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dera · 26 July 2016, 02:54 AM

I moved to ATL a few days ago, and Swiss Watch Expo is within walking distance, so I thought I'll entertain myself and go check out their selection.

Few of the older Rolex watches were obviously polished past usable condition, and few were clear frankenwatches. But on modern pieces, they do have quite a large selection.

Prices are way higher than TRF, but that's expected given that it is a real store, not an internet seller.

But here comes the funny part. I asked what sort of trade-in they would offer me for my 15202 Jumbo. The sales rep went and asked her manager.

7000 dollars in store credit.

Seven Thousand dollars for a 15202 Jumbo. I'm sorry, but that's not even a lowball, that's an attempted robbery. She then explained how they get watches at wholesale prices and so on and so on. I simply said thank you for a good laugh, and left.
There are lowball offers, and then there are insulting offers, and then there is this.

911Cab · 26 July 2016, 02:56 AM

They probably thought you stole it and were trying to do the same to you.

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dera · 26 July 2016, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 911Cab

They probably thought you stole it and were trying to do the same to you.

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I almost asked her if I looked like a crackhead trying to score a quick fix...

911Cab · 26 July 2016, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dera

I almost asked her if I looked like a crackhead trying to score a quick fix...

Lol. I think they took a shot in the dark and fell on their face.

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agsstructures · 26 July 2016, 03:09 AM

Wow that's unreal

cda555 · 26 July 2016, 03:19 AM

They are working with some incredible margins.

AK797 · 26 July 2016, 05:07 AM

I reckon Rick Pawn Star could even beat that offer... on his daughter's wedding day.

willski · 26 July 2016, 06:21 AM

I will give you 50% more! Good deal yes (for me...!)? :D :D

Jokes aside, $7k for a 15202 is crazy...even taking into account reduced trade-in value due to overheads etc....

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GolfPunk · 26 July 2016, 06:32 AM

$15000 would have been an insulting offer

AS1 · 26 July 2016, 07:20 AM

wow just wow

subtona · 26 July 2016, 07:22 AM

those wholesale prices sure are cheap

Peterandwatches · 26 July 2016, 08:14 AM

Terrible - what do they offer for a Speedmaster, $700?

Manofsteelpt · 26 July 2016, 09:41 AM

You should've said "yeah, sounds good"... Then, found an expensive watch to use your store credit on. After you pick one, you say you're going home to get your CC/check book and the box and papers for the Jumbo, and never went back.

lapince · 26 July 2016, 10:27 AM

No they are right 7k is good, I'll help you out and take it for 7

dera · 26 July 2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

No they are right 7k is good, I'll help you out and take it for 7

This forum is great, people are always willing to help!

derekstlmo · 26 July 2016, 10:53 AM

That's insane

adamchen3000 · 26 July 2016, 11:42 AM

i'll take it off ya hand for double what they are offering :):)

dera · 26 July 2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adamchen3000

i'll take it off ya hand for double what they are offering :):)

15kUSD and it's yours

Robert993 · 26 July 2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dera

15kUSD and it's yours

For real 15k? Let's see some pictures

dera · 26 July 2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert993

For real 15k? Let's see some pictures

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=15202

Yep, 15k for real. It's an insane deal.

I just moved to Atlanta, and I haven't found my proper camera yet so only phone pics available for now. But it is in a solid 90-92% condition and runs well.

Only selling it to replace it with a 15400 and free up some cash to pay for some moving costs.

masyv6 · 27 July 2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

$15000 would have been an insulting offer

Exactly. I'm sure the owner of that place must be a rich, rich man if they operate on margins like that.

jlee5050 · 27 July 2016, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Terrible - what do they offer for a Speedmaster, $700?

They would probably say it's worthless and offer to just "junk" it for you for free.

lapince · 27 July 2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

You should've said "yeah, sounds good"... Then, found an expensive watch to use your store credit on. After you pick one, you say you're going home to get your CC/check book and the box and papers for the Jumbo, and never went back.

