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Old 5 April 2016, 06:51 AM   #1
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Another Rolex spotted at Costco

I was at Costco today and spotted yet anther Rolex for sale. I saw one last week too.
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:01 AM   #2
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Nice, the Cartier looks good too
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:06 AM   #3
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:07 AM   #4
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Maybe we'll see a Daytona-C
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:08 AM   #5
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so much for the exclusive nature & traditional purchasing aspects of the Rolex collection/brand...it has now gone mainstream to the point where one can easily purchase a family-sized pack of toilet paper along with a new Oyster all in one convenient shopping trip.

are Walmart & Target next?
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:13 AM   #6
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Love the Breitling under the Rolex!
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:16 AM   #7
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Does Costco have in-house financing?

I would buy a subC if they had 3-5 year zero interest like mattress.
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:36 AM   #8
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When the new Citi Visa comes out from Costco, it will count towards a 2% rebate.
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Old 5 April 2016, 09:17 AM   #9
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Maybe we'll see a Daytona-C
That'll be the most provocative thread of the year
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Old 5 April 2016, 10:20 AM   #10
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I saw this one yesterday


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Old 5 April 2016, 10:28 AM   #11
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Old 5 April 2016, 11:13 AM   #12
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Here's the one I saw at Costco last week. So many Rolex choices at Costco! Now you can buy a giant box of soap, 50 pounds of catchup, and a shiny new Rolex all in one trip!!
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Old 5 April 2016, 12:18 PM   #14
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Ugh this is so depressing.
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Old 5 April 2016, 12:25 PM   #15
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I was at Costco today and spotted yet anther Rolex for sale. I saw one last week too.
How much was the Breitling just below it going for? The two-tone one? Thanks!
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Old 5 April 2016, 12:25 PM   #16
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I guess it is just another revenue stream for Rolex. If I were a local AD I would be pissed off at Rolex! AD's are loosing sales to Costco.
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The coolest thing about buying Rolex at Costco is not only do they offer you a Diet Coke, you get a hot dog also. Try getting that experience at an AD.
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Old 5 April 2016, 12:52 PM   #18
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The coolest thing about buying Rolex at Costco is not only do they offer you a Diet Coke, you get a hot dog also. Try getting that experience at an AD.
How many Coke's & Hot Dogs can you buy with the savings. I think the combo is $1.50.
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How much was the Breitling just below it going for? The two-tone one? Thanks!


It was $9,899.99. Is that a good price for that Breitling?

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Old 5 April 2016, 02:58 PM   #20
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For some odd infatuation these never do.
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I may be missing a joke, but am I the only one that isn't bothered by this? Will someone please explain this seemingly overwhelming sense of disgust I'm seeing from members here?
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Is Cosco an authorized dealer ? That would be surprising, but how else are they getting all these pieces? Do they come with full Rolex warranties, papers, etc that you'd get at a local jewelry store AD? Are they grey market? And are those full List prices or discounts?
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Another Rolex spotted at Costco

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I may be missing a joke, but am I the only one that isn't bothered by this? Will someone please explain this seemingly overwhelming sense of disgust I'm seeing from members here?


Hey John. Mostly in good fun...I think 👺😆

These COSTCO sightings seem to be a source of *intense* fascination for some folks...ergo the need to post a photo when the opportunity presents itself. Rinse and repeat.

I'm trying to understand the fascination. I'll admit that I'm not there yet. Not sure I will get there, but that's ok.

Therefore you'll see all degrees of comments - much like whenever the Leopard Daytona or a Bamford Blacked out watch is posted.
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Will someone please explain this seemingly overwhelming sense of disgust I'm seeing from members here?
Like seeing an Upscale Woman on the Sleazy side of town. Perhaps a perverse sense of disgust, must keep looking
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I may be missing a joke, but am I the only one that isn't bothered by this? Will someone please explain this seemingly overwhelming sense of disgust I'm seeing from members here?
I have no idea myself.

Grey market is just that, not sure why this is a surprise to people unless they have some illusion that there is something special about a mass produced piece of jewelry.
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Hey John. Mostly in good fun...I think 👺😆

These COSTCO sightings seem to be a source of *intense* fascination for some folks...ergo the need to post a photo when the opportunity presents itself. Rinse and repeat.

I'm trying to understand the fascination. I'll admit that I'm not there yet. Not sure I will get there, but that's ok.

Therefore you'll see all degrees of comments - much like whenever the Leopard Daytona or a Bamford Blacked out watch is posted.
I think I get it now? Maybe? This is the third (or fourth) post I've seen about a Rolex being sold at Costco. Seemingly similar disapproving coments in each thread.

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Like seeing an Upscale Woman on the Sleazy side of town. Perhaps a perverse sense of disgust, must keep looking
So a good find in an unexpected market? Like a Ferrari for sale in a trailer park?
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I think I get it now? Maybe? This is the third (or fourth) post I've seen about a Rolex being sold at Costco. Seemingly similar disapproving coments in each thread.







So a good find in an unexpected market? Like a Ferrari for sale in a trailer park?


I think you now have the two camps well represented 😄
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I have no idea myself.

Grey market is just that, not sure why this is a surprise to people unless they have some illusion that there is something special about a mass produced piece of jewelry.
I agree.

I bought my Speedmaster Professional BNIB from a grey market dealer for about $600 less than MSRP. Works just fine and keeps better time than my Rolex, to be completely honest. If I was in the market for a new Rolex, grey market dealers would be the first place I look (after the For Sale section here of course).
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It was $9,899.99. Is that a good price for that Breitling?

No. I know you can get one for $6450. PM me.
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That's a pretty good price for the DJ, isn't it?
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