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sp5702 · 6 October 2021, 09:41 PM

Disagree. Love 47th St. Have gotten fair grey market prices buying and selling, and a great deal on a Diamond engagement ring a couple of years ago.

If you know what you’re doing and aren’t looking for a coddled customer service experience, there are deals to be had.

fsprow · 6 October 2021, 09:54 PM

Love it or leave it. I’m in the former camp. Be prepared, decisive and prompt - you can get a fine deal. As has been said, some of the best dealers are on floors above ground level.

Trailboss516 · 7 October 2021, 06:24 AM

Love going there because there is no BS and I don't have to awkwardly make small talk with people.

russ86 · 7 October 2021, 10:47 AM

For a person who lived in NY for years and still visits sometimes, I am happy that I moved to Florida like many many others

gerry100 · 7 October 2021, 11:10 PM

Sold a big program there for my mid western company.

Culture clash was obvious.

But... things happen and they pay their bills.

What more could you want in a business relationship?

cm13 · 8 October 2021, 04:39 AM

I was in NYC about a month ago and went for the first time to 47th. Similar experience but I was with my fiancé.

I could tell she wasn't comfortable at all. Would definitely go back on my own next time - some amazing selection but you better be ready to have some interesting conversations.

travisb · 8 October 2021, 04:44 AM

Yup

Ravager135 · 8 October 2021, 04:45 AM

I like the Diamond District, but you need to go there with a plan. I’ve never purchased a watch there, but I have done business multiple times with a specific diamond dealer. The guy I worked with was by appointment only. He put nothing out for display. Everything he carried he kept in small envelopes and brought to his countertop after a discussion of what you were looking for. Once you decided on a stone, he’d have you walk it across the street to a specific individual to discuss settings, etc.

If you just go in there with no direction, you can get in over your head.

enjoythemusic · 8 October 2021, 05:19 AM

Did you visit Vladdy's?

m j b · 8 October 2021, 05:25 AM

I was born in the NE but spent most of my life in the SE and have (so I am told) a southern accent, and I've pretty-much adapted to the laid-back Southern Style, but I enjoyed my time in NYC 47th st. As noted on page 1, you can throw back the attitude at them and no one gets offended.

I have been accused (by friends here) of being a bit blunt myself...

It also helps if you are not adverse to haggling.

8 October 2021, 05:19 AM	#39
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6 October 2021, 09:41 PM	#31
sp5702 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Omaha Posts: 248	Disagree. Love 47th St. Have gotten fair grey market prices buying and selling, and a great deal on a Diamond engagement ring a couple of years ago. If you know what you’re doing and aren’t looking for a coddled customer service experience, there are deals to be had.

6 October 2021, 09:54 PM	#32
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,429	Love it or leave it. I’m in the former camp. Be prepared, decisive and prompt - you can get a fine deal. As has been said, some of the best dealers are on floors above ground level.

7 October 2021, 06:24 AM	#33
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,610	Love going there because there is no BS and I don't have to awkwardly make small talk with people.

7 October 2021, 10:47 AM	#34
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 948	For a person who lived in NY for years and still visits sometimes, I am happy that I moved to Florida like many many others

7 October 2021, 11:10 PM	#35
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 712	Sold a big program there for my mid western company. Culture clash was obvious. But... things happen and they pay their bills. What more could you want in a business relationship?

8 October 2021, 04:39 AM	#36
cm13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 79	I was in NYC about a month ago and went for the first time to 47th. Similar experience but I was with my fiancé. I could tell she wasn't comfortable at all. Would definitely go back on my own next time - some amazing selection but you better be ready to have some interesting conversations.

8 October 2021, 04:44 AM	#37
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,340	Yup

8 October 2021, 04:45 AM	#38
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,144	I like the Diamond District, but you need to go there with a plan. I’ve never purchased a watch there, but I have done business multiple times with a specific diamond dealer. The guy I worked with was by appointment only. He put nothing out for display. Everything he carried he kept in small envelopes and brought to his countertop after a discussion of what you were looking for. Once you decided on a stone, he’d have you walk it across the street to a specific individual to discuss settings, etc. If you just go in there with no direction, you can get in over your head.

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