Cartier Question

[FrmrHoss]

Does there exist any market to get discounts on Cartier jewelry like their exists for watches when dealing with certain ADs? Somewhat pains me to be able to negotiate some discounts on some high end watch brands but then pay full freight when holiday shopping for the wife

[tamiya]

Originally Posted by FrmrHoss

Somewhat pains me to be able to negotiate some discounts on some high end watch brands but then pay full freight when holiday shopping for the wife

Cartier atelier, Tiffany boutique, Hermes, MontBlanc, MaxMara...

Avoidance is usually cheapest route

[themast]

Based on my prior searches/inquiries there is no wiggle room on Cartier and Tiffany jewelry in the US. I am referring to the occasional customer buying relatively low ticket items.

I am curious to know if anybody has had different experience.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by themast

Based on my prior searches/inquiries there is no wiggle room on Cartier and Tiffany jewelry in the US. I am referring to the occasional customer buying relatively low ticket items.

I am curious to know if anybody has had different experience.

Got 7% off on a santos once. It took a lot of pushing.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by themast

Based on my prior searches/inquiries there is no wiggle room on Cartier and Tiffany jewelry in the US. I am referring to the occasional customer buying relatively low ticket items.

I am curious to know if anybody has had different experience.

Got 15% off some ear rings at the Dubai Mall store during Dubai shopping week. Pretty much every retailer in Dubai discounts during shopping week, so I'm not sure this is representative.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Got 15% off some ear rings at the Dubai Mall store during Dubai shopping week. Pretty much every retailer in Dubai discounts during shopping week, so I'm not sure this is representative.

What about a Chanel bag, could I get a discount on that?

[BristolCavendish]

You could always try Costco.

https://www.costco.com/Cartier-Tank-...100327346.html

[Passionata]

Not on the cheaper lines like Trinity might be on the expensive stuff

[derekstlmo]

Has any one every got a discount on cartier love bracelets or do any grey dealers get them?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Tony64

What about a Chanel bag, could I get a discount on that?

You will need to phone up you know who to know the answer to that.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Tony64

What about a Chanel bag, could I get a discount on that?

The guy who knows or thinks he knows all has been banned lol

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Art 1

The guy who knows or thinks he knows all has been banned lol

Oh yeah, I forgot.
Come to think of it, it has been rather civil around here lately.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Oh yeah, I forgot.
Come to think of it, it has been rather civil around here lately.

Amen to that

[Duey]

Great places to buy if you know what you want. My wife sells a lot of bags here too -

https://www.yoogiscloset.com/jewelry...cturer=cartier

https://www.fashionphile.com/shop/ca...brands=cartier

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by tamiya

Avoidance is usually cheapest route

lol

[GoingPlaces]

Many years ago, a discount could be had depending on relationship, timing, product, etc.. I had bought a couple of watches and was given somewhere in the 10-20% (early 2000's), but not anymore. Cartier has become pretty tight on discounting in their boutiques. Try grey market.

[tbonesteak]

Actually made money on a Cartier watch flip recently.

Wrote up a review on it here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=cartier

I loved the aesthetics of the watch, really beautiful, but personally I found it super uncomfortable, which defeated the entire purpose of the rubber band IMO.

Someone else chimed in and had the exact same complaint. No clue why they designed the lugs like they did.

The feedback I picked up on their watches too is that they need frequent service.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by derekstlmo

Has any one every got a discount on cartier love bracelets or do any grey dealers get them?

Yes, send me a PM.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

You will need to phone up you know who to know the answer to that.

Don't deal with Liar and ratbag. Buy a LV instead.

[FrmrHoss]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Yes, send me a PM.

Sounds like we may have something other than watches to chat about tomorrow.

This all generally confirms my understanding too, was just hoping I was wrong :).