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April26 · 10 December 2021, 01:03 AM

Well since it’s coming up to Christmas I thought a lot of you would maybe gift your AD/SA

I’m in the UK is that common here or are they not allowed to accept anything?

Henrimontgomery · 10 December 2021, 01:06 AM

I gift them with the gracious uptick in their sales numbers, bringing them closer to reach their yearly targets.

SaintMickey · 10 December 2021, 01:07 AM

Give a GIFT to someone trying to SELL me something? NO.

teager · 10 December 2021, 01:09 AM

Never in a million years

padi56 · 10 December 2021, 01:15 AM

No

RJM25R · 10 December 2021, 01:15 AM

Surely it depends on your relationship? I will prob drop something small into my AD because he has turned into a bit of a WhatsApp/text “mate” swapping car pics, watch pics and fragrance tips (and offers)

We get on, and share hobbies. It’s just a “Thank you” for his help.

I also tip in restaurants too, if I’ve had good service and got on well with the Paterson looking after me.

I sell Mercedes-Benz for a living and get a handful of gifts from my regular clients at Xmas, they also have my mobile number. They don’t wait on hold for service dept, they send me a text and I get someone to email or call them. I think the small gifts are a “thank you” for my efforts……

brandrea · 10 December 2021, 01:18 AM

I bring coffee or sweet treats when I visit any old time, so I guess I do

Alo(ha)waii · 10 December 2021, 01:18 AM

I do.

Take care of them & they’ll take care of you.

-dustin · 10 December 2021, 01:19 AM

Do you have a friendly relationship with him/ her, beyond simply chatting up to get something?

I've been gifted items by customers/ clients in a previous life...but I consider them to be friends (as in, they're no longer buying stuff from me, but we still chat and send pictures of our cats and stuff).

beshannon · 10 December 2021, 01:20 AM

No

Cigars&Watches · 10 December 2021, 01:38 AM

I suspect AD’s are not supposed to accept “gifts” from customers as this might constitute some form of bribery as defined from the mothership (but this is my opinion). My AD went so far to tell me if I gave them anything I would be placed on the do not call list.

April26 · 10 December 2021, 01:39 AM

Ok maybe just a Christmas card then.....

ninjin · 10 December 2021, 01:42 AM

If I am in the AD's area at Xmas I will always pop in with something. Nothing expensive, just a bottle of bubbly or the like for the staff to enjoy after hours. At the end of the day over the year, they have given me good service and supplied many watches that others can only dream of buying at list price. I am grateful for this.

RolexADreal · 10 December 2021, 01:50 AM

many ADs sales people are not allowed to receive ANY gift... so make sure you don't embarass them

kieselguhr · 10 December 2021, 01:52 AM

I bring them portraits of myself every time I visit. That way it’s burned into memory who they’re going to call next.

zengineer · 10 December 2021, 01:54 AM

They have stuff that everyone wants and don't gave enough for everyone.

They've identified who gets some and who doesn't.

Up to you if you want to be stubborn about it and not do something small to give you an edge.

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WestCoastS · 10 December 2021, 02:03 AM

No I wont gift them at Christmas but I will do the obvious send a text. Last pick which was my grail I did send some nice chocolates to her after my purchase.

JayHantz · 10 December 2021, 02:05 AM

I personally do. I have had a great relationship with them over the years and have bought not only my watches but jewelry. It is nothing expensive, a bottle of something nice or a gift certificate to a local restaurant. YMMV but I think it helps the relationship.

teager · 10 December 2021, 02:06 AM

Although i'd gift him handsomely if he could get me a pepsi GMT in 2022

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Originally Posted by teager

Never in a million years

Driver8 · 10 December 2021, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I gift them with the gracious uptick in their sales numbers, bringing them closer to reach their yearly targets.

This ^ and a heart-felt "thanks".

skipstar · 10 December 2021, 02:15 AM

I definitely do!

Tools · 10 December 2021, 02:16 AM

My AD sends invitations and Christmas cards to me.

That's the way I'll keep it.

minute_man · 10 December 2021, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

My AD sends invitations and Christmas cards to me.

That's the way I'll keep it.

Exactly

VegasBaby · 10 December 2021, 02:22 AM

Certainly a bunch of Scrooges and Grumpy Old Men responding so far.........

beshannon · 10 December 2021, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasBaby

Certainly a bunch of Scrooges and Grumpy Old Men responding so far.........

Why?

Do you give gifts to every salesperson you deal with?

joejet · 10 December 2021, 03:00 AM

Yes, and I and son have also received gifts from them (not Rolex related) I have built up a friendship and not to get watches. The people ideal with are lovely and they talk watches and let my sick son try anything on. The most expensive watch he has tried on so far was a $384,000.00 watch, crazy but he loves it. We pop in every 2-4 weeks, to see what they have.

Treat people as you want to be treated.

padi56 · 10 December 2021, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasBaby

Certainly a bunch of Scrooges and Grumpy Old Men responding so far.........

