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1 November 2018, 12:43 PM | #31 |
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Welcome to the real world, or should I say new. Sad but true how this situation has changed so much in the last year. One year ago my AD thanked me for buying a new SubC with a good discount. Two weeks ago I thanked my AD for taking my 9k for a new Blnr.
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1 November 2018, 01:04 PM | #32 | |
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This is only a fraction of how Ferrari operates. Can't buy certain cars until you have owned previous models under it. You can't buy them on the gray market because Ferrari has right of first refusal to buy back the car if you go to sell it. It could be much worse for Rolex buyers. |
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1 November 2018, 01:16 PM | #33 | |
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$6k premium on a BLRO is a deal these days! This is the game at the moment and has been for a year. At least your AD was honest. There are 64 other people who want the same watch at your AD.., so what’s the AD to do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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1 November 2018, 01:24 PM | #34 |
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This is nothing new go try buying a Birkin or 911 GT3. They all require a big spend to get anywhere near one. Also, you're from the bay area where making 100k is considered poor.
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1 November 2018, 02:06 PM | #35 |
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Yep, nothing new. Many ADs are playing this game all over the world.
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1 November 2018, 02:30 PM | #36 |
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Which AD is this?
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1 November 2018, 02:42 PM | #37 |
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When our mortgages and property taxes are crazy high like they are nowadays, it's actually not much disposable income left. Oh and relatively high gas prices, bridge tolls, BART train tickets, etc. don't help either.
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1 November 2018, 03:07 PM | #38 |
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I am slowly moving away from modern pieces. Sticking to vintage + tudor 58 and most likely going to wait for a blue dialed jumbo (much rather wait for this than a BLRO). I do agree with some of the responses... So many other watches to be loved. At the end of the day its just a watch. Take a deep breathe and wooosahhh. Go have a nice dinner and some nice scotch and all will be well my friend.
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1 November 2018, 03:26 PM | #39 |
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Doesn’t help when grey dealers are the ones on these lists. I was able to get my AD’s 2nd Pepsi for MSRP. Their 3rd one went to a well known “trusted seller” here who listed it for sale here right away, sold for $16.5k. Same seller is also on the list for more ceramic Daytona and blue SkyD.
AD knows but nothing you can do, money talks. What happens is that most of these scarce models get funneled to a few select grey dealers (they get multiples of the same watch to resell). Loyal clients are still cared for somewhere in between, but tough luck for first time buyers. People who actually pay that premium to resellers are just feeding the system. |
1 November 2018, 06:38 PM | #40 |
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Same thing happened to me. I went to my Local AD for a hulk, the sales guy told me he can get it 'very soon' if I purchase a TT sub.
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1 November 2018, 08:01 PM | #41 |
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1 November 2018, 08:54 PM | #42 |
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If you want a watch and your AD can not get it then look to our Trusted Sellers. Except for new releases and the Daytona-C the prices are what you would pay at an AD and I have always gotten good service. I think sometimes we get caught up in the hunt and the buy as opposed to the wearing and ownership of a watch. I also think many, myself included get caught up in the group think of what is hot. I do not want a SS Daytona-C or the new GMT but if I allowed myself I would find one based on the internet influence.
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1 November 2018, 09:23 PM | #43 | |
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The simple fact is that there are far far bigger spenders than me at my Porsche dealer and both of the Rolex AD's I deal with .... I have a great relationship with all of these businesses, but my bottom line with them is a fraction of even 1 of their wealthier patrons bottom line, so its no surprise. |
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1 November 2018, 09:28 PM | #44 |
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Surprised that people who claim to be updated to the times are not understanding why ADs bundle in this market, it's just common business sense, esp in large cities. They've been watching greys sell at huge premiums, often making more margin than the AD themselves for years in some countries now, so naturally they want to get in on the action too.
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2 November 2018, 02:43 AM | #45 |
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I’m pretty sure all AD’s either think this or say it. It is definitely getting ridiculous trying to just get a ss sports watch.
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2 November 2018, 02:45 AM | #46 | |
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2 November 2018, 03:18 AM | #47 |
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Sorry, I meant the SD43. Just goes to show I've still yet to see one in person!
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2 November 2018, 03:32 AM | #48 |
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"The Game" is a perfect description of it.
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2 November 2018, 05:50 AM | #49 |
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Reminds me of trying to buy a new Harley 15 years ago. No, we don't have one, but give me $500 and I will put you on the list, when your name is next for that style, I'll call you. And the price is "market price" MSRP was never mentioned!! Now, it's come in, pick one out and let's work a deal!! Times change
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2 November 2018, 06:06 AM | #50 |
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2 November 2018, 06:11 AM | #52 | |
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Nothing against Harley, but I don't know how they are currently supporting the business and dealer network. And I'm still mad they bought Buell and then closed it down. |
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2 November 2018, 06:37 AM | #53 |
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I think you may intuit it, but the fact of the matter is that the 'lists' really don't exist.
Yes they have your contact information in the event in several years they have the watch, but AD's have only created this myth of 'a list' to soothe the masses who stroll in looking for something Rolex will not sell them. You have seen how it really works when she told you if you buy a few watches you suddenly move up said 'list'. If you were to buy those watches and kick in a 5 carat new diamond for your bride you may find out your are next on the list or observe how the watch you are '65th in line for' magically materialize from a safe in the back. |
2 November 2018, 06:46 AM | #54 |
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That pink one you didn’t like?
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2 November 2018, 06:51 AM | #55 |
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2 November 2018, 06:58 AM | #56 |
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2 November 2018, 11:28 PM | #58 |
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Just take a look at other brands - for example the Audemars Piguet.
The AD knows that a big group of Rolex buyers are flippers/ just interesting to make some money out of serious ROLEX lovers. You can be 100% sure available of this watches is there (Daytona, Pepsi, Sky Dweller) but all the AD wants is to take advantages and make some extra sells. That’s all what is going on at the moment. |
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