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16 February 2019, 10:42 AM | #1 |
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How many members paid the premiums to avoid AD drama?
I’m not sure I have seen this one before on the forum ? So how many people have paid the premiums for desired watches just to avoid the AD drama. Stuff such as the list , Vip , how much have you spent , deposits etc ? So many stories are posted about AD issues. I was at an AD today that had a hulk I was going to buy the hulk and a rose gold oysterflex Daytona. I declined when they told me they would not discount the Daytona . They told the story about how lucky I am to have the opportunity to buy the hulk. I then asked aren’t you lucky I am willing to spend almost 40k in watches ? What ever happened to that ? We also talked and the store said they will not get a stainless Daytona unless a customer has spent 500k or up. They said the owner of the chain ADS controls the Daytona list and he chooses the chosen one. For the first time ever I said to myself wth? These are just watches. My how the table have turned that we are the lucky ones to be chosen to buy a watch? Bad things will happen to these ADs when the market changes. People will remember how they were treated in these situations, they will then beg us to take watches at a discount. I told them in the future they will be begging customer to take hulk at a discount. Haha I find my whole attitude is changing toward Rolex and these scenarios. So the real question how many of y’all just paid the premium to bypass the chosen one and bundle deals for the ease of no stress get the watch you want ? Please don’t comment you wound never pay over retail for a watch. I get it lots of the members wouldn’t. But I would like to see how any of us just got tired of the AD crap and paid the upcharge? Last note this is not my normal AD. Just one that had a hulk. If your in dallas Texas area I know where there is a hulk the store is closed now but the only way you get it is if you are willing to buy a pl piece or another watch at retail. The main point of the story is to stress how “ lucky I was to be able to buy the hulk “ it’s just a watch nothing more ! I must add the Daytona was 10 percent off by itself but with the hulk no
Discount offered. Also they brought the hulk out in the coffin and said look it still taped it even has Switzerland air stuck in it. Haha Last edited by dwjez14; 16 February 2019 at 11:15 AM.. Reason: Add to story |
16 February 2019, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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I only know of two chains in the DFW area. I believe we may have the same AD and this doesn’t sound like something they’d do.
I’d leave as well if they didn’t offer to discount a PM timepiece at all. Not like these move that fast. |
16 February 2019, 10:58 AM | #3 |
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You should get the PM models. It is easier to get,looks better on your wrist and the cost difference is not that big compared to premium SS models price. Just my 2cents. Cheers
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16 February 2019, 10:59 AM | #4 |
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I am surprised that they had both watches that you wanted including the near impossible to find Hulk that sells for 3K over retail and you turned them down.
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16 February 2019, 11:03 AM | #5 |
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I love the gray market! Get whatever you want when you want or not at all. Better service too!
I'm not going to do a song and dance for some salesperson to give me the honor of buying their product. I love flaunting my watches to the AD and telling them they should be thankful for the gray market servicing their customers when they can't. How about building a relationship with the Gray Market dealer? So much better and they can get me multiple brands. |
16 February 2019, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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I would never pay a premium for a watch, so I didn’t...
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16 February 2019, 11:09 AM | #7 |
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It’s hard to pay retail for the pm when another ad offered me the same watch at a 10 percent discount.
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16 February 2019, 11:09 AM | #8 |
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A lot of whining recently even when people are being offered watches they want to buy.
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16 February 2019, 11:14 AM | #9 |
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I wasn’t 100 percent on the Daytona. That was for my wife she wants the stainless steel more than oyster flex so it was settling. Whether my “whining “ is about is I must of heard how lucky I was 50 times. They even brought the watch out in the coffin sealed and said look it still has Switzerland air trapped in the case. Really ? So with that being said I wasn’t going to buy a Daytona for full retail when I had been offered the watch for a 10 percent discount in past. It just wasn’t offered with the hulk
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16 February 2019, 11:15 AM | #10 |
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At the end of the day ... everyone will pay extras for the BLNR, BLRO, HULK, 500C etc.
