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No SUBctitute · 3 November 2016, 12:56 PM

I stopped by the AD tonight to try on some watches. When I asked if he had a BLNR he said no and that they had a waiting list. After a few minutes I asked if maybe they had a BLNR in the back I could just see. He said he would go to the safe and check. He came back with a BLNR. He got it prepped for me try on and laid it next to the GMT and DSSD on the tray. As I reached for the BLNR to try on I said, don't tell the owner. He said to me, I'll sell this one to you if you want. Have you all experienced that waiting lists aren't in play if someone is in the store and ready to buy?

roaddog359 · 3 November 2016, 01:02 PM

So did you buy?

Chewbacca · 3 November 2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

I stopped by the AD tonight to try on some watches. When I asked if he had a BLNR he said no and that they had a waiting list. After a few minutes I asked if maybe they had a BLNR in the back I could just see. He said he would go to the safe and check. He came back with a BLNR. He got it prepped for me try on and laid it next to the GMT and DSSD on the tray. As I reached for the BLNR to try on I said, don't tell the owner. He said to me, I'll sell this one to you if you want. Have you all experienced that waiting lists aren't in play if someone is in the store and ready to buy?

nope.

but kudos to the sales rep for trying to earn his lunch if there's wasn't a deposit on the watch.

sholzer · 3 November 2016, 01:05 PM

Yea if there's no deposit it's fair game IMO.

That said, I got the call a few days ago that my BLNR is in, but I have not yet had a chance to go pick it up between travel and a flat tire on the way home from work Monday (also admittedly still kind of on the fence whether I'm going to buy now or not with a wedding coming up in 10 months). If I got a call before I could get down there saying that it was sold, I wouldn't be upset because it's my own fault for not getting there (assuming its been more than a few hours or a day so I would at least have a chance of getting there)

No SUBctitute · 3 November 2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roaddog359

So did you buy?

I did not. I want to buy a watch for my dad and we haven't decided on which yet.

GB-man · 3 November 2016, 03:25 PM

No idea how my AD runs their waiting list but a wait for a BLNR there is not. A streak of nonsense regarding my Daytona...there is

Amex4711 · 3 November 2016, 04:46 PM

In some regions in germany you can buy actually the Batman without problems, no waiting list

m j b · 3 November 2016, 09:31 PM

My local AD (a small retailer) had a BLNR in stock when I was there in August, and he let me try it on and play with it. I'm surprised that there is still a waiting list for these, but I guess it depends on your timing, since it has since sold.

Now they have a RG YM that is calling my name...

beshannon · 3 November 2016, 09:38 PM

I believe "lists" are as fake as "price increases" and many other things a commissioned sales person says.

Spartacus · 3 November 2016, 09:45 PM

Yes. It was not so much the list, but the AD didn't bring out certain watches for buyers they thought were tire kickers. This happened to me before with a blnr.

MonBK · 3 November 2016, 09:47 PM

A waiting lists true meaning is: what are you waiting for, pay for it immediately.

Shaky · 3 November 2016, 10:16 PM

Definitely flexible.

I went in to an AD is bought a D-blue off and asked a female assistant about a subC and was defiantly told there is a three month long waiting list.

My other half spoke to the manager (she picked up the blue) who recognised her immediately, and two days later he rang and told her your watch is here !!!!!

Some waiting list that was. There is definitely a lot of flexibility in these waiting lists imo.

If you spend enough money (I don't include myself in this) then there is no such thing as a waiting list

Etschell · 3 November 2016, 10:37 PM

waiting list in some cases is a sales tactic to get you to buy the watch today.

watchwatcher · 3 November 2016, 10:58 PM

Well, it's probably going to vary from AD to AD.

I would think, however, the general rule is that if someone in the store is wanting something with cash in hand, that's a force to be reckoned with. Kind of like the "bird in the hand v. two in the bush" analogy.

Speed · 3 November 2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Definitely flexible.

I went in to an AD is bought a D-blue off and asked a female assistant about a subC and was defiantly told there is a three month long waiting list.

Your AD was *defiant* with you ?

Well, I would never go back.

jon_jon · 4 November 2016, 12:26 AM

I think this happens at not just Rolex ADs, but many luxury goods store. Many items are kept in the back and only brought out after the SA has sized you up and realize you are a serious customer and not just a tire kicker.

japenney · 4 November 2016, 12:30 AM

My AD would sell a watch to someone who lives locally over any random person who calls across the country. Even if they get on the list several months before. This type of thing varies greatly from AD to AD.

masyv6 · 4 November 2016, 01:55 AM

Varies from AD to AD. Depends how good of an AD they are.

dardeca · 4 November 2016, 02:14 AM

BLNR's can be found at most AD's cases in my area currently - no wait. Many have more than 1 in stock.

No SUBctitute · 6 November 2016, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

A waiting lists true meaning is: what are you waiting for, pay for it immediately.

Bahahahaha.....so true, so true. If there is a waiting list, anyone on it will just get pushed back one more watch delivery but will probably still buy the watch when it comes in. So the AD gets one more sale than they wouldn't have otherwise by selling to someone off the street with money in hand who's not on the list.

brmeyers · 6 November 2016, 04:53 AM

BLNR = in stock or a phone call away (easy). Waiting List Imaginary.
compared to...
116500 = Patience, persistence, spending $$, arm-twisting, pestering, and constant pressure. Finally prevailed after 5 months! Waiting list VERY REAL.

