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watchnut · 4 December 2007, 04:29 AM

Anyone have their AD refuse a credit card or act p***y about it? I got in the habit of paying by check to get the discounts and never paid MSRP. I always pay my balance anyway but it would be nice to get the rewards from the card company.

GoldenBear · 4 December 2007, 04:39 AM

No. But I know Amex charges something like 4% back to the retailer. That's why a lot of stores don't take AMEX. So, it's even less margin for the AD after your discount.

GerardoG · 4 December 2007, 04:45 AM

I only use Amex....for EVERYTHING. Never had a problem with AD's, they give me the discount no matter what.

frostie · 4 December 2007, 04:55 AM

All of the AD's here in greece accept credit cards

frostie · 4 December 2007, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I only use Amex....for EVERYTHING. Never had a problem with AD's, they give me the discount no matter what.

It's really good that you get the discount even though you pay with a credit.

tnt · 4 December 2007, 05:04 AM

my AD gave the same discount no matter cash or credit card.

GerardoG · 4 December 2007, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

It's really good that you get the discount even though you pay with a credit.

Yes. Plus I get the extra insurance from Amex and the points/rewards

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 December 2007, 06:45 AM

My AD always checks my credit card

But thankfully it is nothing personal. According to Danish credit card rules - using the Danish credit card "Dankort" - any purchase over DKR. 10,000 (about 2,000 US $) must be checked by the credit card issuer before being completed.

"Dankort" is considered as being equivalent to CASH, so no extra credit card fee is added!

rongmt · 4 December 2007, 07:01 AM

My AD (which shall remain nameless to avoid upsetting the CC companies) will only discount when using Visa and not Amex. My store only accepts Amex and I am paying 2.x%.

PA WOLFPACKER · 4 December 2007, 07:01 AM

My AD offered a discount if I paid in full, so I brought my check book when I purchased the watch. He asked me if I had a credit card and allowed me to use it???

I receive a 1% rebate on the card so I got a better deal than I originally thought...

f16570 · 4 December 2007, 07:07 AM

Amex is not to popular in the UK, but no issue with Visa/Mastercard.

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GoldenBear · 4 December 2007, 09:38 AM

Couple of points--
1) I bought a watch in a foreign country using local currency and my AMEX. Upon currency conversion I got a very favorable rate via AMEX. The watch was even cheaper.
2- An AD would likely prefer you use a credit card instead of a personal check. Much more accountability using a CC than a check.

Launch Mini · 4 December 2007, 10:15 AM

If you have a relationship with the AD, I think it would be prudent to make a point of using cash or cheque to pay rather than a Card. WHile you are chatting, make a point to tell the sales person you know the store takes a hit on the CC usage & you would rather have the $$ stay in the owners hands than the big CC companies.
Now this should pay dividends down the road for you with future purchases.
If you get back 1%, your talking less than $100 for a $10,000 watch in points, but the AD might be saving $400.
If you buy Pannies, that quite often translates into a free stap or some other swag too.

tomski12 · 4 December 2007, 11:09 AM

From what I understand, the vendor agreement does not allow different prices for cash vs. credit. Not sure about that because I do recall gas stations charging different prices for cash and credit. I do know it is a violation of the vendor agreement to refuse a credit card purchase if it is too small. ie no credit card purchase of less than x dollars.

4 December 2007, 04:29 AM	#1
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Credit card sales Anyone have their AD refuse a credit card or act p***y about it? I got in the habit of paying by check to get the discounts and never paid MSRP. I always pay my balance anyway but it would be nice to get the rewards from the card company.

4 December 2007, 04:39 AM	#2
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	No. But I know Amex charges something like 4% back to the retailer. That's why a lot of stores don't take AMEX. So, it's even less margin for the AD after your discount. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

4 December 2007, 06:45 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	My AD always checks my credit card But thankfully it is nothing personal. According to Danish credit card rules - using the Danish credit card "Dankort" - any purchase over DKR. 10,000 (about 2,000 US $) must be checked by the credit card issuer before being completed. "Dankort" is considered as being equivalent to CASH, so no extra credit card fee is added! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 December 2007, 07:01 AM	#9
rongmt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 107	My AD (which shall remain nameless to avoid upsetting the CC companies) will only discount when using Visa and not Amex. My store only accepts Amex and I am paying 2.x%. __________________ 1992 TT GMT II (E) with Luminova upgrade 2004 TT GMT II (U) with slate Serti dial 2006 Sea-Dweller (R) 2007 TT Sub (Z) with slate Serti dial 2004 Breitling Emergency Ti w/Blue dial and co-pilot module

4 December 2007, 09:38 AM	#12
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Couple of points-- 1) I bought a watch in a foreign country using local currency and my AMEX. Upon currency conversion I got a very favorable rate via AMEX. The watch was even cheaper. 2- An AD would likely prefer you use a credit card instead of a personal check. Much more accountability using a CC than a check. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

4 December 2007, 04:45 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I only use Amex....for EVERYTHING. Never had a problem with AD's, they give me the discount no matter what.

4 December 2007, 04:55 AM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	All of the AD's here in greece accept credit cards

4 December 2007, 05:04 AM	#6
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	my AD gave the same discount no matter cash or credit card.

4 December 2007, 07:01 AM	#10
PA WOLFPACKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 15	My AD offered a discount if I paid in full, so I brought my check book when I purchased the watch. He asked me if I had a credit card and allowed me to use it??? I receive a 1% rebate on the card so I got a better deal than I originally thought...

4 December 2007, 07:07 AM	#11
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Amex is not to popular in the UK, but no issue with Visa/Mastercard. f

4 December 2007, 10:15 AM	#13
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	If you have a relationship with the AD, I think it would be prudent to make a point of using cash or cheque to pay rather than a Card. WHile you are chatting, make a point to tell the sales person you know the store takes a hit on the CC usage & you would rather have the $$ stay in the owners hands than the big CC companies. Now this should pay dividends down the road for you with future purchases. If you get back 1%, your talking less than $100 for a $10,000 watch in points, but the AD might be saving $400. If you buy Pannies, that quite often translates into a free stap or some other swag too. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

4 December 2007, 11:09 AM	#14
tomski12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL-Movin Posts: 75	From what I understand, the vendor agreement does not allow different prices for cash vs. credit. Not sure about that because I do recall gas stations charging different prices for cash and credit. I do know it is a violation of the vendor agreement to refuse a credit card purchase if it is too small. ie no credit card purchase of less than x dollars.

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