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harvey · 15 April 2008, 04:45 AM

just the other day, when my brother was buying his first rolex (ss sub date) the AD offered him 24 months interest free credit...and advised him to keep his money in the bank to earn interest, which made for a good buying experience for him.

so the question is guys, what makes for a good rolex buying experience for you; is it the friendly service? is it getting a discount? is it availabilty? is it all these things? or is it something entirely different?

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 April 2008, 04:49 AM

For me it's the friendly service, discounts and the moment I strap on the Rolex.

frostie · 15 April 2008, 04:50 AM

For me friendly service and availability will work

mfer · 15 April 2008, 04:51 AM

Modest discount, out-of-state shipping, and don't treat me like a chump!

toph · 15 April 2008, 04:52 AM

Friendly professional service and knowledgability of the sales assistant

CoopJr · 15 April 2008, 05:11 AM

Discount, out of state shipping if possible, discount, maybe a cool freebie like a pen or paperweight...oh..and a discount.

ohsixx · 15 April 2008, 05:12 AM

I could care less about friendly service. Just give me a good deal.

Numismatist · 15 April 2008, 05:15 AM

Cleavage

Seriously, I'm of the group that turns around and walks out when confronted with attitude from the sales person. Sometimes it's fun to bring in a watch bought elsewhere due to that reason and have the offending AD do some minor thing to it. Must drive them nuts.

Remember when Julia Roberts was the dressed down hooker and got no respect in Pretty Woman; then she went back dressed up with money??? Kinda like that.

Rolex_07 · 15 April 2008, 05:18 AM

#1 would have to be that they have the watch that I'm looking to purchase. (Otherwise you wouln't have a "buying" experience.

#2 A friendly staff willing to anwser all of my questions

#3 A discount couldn't hurt!

diversified · 15 April 2008, 05:18 AM

Any kind of discount to make me feel like I not just some guy off the street and friendly salespeople.

PeterT · 15 April 2008, 05:53 AM

A nice quiet, relaxed environment.
This certainly was not the case when I bought my LV. I bought it from a shop in an arcade called the Bullring in Birmingham. The place was crowded and noisy, a woman even ran into me with a push chair as I was sitting down trying on my intended purchase.
Then my mobile rang with my wife wondering where I was as we had guests coming round later in the day.
I reckon that all shops should have a quiet area where you can mull over the watch and be sure that you want to spend wads of money.
My next purchase will be from a shop in the same company but it is located in a more up market area.

PeterT

texas tea · 15 April 2008, 07:13 AM

The AD must deliver on ALL that they promise---before, during and after the sale. Promises made--promises kept.

wust588 · 15 April 2008, 07:50 AM

Peter, have you visited the Rolex dealer in Lichfield?
Nice shop and staff, and nice city.
John.

marshallr47 · 15 April 2008, 08:07 AM

Puttting that Rolex on for the first time after purchase....it's the best.

buz-lh · 15 April 2008, 08:07 AM

Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff. Willingness to put up with me as I am somewhat slow to pull the trigger even when I know I will. Discounts are nice. Nice environment where I receive the attention to make me feel comfortable without feeling pressure.

Bobareno · 15 April 2008, 08:16 AM

Nice store, discount and having the watch I want.

smaug01 · 15 April 2008, 08:31 AM

It all start with the anticipation of ownership, then the dealer if you leave the store with a warm fuzz feeling after laying down your hard earn cash. Finally the pride of ownership,
all of the afore mentioned in my humble opinion contribute the whole experience.
berni

daveathall · 15 April 2008, 08:36 AM

The end result.

Chappy · 15 April 2008, 09:02 AM

No pressure to buy ... willing to let watches be tried on , helpful even if i didn't buy from them , some swag ... nothing that should not be expected

PhillipShanghai · 15 April 2008, 09:23 AM

no sales pressure, discount and patience.

cmr · 15 April 2008, 09:37 AM

the exact watch i want from the lowest bidder. the watches are the same no matter where you buy them. same as a car.

