An 'insight' for the newbies

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

Completely agree with all of this. I tried dealing with AP "corporate" and you talk about complete opaqueness and even being mislead. I had an allocation that I was told was committed (and had a deposit on) taken away from me. Of course, they returned the deposit, but that sure isn't a positive experience. The only reason I am still an AP customer is because I found an AD that has been absolutely transparent, cordial, and professional. This AD has kept my love of the brand and their products going.

So I am with you - I call BS on all the corporate fluff. I get why they do it...all companies do. I'm just wise enough at this point to recognize it and control my actions accordingly. For me personally, it starts and ends with transparency and without that, any relationship is nothing more than transactional.

but how will I ever play golf with ian poulter if I don't eat up their PR :) my goal has shifted from buying watches to getting invited to an AP golf event - hopefully at lake como!!!

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Originally Posted by AperolSpritz

I love AP but at the end of the day it's just corporate bullsh*t imho...
And that's fine.

Completely agree.