Surprise offering while shopping…. turned it down

[Rori]

Originally Posted by Watchnewbie92

Was at an AD buying a different brand of watch, and was told by the friendly salesperson that the previously empty Rolex area did have a piece available after all - after I committed to purchasing a different timepiece and casually asked if there were any SS models available. Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570

Tried it on and straight away thought it didn’t suit me at all, and turned it down

Some of my friends told me I could’ve bought it, held onto it, and flipped it a few months later as it’s a hot piece

Did I make a mistake turning this down?

If you already on the list for an SS model then your chances of getting it sooner than you’d expect are big with that AD.
You did well.


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[YoyoGift8]

A rarity these days not to jump on an opportunity to flip & profit.

[Roger Lococco]

Originally Posted by yoyoGift8

A rarity these days not to jump on an opportunity to flip & profit.

It would seem as if the SA or store almost expect it in this case. Essentially bundling the Explorer 2 after the fact as a thank you note.


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[Brian Page]

ya done good....

[Watchnewbie92]

Hi Gents,
I’m glad plenty agree with me that I’ve made the right decision and I hope the watch goes into the hands of someone who will truly appreciate it

I was actually travelling interstate to this area, and it’s my first purchase here. I currently don’t have anything under EOI for this AD as our relationship is brand new, but I do hope I’ll visit again and pop by to see what’s in store

I walked out with this beauty in hesalite:

[rover26c]

Originally Posted by Watchnewbie92

Hi Gents,
I’m glad plenty agree with me that I’ve made the right decision and I hope the watch goes into the hands of someone who will truly appreciate it

I was actually travelling interstate to this area, and it’s my first purchase here. I currently don’t have anything under EOI for this AD as our relationship is brand new, but I do hope I’ll visit again and pop by to see what’s in store

I walked out with this beauty in hesalite:

What was the reason for not liking the Explorer II? Was it too big for your wrist? Was it the dial color? Was it the model?

[bp1000]

you did the right thing, with the hope that the next person who gets the call, REALLY wants it and doesn't do what your friend suggested.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by Watchnewbie92

Hi Gents,
I’m glad plenty agree with me that I’ve made the right decision and I hope the watch goes into the hands of someone who will truly appreciate it

I was actually travelling interstate to this area, and it’s my first purchase here. I currently don’t have anything under EOI for this AD as our relationship is brand new, but I do hope I’ll visit again and pop by to see what’s in store

I walked out with this beauty in hesalite:

outstanding

The new speedies are even better now. A classic but now with a much better bracelet and a pretty spectacular movement.

[WatchesNBlondes]

I’ve turned down pieces before even though I could have sold them for higher. I’m about collecting and wearing, not flipping.

[fiirmoth]

I have been waiting 2 years for this exact piece. So thank you for turning it down so it can go to someone else as I cant wait to get the call from my dealer at some point

[rolexjackson]

Originally Posted by Watchnewbie92

Hi Gents,
I’m glad plenty agree with me that I’ve made the right decision and I hope the watch goes into the hands of someone who will truly appreciate it

I was actually travelling interstate to this area, and it’s my first purchase here. I currently don’t have anything under EOI for this AD as our relationship is brand new, but I do hope I’ll visit again and pop by to see what’s in store

I walked out with this beauty in hesalite:

Ooooo Excellent choice!!!


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[Tavli3]

OP good move on both the purchase and the turn down. You now have good credibility with that AD. I turned down a new polar cause I just didn’t like it and a black 116500 cause I just could read the dial. Few months later was offered the white dial Daytona. It’s a game of patience as long as you buy only what you like and not anything and everything offered to you.


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[Malum]

If you didn’t like it what is there to think about .

[MJ EXPLORER]

You did the right thing! Hopefully someone comes along who has coveted this watch and will be thrilled to get it at MSRP.

I know it’s helped my AD relationship by passing on easily flippable watches.


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[bmrk]

If you don't want it no big deal turning it down.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by travisb

Hopefully it ends up on the wrist of someone who truly wants to wear and enjoy that ExpII.

This

[Stoffel]

Should have bought it and sold it the very same day, then either pocket the nice free cash or put it towards a watch you really want.

[dauster]

Originally Posted by inadeje

It’s good that your instinct was to reject the current “layman as watchbroker” anomaly. Far too many people fancy themselves as pseudo watchbrokers these days. I’m not saying it’s unacceptable, but logic says that one cannot wander around in life seizing every opportunity to make a quick buck, primarily because if you do you’d be unfocused and dabbling in all sorts of things that you’re wholly unqualified to participate in.

Stick to what you’re good at, trained to do or qualified to do.

My 2 cents.

(Oh and welcome to the forum )

Don’t need much knowledge. Buy watch after checking Chrono24 and then call David SW or Takuya. The whole process takes 10 minutes of effort and the money is in your account 24-48 later.
That’s why too many people do it obviously because it’s too easy.

I think OP made a mistake if he is a relatively new customer but if you have a long relationship and bought plenty of watches from AD you definitely got some brownie points for not being a flipper.


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[Sandpit]

Good move. It looks pretty big on your wrist in any case.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Stoffel

Should have bought it and sold it the very same day, then either pocket the nice free cash or put it towards a watch you really want.

Not great advice unless he wants blacklisted
Leaving it for someone who truly wants it is the nicer thing to do, however some people just get so consumed by financial gain.

[CarlOver]

Originally Posted by Watchnewbie92

Was at an AD buying a different brand of watch, and was told by the friendly salesperson that the previously empty Rolex area did have a piece available after all - after I committed to purchasing a different timepiece and casually asked if there were any SS models available. Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570

Tried it on and straight away thought it didn’t suit me at all, and turned it down

Some of my friends told me I could’ve bought it, held onto it, and flipped it a few months later as it’s a hot piece

Did I make a mistake turning this down?

If it’s not great, then no reason to buy it. What size wrist do you have?

[Seddyspaghetti]

Did you make a mistake? No, if it didn’t appeal to you. But I would’ve bought and flipped it or wear it for a while then flip it if i didnt like it. I don’t intentionally throw away opportunities to make money.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Dubble post

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Your friends are right in that you could have made some quick and easy money by flipping it. They are wrong in that there would have been any reason to keep it your safe for a few months.

Trusted Sellers are selling this watch for over $16k right now.

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What they are selling for means nothing: what they are BUYING for means everything!

[andrew561]

I mean, you could have made $6k profit if you bought it. Some would say not buying it was a massive mistake and others might not care about $6k at all. It’s all relative. If it was me, I would be in regret.