Might have my AD make a phone call for BLNR soon. Really love that watch, and next up for me.

brandrea · 6 November 2016, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

My AD would sell a watch to someone who lives locally over any random person who calls across the country. Even if they get on the list several months before. This type of thing varies greatly from AD to AD.

Well said and agree.

The owner of my AD treats the locals with preference

keschete · 6 November 2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brmeyers

BLNR = in stock or a phone call away (easy). Waiting List Imaginary.
compared to...
116500 = Patience, persistence, spending $$, arm-twisting, pestering, and constant pressure. Finally prevailed after 5 months! Waiting list VERY REAL.

Might have my AD make a phone call for BLNR soon. Really love that watch, and next up for me.

This! I bought a BLNR this year right before Baselworld. As soon as I said I wanted the Black Daytona I was on the list. 5 months to get the watch, and the person who ordered the white is still waiting. No way would I have changed my mind on that.

3 November 2016, 12:56 PM	#1
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,761	Flexible Waiting List at Your AD? I stopped by the AD tonight to try on some watches. When I asked if he had a BLNR he said no and that they had a waiting list. After a few minutes I asked if maybe they had a BLNR in the back I could just see. He said he would go to the safe and check. He came back with a BLNR. He got it prepped for me try on and laid it next to the GMT and DSSD on the tray. As I reached for the BLNR to try on I said, don't tell the owner. He said to me, I'll sell this one to you if you want. Have you all experienced that waiting lists aren't in play if someone is in the store and ready to buy?

3 November 2016, 01:05 PM	#4
sholzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 158	Yea if there's no deposit it's fair game IMO. That said, I got the call a few days ago that my BLNR is in, but I have not yet had a chance to go pick it up between travel and a flat tire on the way home from work Monday (also admittedly still kind of on the fence whether I'm going to buy now or not with a wedding coming up in 10 months). If I got a call before I could get down there saying that it was sold, I wouldn't be upset because it's my own fault for not getting there (assuming its been more than a few hours or a day so I would at least have a chance of getting there) __________________ Stephen Current: 114060 \| 116710BLNR

3 November 2016, 04:46 PM	#7
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	In some regions in germany you can buy actually the Batman without problems, no waiting list __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

3 November 2016, 09:31 PM	#8
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,095	My local AD (a small retailer) had a BLNR in stock when I was there in August, and he let me try it on and play with it. I'm surprised that there is still a waiting list for these, but I guess it depends on your timing, since it has since sold. Now they have a RG YM that is calling my name... __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

3 November 2016, 09:38 PM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I believe "lists" are as fake as "price increases" and many other things a commissioned sales person says. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

3 November 2016, 01:02 PM	#2
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	So did you buy?

3 November 2016, 03:25 PM	#6
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	No idea how my AD runs their waiting list but a wait for a BLNR there is not. A streak of nonsense regarding my Daytona...there is

3 November 2016, 09:45 PM	#10
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	Yes. It was not so much the list, but the AD didn't bring out certain watches for buyers they thought were tire kickers. This happened to me before with a blnr.

3 November 2016, 09:47 PM	#11
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	A waiting lists true meaning is: what are you waiting for, pay for it immediately.

3 November 2016, 10:16 PM	#12
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	Definitely flexible. I went in to an AD is bought a D-blue off and asked a female assistant about a subC and was defiantly told there is a three month long waiting list. My other half spoke to the manager (she picked up the blue) who recognised her immediately, and two days later he rang and told her your watch is here !!!!! Some waiting list that was. There is definitely a lot of flexibility in these waiting lists imo. If you spend enough money (I don't include myself in this) then there is no such thing as a waiting list

3 November 2016, 10:37 PM	#13
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	waiting list in some cases is a sales tactic to get you to buy the watch today. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

3 November 2016, 10:58 PM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Well, it's probably going to vary from AD to AD. I would think, however, the general rule is that if someone in the store is wanting something with cash in hand, that's a force to be reckoned with. Kind of like the "bird in the hand v. two in the bush" analogy.

4 November 2016, 12:26 AM	#16
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	I think this happens at not just Rolex ADs, but many luxury goods store. Many items are kept in the back and only brought out after the SA has sized you up and realize you are a serious customer and not just a tire kicker.

4 November 2016, 12:30 AM	#17
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	My AD would sell a watch to someone who lives locally over any random person who calls across the country. Even if they get on the list several months before. This type of thing varies greatly from AD to AD.

4 November 2016, 01:55 AM	#18
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Varies from AD to AD. Depends how good of an AD they are.

4 November 2016, 02:14 AM	#19
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,446	BLNR's can be found at most AD's cases in my area currently - no wait. Many have more than 1 in stock.

6 November 2016, 04:53 AM	#21
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	BLNR = in stock or a phone call away (easy). Waiting List Imaginary. compared to... 116500 = Patience, persistence, spending $$, arm-twisting, pestering, and constant pressure. Finally prevailed after 5 months! Waiting list VERY REAL. Might have my AD make a phone call for BLNR soon. Really love that watch, and next up for me.

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