Did AD just brush me aside?

[Roly25]

I walked into an AD a few days ago that just opened a new location. I was surprised to see they had a BLNR Jubilee, Daytona, and various other models on display. But then I saw the sign that these were just dummy floor models no movements etc.

I've been looking for a BLNR on jubilee for a while now. The saleswoman was very polite and we talked watches for maybe 2-3 minutes. I asked her to try the BLNR demo model on. Then I said there must be a long wait list for these. She said no not really and we do get them in. I told her I was interested and she took my name and info down. I asked her for her card and she sort of blurted back she doesn't have one at the moment, but she will be in touch if they get one in.

I feel like there is no way I would get a watch that easily from an AD I have never been to before. I also I live about 2 hours away in a different state and I come in there for work all the time. I told her this, which she said they don't ship out of state and I would have to pick it up. I said no problem.

[doboy007]

You never know. I got my Hulk in early 2018 after being put on the “list” in late 2017 but at the time I wasn’t sure if SA would even call me, haha. Just be hopeful and give it some time and periodically check in by phone.

[Cigars&Watches]

Things don’t add up with the SA.. no demand for BLNR, yeah right.. they get them in all the time...ok sure, an it’s a new AD... doesn’t have a business card to give...ok... you likely will never get the call..

Having said that you never know I suppose.. Keep us posted and good luck

[Roly25]

Originally Posted by Cigars&Watches

Things don’t add up with the SA.. no demand for BLNR, yeah right.. they get them in all the time...ok sure, an it’s a new AD... doesn’t have a business card to give...ok... you likely will never get the call..

Having said that you never know I suppose.. Keep us posted and good luck

Thats what I was thinking. Especially when she said she doesn't have a card, she probably doesn't want me bothering her. I did say I'd like to stop by every now and then. I got the positive "you should!". Funny I am willing to give them a good amount of money and they still treat you like that. But I could be wrong!

[Cigars&Watches]

Originally Posted by Roly25

Thats what I was thinking. Especially when she said she doesn't have a card, she probably doesn't want me bothering her. I did say I'd like to stop by every now and then. I got the positive "you should!". Funny I am willing to give them a good amount of money and they still treat you like that. But I could be wrong!

They want you to come in and potentially buy other items preferably higher margined Jewelry or slower moving brands. Today’s Rolex means you giving them 10k means nothing. There are 50 people in line for that BLNR most likely…
Again you never know so it was worth the try

[jsd757]

Originally Posted by Roly25

Thats what I was thinking. Especially when she said she doesn't have a card, she probably doesn't want me bothering her. I did say I'd like to stop by every now and then. I got the positive "you should!". Funny I am willing to give them a good amount of money and they still treat you like that. But I could be wrong!

Hundreds of others are willing to give a fair amount of money as well. They’re also willing to give more to a gray market dealer.

[ramenlover]

Although it’s a very slim chance, it’s still more of a chance than that other guy who walked in with his list of hot watches

[Ona]

Originally Posted by ramenlover

Although it’s a very slim chance, it’s still more of a chance than that other guy who walked in with his list of hot watches

Hahahaha...
I was going to make reference to this guy.

Well, I think the OP might be luckier than that dude.

[Stewart_88]

Originally Posted by ramenlover

Although it’s a very slim chance, it’s still more of a chance than that other guy who walked in with his list of hot watches

Hold on, don't forget the other guy was willing to spend 3k on other items

[HideMyWalletPlease]

These guys should build a fake LinkedIn profile. Spend a month racking up 500 connections. Make a fake business card. Hire a large imposing personal security guard with ear piece and walky talky. Visit AD once every 2 weeks with security guard and never look desperate.

[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

These guys should build a fake LinkedIn profile. Spend a month racking up 500 connections. Make a fake business card. Hire a large imposing personal security guard with ear piece and walky talky. Visit AD once every 2 weeks with security guard and never look desperate.

Or, if that gets too exhausting, go grey.

[SLWoodster]

New AD. Rolex don’t advertise new stores so it’s possible.

[DonCorleone]

Where is this AD?

[WatchNutcase]

It's very possible that you'll get a call soon since it's a new AD. The forum likes to make things sound very mystical in terms of receiving the call with no purchase history but it does indeed happen.

[Xerxes77]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

It's very possible that you'll get a call soon since it's a new AD. The forum likes to make things sound very mystical in terms of receiving the call with no purchase history but it does indeed happen.

Sometimes happened

[Master_Grogu]

I got my submariner by going to a shop, and said « I am waiting for BLRO but I like the new sub »

SA said oh well give me your name and I’ll see what I can do, and wrote my info on a post it.

2 weeks later, I got my sub.

[vengapat]

Is this the new Rolex in the meatpacking district? If so then you're probably not going to get a BLNR with no purchasing history. I spent about 10k with Tourneau (Now Bucherer) about a year ago and expressed that I am only interested in a BLNR and it's been almost a year now. You're going to need some sort of purchase history.

[Danny83]

You never know you might get the call, there is no real list just depends who they like more. Getting a Rolex at MSRP is like getting a job

[214270Explorer]

AD balked at giving you her card <she likely does have one> means she does not want you bugging her day after day.
Plus her other B.S. about "we do get get them in."
Plus most AD's prefer top sell to "locals."
Good luck !!!! You will need good luck to say the least.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

AD balked at giving you her card <she likely does have one> means she does not want you bugging her day after day.
Plus her other B.S. about "we do get get them in."
Plus most AD's prefer top sell to "locals."
Good luck !!!! You will need good luck to say the least.

Maybe. Or maybe they haven’t arrived. One AD I visited gave me a card with his name misspelled and corrected in pen because the correct ones were still on order.

[Harry hayre]

I got my blue sky dweller after 11 months. So its not impossible

[Trek360]

Sounds like a polite brush off but you never know, especially at a new AD location. I’d visit from time to time without being an annoyance and see what happens.

[dannyp]

Sounds like:

“I’m new to selling Rolex at a store that’s just opened and have no idea what’s what so I’m going to smile, nod, and all my manager later how to reply to your questions.”

[Fleetlord]

You were handled

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

You were handled

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[sportsfan0704]

2 things can be true at once. It’s very possible the SA doesn’t have a card yet or ran out, especially since most people just text their number to the customer from personal experience. I doubt cards are being used as much today. Second, it’s likely the SA wasn’t be accurate when they said they could get you that watch soon and they get a lot of them in. Perhaps a rookie mistake or just being nice for the sake of it, without any consideration for the truth.

[fastrack1]

Got my Starbucks Sub after waiting 6 weeks. Walked into my local AD that I had never visited before, asked to be put on the waiting list and got the call. So it's possible.....

[RealMadrid1988]

Originally Posted by fastrack1

Got my Starbucks Sub after waiting 6 weeks. Walked into my local AD that I had never visited before, asked to be put on the waiting list and got the call. So it's possible.....

If this happened exactly as you described (with no extra context), then you got extremely lucky. But sure, anything *can* happen. It's also probably worth noting that there is a lot more wealth in the NYC metro area (and New England generally) than in South Carolina, so there are certainly places (like SC) where this stroke of luck is more likely to occur than others (though still highly unlikely anywhere).

In any case, congratulations on your LV.

[Calatrava r]

Doesn't sound encouraging but you never know. Did she give you name so you can follow with her anyway? Sorry if I missed that.

[Francist]

If lottery tickets have no winner all the time no one would buy them.
SA is lying, but u never know when u get lucky