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JPersat · 12 March 2009, 11:09 AM

How much would an acceptable discount on a SS Sub be? Keep in mind that it is brand new, MY name on the papers, untouched by anyone except the people at Rolex that boxed it, and myself. Oh, and I will be paying cash money.

therolexguy · 12 March 2009, 11:11 AM

I really think you could get 20%. I'm serious. I've seen a lot of them out there and cash speaks. Don't forget, it you don't ask, you can't get it. Good luck.

txbikerdude · 12 March 2009, 11:15 AM

yea, 15% to 20%.

mretzloff · 12 March 2009, 11:17 AM

20% seems to be the norm...Try for higher and then go lower if no one bites.

JPersat · 12 March 2009, 11:18 AM

I was told at one place that they could knock off $600, thats just 10%

mretzloff · 12 March 2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

I was told at one place that they could knock off $600, thats just 10%

You can get much better. Do not settle for under 20%.

AIKO · 12 March 2009, 11:24 AM

The SS Sub date is a popular model, but I would gun for 20%. I was offered 20% by an AD on an EXP II.

therolexguy · 12 March 2009, 11:24 AM

Find an AD that has more than one, see when it was stocked, and many times, there's been one or more price increases since they owned it. You're not ripping them off, you're just looking out for a fair deal.

JPersat · 12 March 2009, 11:24 AM

How much did you get discounted Matthew?

mretzloff · 12 March 2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

How much did you get discounted Matthew?

13%, but that was back when the economy was still good.

JPersat · 12 March 2009, 11:46 AM

I would even buy from out of state if I get a good enough deal.....but I am dead set on brand new where my name is on the papers.....I know, I am nuts, but if I am going to spend that much money on a watch, I want it my way.

mretzloff · 12 March 2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

I would even buy from out of state if I get a good enough deal.....but I am dead set on brand new where my name is on the papers.....I know, I am nuts, but if I am going to spend that much money on a watch, I want it my way.

I'm sorry, I'm not following. Regardless of where you purchase the watch, if it's new and from an AD, your name will be on the papers.

I'm sure you can get a good deal in state. Have you asked the AD where you purchased your previous Rolexes from? I'm sure he/she would not mind giving you a better deal for your loyalty.

Good luck

JPersat · 12 March 2009, 11:52 AM

That is the problem, this will be the first time I am buying new from an AD

aelvin · 12 March 2009, 11:58 AM

15-20% is within range, just ask for it...

karmatp · 12 March 2009, 11:59 AM

A couple of years ago I could get 15% off, now I would not buy one for less than 20% off.

chenx15 · 12 March 2009, 12:00 PM

25% off

train-time · 12 March 2009, 12:01 PM

I bought a Sub LV yesterday. It was the first time I had ever been to this local AD. I got 22% off and didn't pay cash!

JPersat · 12 March 2009, 12:04 PM

Wow Tim, maybe I just need to start playing hardball.

mretzloff · 12 March 2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

Wow Tim, maybe I just need to start playing hardball.

You should. The worst they can say is "no", which only hurts them.

If Time got 22% without cash, you can probably get 25% or more with cash.

Tools · 12 March 2009, 12:31 PM

Clearly this must depend on where you are in the country..

Absolutely nobody who is an AD in my neck of the woods will give any kind of discount like some of the guys are talking about on a Stainless Steel Rolex...

You can get 10 to 15% off on some of the TT and solid gold models...

Most AD's are full service Jewelry Stores and do not make their money on selling only Rolex watches....... and cash is meaningless for the big franchise Dealers; your buying from a salesman who couldn't care less how you pay for it...

JPersat · 12 March 2009, 12:33 PM

Yeah, the place I am buying it from is a family owned jewelry store (so I am told) and they offered me 10% right off the bat.

Bisquitlips · 12 March 2009, 12:41 PM

I can get 25% all day around KC.

I wish you well!

Lion · 12 March 2009, 12:51 PM

Jarrett, I bought a BNIB SS SUB ND back in February from a family owned jewelry store and received 22% off and payed with a check. But the Sub was 2 years old it a "Z" serial number!!!

tommypit · 13 March 2009, 12:20 AM

I would offer 30% off and see what happens. 25% off is the least I would expect. If not I would go grey.

FYI I dropped by my local AD and there was a total attitude adjustment, and they didnt want me to leave.

Now is the perfect time to buy and dealers are trying hard to earn your buisness.

Good Luck!

Tommy

camster · 17 March 2009, 05:15 PM

Just bought a Stainless/white gold/Turn O Graph/oyster bracelet and got 25% off. Had to go out of state but Boston was under 2 hours away. Just ask trust me in this economy the sales staff does not want you to walk out of their store.

swish77 · 17 March 2009, 11:15 PM

Agree with the previous post on NO discounts on Rolex sports models from certain ADs. I'm in New York City and they do not budge at all on the retail price. I was in the market for an LV or 14060M recently and tried several Rolex ADs, including Tourneau and Wempe. Nobody would offer a discount, despite my "Wow, even in this economy" comments. They said they could offer discounts on non-sports Rolexes, but not on sports models. A salesman at Tourneau said Rolex closely monitors the prices of their sold watches and the store can get in trouble if they give discounts. Sounded like B.S. to me, but that's the line he gave.

mdtddd2007 · 17 March 2009, 11:19 PM

20-25% off.

stusrt · 18 March 2009, 12:36 AM

you would be insane to pay full price for a rolex or any other watch right now

if your AD won't go 25% - get the name/number of a trusted AD from someone on the forum here who mail out of state. Many will be happy to.
then you get your 25%-30% and don't pay tax, and have all the paperwork from a AD with your name on it!

