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7 April 2018, 04:52 AM | #1 |
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Would you buy a SS Model from an AD at a premium?
So I popped into the AD that I bought my BLNR last year. This is an AD in a small town in India.
They had one yachtmaster and a white dial milguass in stock. I asked the owner about the availability of a Sub date, Sub no date, BLNR, ceramic daytona and blue dial SS Sky-D. He mentioned all available for order with delivery in 2 days. The prices he gave me are similar to TRF seller markups currently. For e.g. for the Ceramic daytona and Blue SS Sky-D, he is asking approx $18.9K each. The warranty card would be in my name and dated on date of sale. He is asking $10.6K for the BLNR. So my question to you all is - would you do it? I am torn, I want one of each of the white dial daytona and the blue sky-d but i can't get myself to pay over MSRP for a mass produced product. |
7 April 2018, 04:53 AM | #2 |
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Nope, never. I'm not a "pay above MSRP" type of guy. If I can't get it at retail, then I'm sure that I can find something else to fill the void.
The Daytona C is beautiful, but I'm moved on in my head. There's just too many other great pieces out there to cry about 1.
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7 April 2018, 04:55 AM | #3 |
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That’s actually less than current going rate for BNIB stickers white dial Daytona C. Just depends on how much you want it and how long you’re potentially willing to wait!
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7 April 2018, 05:14 AM | #4 |
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I’d never pay over retail for something from a retailer. Not that you are looking to resell, but if you did want/need to sell the depreciation starts at the retail price, not what you paid.
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7 April 2018, 05:15 AM | #5 |
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Well, what they do now are try to bundle it with another they cannot move. Kinda the same thing I suppose....
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7 April 2018, 05:16 AM | #6 |
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No way
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7 April 2018, 05:18 AM | #7 |
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Never!
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7 April 2018, 05:18 AM | #8 |
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I agree with the apparent consensus - no.
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7 April 2018, 05:19 AM | #9 |
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7 April 2018, 05:19 AM | #10 |
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No. It’s a nice watch, but I don’t want/need it to merit paying over msrp.
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7 April 2018, 05:21 AM | #11 |
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No I would not and an AD should not ask for a premium.
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7 April 2018, 05:21 AM | #12 |
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Are they going to provide you with an official receipt priced over MSRP. I would love to get a copy of that receipt and send it to Rolex SA.
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7 April 2018, 05:22 AM | #13 |
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no, AD should be MSRP or below
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7 April 2018, 05:24 AM | #14 |
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yes. a daytonac right now is worth far in excess of msrp. paying a grand or two more you would still be okay.
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7 April 2018, 05:25 AM | #15 |
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It's not worth the markup. Just be patient.
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7 April 2018, 05:26 AM | #16 |
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No and that AD would lose my respect and business forever.
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7 April 2018, 05:37 AM | #17 |
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is that the "Rolex way"? Do they have any issues with dealers blatantly asking over MSRP? Do they condone it or admonish for it? Do they care? Bundling is one thing, but this could impact marketing strategy...
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7 April 2018, 05:41 AM | #18 | |
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But I personally would not. |
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7 April 2018, 05:48 AM | #19 |
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Never.
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7 April 2018, 05:54 AM | #20 |
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7 April 2018, 05:54 AM | #21 |
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7 April 2018, 05:55 AM | #22 |
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7 April 2018, 05:56 AM | #23 |
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The bigger question here is, how is an AD charging over MSRP?!?! I always thought they weren't allowed to do this.
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7 April 2018, 06:01 AM | #24 |
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Are you saying AD had on 2 Rolex watches in stock? Are you sure this is actually an AD? Sounds more like a reseller, as he is making money after buying the watch at MSRP from an actual AD. To answer your question, No.
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7 April 2018, 06:03 AM | #25 |
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I'm not paying over MSRP regardless of who is selling it.
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7 April 2018, 06:04 AM | #26 |
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7 April 2018, 06:06 AM | #27 |
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7 April 2018, 06:10 AM | #28 |
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Yeah, kind of a strange post by OP. India or Indiana? Also, it doesn't sound like a reseller. He specifically said the warranty card would be with his name and the date of his purchase.
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7 April 2018, 06:11 AM | #29 |
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No!
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7 April 2018, 06:12 AM | #30 |
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No and they shouldn't even be asking you to.
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