Got lucky at my AD

[ppalasthira]

Keep the DD.


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[1William]

Congratulations.

[SS Oyster]

I think you (OP) did well on this deal, depending on tax in your state.

ADs seem to be moving away from discounts on PM, and around SoCal, if you want a Daytona or BLRO, you need to bundle PM at full retail, which I have personally turned down.

If you want the DD, great.

You did great (obviously) on the Daytona, especially white dial.

You aren’t losing anything on the CHNR. As a matter of fact, you might get someone to trade you the CHNR for a new BLRO if you want one.


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[Mystro]

You bought watches you don’t want to wear so you can flip for a watch you do want?? So your full intent was to flip some of these watches at the time of purchase???

[REFZ]

Do the Daytona and GMT have scratches on the side of the case now because of touching the crown when you took the picture?

[Tha Baron]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

Only way to get a Daytona white dial ceramic without being on a list or waiting. I needed to buy 3 including the Daytona, root beer, and dd40. No regrets. Daytona and dd40 keeping for my self.

Are you driving the car while taking this picture? Looks like someone steadying the wheel. What is that a Malibu or Camry?

[macrowatch]

Great deal in the current environment! Better than me in a large city. Multiple large purchases and not a SS Daytona in sight!

[Odie-r]

Great trio thats for sure. If you got the $, then flex away. Congrats!

[Rocket launcher]

Superb trio
If I had the money would do the same

[Chiboy]

So much negativity. I'm not sure if people have trouble with reading comprehension or basic math.

The typical negative response to bundling is that you were forced to buy something you don't want to get something you do want. But OP wanted the DD, which he got at right around DSW's price. And he got the DayC he wanted at MSRP (1/2 of gray price). And the CHNR he can likely flip for the MSRP that he paid.

How on earth could the AD be upset if they package $60k worth of three watches and one gets flipped? AD got OP to do his work for him (sell off watches) and AD sold 3 watches with little effort. That's what I call a win-win.

[hsr86]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

So much negativity. I'm not sure if people have trouble with reading comprehension or basic math.



The typical negative response to bundling is that you were forced to buy something you don't want to get something you do want. But OP wanted the DD, which he got at right around DSW's price. And he got the DayC he wanted at MSRP (1/2 of gray price). And the CHNR he can likely flip for the MSRP that he paid.



How on earth could the AD be upset if they package $60k worth of three watches and one gets flipped? AD got OP to do his work for him (sell off watches) and AD sold 3 watches with little effort. That's what I call a win-win.

Great response. Very true!!! Congrats OP


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[Caynuck]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

I paid retail for a Daytona and CHNR
and got 20% on the DD40.

Was it a good deal or bad deal?
Opinions?

Retail is the best deal nowadays. Good job and Congrats

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

I paid retail for a Daytona and CHNR
and got 20% on the DD40.

Was it a good deal or bad deal?
Opinions?

Yeah sure it’s a good deal. But your math only works if you either sell the daytona for a huge profit or you’re able to get out of the DD for a profit which is questionable. Otherwise you’re just stuck with a watch you don’t want. But at the end of the day I think you did just fine.


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[s.m.b.]

I'm not sure luck has much to do with what you experienced at your AD, but congrats nonetheless!

[Monty22]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Sounds like it to me. He should break even on the CHNR, got a DD that he wanted at 20% off, and a Daytona at retail.

Bundling usually isn't nearly this attractive.

Unless I'm misunderstanding what happened here..

You aren’t. OP wound up with two pieces he actually wanted. Best part appears to be the “all at once” nature of the transaction. Versus spend big $ on the chance of getting the Daytona later.

Posters hating on this appear to have nothing but SS on the brain as well as a “if I have $10k, I should be able to walk in and get what I want” mindset.


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[Monty22]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

I paid retail for a Daytona and CHNR
and got 20% on the DD40.

Was it a good deal or bad deal?
Opinions?

Good. Can you remind everyone that you wanted the DD? I think there is a reading comprehension problem here...


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[Atone]

You did great OP. I can't believe some of the responses on here. Lots of keyboard warriors who I assume would break eye contact and tear up instead of speaking to another man the way they do here.