NYC6 · 18 March 2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Agree with the previous post on NO discounts on Rolex sports models from certain ADs. I'm in New York City and they do not budge at all on the retail price. I was in the market for an LV or 14060M recently and tried several Rolex ADs, including Tourneau and Wempe. Nobody would offer a discount, despite my "Wow, even in this economy" comments. They said they could offer discounts on non-sports Rolexes, but not on sports models. A salesman at Tourneau said Rolex closely monitors the prices of their sold watches and the store can get in trouble if they give discounts. Sounded like B.S. to me, but that's the line he gave.

I bought my 14060m Z COSC two days ago from Tourneau in Huntington,Long Island and got 10% off. I think alot of places will deal in this economic enviorment.

12 March 2009, 11:09 AM	#1
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Discount on SS Sub How much would an acceptable discount on a SS Sub be? Keep in mind that it is brand new, MY name on the papers, untouched by anyone except the people at Rolex that boxed it, and myself. Oh, and I will be paying cash money.

12 March 2009, 11:17 AM	#4
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	20% seems to be the norm...Try for higher and then go lower if no one bites. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

12 March 2009, 11:59 AM	#15
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	A couple of years ago I could get 15% off, now I would not buy one for less than 20% off. __________________ My grails:

12 March 2009, 12:00 PM	#16
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	25% off __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

12 March 2009, 12:31 PM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,039	Clearly this must depend on where you are in the country.. Absolutely nobody who is an AD in my neck of the woods will give any kind of discount like some of the guys are talking about on a Stainless Steel Rolex... You can get 10 to 15% off on some of the TT and solid gold models... Most AD's are full service Jewelry Stores and do not make their money on selling only Rolex watches....... and cash is meaningless for the big franchise Dealers; your buying from a salesman who couldn't care less how you pay for it... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 March 2009, 11:11 AM	#2
therolexguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	I really think you could get 20%. I'm serious. I've seen a lot of them out there and cash speaks. Don't forget, it you don't ask, you can't get it. Good luck.

12 March 2009, 11:15 AM	#3
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	yea, 15% to 20%.

12 March 2009, 11:18 AM	#5
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	I was told at one place that they could knock off $600, thats just 10%

12 March 2009, 11:24 AM	#7
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	The SS Sub date is a popular model, but I would gun for 20%. I was offered 20% by an AD on an EXP II.

12 March 2009, 11:46 AM	#11
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	I would even buy from out of state if I get a good enough deal.....but I am dead set on brand new where my name is on the papers.....I know, I am nuts, but if I am going to spend that much money on a watch, I want it my way.

12 March 2009, 11:52 AM	#13
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	That is the problem, this will be the first time I am buying new from an AD

12 March 2009, 11:58 AM	#14
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	15-20% is within range, just ask for it...

12 March 2009, 12:01 PM	#17
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	I bought a Sub LV yesterday. It was the first time I had ever been to this local AD. I got 22% off and didn't pay cash!

12 March 2009, 12:04 PM	#18
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Wow Tim, maybe I just need to start playing hardball.

12 March 2009, 12:33 PM	#21
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Yeah, the place I am buying it from is a family owned jewelry store (so I am told) and they offered me 10% right off the bat.

12 March 2009, 12:41 PM	#22
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	I can get 25% all day around KC. I wish you well! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

12 March 2009, 12:51 PM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Jarrett, I bought a BNIB SS SUB ND back in February from a family owned jewelry store and received 22% off and payed with a check. But the Sub was 2 years old it a "Z" serial number!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 March 2009, 12:20 AM	#24
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	I would offer 30% off and see what happens. 25% off is the least I would expect. If not I would go grey. FYI I dropped by my local AD and there was a total attitude adjustment, and they didnt want me to leave. Now is the perfect time to buy and dealers are trying hard to earn your buisness. Good Luck! Tommy

17 March 2009, 05:15 PM	#25
camster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 55	Just bought a Stainless/white gold/Turn O Graph/oyster bracelet and got 25% off. Had to go out of state but Boston was under 2 hours away. Just ask trust me in this economy the sales staff does not want you to walk out of their store.

17 March 2009, 11:15 PM	#26
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Agree with the previous post on NO discounts on Rolex sports models from certain ADs. I'm in New York City and they do not budge at all on the retail price. I was in the market for an LV or 14060M recently and tried several Rolex ADs, including Tourneau and Wempe. Nobody would offer a discount, despite my "Wow, even in this economy" comments. They said they could offer discounts on non-sports Rolexes, but not on sports models. A salesman at Tourneau said Rolex closely monitors the prices of their sold watches and the store can get in trouble if they give discounts. Sounded like B.S. to me, but that's the line he gave.

17 March 2009, 11:19 PM	#27
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	20-25% off.

18 March 2009, 12:36 AM	#28
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	you would be insane to pay full price for a rolex or any other watch right now if your AD won't go 25% - get the name/number of a trusted AD from someone on the forum here who mail out of state. Many will be happy to. then you get your 25%-30% and don't pay tax, and have all the paperwork from a AD with your name on it!

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