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25 May 2020, 12:10 PM | #631 |
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never on any model in production, MSRP or less
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25 May 2020, 06:35 PM | #632 |
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I am too patient to go above MSRP.
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26 May 2020, 12:02 AM | #633 |
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Never. MSRP or below.
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26 May 2020, 05:56 AM | #634 |
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(1) AD insists on only selling the watch you want if bundled with others - nope.
(2) AD won’t sell to you unless you have a purchase history with that AD - totally acceptable for the AD to take that position, but there are 100 other AD’s who’ll happily sell to me even if I’ve never stepped foot in their store. (3) AD insists on buyer paying higher than MSRP - also totally fine for an AD to take that position if it wants (the “S” of course stands for “suggested”) - but I can’t stop laughing at the thought of an AD taking that position (and that would be the case even before the collapse of the world economy). |
26 May 2020, 06:28 AM | #635 |
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Me.
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26 May 2020, 06:58 AM | #636 |
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In retrospect if you wear a Rolex the average person is going to think you hosed yourself. These watches just cost a lot of money regardless if you payed msrp or under
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26 May 2020, 07:31 AM | #637 |
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Me. Always 10% discount and no tax. That was prior to 2016. The ceramic Daytona SS started the the grey Mark up craze.
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27 May 2020, 10:22 AM | #638 |
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126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41 White/Romans |
27 May 2020, 10:34 AM | #639 |
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I have never paid over retail.
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27 May 2020, 10:35 AM | #640 |
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No Rolex boutiques in my state... but I'm about to move to south Florida in a few months. Not really many Rolex out there that I'd consider paying over MSRP for. Hoping to somehow get on the list for a no date Submariner whenever they update it soon. I'm a bit concerned they may not even put me on the waitlist for it as I'll be completely new without a previous purchase history. I'm fine with waiting a year or more though... but would I still have a chance?
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29 May 2020, 07:17 AM | #641 |
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4.FORUM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR :
(iv) THIS IS A ROLEX WATCH DISCUSSION FORUM AND NOT A PRICE OR INVESTMENT OR DISCOUNT DISCUSSION FORUM SO IF YOU HAVE A QUERY REGARDING PRICES, INVESTMENTS OR DISCOUNTS THEN MAKE YOUR OWN PERSONAL ENQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS AND DO NOT POST THOSE ISSUES HERE. Lol |
29 May 2020, 08:20 AM | #642 |
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Each to their own, but I wouldn't pay over retail, on principal.
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29 May 2020, 10:05 AM | #643 |
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You can call me the 'under retail buyer' when it comes to watches.
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29 May 2020, 10:12 AM | #644 |
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The ones paying for over retail mostly are the nouveau riche..
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29 May 2020, 10:18 AM | #645 |
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Is buying vintage considered over retail?
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29 May 2020, 11:04 AM | #646 |
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Nope. 116622, 116710LN, and 16570 at or below retail, but I may deviate from this trend for a Hulk...
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30 May 2020, 01:53 AM | #647 |
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I paid MSRP+local taxes for my DJ41 at my AD.
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30 May 2020, 01:56 AM | #648 | |
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Yep, I negotiate every chance I get and believe you can get just about anything at or below retail. How much below depends on multiple factors (brand, AD, you negotiation ability, etc.). |
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30 May 2020, 02:17 AM | #649 |
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I got my blue DJ41 from a grey with a discount. This was early on before the watch got popular and started going for more than retail. I got my Explorer from an AD at MSRP when they were going for more on the grey market. . I know these are not the most sought after watches so it’s not a big deal to get them at retail or less.
There are not any current watches that I like enough to consider paying over retail. However, if the rumor of a new sub with slimmer lugs is true, I may have to reconsider my position. |
13 June 2020, 12:21 AM | #650 |
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114060 at MSRP in October of 2018.
Looking to pick up a 126334, white dial with jubilee and fluted bezel by the end of this year. Just haven't been able to get to a brick and mortar AD due to the shutdown. |
13 June 2020, 12:48 AM | #651 |
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I wouldn't pay over retail, just be patient.
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13 June 2020, 12:49 AM | #652 |
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The only Rolex I purchased over retail was the older Batman at around 2k over retail. I since sold it after I purchased the BLRO at retail. I did good.
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13 June 2020, 12:51 AM | #653 |
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Never have, and never will. And I must have bought over 20 Rolex watches, Patek, AP, etc. Most of the time with a discount.
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13 June 2020, 01:04 AM | #654 |
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Never paid a premium for a new watch. Used to enjoy discounts but recent purchases have been at list. Would only consider a premium if I felt I wanted the watch so bad I wasn't prepared to wait on a list.
That said I'm not looking for anything at the moment and my thoughts on Rolex has changed with the games now being played. |
13 June 2020, 01:41 AM | #655 |
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I think a lot of people will echo the notion that some can't even get on a list to purchase a watch at MSRP.
They keep getting told that the waiting list are full and only buying a two tone datejust can fix that. In essence when someone does that, they are already paying above MSRP because they buy something they didn't desire and will likely sell at a loss. Some people here recommend building relationship with AD by passing by and/or calling more often. That is time and time = money. I am sure most of you very successful people understand that better than myself. So in essence you are paying more. Paying MSRP is walking into Hugo Boss or Armani boutique, trying on a suit and walking out with it. Not visitng it 10 times, buying a datejust and then getting a LV at MSRP. That's just my take on this whole notion. Enjoy whatever works for you. |
13 June 2020, 01:57 AM | #656 |
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I’m too cheap to pay over MSRP. Got the VAT knocked off my BLRO last month because of international shipping (of course had to add shipping cost) Total was about $8500. Had to pay sales tax on my Daytona over a decade ago.
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13 June 2020, 02:11 AM | #657 |
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I have bought 5 in the last two years from the same dealer. They are very ethical and professional. I have paid msrp plus taxes each time. No interest in buying second hand.
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13 June 2020, 02:39 AM | #658 |
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I only have 3 modern Rolex pieces, all MSRP from AD/Boutique.
WG Daytona, 116509 Black S-D, 326934 GMT-MII, 116710BLNR |
13 June 2020, 04:21 AM | #659 |
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Sub bought back in 08. Waited a couple of months.
SS Daytona asked for one in Geneva airport. They pulled it out and I passed as I’d just bought a property at the time. Chickened out. Ended up buying one from David SW about 10 years ago & paid a little over RRP. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
13 June 2020, 04:40 AM | #660 |
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I’ve only bought at or below MSRP. 20 different watches, mostly Rolex and Patek.
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