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jph4387 · 23 January 2018, 11:37 AM

Working on purchasing my first. For those in the area, do you recommend Windsor, Fink's, another grey market or used dealer? Do you get them out of Spartanburg, SC and have them shipped to save cost?

mattonthewater · 23 January 2018, 11:53 AM

I exclusively deal with Demetre in Charleston, SC for new.

I'm a pre-owned dealer in the same city.

Dave Harris · 23 January 2018, 12:06 PM

Speak to Ginger at Windsor. Very polite, down to earth, professional and no pressure.

JBoone · 23 January 2018, 01:00 PM

Windsor. Place is sick.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pa...ver-nine-years

DLRIDES · 23 January 2018, 01:01 PM

TRF

jph4387 · 24 January 2018, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Harris

Speak to Ginger at Windsor. Very polite, down to earth, professional and no pressure.

Windsor is an awesome store. I also like they have IWC which is another one on the list. My only hesitation is the assumption that with brands like Patek, JLC, Panerai, etc. that I'll always be a small fish no matter what I buy. I'll never be VIP but I will continue to buy a piece every 2-3 years or so. I just want an AD relationship that will appreciate my business, treat me fairly, and be courteous. Willingness to deal doesn't hurt either. I was just curious if this is easier with Windsor, Fink's, or somewhere else.

41sub · 24 January 2018, 12:16 AM

Windsor. Good people.

m j b · 24 January 2018, 12:25 AM

The folks at Finks are always nice, knowledgeable and willing to let me try on anything. I find them reluctant to discount.

There is a place in Charlotte that is well known and respected for previously owned Rolexes... unfortunately the name escapes me. Southeast Charlotte location.

Darn my feeble memory.

JoeG74536 · 24 January 2018, 12:41 AM

Sumpters ?

Raypep · 24 January 2018, 01:03 AM

I was in the Balyntine area and stopped an AD in a shopping mall. (south park mall?) I forgot the name of the place.

I thought the selection was poor. However I was rushed due to the people I was with.

jph4387 · 24 January 2018, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raypep

I was in the Balyntine area and stopped an AD in a shopping mall. (south park mall?) I forgot the name of the place.

I thought the selection was poor. However I was rushed due to the people I was with.

If you were at South Park Mall, then you were at Fink's.

DLRIDES · 24 January 2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeG74536

Sumpters ?

Sumpters sells pre-owned, but they are very proud of them. $$$$$$

Uppersouth · 24 January 2018, 02:38 AM

I’ve dealt with Ben at Windsor’s and had a great experience.

Rolex addict · 24 January 2018, 03:02 AM

I used to buy from Smithworks in Spartanburg until Seth left. After that, they have been....well, I just don’t have anything nice to say so I’ll say nothing. I’ve bought two from Ben at Windsor. Awesome to deal with. My buddy in Spartanburg made the switch to Ben as well.

jph4387 · 24 January 2018, 04:01 AM

Thanks for the recommendations everyone.

JoeG74536 · 24 January 2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Sumpters sells pre-owned, but they are very proud of them. $$$$$$

Indeed they are. I tried to work a trade with them for a 16610. They asked me $8,000 plus my DJ.

function12 · 24 January 2018, 08:42 AM

Perrys at South Park mall way way way back in the day. My grandmother worked at Iveys back then.

BillA · 24 January 2018, 08:54 AM

Trf

Bryano1028 · 24 January 2018, 01:02 PM

Windsor FTW

SmithWorks in Spartanburg is always good too, they will treat you right.

23 January 2018, 11:37 AM	#1
jph4387 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 268	Charlotte, NC AD Recommendations Working on purchasing my first. For those in the area, do you recommend Windsor, Fink's, another grey market or used dealer? Do you get them out of Spartanburg, SC and have them shipped to save cost?

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24 January 2018, 12:25 AM	#8
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,110	The folks at Finks are always nice, knowledgeable and willing to let me try on anything. I find them reluctant to discount. There is a place in Charlotte that is well known and respected for previously owned Rolexes... unfortunately the name escapes me. Southeast Charlotte location. Darn my feeble memory. __________________ 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...

24 January 2018, 02:38 AM	#13
Uppersouth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,533	I’ve dealt with Ben at Windsor’s and had a great experience. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

23 January 2018, 11:53 AM	#2
mattonthewater "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Planet Earth Watch: 126610LN Posts: 317	I exclusively deal with Demetre in Charleston, SC for new. I'm a pre-owned dealer in the same city.

23 January 2018, 12:06 PM	#3
Dave Harris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Southeast USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 19	Speak to Ginger at Windsor. Very polite, down to earth, professional and no pressure.

23 January 2018, 01:00 PM	#4
JBoone "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Posts: 404	Windsor. Place is sick. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pa...ver-nine-years

24 January 2018, 12:16 AM	#7
41sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia sc Posts: 25	Windsor. Good people.

24 January 2018, 12:41 AM	#9
JoeG74536 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 181	Sumpters ?

24 January 2018, 01:03 AM	#10
Raypep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Raymond Location: Wisconsin Watch: DJ / BLNR / Sub Posts: 369	I was in the Balyntine area and stopped an AD in a shopping mall. (south park mall?) I forgot the name of the place. I thought the selection was poor. However I was rushed due to the people I was with.

24 January 2018, 03:02 AM	#14
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I used to buy from Smithworks in Spartanburg until Seth left. After that, they have been....well, I just don’t have anything nice to say so I’ll say nothing. I’ve bought two from Ben at Windsor. Awesome to deal with. My buddy in Spartanburg made the switch to Ben as well.

24 January 2018, 04:01 AM	#15
jph4387 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 268	Thanks for the recommendations everyone.

24 January 2018, 08:42 AM	#17
function12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 518	Perrys at South Park mall way way way back in the day. My grandmother worked at Iveys back then.

24 January 2018, 08:54 AM	#18
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,639	Trf

24 January 2018, 01:02 PM	#19
Bryano1028 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OH Posts: 182	Windsor FTW SmithWorks in Spartanburg is always good too, they will treat you right.

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