the time with a double standard.

[Monty22]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

That's kinda ridiculous. People may have a change of heart. First, they probably wouldn't find out unless they asked you to present the watch to them at your next visit. Second, if I want to sell something, I'm not going to not sell it because someone told me not to. That's just my take.

I disagree. Flippers, speculators, etc are an affront to the hobby. I appreciate them looking out


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[Xenon]

I will never know simply because my AD is solely a place to try on watches and then buy the watches I want from my internet Grey Dealer at a discount.

[Texex]

Originally Posted by ma2045

Do you have a say on how the AD spends your money after the sale?
Unless you pay with finance the watch is your property.

The watch is your property but the option to sell you another watch is the ADs right.

[Calatrava r]

Yes, if the AD finds out it is a problem. If you really need to sell or just do not want it anymore and want to maintain the relationship I would talk to the AD. They might sell it for you in the case as used if they do that or trade you into something you want. Nobody's feelings hurt.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by makebread

Recently picked up an Explorer 1 from my AD. I found that the hands and dial were slightly misaligned (you can find my thread on here about that). It annoyed me. I also couldn't get a good fit with the bracelet. Also annoyed me.

The whole experience left a sour taste so I decided to sell it online.

There was one super interested buyer who seemed legit, we agreed on price etc. He wanted to put a deposit down on the watch via bank transfer so I would take the sales ad down, which made sense, but he only felt comfortable transferring me 10% if I could show him the serial. So I did.

He ended up being a rat. He told my AD. I got an angry email from them which I replied to, but never got a reply back.

I've been blacklisted. So be careful.

What did the email say? How and why did this person contact the AD?

[waynorth]

Originally Posted by Andad

You didn’t learn much at school?

I learned not to kiss ass like you apparently.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

Lot of people saying sell it back to the AD as a option if you get tired of it. An AD will lowball you on a used watch no matter the model.

I don’t know who your contact is at your AD, but go to a the owner, not some sales rep. Establish a relationship, don’t screw around with flipping, buy your watches through them, and they should take care of you. The local owner of a store paid me very well for all my watches because he knows I will keep coming back, and I am priority on wait lists because of it. This is not called kissing ass, it is business, win-win so both sides win. I want the watches I want and quick, and he wants recurring revenue.

[Rado63]

Originally Posted by Etschell

On a hot model yes. On a PM model that isnt a hot seller no.

What's interesting is they flip to secondary sellers all the time with a double standard.

You need to help the forum members understand that secondary market is filled with watches sold by AD's to resellers, How is it possible so many secondary market dealers can get their hands on any reference whether that is steel sports or whatever metal, gem set/ dial configuration you want there are secondary market dealers who can get it.

[Atone]

WHO. CARES.

once you buy it, it is YOUR property. being that you have to wait 400 years for a watch these days, i've picked up pieces i didn't want when the call came and i traded or sold to get what i was after.

[BDII]

Originally Posted by makebread

Recently picked up an Explorer 1 from my AD. I found that the hands and dial were slightly misaligned (you can find my thread on here about that). It annoyed me. I also couldn't get a good fit with the bracelet. Also annoyed me.

The whole experience left a sour taste so I decided to sell it online.

There was one super interested buyer who seemed legit, we agreed on price etc. He wanted to put a deposit down on the watch via bank transfer so I would take the sales ad down, which made sense, but he only felt comfortable transferring me 10% if I could show him the serial. So I did.

He ended up being a rat. He told my AD. I got an angry email from them which I replied to, but never got a reply back.

I've been blacklisted. So be careful.

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Yeah... that’s the risk. If you decide to sell, it’s best it never goes online and goes to a friend who wants it.

The AD gets blistered by Rolex over this stuff if they find it online.


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[42itus]

Originally Posted by makebread

Recently picked up an Explorer 1 from my AD. I found that the hands and dial were slightly misaligned (you can find my thread on here about that). It annoyed me. I also couldn't get a good fit with the bracelet. Also annoyed me.

The whole experience left a sour taste so I decided to sell it online.

There was one super interested buyer who seemed legit, we agreed on price etc. He wanted to put a deposit down on the watch via bank transfer so I would take the sales ad down, which made sense, but he only felt comfortable transferring me 10% if I could show him the serial. So I did.

He ended up being a rat. He told my AD. I got an angry email from them which I replied to, but never got a reply back.

I've been blacklisted. So be careful.

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I’m not doubting your story at all.

But.... for an Explorer? Some ADs must think they walk on water.


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[ThatSubGuy]

Originally Posted by quadraaa

An AD had me sign an agreement before putting me on a wait list that if I sell the Sub during one year from the purchase date they will not sell me any Rolex watches.

And in other news that never happened.