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omar-rye · 12 July 2023, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

What's a bunch of Karen's?

Karen is a person who cries foul for the mere sake of doing so

Carguy87 · 12 July 2023, 07:03 AM

To me it would all depend on when I bought it. Less than a year ago? Not an unreasonable request IMO to ensure you haven’t already flipped it. Bought it 2-3 years ago? Seems a silly ask.

Regardless if I bought a watch from an AD I’d go back in wearing whatever I bought from them on my own just to show I’m still enjoying it. When I went to Vegas recently I wore my JC to go visit my SA and look at pieces; I enjoyed showing off the few scratches it has from actually wearing it.

bluestreak · 12 July 2023, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

What's a bunch of Karen's?

I think the collective noun should be “a complaint of Karens”

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minute_man · 12 July 2023, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestreak

What’s the principle, though?

Not being manipulated or feeling insulted by those seeking my patronage.
This is a message that needs to get across at some point.
YMMV

Subshark1861 · 12 July 2023, 07:06 AM

Email them a photo of your watch with today's newspaper.

bluestreak · 12 July 2023, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by minute_man

Not being manipulated or feeling insulted by those seeking my patronage. This is a message that needs to get across at some point. YMMV

“Manipulated”
Hyperbole much?

puma1552 · 12 July 2023, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestreak

The store also has the right to put conditions on the sale of the watches they have purchased with their own money.

Certainly, but they really shouldn't do it retroactively/unannounced. If they said up front at the time of DJ purchase that they won't allocate a future piece without proof that the OP still has it, sure - then it's up to the OP to decide if that's an AD he wants to play ball with or not when making that first DJ purchase.

Seeming to do it retroactively isn't a best business practice at all, IMO.

AJMarcus · 12 July 2023, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

Good for them for taking the steps to eradicate flipping to the best of their ability. Some of you sound like a bunch of Karen’s

Do you think your last comment was really necessary?

Crashbush · 12 July 2023, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Subshark1861

Email them a photo of your watch with today's newspaper.

The DJ is with my father in a different country, I even offered to show it to them on a video call but they refused!

minute_man · 12 July 2023, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestreak

“Manipulated”
Hyperbole much?

Not really, quite the contrary.

Mandatory jewellery purchases, "journey" watches, spend history, relation building ...

You frequent these forums. You get my drift.

502 to Right · 12 July 2023, 07:17 AM

I think the AD request is reasonable. They do not want to sell to flippers. I think that's a good thing.

If you consider the request offensive and don't want to comply you don't get the GMT. It's as simple as that.

cerendigit · 12 July 2023, 07:21 AM

Nice troll, op.

omar-rye · 12 July 2023, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Your last comment was inappropriate and unnecessary

Why? I called it the way I saw it. I guess I could have used the word "entitled" instead of "Karen"

173rdabn · 12 July 2023, 07:25 AM

HUH??? Very odd.

drrd · 12 July 2023, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

Good for them for taking the steps to eradicate flipping to the best of their ability. Some of you sound like a bunch of *****’s

Your opinion is most welcome and the name-calling is not.

bluestreak · 12 July 2023, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by minute_man

Not really, quite the contrary.

Mandatory jewellery purchases, "journey" watches, spend history, relation building ...

You frequent these forums. You get my drift.

I don’t spend a penny I don’t want to spend. And don’t spend a second dealing with with ADs that I don’t want to spend.

I’m not sure how manipulation is coming into play. I know what the game is, I choose to play. I assume it’s the same with everyone here.

This isn’t food rations

Kreyzhorse · 12 July 2023, 07:29 AM

Hell, I'd wear it in to pick up the new one. If I waited on a list, bought watches I didn't want, I wouldn't have a problem wearing the DJ in to pick up the new one at list.

BraveBold · 12 July 2023, 07:41 AM

Good that the AD screens for flippers.

Tylerlsu2008 · 12 July 2023, 07:42 AM

You guys can’t have it both ways. You can’t b*tch about flippers, then claim this as insulting. I get why it seems off-putting, but I appreciate their efforts. I would just go in with it on, get my GMT, and walk out smiling. Weird hill to die on.

502 to Right · 12 July 2023, 07:43 AM

Every time I visit my AD I wear a watch I purchased from them. I proactively want them to know I am not a flipper.

ap1 · 12 July 2023, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

Ask him to show you your payment for said datejust as well to ensure they haven’t spent it also lol

Love this

Gab27 · 12 July 2023, 07:57 AM

Assuming this is a legitimate post, this seems like a pretty simple situation. Either, A) wear your DJ in to get the GMT, or B) get the GMT elsewhere (or don't get a GMT.)

They have a right to implement some of their own rules in selling just like you have a right to buy from someone else if you don't agree with their terms. GMTs are quite easy to get (although not from ADs).

point29 · 12 July 2023, 07:59 AM

Whether normal or not OP has a choice between bringing in the DJ for a GMT (assuming still has) or not and not getting the GMT. I would go in with the DJ :)

Calatrava r · 12 July 2023, 08:02 AM

Bravo to this AD trying to prevent flipping. As someone said just send them a photo, set to a specific time or on the current newspaper.

omar-rye · 12 July 2023, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by drrd

Your opinion is most welcome and the name-calling is not.

