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jonnylax · 5 November 2016, 09:20 AM

Just curious for you members who have been on here a while and know who the trusted sellers are on here why go to an AD when you KNOW you can get a BNIB rolex on here for a big discount compared to a local AD?

I have purchased 2 watches from forums, but last week I decided to treat myself and purchase a Rolex from an AD.

My reason was because I plan on keeping this model forever and it was an impulse buy, a week later and I'm looking on here and see I could of saved 2500-3000.

slide13 · 5 November 2016, 09:46 AM

That's a big difference! If you can negotiate a good deal at an AD such that it's close to a trusted seller then it can be nice to have the AD experience, after sales support if needed, and get to walk out with a new watch on. To me that's worth a few hundred....if the difference is more than that I'd go trusted seller.

Good deals can be had at ADs too, maybe not on every watch (depending on the AD) and maybe not effortlessly like a trusted seller, bit it can be found.

THC · 5 November 2016, 10:06 AM

Here, nuff said

Rocco21 · 5 November 2016, 10:27 AM

Trusted seller

brandrea · 5 November 2016, 10:29 AM

Out of curiosity, what did you buy?

Hairdude1 · 5 November 2016, 10:31 AM

I always go the trusted seller route

jonnylax · 5 November 2016, 10:31 AM

I think for now on I will go with a trusted seller on here. My AD gave me a 5% discount, and she said they would give more but since it was a SS sport watch (sea dweller) but still it was 10,400. If I took the time and found a trusted seller on here I'm sure I could of saved 1500-2000, so for now on here will be where I get the rest of my collection.

vipergts · 5 November 2016, 10:35 AM

most times my AD beats the trusted sellers but not always,

sensui · 5 November 2016, 10:41 AM

Some pieces are heavier discounted than others via trusted sellers here.... You have to pick your battles. It's important imo to build a good relationship with ad also.... That's how I got my 116500 rather quickly.

Hodog16 · 5 November 2016, 10:42 AM

Depends on the model.

I got a lightly used 116619 from a trusted seller and saved over $6,000 from the cost of a new one from the AD.

I bought a new DD40 from the AD for not too much above a trusted seller price and was able to do 12 months 0% financing for half of the cost and saved on tax by shipping to a relative.

My next purchase will be a 116500 (which will actually be bought by a sibling using my spot in line) from the AD which will be at MSRP instead of the $16k+ online price.

WAK4 · 5 November 2016, 10:45 AM

I usually give AD first shot based on a price I'm comfortable with. if they can do it, I buy there...if not, I go to other sources. They are aware and it works well

enjoythemusic · 5 November 2016, 10:55 AM

Tried AD, yet the savings was too small compared to trusted seller. Gave AD a chance at least.

Lordofrolex · 5 November 2016, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I always go the trusted seller route

Me to

catsclaw · 5 November 2016, 11:18 AM

Seller here, you got first class treatment. Unlike those impatient and pushy salesman in the store.

FastFour · 5 November 2016, 11:24 AM

I can't imagine paying AD prices especially with 10% tax here. I saved 30% w/ Takuya. No brainer.

fania123 · 5 November 2016, 11:49 AM

Trusted seller, I've never found an AD that could compete with the prices. Also if you have something to trade trusted sellers will usually give you better value for it.

roaddog359 · 5 November 2016, 12:13 PM

My go to guy is Trusted Seller.

jonnylax · 5 November 2016, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Out of curiosity, what did you buy?

sea dweller

1William · 5 November 2016, 09:56 PM

For me it is all about the deal. I have bought a lot from both over the years and have found to check with the TS and my AD. What I have found is that on SS models my AD is just a strong as the TS. On trades of SS models with a purchase of another SS model my AD beats the TS hands down. On PM models I have stopped checking with the AD as it is a standard 20-25% and they want nothing to do with a trade on a PM watch unless the figures are way off in their favor. I like to think that I am a informed consumer and will do my research.

hochingyiu14 · 6 November 2016, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Some pieces are heavier discounted than others via trusted sellers here.... You have to pick your battles. It's important imo to build a good relationship with ad also.... That's how I got my 116500 rather quickly.

jealous!! it's my dream watch, but it's way overpriced now because of demand/supply....SMH

5 November 2016, 09:20 AM	#1
jonnylax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: virginia Watch: SDK4, President Posts: 182	AD or Trusted seller on here? Just curious for you members who have been on here a while and know who the trusted sellers are on here why go to an AD when you KNOW you can get a BNIB rolex on here for a big discount compared to a local AD? I have purchased 2 watches from forums, but last week I decided to treat myself and purchase a Rolex from an AD. My reason was because I plan on keeping this model forever and it was an impulse buy, a week later and I'm looking on here and see I could of saved 2500-3000.

5 November 2016, 10:31 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I always go the trusted seller route __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

5 November 2016, 10:55 AM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,720	Tried AD, yet the savings was too small compared to trusted seller. Gave AD a chance at least. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

5 November 2016, 09:46 AM	#2
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 947	That's a big difference! If you can negotiate a good deal at an AD such that it's close to a trusted seller then it can be nice to have the AD experience, after sales support if needed, and get to walk out with a new watch on. To me that's worth a few hundred....if the difference is more than that I'd go trusted seller. Good deals can be had at ADs too, maybe not on every watch (depending on the AD) and maybe not effortlessly like a trusted seller, bit it can be found.

5 November 2016, 10:06 AM	#3
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,520	Here, nuff said

5 November 2016, 10:27 AM	#4
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Trusted seller

5 November 2016, 10:29 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,336	Out of curiosity, what did you buy?

5 November 2016, 10:35 AM	#8
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 243	most times my AD beats the trusted sellers but not always,

5 November 2016, 10:41 AM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,383	Some pieces are heavier discounted than others via trusted sellers here.... You have to pick your battles. It's important imo to build a good relationship with ad also.... That's how I got my 116500 rather quickly.

5 November 2016, 10:42 AM	#10
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,732	Depends on the model. I got a lightly used 116619 from a trusted seller and saved over $6,000 from the cost of a new one from the AD. I bought a new DD40 from the AD for not too much above a trusted seller price and was able to do 12 months 0% financing for half of the cost and saved on tax by shipping to a relative. My next purchase will be a 116500 (which will actually be bought by a sibling using my spot in line) from the AD which will be at MSRP instead of the $16k+ online price.

5 November 2016, 10:45 AM	#11
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	I usually give AD first shot based on a price I'm comfortable with. if they can do it, I buy there...if not, I go to other sources. They are aware and it works well

5 November 2016, 11:18 AM	#14
catsclaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 102	Seller here, you got first class treatment. Unlike those impatient and pushy salesman in the store.

5 November 2016, 11:24 AM	#15
FastFour "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Zach Location: Seattle Watch: DateJust II Posts: 22	I can't imagine paying AD prices especially with 10% tax here. I saved 30% w/ Takuya. No brainer.

5 November 2016, 11:49 AM	#16
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,720	Trusted seller, I've never found an AD that could compete with the prices. Also if you have something to trade trusted sellers will usually give you better value for it.

5 November 2016, 12:13 PM	#17
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	My go to guy is Trusted Seller.

5 November 2016, 09:56 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,237	For me it is all about the deal. I have bought a lot from both over the years and have found to check with the TS and my AD. What I have found is that on SS models my AD is just a strong as the TS. On trades of SS models with a purchase of another SS model my AD beats the TS hands down. On PM models I have stopped checking with the AD as it is a standard 20-25% and they want nothing to do with a trade on a PM watch unless the figures are way off in their favor. I like to think that I am a informed consumer and will do my research.

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