Art 1 · 15 April 2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

just the other day, when my brother was buying his first rolex (ss sub date) the AD offered him 24 months interest free credit...and advised him to keep his money in the bank to earn interest, which made for a good buying experience for him.

so the question is guys, what makes for a good rolex buying experience for you; is it the friendly service? is it getting a discount? is it availabilty? is it all these things? or is it something entirely different?

Your brother should make sure to pay his purchase off before the 24 months is up. If he goes over he could owe the interest. Just something to check on. Congrats to him on his new Sub.

Gaijin · 15 April 2008, 10:48 AM

Discounts, friendly sincere service and free Scotch.

Marrk · 15 April 2008, 10:51 AM

1) Absolutely pristine, untouched piece. Same for its box and papers. (I'm the kind of guy that buys motorcycles and cars with 0 miles on the odometer — impossible, impossible . . . .)

2) Exquisite service. (Pallie, at these prices, I don't care who you think you are, but you had better think that I'm someone.)

3) The deal is so good, some of the AD staff are left bleeding in the middle of the road. (I'm a little compulsive. I'll buy stuff I don't want just because I can't walk away from the deal.) (By the way, anybody need any Captain & Tennille on 8-track?)

watchlady · 15 April 2008, 11:40 AM

A friendly patient salesperson who is happy to see you and talk to you about watches. A bit of a discount too as well as after sale service.

watchlady · 15 April 2008, 11:43 AM

A friendly patient salesperson who is happy to see you and talk to you about watches. A bit of a discount too as well as after sale service.

Sorry for the duplicate posts... I didn't think it posted the first time.

sea-dweller · 15 April 2008, 11:49 AM

Sexy sales lady !

blackeagle · 15 April 2008, 11:52 AM

My buying experience was just perfect. There was my new GMTIIc resting in its case right below the very deep, tanned, cleavage of a smiling, beautiful sales manager!

So fine---

topcat30093 · 15 April 2008, 12:12 PM

The excitement of going into buy it any discount you may get, the wearing of the watch for the 1st time.

But most of the excellent relationship that I have got with the manager at my AD.

I consider him now to be a personal friend.

2careless · 15 April 2008, 12:34 PM

Getting the best deal is my priority. I don't want to pay extra for a jeweler's rent, fittings, promotions, nice looking staff etc. Just give me down to earth, honest, no frills service any time.
For eye candy, I stay home.

15 April 2008, 04:51 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Modest discount, out-of-state shipping, and don't treat me like a chump! __________________ member#3242

15 April 2008, 04:52 AM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Friendly professional service and knowledgability of the sales assistant __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

15 April 2008, 05:12 AM	#7
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I could care less about friendly service. Just give me a good deal. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

15 April 2008, 05:15 AM	#8
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Cleavage Seriously, I'm of the group that turns around and walks out when confronted with attitude from the sales person. Sometimes it's fun to bring in a watch bought elsewhere due to that reason and have the offending AD do some minor thing to it. Must drive them nuts. Remember when Julia Roberts was the dressed down hooker and got no respect in Pretty Woman; then she went back dressed up with money??? Kinda like that. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

15 April 2008, 08:07 AM	#14
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Puttting that Rolex on for the first time after purchase....it's the best. __________________ Ron

15 April 2008, 04:45 AM	#1
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,393	what makes for a good rolex buying experience? just the other day, when my brother was buying his first rolex (ss sub date) the AD offered him 24 months interest free credit...and advised him to keep his money in the bank to earn interest, which made for a good buying experience for him. so the question is guys, what makes for a good rolex buying experience for you; is it the friendly service? is it getting a discount? is it availabilty? is it all these things? or is it something entirely different?

15 April 2008, 04:49 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	For me it's the friendly service, discounts and the moment I strap on the Rolex. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

15 April 2008, 04:50 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	For me friendly service and availability will work __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

15 April 2008, 05:11 AM	#6
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Discount, out of state shipping if possible, discount, maybe a cool freebie like a pen or paperweight...oh..and a discount.

15 April 2008, 05:18 AM	#9
Rolex_07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 369	#1 would have to be that they have the watch that I'm looking to purchase. (Otherwise you wouln't have a "buying" experience. #2 A friendly staff willing to anwser all of my questions #3 A discount couldn't hurt!

