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Koala · 7 April 2018, 12:57 PM

I've been wanting a 116618LB, ideally mint from 2015-2017 for low/mid 20s. A trusted grey dealer here in Boston says he can get me a new one for 28.5k, which is more than I'd want to pay for new. 27.4 would be 20% off msrp and more palatable, even if a few thousand more than a mint recent used one that I'm primarily looking for. Question is, do you think that's worth it at 28+? For me I think it's more the principle of the thing than the actual 1k difference off what I think would be fair for new. Should I stick to my guns and keep looking, or just go for it? A big consideration for myself is that I only pay cash and thus need to buy in person, ideally locally.

shirtshirt · 7 April 2018, 01:05 PM

Don't stick to your guns.

Unless you really need that $900.

In which case definitely stick to your guns.

JayAK · 7 April 2018, 02:06 PM

DavidSW has one for a better price. (BNIB with full stickers)

I just bought his 116618LN.

I’d rethink the cash in person stance...

Koala · 7 April 2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JayAK

DavidSW has one for a better price. (BNIB with full stickers)

I just bought his 116618LN.

I’d rethink the cash in person stance...

Cash in person always gets me my watches without sales tax from grey market dealers, so there's that

JayAK · 7 April 2018, 02:41 PM

I’ve never had to pay sales tax on a watch from a trusted seller either.

peterpl · 7 April 2018, 06:25 PM

Thats too much to pay.

I would aim for $25k brand new and around $22-23k used but in mint condition.

masyv6 · 8 April 2018, 12:41 AM

When you say you only pay in cash, do you mean you show up with a briefcase full of bills? Or that you pay for your watches in full at the time of purchase?

watchwatcher · 8 April 2018, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Thats too much to pay.

I would aim for $25k brand new and around $22-23k used but in mint condition.

Etschell · 8 April 2018, 02:31 AM

way too much. 25k max.

im serious you are getting hosed.

101031-28 · 8 April 2018, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Thats too much to pay.

I would aim for $25k brand new and around $22-23k used but in mint condition.

Agreed.

Kostas · 8 April 2018, 02:52 AM

Definitely a nice choice though !

Danny83 · 8 April 2018, 02:54 AM

You will end up spending 27-28.5 for bnib

RollieRoll · 8 April 2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

You will end up spending 27-28.5 for bnib

Or 26k or high 25k...may of these people posting ads noting last year prices

Bigblu10 · 8 April 2018, 04:19 AM

I bought a BNIB one from Tony (justrolexes) for far less than your price. He was great to deal with.

rodo · 8 April 2018, 04:32 AM

Im contemplsting one as well. Id get a used one for 23k

Nycturbovr6 · 8 April 2018, 05:08 AM

23-25 should be an attainable number. Check with the trusted sellers

Bladeshot · 8 April 2018, 05:12 AM

Buy from trusted sellers and shoot for $24-25k. I would not pay more than that. You don’t have to...

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RollieRoll · 8 April 2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

I bought a BNIB one from Tony (justrolexes) for far less than your price. He was great to deal with.

Tony will sell it from 23700 to 24200 depending on year and how much he paid for it.

RollieRoll · 8 April 2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Buy from trusted sellers and shoot for $24-25k. I would not pay more than that. You don’t have to...

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You will not get a BNIB for 25k from a TS these days.

RollieRoll · 8 April 2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Koala

I've been wanting a 116618LB, ideally mint from 2015-2017 for low/mid 20s. A trusted grey dealer here in Boston says he can get me a new one for 28.5k, which is more than I'd want to pay for new. 27.4 would be 20% off msrp and more palatable, even if a few thousand more than a mint recent used one that I'm primarily looking for. Question is, do you think that's worth it at 28+? For me I think it's more the principle of the thing than the actual 1k difference off what I think would be fair for new. Should I stick to my guns and keep looking, or just go for it? A big consideration for myself is that I only pay cash and thus need to buy in person, ideally locally.

With the correct market your goal is to get it for 26000 OTD BNIB

Malibuboy · 8 April 2018, 05:41 AM

Check out santblanc dot com

then call and ask for Jon.

he can beat that price. then wire him the money.

you can't do face to face, but you can save the money.

Bladeshot · 8 April 2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RollieRoll

You will not get a BNIB for 25k from a TS these days.

True. I should have qualified my suggestion as getting “preowned” at that point. I never buy new. Across a few purchases, I can save many thousands buying preowned and get more watches.

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Koala · 8 April 2018, 06:09 AM

I generally buy preowned as well for those same reasons. Last watch I bought new was a BLNR a few years ago, because there weren't any to be had preowned at a worthwhile discount, if at all. I would certainly prefer to get a preowned 116618LB for a few thousand less than a new one.

chad362wiley · 8 April 2018, 06:39 AM

davidsW has one for 26k and change, negotiate and offer 26k and take the BNIB

Bigblu10 · 8 April 2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RollieRoll

You will not get a BNIB for 25k from a TS these days.

Sure you can. Gold Subs are slow sellers and I bought mine last summer for 25,500. Slightly used are still selling for 23,000 and change. I peruse the classifieds here on a daily basis.

RollieRoll · 8 April 2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Sure you can. Gold Subs are slow sellers and I bought mine last summer for 25,500. Slightly used are still selling for 23,000 and change. I peruse the classifieds here on a daily basis.

