Asking an AD for a Discount?

[Intense5]

As I read and learn a question to you Rolex Jedi:

Is it permissible to ask an AD (NYC Wempe, DC Tyson's Corner, Chicago stores) if they will give a discount for cash? There are reduced priced rolexes on eBay, so I can offer the prices I see on eBay as a bargaining chip? Likelihood of success?

[Pattyb69]

I'm gathering that you aren't familiar with the current world wide Rolex shortage on sport models. Discounts and sometimes getting the watch entirely can be difficult. Which model were you after?

[Intense5]

Pattyb69, I am learning. I want the platinum Daytona with baguette hour markers.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Intense5

Pattyb69, I am learning. I want the platinum Daytona with baguette hour markers.

I would look around at our TS selection and then take that number shopping with you.

[Intense5]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would look around at our TS selection and then take that number shopping with you.

I’m new here. What is TS selection again?


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Intense5

I’m new here. What is TS selection again?


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Trusted Seller. We have some great sellers right here on the forum...just check the classifieds.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Intense5

Pattyb69, I am learning. I want the platinum Daytona with baguette hour markers.

100% you can ask for a discount on that piece, especially if they have it in the glass. Never, ever mention eBay. They may point and laugh in your face.

[kauffee]

It's certainly "permissable" to ask.

[neurotichamster8]

For stainless watch you probably won’t get a discount
Gold/platinum you should get a healthy discount >10%
Same goes for the “undesirables” lol

[V25V]

I live in DC and Lenkensdorfer is not going to give you a discount for cash. Same goes for Liljenquist (sister store) or TJB downtown. You are not the only person in any of those markets mentioned who aren't going into debt to get a watch. They take my AMEX and I take the points, MSRP.

[Intense5]

Originally Posted by V25V

I live in DC and Lenkensdorfer is not going to give you a discount for cash. Same goes for Liljenquist (sister store) or TJB downtown. You are not the only person in any of those markets mentioned who aren't going into debt to get a watch. They take my AMEX and I take the points, MSRP.

V25V, you are on it! I bought an older SS Daytona from Fred there in Tysons. They seem pretty firm on not offering a discount. They have good pieces. Do you think they will give a 10%. How to approach them?

[V25V]

Originally Posted by Intense5

V25V, you are on it! I bought an older SS Daytona from Fred there in Tysons. They seem pretty firm on not offering a discount. They have good pieces. Do you think they will give a 10%. How to approach them?

I doubt it. You can go in and ask but they get a lot of traffic and people asking for discounts, pretty sure their answer is the same for most.


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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Intense5

As I read and learn a question to you Rolex Jedi:

Is it permissible to ask an AD (NYC Wempe, DC Tyson's Corner, Chicago stores) if they will give a discount for cash? There are reduced priced rolexes on eBay, so I can offer the prices I see on eBay as a bargaining chip? Likelihood of success?

Originally Posted by Intense5

V25V, you are on it! I bought an older SS Daytona from Fred there in Tysons. They seem pretty firm on not offering a discount. They have good pieces. Do you think they will give a 10%. How to approach them?

Intense5, it all depends on what you are buying. They likely will discount on hard to sell pieces such as PM watches or something they've had for a long time. Otherwise you're pretty much out of luck in today's environment. In the spring I was offered 10% off on a Yacht Master.

[marauderguy]

Originally Posted by V25V

I live in DC and Lenkensdorfer is not going to give you a discount for cash. Same goes for Liljenquist (sister store) or TJB downtown. You are not the only person in any of those markets mentioned who aren't going into debt to get a watch. They take my AMEX and I take the points, MSRP.

Do you think Liljenquist will give a discount on a Cellini ?

[V25V]

Originally Posted by marauderguy

Do you think Liljenquist will give a discount on a Cellini ?

Dunno... we got 10% off my wife's TT yachtmaster.


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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by marauderguy

Do you think Liljenquist will give a discount on a Cellini ?

You will be lucky if they bother to even talk to you

[bichisaur]

Originally Posted by beshannon

You will be lucky if they bother to even talk to you

I don't k ow your experience with them, but they are nice people. I love that AD more than their sister store in tysons. Stephen never pushed any sales on me while im looking around and he managed to get me a sub with no waiting list.

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[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by beshannon

You will be lucky if they bother to even talk to you

That's been my experience. They've really firmed up over the years.

[tmo8320]

Originally Posted by V25V

I live in DC and Lenkensdorfer is not going to give you a discount for cash. Same goes for Liljenquist (sister store) or TJB downtown. You are not the only person in any of those markets mentioned who aren't going into debt to get a watch. They take my AMEX and I take the points, MSRP.

Literally ALL of this.



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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Intense5

As I read and learn a question to you Rolex Jedi:

Is it permissible to ask an AD (NYC Wempe, DC Tyson's Corner, Chicago stores) if they will give a discount for cash? There are reduced priced rolexes on eBay, so I can offer the prices I see on eBay as a bargaining chip? Likelihood of success?

You can ask anything you like

Mentioning an auction site will likely get you no where.

[GoingPlaces]

You can ask, I always do. Are you looking at a PM watch? That would be your best chance, forget it on SS sports/professional lines.

[rmurphy]

You certainly don’t have any chance if you don’t ask. I’m still baffled as to why anyone would want to deal with an AD period. I wouldn’t buy anything from some smug ass AD unless it was the only way I could purchase the watch I was after.


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[yxc145]

sure, Ask. But don't mention any website pricing. They won't care. In fact, most dealers hate customer comparing their price with grey dealers.

[AK797]

Ask on a DJ or TT, not much point on a sports SS.

[sensui]

You can ask whatever you want and however you want. Actual results is YMMV pending on circumstances.

[Largoshark]

If you let us know which model you're after, we'd be better able to answer your question. But unless it's a TT/PM model, you're going to have a hard time finding the watch, let alone getting any kind of discount.

Tough time to be getting into the Rolex brand, unfortunately.

[swils8610]

You can ask...the worst they can say is no.


“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

[stratlanta]

I always ask even when I'm positive they will say no. I ask politely and respectfully and I'm a buyer so I figure there's no harm in it.

[jinikari01]

walked into CD Peacock looking for a TT 36mm DJ. They would not offer any discount due to lack of SS models. LOL.
They had cases after cases of DJ... Sales rep's response was due to SS shortage and Rolex's new rule, they could not offer any discount.

[lenfried29]

of course you can ask for discount. but don't mention eBay as the reference for the prices.
The more expensive watch the more discount you can get. Especially if it's slow mover.
Also you can ask for free Rolex memorabilia or some gift with your watch.
Once I asked for free pare of other watch. But was offered pack of condoms.