Repeat after me “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me”. Feel better?

Did I quote anyone in my post? Did I single out anyone in particular? Did I even call anyone a Karen? The answer is no. Grow up. Can I say that without offending anyone?

Callmepeshy · 12 July 2023, 08:12 AM

Pretty simple, whether you like the ask or not, they have something you want and therefore dictate the terms of sale. If you were a private seller, you’d do it on your terms so why should there be different rules for an AD…

Harry-57 · 12 July 2023, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

Karen is a person who cries foul for the mere sake of doing so

Thank you.

amh · 12 July 2023, 08:21 AM

So wear the old watch when you pick up the BLNR, easy! Win-win.

That GMT model still enjoys a lot of hype. Very $ought after.

drrd · 12 July 2023, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

Repeat after me “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me”. Feel better?

Did I quote anyone in my post? Did I single out anyone in particular? Did I even call anyone a Karen? The answer is no. Grow up. Can I say that without offending anyone?

No I won’t repeat after you or ‘grow up’.

You should familiarise yourself with the rules of this forum.

KatGirl · 12 July 2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by drrd

Your opinion is most welcome and the name-calling is not.

Settle down. Karen is not a bad word, just slang for “entitled”or “aggressive”. I’m surprised, too, that people are upset about this AD’s request. He’s trying to do what he can to keep us from paying too much for the watches we want. Why is that a problem? If I had to guess, the OP did, indeed, flip his DJ, as is his right. AD also has the right to sell the GMT to someone else, if that is the case.

Kat

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12 July 2023, 07:59 AM	#53
point29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: UK Posts: 34	Whether normal or not OP has a choice between bringing in the DJ for a GMT (assuming still has) or not and not getting the GMT. I would go in with the DJ :) Last edited by point29; 12 July 2023 at 07:59 AM.. Reason: Spelling mistake - AP instead or OP

12 July 2023, 07:03 AM	#32
Carguy87 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 3,615	To me it would all depend on when I bought it. Less than a year ago? Not an unreasonable request IMO to ensure you haven’t already flipped it. Bought it 2-3 years ago? Seems a silly ask. Regardless if I bought a watch from an AD I’d go back in wearing whatever I bought from them on my own just to show I’m still enjoying it. When I went to Vegas recently I wore my JC to go visit my SA and look at pieces; I enjoyed showing off the few scratches it has from actually wearing it.

12 July 2023, 07:06 AM	#35
Subshark1861 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: UK Watch: 124060, 126710BLNR Posts: 99	Email them a photo of your watch with today's newspaper.

12 July 2023, 07:17 AM	#41
502 to Right "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: United States Posts: 129	I think the AD request is reasonable. They do not want to sell to flippers. I think that's a good thing. If you consider the request offensive and don't want to comply you don't get the GMT. It's as simple as that.

12 July 2023, 07:21 AM	#42
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	Nice troll, op.

12 July 2023, 07:25 AM	#44
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,326	HUH??? Very odd.

12 July 2023, 07:29 AM	#47
Kreyzhorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: NKY Watch: "05" Air-King Posts: 1,070	Hell, I'd wear it in to pick up the new one. If I waited on a list, bought watches I didn't want, I wouldn't have a problem wearing the DJ in to pick up the new one at list.

12 July 2023, 07:41 AM	#48
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 786	Good that the AD screens for flippers.

12 July 2023, 07:42 AM	#49
Tylerlsu2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: USA Posts: 274	You guys can’t have it both ways. You can’t b*tch about flippers, then claim this as insulting. I get why it seems off-putting, but I appreciate their efforts. I would just go in with it on, get my GMT, and walk out smiling. Weird hill to die on.

12 July 2023, 07:43 AM	#50
502 to Right "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: United States Posts: 129	Every time I visit my AD I wear a watch I purchased from them. I proactively want them to know I am not a flipper.

12 July 2023, 07:57 AM	#52
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Assuming this is a legitimate post, this seems like a pretty simple situation. Either, A) wear your DJ in to get the GMT, or B) get the GMT elsewhere (or don't get a GMT.) They have a right to implement some of their own rules in selling just like you have a right to buy from someone else if you don't agree with their terms. GMTs are quite easy to get (although not from ADs).

12 July 2023, 08:02 AM	#54
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,651	Bravo to this AD trying to prevent flipping. As someone said just send them a photo, set to a specific time or on the current newspaper.

12 July 2023, 08:12 AM	#56
Callmepeshy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK Posts: 232	Pretty simple, whether you like the ask or not, they have something you want and therefore dictate the terms of sale. If you were a private seller, you’d do it on your terms so why should there be different rules for an AD…

12 July 2023, 08:21 AM	#58
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	So wear the old watch when you pick up the BLNR, easy! Win-win. That GMT model still enjoys a lot of hype. Very $ought after.

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