98% of people that bought the hard to get pieces are whales. They have bought multiple high end watches and jewelry at MSRP to get a 500C. So, technically, they did pay extras. Most people that don't need a Day/Date at MSRP to get on a phantom list. Will consider paying extra to get a watch they want. You will pay extras one way or another. The 2% that bought high demanded pieces without any previous purchases : 1) knows someone 2) super lucky 3) lying I paid extras for my Daytona cuz there are too many high rollers in my area. |
16 February 2019, 11:16 AM | #11 | |
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Coffin sealed is pretty cool. Nobody has even tried it on. Fresh from the factory. Some collectors get excited about this stuff. If you buy these same watches on the grey market, close to new as possible, how much would that cost you and with what kind of warranty? But you have to go with your gut and do what feels right to you. |
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16 February 2019, 11:18 AM | #12 | |
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16 February 2019, 11:22 AM | #13 | |
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Bought the oyster Daytona from gray for discount price and the hulk at the premium I would probably save a little with tax and bypass this BSSSS. I think after today i have just had it with The nonsense |
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16 February 2019, 11:24 AM | #14 | |
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16 February 2019, 11:24 AM | #15 |
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Wouldn’t paying retail for both pieces still be cheaper than going grey market? Sounds like your either holding ground on principle or kicking tires. Personally, I could never pay over retail out of principle too.
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16 February 2019, 11:25 AM | #16 | |
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How many members paid the premiums to avoid AD drama?
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All the TRF TS I have used (about 10 thus far) share a common trait of decency dealing with buyers here. But I think you’re lumping all ADs into a single bucket unfairly. BTW, did your keyboard come with one of these? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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16 February 2019, 11:26 AM | #17 | |
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16 February 2019, 11:45 AM | #18 |
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Dont get me wrong I love watches but seriously all this mucking around, sucking up to ADs and crawling and begging by some members to spend $10k is just laughable. |
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16 February 2019, 12:03 PM | #20 |
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I'd be concerned that some day in the not too distant future "Rolex" will become known as a brand that a fool overpaid for.
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16 February 2019, 12:03 PM | #21 |
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I would pay a small premium for a hard to get piece, but nothing like the prices being asked for the SS Daytonas. BTW, what would you do with two Hulks?
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16 February 2019, 12:05 PM | #22 |
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I do agree with OP in the sense that some AD’s think that their s**t doesn’t stink. The current market conditions are extremely favorable for them. Unfortunately some fail to understand is that the market is the market - the same gray dealer that will discount a PM piece will charge a premium for a hot SS piece. If you want a hot SS watch and don’t wish to wait in line or spend an arbitrary amount of money at an AD you will have to pay the current market price. Paying the gray “premium” is a lot cheaper & easier than buying PM pieces at list in order to get a coveted SS piece. The only way this makes sense is if you get a yellow gold DD at list to get a Daytona C at list. Otherwise pay the market price if you want it today, and if you’re feeling that badly about paying a premium, guess what?! You can always sell it for a similar amount of money that you paid unless the market dictates otherwise.
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16 February 2019, 12:07 PM | #23 |
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I have two modern Rolex.
1. 2 year old subc. Paid $7500.00 out the door. No tax. Retail. 2. Bought a brand new Exp II from grey with all box and papers AND stickers intact for $7750 about 6 months ago. |
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16 February 2019, 12:21 PM | #25 |
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Over the last 20 months I've purchased two Rolexes from my now AD, a BLNR and a white Daytona C. No drama, and treated with respect.
I purchased a blue YM five years ago from a gray market dealer at a nice discount, but would much prefer buying from an AD. While I don't blame those purchasing Rolexes at a premium, I have no plans to ever do so. I personally feel the grays are now contributing to the shortage of Rolexes at ADs. Mark |
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16 February 2019, 12:29 PM | #27 |
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Wow! Rolex customers now have to spend half a million just to get the SS Daytona.
To put that in perspective, average american income is $61,000, median saving is $11,000 and many don't have retirement saving...That's crazy! |
16 February 2019, 12:36 PM | #28 | |
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That is awesome man. Glad to hear someone had a good experience |
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16 February 2019, 12:40 PM | #29 |
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16 February 2019, 12:43 PM | #30 |
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As others said, they’re just watches. I’m sure times will change.
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