Jesus, my man; prices have gun up in the passed 60 days, you are talking about last summer????

Bigblu10 · 8 April 2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RollieRoll

Jesus, my man; prices have gun up in the passed 60 days, you are talking about last summer????

Well technically you are wrong. MSRP for the 116618LB is 34,250 currently and has been for some time. Have you bought one lately?

dob1 · 8 April 2018, 08:31 AM

Bought a Smurf from Tony not long ago for a better price. Granted it was not BINB, but 95% mint so I think that you should expect to get the YG version for around 25k.

Some prices from Chrono24, to throw into the discussion:

https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...se&sortorder=1

P.s. It also depends if you are ready to hunt down a good price or if you just want to get the watch. Convenience always has its price and you can certainly get a better one if you wait for the right deal to come along.

RollieRoll · 8 April 2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Well technically you are wrong. MSRP for the 116618LB is 34,250 currently and has been for some time. Have you bought one lately?

Lol! Do you really think I meant MSRP? When many of us discuss a rise in prices, do you construe that as prices set by Rolex? I'm pretty confident that you knew that I meant market and gray dealer prices. Cheers

🥂 technically I'm right. And yes I have purchased one, fairly recently.

JLM3 · 8 April 2018, 08:36 AM

28k should be able to get u new one from a AD. in your area and if you need help with that lmk

7 April 2018, 12:57 PM	#1
Koala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jared Location: Boston Watch: AP 26401RO Posts: 469	116618LB but at what cost? I've been wanting a 116618LB, ideally mint from 2015-2017 for low/mid 20s. A trusted grey dealer here in Boston says he can get me a new one for 28.5k, which is more than I'd want to pay for new. 27.4 would be 20% off msrp and more palatable, even if a few thousand more than a mint recent used one that I'm primarily looking for. Question is, do you think that's worth it at 28+? For me I think it's more the principle of the thing than the actual 1k difference off what I think would be fair for new. Should I stick to my guns and keep looking, or just go for it? A big consideration for myself is that I only pay cash and thus need to buy in person, ideally locally. __________________ - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO - Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 - Rolex GMT-2 116710BLNR

8 April 2018, 02:31 AM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	way too much. 25k max. im serious you are getting hosed. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

8 April 2018, 05:12 AM	#17
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,716	Buy from trusted sellers and shoot for $24-25k. I would not pay more than that. You don’t have to... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

8 April 2018, 06:09 AM	#23
Koala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jared Location: Boston Watch: AP 26401RO Posts: 469	I generally buy preowned as well for those same reasons. Last watch I bought new was a BLNR a few years ago, because there weren't any to be had preowned at a worthwhile discount, if at all. I would certainly prefer to get a preowned 116618LB for a few thousand less than a new one. __________________ - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO - Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 - Rolex GMT-2 116710BLNR

8 April 2018, 06:39 AM	#24
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	davidsW has one for 26k and change, negotiate and offer 26k and take the BNIB __________________ 116506

7 April 2018, 01:05 PM	#2
shirtshirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 59	Don't stick to your guns. Unless you really need that $900. In which case definitely stick to your guns.

7 April 2018, 02:06 PM	#3
JayAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 609	DavidSW has one for a better price. (BNIB with full stickers) I just bought his 116618LN. I’d rethink the cash in person stance...

7 April 2018, 02:41 PM	#5
JayAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 609	I’ve never had to pay sales tax on a watch from a trusted seller either.

7 April 2018, 06:25 PM	#6
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Thats too much to pay. I would aim for $25k brand new and around $22-23k used but in mint condition.

8 April 2018, 12:41 AM	#7
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	When you say you only pay in cash, do you mean you show up with a briefcase full of bills? Or that you pay for your watches in full at the time of purchase?

8 April 2018, 02:52 AM	#11
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,239	Definitely a nice choice though !

8 April 2018, 02:54 AM	#12
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,162	You will end up spending 27-28.5 for bnib

8 April 2018, 04:19 AM	#14
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	I bought a BNIB one from Tony (justrolexes) for far less than your price. He was great to deal with.

8 April 2018, 04:32 AM	#15
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Im contemplsting one as well. Id get a used one for 23k

8 April 2018, 05:08 AM	#16
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	23-25 should be an attainable number. Check with the trusted sellers

8 April 2018, 05:41 AM	#21
Malibuboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reno Watch: SMUUURF Posts: 383	Check out santblanc dot com then call and ask for Jon. he can beat that price. then wire him the money. you can't do face to face, but you can save the money.

8 April 2018, 08:31 AM	#28
dob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: Tinseltown Watch: 116619LB Posts: 152	Bought a Smurf from Tony not long ago for a better price. Granted it was not BINB, but 95% mint so I think that you should expect to get the YG version for around 25k. Some prices from Chrono24, to throw into the discussion: https://www.chrono24.com/search/inde...se&sortorder=1 P.s. It also depends if you are ready to hunt down a good price or if you just want to get the watch. Convenience always has its price and you can certainly get a better one if you wait for the right deal to come along.

8 April 2018, 08:36 AM	#30
JLM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	28k should be able to get u new one from a AD. in your area and if you need help with that lmk

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