Clearly the best way to go

Hairdude1 · 27 July 2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

You should've said "yeah, sounds good"... Then, found an expensive watch to use your store credit on. After you pick one, you say you're going home to get your CC/check book and the box and papers for the Jumbo, and never went back.

Yes!!!

WristEnvy · 27 July 2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dera

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=15202

Yep, 15k for real. It's an insane deal.

I just moved to Atlanta, and I haven't found my proper camera yet so only phone pics available for now. But it is in a solid 90-92% condition and runs well.

Only selling it to replace it with a 15400 and free up some cash to pay for some moving costs.

What color dial 15400 are you looking for?

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GB-man · 27 July 2016, 04:12 PM

Doesn't surprise me. They offered you a pawn shop price. Roughly half what its worth.

7sins · 28 July 2016, 12:29 AM

I would presume that a lot of individuals who trade their watches in, do not know of TRF or what the true value is for their watch. In addition, I am sure a large part of their clientele has the discretionary income to simply not care.

Regardless, that does not make it right to take advantage of people.

dera · 28 July 2016, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WristEnvy

What color dial 15400 are you looking for?

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Silver ideally, but I'd be open to black one as well. Not loving the blue enough to pay for the premium.

26 July 2016, 02:54 AM	#1
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	On today's episode of ripoff watch dealers - Swiss Watch Expo, Atlanta GA. I moved to ATL a few days ago, and Swiss Watch Expo is within walking distance, so I thought I'll entertain myself and go check out their selection. Few of the older Rolex watches were obviously polished past usable condition, and few were clear frankenwatches. But on modern pieces, they do have quite a large selection. Prices are way higher than TRF, but that's expected given that it is a real store, not an internet seller. But here comes the funny part. I asked what sort of trade-in they would offer me for my 15202 Jumbo. The sales rep went and asked her manager. 7000 dollars in store credit. Seven Thousand dollars for a 15202 Jumbo. I'm sorry, but that's not even a lowball, that's an attempted robbery. She then explained how they get watches at wholesale prices and so on and so on. I simply said thank you for a good laugh, and left. There are lowball offers, and then there are insulting offers, and then there is this.

26 July 2016, 06:32 AM	#9
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	$15000 would have been an insulting offer __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

26 July 2016, 07:22 AM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	those wholesale prices sure are cheap __________________

28 July 2016, 12:29 AM	#27
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,343	I would presume that a lot of individuals who trade their watches in, do not know of TRF or what the true value is for their watch. In addition, I am sure a large part of their clientele has the discretionary income to simply not care. Regardless, that does not make it right to take advantage of people. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

26 July 2016, 02:56 AM	#2
911Cab Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 560	They probably thought you stole it and were trying to do the same to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2016, 03:09 AM	#5
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,278	Wow that's unreal

26 July 2016, 03:19 AM	#6
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT IIc and PO Posts: 1,638	They are working with some incredible margins.

26 July 2016, 05:07 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	I reckon Rick Pawn Star could even beat that offer... on his daughter's wedding day.

26 July 2016, 06:21 AM	#8
willski "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Will Location: New York Posts: 500	I will give you 50% more! Good deal yes (for me...!)? :D :D Jokes aside, $7k for a 15202 is crazy...even taking into account reduced trade-in value due to overheads etc.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 July 2016, 07:20 AM	#10
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	wow just wow

26 July 2016, 08:14 AM	#12
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Terrible - what do they offer for a Speedmaster, $700?

26 July 2016, 09:41 AM	#13
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	You should've said "yeah, sounds good"... Then, found an expensive watch to use your store credit on. After you pick one, you say you're going home to get your CC/check book and the box and papers for the Jumbo, and never went back.

26 July 2016, 10:27 AM	#14
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	No they are right 7k is good, I'll help you out and take it for 7

26 July 2016, 10:53 AM	#16
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: st louis Watch: Sd4000 Posts: 518	That's insane

26 July 2016, 11:42 AM	#17
adamchen3000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Aust Posts: 7	i'll take it off ya hand for double what they are offering :):)

27 July 2016, 04:12 PM	#26
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	Doesn't surprise me. They offered you a pawn shop price. Roughly half what its worth.

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