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Old 7 October 2017, 10:42 PM   #1
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Boutique discount

I am a long term Rolex enthusiast, but I am getting more and more interested in Panerai. I know there are a lot of variables, but do the boutiques generally give any discounts?
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Old 7 October 2017, 10:45 PM   #2
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I’m sure if you are serious to buy, you going to get some discount.
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Old 7 October 2017, 10:48 PM   #3
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I'm not super experienced with the brand, however my guess would be that any discount you receive would be based on the reference and how in demand it is.
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Old 7 October 2017, 11:05 PM   #4
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Much depends which reference you’re looking at and where you live. Some boutiques offer more than others. I can score about 12% at ADs in Singapore whereas for the same reference, I would ‘only’ get about 8% at the OP boutique. However, OP boutiques are likely to offer something else like a strap or something, which the ADs might not.

I would only buy from OP Singapore because they have looked after me like no other. The service there is incredible. I went back and forth of a couple of months before pulling the trigger and built up a relationship before buying. It seemed to work very well for me.
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Old 7 October 2017, 11:24 PM   #5
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Much depends which reference you’re looking at and where you live. Some boutiques offer more than others. I can score about 12% at ADs in Singapore whereas for the same reference, I would ‘only’ get about 8% at the OP boutique. However, OP boutiques are likely to offer something else like a strap or something, which the ADs might not.

I would only buy from OP Singapore because they have looked after me like no other. The service there is incredible. I went back and forth of a couple of months before pulling the trigger and built up a relationship before buying. It seemed to work very well for me.
Wow,never heard any boutique in US gave discount, free straps is possible.
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Old 7 October 2017, 11:30 PM   #6
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Wow,never heard any boutique in US gave discount, free straps is possible.
No discount at Boutiques, free swag and straps maybe but never discounts. In fact I wish they would do away with AD'S altogether and their sleazy practices.
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Old 8 October 2017, 01:30 AM   #7
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I was able to gett 20% off at an AD in Melbourne for my PAM1312
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Old 8 October 2017, 01:39 AM   #8
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I tried to get a discount at the boutique in Toronto on a 233, the best they would do for me was 4%. Wow. Did not buy from them.


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Old 8 October 2017, 01:41 AM   #9
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I was able to gett 20% off at an AD in Melbourne for my PAM1312
I suppose on less popular models that are usually window dressing a deal could be had.
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Old 8 October 2017, 02:19 AM   #10
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Unless you’re looking for a boutique only model, this isn’t the time to buy a PAM at retail. The market is soft for the brand and a lot of deals can be had, even on popular references. Shop around before buying.
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Old 8 October 2017, 03:12 AM   #11
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Thanks for the feedback!
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Old 8 October 2017, 11:30 AM   #12
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better from A.D. and no tax
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Old 8 October 2017, 04:46 PM   #13
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No discount at Boutiques, free swag and straps maybe but never discounts. In fact I wish they would do away with AD'S altogether and their sleazy practices.
Like I said, it depends where you are. T.I.A (this is Asia) and negotiating, haggling, call it what you will, is part of the culture. It is what it is.

I didn’t get a discount on my 689 or 737, unsurprisingly given that they’re LEs, but I was stacked with goodies
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Old 8 October 2017, 09:19 PM   #14
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The best I could get was 15 % in KL. Then you could get 4.8 % tax refund.
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Old 8 October 2017, 09:49 PM   #15
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Do yourself a favor and research all buying options. For the purchase of a non-LE model you should be in the 20% off msrp. Most AD's will not consider that unless you have a long standing relationship but it can be done. Also, when you decide on which model you want, contact a few Trusted Sellers and ask what the trade value is. If they will take the watch, several will not, it will probably be at about 50% of original retail. I have just purchased a Panerai 422 and really like it. I got a fair deal on it and understood the resale/flip value. I am having a lot of fun with it and I like the strap game.
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ad yes, boutique less likely but they have all kinds of great swag lol
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Boutique for a great experience and service, AD for better price if you are willing to bring your haggle game. Grey market if you want best price w/o Manufacturers warranty.


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