15 April 2008, 05:18 AM	#10
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Any kind of discount to make me feel like I not just some guy off the street and friendly salespeople.

15 April 2008, 05:53 AM	#11
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	A nice quiet, relaxed environment. This certainly was not the case when I bought my LV. I bought it from a shop in an arcade called the Bullring in Birmingham. The place was crowded and noisy, a woman even ran into me with a push chair as I was sitting down trying on my intended purchase. Then my mobile rang with my wife wondering where I was as we had guests coming round later in the day. I reckon that all shops should have a quiet area where you can mull over the watch and be sure that you want to spend wads of money. My next purchase will be from a shop in the same company but it is located in a more up market area. PeterT

15 April 2008, 07:13 AM	#12
texas tea Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 66	The AD must deliver on ALL that they promise---before, during and after the sale. Promises made--promises kept.

15 April 2008, 07:50 AM	#13
wust588 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stonnall, Staffs, Posts: 54	Peter, have you visited the Rolex dealer in Lichfield? Nice shop and staff, and nice city. John.

15 April 2008, 08:07 AM	#15
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff. Willingness to put up with me as I am somewhat slow to pull the trigger even when I know I will. Discounts are nice. Nice environment where I receive the attention to make me feel comfortable without feeling pressure. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

15 April 2008, 08:16 AM	#16
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Nice store, discount and having the watch I want.

15 April 2008, 08:31 AM	#17
smaug01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: berni Location: CANADA Watch: SD 16660 Posts: 19	It all start with the anticipation of ownership, then the dealer if you leave the store with a warm fuzz feeling after laying down your hard earn cash. Finally the pride of ownership, all of the afore mentioned in my humble opinion contribute the whole experience. berni

15 April 2008, 08:36 AM	#18
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	The end result. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

15 April 2008, 09:02 AM	#19
Chappy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: ontario, canada Watch: ND Sub 14060M cosc Posts: 217	No pressure to buy ... willing to let watches be tried on , helpful even if i didn't buy from them , some swag ... nothing that should not be expected

15 April 2008, 09:23 AM	#20
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	no sales pressure, discount and patience.

15 April 2008, 09:37 AM	#21
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	the exact watch i want from the lowest bidder. the watches are the same no matter where you buy them. same as a car. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

15 April 2008, 10:48 AM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Discounts, friendly sincere service and free Scotch.

15 April 2008, 10:51 AM	#24
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I Know, I'm An Impossible Person 1) Absolutely pristine, untouched piece. Same for its box and papers. (I'm the kind of guy that buys motorcycles and cars with 0 miles on the odometer — impossible, impossible . . . .) 2) Exquisite service. (Pallie, at these prices, I don't care who you think you are, but you had better think that I'm someone.) 3) The deal is so good, some of the AD staff are left bleeding in the middle of the road. (I'm a little compulsive. I'll buy stuff I don't want just because I can't walk away from the deal.) (By the way, anybody need any Captain & Tennille on 8-track?)

15 April 2008, 11:40 AM	#25
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	A friendly patient salesperson who is happy to see you and talk to you about watches. A bit of a discount too as well as after sale service. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

15 April 2008, 11:43 AM	#26
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	A friendly patient salesperson who is happy to see you and talk to you about watches. A bit of a discount too as well as after sale service. Sorry for the duplicate posts... I didn't think it posted the first time. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

15 April 2008, 11:49 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sexy sales lady !

15 April 2008, 11:52 AM	#28
blackeagle Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 109	My buying experience was just perfect. There was my new GMTIIc resting in its case right below the very deep, tanned, cleavage of a smiling, beautiful sales manager! So fine---

15 April 2008, 12:12 PM	#29
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	The excitement of going into buy it any discount you may get, the wearing of the watch for the 1st time. But most of the excellent relationship that I have got with the manager at my AD. I consider him now to be a personal friend. __________________

15 April 2008, 12:34 PM	#30
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Getting the best deal is my priority. I don't want to pay extra for a jeweler's rent, fittings, promotions, nice looking staff etc. Just give me down to earth, honest, no frills service any time. For eye candy, I stay home.

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