That's because ADs are just a retail store that sells watches, just treat them with respect like you would treat anyone in any retail store.

johnwigan · 10 December 2021, 03:04 AM

No, I bloody don't. They should be giving us gifts, for our business, not the other way around.

sechsgang · 10 December 2021, 03:04 AM

Yep, a gift cert to a local restaurant or a bottle of booze, because its nice and it makes zero difference when I get things or not.

franktehtank · 10 December 2021, 03:10 AM

Ah yes, Continuously Repeated Thread #7! How I enjoy this one!

In all seriousness, no.

10 December 2021, 01:03 AM	#1
April26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Sylvia Location: UK Watch: DJ36 Posts: 50	Do you gift your SA? Well since it’s coming up to Christmas I thought a lot of you would maybe gift your AD/SA I’m in the UK is that common here or are they not allowed to accept anything?

10 December 2021, 01:15 AM	#5
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10 December 2021, 01:20 AM	#10
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10 December 2021, 01:42 AM	#13
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 848	If I am in the AD's area at Xmas I will always pop in with something. Nothing expensive, just a bottle of bubbly or the like for the staff to enjoy after hours. At the end of the day over the year, they have given me good service and supplied many watches that others can only dream of buying at list price. I am grateful for this. __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

10 December 2021, 01:50 AM	#14
RolexADreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris Watch: Patek Chrono Perp Posts: 199	many ADs sales people are not allowed to receive ANY gift... so make sure you don't embarass them __________________ First watch was a Submariner i received for my 18th… haven’t stopped collecting since… 30++ pieces later i own a few Rolexes, APs, PPs, IWC, Cartier, Breguet, JLC and more… Still enjoying

10 December 2021, 01:06 AM	#2
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,224	I gift them with the gracious uptick in their sales numbers, bringing them closer to reach their yearly targets.

10 December 2021, 01:07 AM	#3
SaintMickey Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 885	Give a GIFT to someone trying to SELL me something? NO.

10 December 2021, 01:09 AM	#4
teager "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol, UK Watch: PAM233,IwcBP,D-blu Posts: 144	Never in a million years

10 December 2021, 01:18 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,687	I bring coffee or sweet treats when I visit any old time, so I guess I do

10 December 2021, 01:18 AM	#8
Alo(ha)waii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: HI + SF Posts: 303	I do. Take care of them & they’ll take care of you.

10 December 2021, 01:19 AM	#9
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,602	Do you have a friendly relationship with him/ her, beyond simply chatting up to get something? I've been gifted items by customers/ clients in a previous life...but I consider them to be friends (as in, they're no longer buying stuff from me, but we still chat and send pictures of our cats and stuff).

10 December 2021, 01:38 AM	#11
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,680	I suspect AD’s are not supposed to accept “gifts” from customers as this might constitute some form of bribery as defined from the mothership (but this is my opinion). My AD went so far to tell me if I gave them anything I would be placed on the do not call list.

10 December 2021, 01:39 AM	#12
April26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Sylvia Location: UK Watch: DJ36 Posts: 50	Ok maybe just a Christmas card then.....

10 December 2021, 01:52 AM	#15
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,528	I bring them portraits of myself every time I visit. That way it’s burned into memory who they’re going to call next.

10 December 2021, 01:54 AM	#16
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,577	They have stuff that everyone wants and don't gave enough for everyone. They've identified who gets some and who doesn't. Up to you if you want to be stubborn about it and not do something small to give you an edge. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

10 December 2021, 02:03 AM	#17
WestCoastS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 541	No I wont gift them at Christmas but I will do the obvious send a text. Last pick which was my grail I did send some nice chocolates to her after my purchase. __________________ Submariner 116613LB Blusey Sky Dweller TT Black Dial DD 40 Silver Dial on [[[Yellow Gold]]]

10 December 2021, 02:05 AM	#18
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	I personally do. I have had a great relationship with them over the years and have bought not only my watches but jewelry. It is nothing expensive, a bottle of something nice or a gift certificate to a local restaurant. YMMV but I think it helps the relationship.

10 December 2021, 02:15 AM	#21
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,923	I definitely do! __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

10 December 2021, 02:16 AM	#22
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,223	My AD sends invitations and Christmas cards to me. That's the way I'll keep it. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 December 2021, 02:22 AM	#24
VegasBaby Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 356	Certainly a bunch of Scrooges and Grumpy Old Men responding so far.........

10 December 2021, 03:00 AM	#26
joejet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Far far away Posts: 311	Yes, and I and son have also received gifts from them (not Rolex related) I have built up a friendship and not to get watches. The people ideal with are lovely and they talk watches and let my sick son try anything on. The most expensive watch he has tried on so far was a $384,000.00 watch, crazy but he loves it. We pop in every 2-4 weeks, to see what they have. Treat people as you want to be treated.

10 December 2021, 03:04 AM	#28
johnwigan Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 377	No, I bloody don't. They should be giving us gifts, for our business, not the other way around.

10 December 2021, 03:04 AM	#29
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,447	Yep, a gift cert to a local restaurant or a bottle of booze, because its nice and it makes zero difference when I get things or not.

10 December 2021, 03:10 AM	#30
franktehtank "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Watch: Sub, GMT Posts: 712	Ah yes, Continuously Repeated Thread #7! How I enjoy this one! In all seriousness, no.

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