You landed 2 watches at retail and another that you wanted under. I'd say that's a great AD visit.

[tng11]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

So much negativity. I'm not sure if people have trouble with reading comprehension or basic math.

The typical negative response to bundling is that you were forced to buy something you don't want to get something you do want. But OP wanted the DD, which he got at right around DSW's price. And he got the DayC he wanted at MSRP (1/2 of gray price). And the CHNR he can likely flip for the MSRP that he paid.

How on earth could the AD be upset if they package $60k worth of three watches and one gets flipped? AD got OP to do his work for him (sell off watches) and AD sold 3 watches with little effort. That's what I call a win-win.

+1

I think some people are bitter that there are those out there that encourage this AD practice, but as they say, money talks, B.S. walks. If you're smart and do your homework, the calculus on these deals can work out quite well.

I have no problems with the practice, but would prefer not to deal with an AD that does this all the time.

Bottom line, the OP got a decent deal on the DD40 by paying a few thousand more than a grey, but got a SS 116500 at MSRP. That's thousands saved right there. Now, if he didn't actually want the DD then it might have been a losing deal, or breakeven, but if he wanted both then it was win-win. Plus he gets the PV of future SS pieces at MSRP.

[RobearH]

I’m not being negative but this AD just turned the OP into a grey dealer overnight!

Congrats on Daytona OP.

[samson66]

Love all three of those, congrats big time!

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Jg422

Yes. OP is just flexing that he picked up 3 rolexes and that he is now at the top of the list for the BLRO AND BLNR at his AD where he will most likely buy the rainbow Daytona to acquire another steel piece.


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Lol / the rainbow is worth like 2x over...so he should

[ap1]

I think it makes sense and nice job. What it takes nowadays, sadly

[Vipes]

Nothing wrong with bundling if you want the PM piece. You did good, big congrats!

[Vipes]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

So much negativity. I'm not sure if people have trouble with reading comprehension or basic math.

The typical negative response to bundling is that you were forced to buy something you don't want to get something you do want. But OP wanted the DD, which he got at right around DSW's price. And he got the DayC he wanted at MSRP (1/2 of gray price). And the CHNR he can likely flip for the MSRP that he paid.

How on earth could the AD be upset if they package $60k worth of three watches and one gets flipped? AD got OP to do his work for him (sell off watches) and AD sold 3 watches with little effort. That's what I call a win-win.

Yes, a lot of negativity. I think it’s cool that he shared with us.

[amh]

MSRP of those watches is 64000. It seems OP got a decent deal. I imagine this is what Grey dealers do.

[thepress83]

I think this is a great bundle and would have done it if offered to me. Great job and congrats on getting the watches that you want.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

Got the DD for 20% off. Came out to 30k. Easily justified with that Daytona being so high above retail. The 10k profit on it and the 2k profit on the CHNR made the decision easier. Only way I was getting that Daytona without waiting. Walked in the ad and I made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. He had several clients for the Daytona and I needed to put a little pressure on him and I’m hoping to get other sought after pieces. Perhaps it was an investment.

And you selected the best dial on the DD!

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

I’m not selling the DD40. Was just explaining why I’d rather bundle than just buy a Daytona on grey. I’m keeping the DD40 and the Daytona. CHNR going up for sale soon. It’s new and dated yesterday and comes complete, I don’t think I’ll have an issue getting rid of it for a small profit. No rush and definitely don’t need the Money so whatever it sells for is ok with me. Happy I got two watches that I love and get to keep.

OP, I commend you for thinking outside the box in getting what you want but I highly recommend that you take a few minutes and contribute a small donation to the site to become a pledge member. Talking about selling watches while not being a pledge member is against forum rules and a sure set way to have your threads deleted by a mod or possibly become banned from the site.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=645648

[travisb]

Congrats. I don't consider that lucky though.

[Indepth]

Originally Posted by Jundi3391

Only way to get a Daytona white dial ceramic without being on a list or waiting. I needed to buy 3 including the Daytona, root beer, and dd40. No regrets. Daytona and dd40 keeping for my self.

What AD if you don't mind me asking? If you don't feel comfortable posting it you can PM it to me too. I think I know which one, congrats!