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2 August 2020, 06:18 PM | #31 |
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Since we’re discussing semantics, I’ll offer my personal opinion.
Based on what OP is sharing, I would say that the salesperson made a poor attempt at trying to give OP hope. But this person probably has poor sales skills and didn’t realize that the wording actually sounds like you’re teasing the customer. Imagine if you walk in an AD and ask for any reference, in this case let’s say a Daytona since it’s one of the most desired pieces on the planet. So imagine how you would feel if upon asking if they have one, they reply with “funny you should ask, we just got one earlier today”. What in the hell are you supposed to feel other than that you scored one? And in my opinion OP did not “malign” the AD or attack their reputation. Just sharing a story. And from what I was told by the manager at an Omega Boutique, the 50th was never sold out. At one point, all of the allocations were sold out, but not all 6969 pieces. So from what I’m being told there are more available now, and it’s not because of mass cancellations. I was told by my OB that they are confident they can get me one within a couple of weeks if I leave a refundable deposit. Without a deposit they can request one but any OB that secured a deposit will have the right of first refusal. Hang in there OP, I hope you get yours soon. |
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There are probably a few about if you look/ask but I doubt these are freely available. That said, if you are persistent enough I suspect you’d find one. |
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I've called nearly AD in the US and have gotten on a few lists - as of today, there aren't any freely available. I've also now included the Tokyo 2020 panda as a possible addition and I hope to make a decision within the next couple weeks, grey or otherwise.
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Yup, definitely not freely available but I’m being told by my OB that they’re pretty sure they can get you one within a couple of weeks with a refundable deposit. Let me know if you want to open up talks, I’d be happy to make the introduction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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All I can say is...welcome to the last three years. it's the state of mechanical watch buying today ESPECIALLY on any watch with the word "special", "limited" or when it comes to Omega, the word "anniversary"....forget walking in and buying.
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3 August 2020, 09:01 PM | #38 |
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Sucks to hear this OP. I’ve only dealt with Rob at Topper and he was the absolute best. I bought the new SMP from him and he was extremely professional. He’s even a watch enthusiast as well and we had a nice discussion.
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3 August 2020, 09:22 PM | #39 | |
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This post was never meant to be a roast on the business itself, but a comment on an interaction that I had with their associate. I think the one member here took it the wrong way and ran away with it, though I did nothing to drag the Topper name through the mud. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned the business that I phoned, but I believe in full discretion and anytime we can share our thoughts / feelings / interactions with the forum about a certain AD, it only helps everyone else. Just take a look at this thread itself - so many people have vouched for Rob and Topper that it just shows what a solid business they run and that my experience might have been an outlier.
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I don't know Rob and don't know Topper, I'm sure they are good guys. However if the OP felt he was treated poorly he was treated poorly, customer service 101. Especially based on the OP's list of watches and history on TRF. I trust he knows his way around an AD and how to handle a watch transaction. I doubt this is his first time interacting with an AD.
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Crazy post, crazy thread.
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I hope you land one sooner than later JP.
I didn’t take your OP for anything other than what it was ... a shared experience with an AD. Good luck and hope to see an incoming hear good news today |
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I've actually started to fall deep into the Speedmaster rabbit hole here, guys. Will still keep the eye out for the 50th, but now I'm also looking at the Tokyo 2020 panda dial. Didn't know too much about the pandas (Mitsukoshi, Apollo 11 35th, Tokyo 2020) but in my recent research, I have realized that it might just have to join the collection. Either way, the next watch will be one of these Speedmasters. The life of a WIS...
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I agree 100% with the OP the phone interaction was terrible on the Sales persons part.
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How is this news? You have a long list of watches, surely you have known this. Now, the real issue is going on a public forum and bashing a reputable company for following fair and open business. |
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For those that understand where I'm coming from, thank you. For those that don't, you're entitled to your opinion. Seems to me it's mostly those that have dealt with Topper in the past and feel that I have hurt them in some way. Oh well.
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Appreciate that
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OP I honestly cannot wait to see you post this on your wrist on your next Disney trip or wherever you may visit with the kids and wife!!!
I'm certain that post will come sooner or later!?!? Good luck in your search!! |
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If it happens in Jackson Hole this weekend or Vegas the next, it might come sooner than later.
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