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8 December 2017, 11:31 AM | #1 |
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Tried calling ADs for grey dealer prices
Has anyone tried calling a bunch of ADs offering to pay in cash for discount a little less than what the grey dealers are selling the similar new models for on TRF? Any luck?
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8 December 2017, 11:34 AM | #2 |
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Yes, I’ve tried and not one AD would come close.
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8 December 2017, 11:44 AM | #3 |
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in most cases you'll need to meet them somewhere in the middle (between gray price and retail)
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8 December 2017, 11:46 AM | #4 |
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In HK they want the same as Grey Dealers!
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8 December 2017, 11:47 AM | #5 |
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Why not avoid that whole exercise and just buy from DavidSW?
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8 December 2017, 11:50 AM | #6 |
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8 December 2017, 11:54 AM | #7 |
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8 December 2017, 11:54 AM | #8 |
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He use to sell watches for less than retail back in the day
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8 December 2017, 11:58 AM | #10 |
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8 December 2017, 12:01 PM | #11 |
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I think he expects a premium for his reputation. It’s not unreasonable.
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8 December 2017, 12:03 PM | #13 |
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However, as of late, my ADs prices have been better than TS. I've shown them lots of love, and they've shown the love back with great pricing and hard to get pieces. It's just a pity they don't have Patek. |
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8 December 2017, 12:03 PM | #15 |
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I buy from Takuya all the time and he’s awesome
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8 December 2017, 05:20 PM | #17 |
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AD in NYC I go to gives me prices very close to GM. For tudor even less than. Pretty sure he wouldn't give me the same prices over the phone though. Got to be there in person to negotiate.
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9 December 2017, 03:11 AM | #20 |
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Once you have dealt with him you may think different. Everything is negotiable, all he can say is No. Since I live 30 minutes from David I have met him a few times and have bought/traded a few watches. His prices are hard to beat and I have the advantage of seeing it in person which is very cool!
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9 December 2017, 07:07 PM | #21 |
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In return for a flawless deal, certainly not
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