Appropriate to give a small gift to AD who came through?

[HappyDad]

I am wondering if it would be appropriate to give a small gift to my AD when she finally comes through with a watch I have been waiting for.

I'm not talking about an expensive gift, but rather something small, ie. a Starbucks gift card or something along these lines.

What do you think?

[Tools]

You can do what you choose, but most sales staff are pretty satisfied with the commission or increase in status that they get from the sale.

In some cultures, it would be an insult.

[JRell]

I almost gifted a Blanton’s, but decided not to at the end, couldn’t give it up!

[Starhutch]

Originally Posted by JRell

I almost gifted a Blanton’s, but decided not to at the end, couldn’t give it up!

That’s a rare bottle to find anymore..sad

[Bill2e]

Originally Posted by Starhutch

That’s a rare bottle to find anymore..sad

Yes it is and it blows my mind how much a used have and how easy it was to get.

I have 3 left and I am taking my time with those.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Bill2e

Yes it is and it blows my mind how much a used have and how easy it was to get.

I have 3 left and I am taking my time with those.

I only have one Blanton’s and one Eagle Rare left, won’t open either until I get a replacement!

[JSolution]

Personally I would find that a very awkward encounter from both ends, but everyone is different.

[Chewbacca]

All I’ve ever done was send pizza to my AD after a purchase and that was really just because I abuse their free parking.

[rolexjackson]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

All I’ve ever done was send pizza to my AD after a purchase and that was really just because I abuse their free parking.

Pizza for free parking seems like a very even trade! Well played sir!


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[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by HappyDad

I am wondering if it would be appropriate to give a small gift to my AD when she finally comes through with a watch I have been waiting for.

I'm not talking about an expensive gift, but rather something small, ie. a Starbucks gift card or something along these lines.

What do you think?

Lorena at Rolex Fortane?

It would be appreciated but won't get you any bonus points towards your next purchase. If you do it, do it for the right reason (being a good person, not with an ulterior motive).

[HappyDad]

It would be appreciated but won't get you any bonus points towards your next purchase. If you do it, do it for the right reason (being a good person, not with an ulterior motive).

That wouldn’t be for ulterior motives but rather to show my appreciation for her having set aside something for me while dozens (maybe hundreds) of other people were just told to put their names down for that same watch.

It sounds like the overall feeling to this entire thread is to not gift anything. Fine by me. I just wanted to find out what others do/did when they got the mythical call.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by HappyDad

That wouldn’t be for ulterior motives but rather to show my appreciation for her having set aside something for me while dozens (maybe hundreds) of other people were just told to put their names down for that same watch.

It sounds like the overall feeling to this entire thread is to not gift anything. Fine by me. I just wanted to find out what others do/did when they got the mythical call.

Over the course of the year, I usually give a small gift to anyone who regularly does services for me. Yes, I pay for the services, but I still usually like to show appreciation.

If you’re regularly interacting with this person, why not give them a Starbucks gift card?

Giving a gift to the owner of the AD would be weird. But to a salesman who did right by you? Nah.


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[zengineer]

Originally Posted by HappyDad

That wouldn’t be for ulterior motives but rather to show my appreciation for her having set aside something for me while dozens (maybe hundreds) of other people were just told to put their names down for that same watch.



It sounds like the overall feeling to this entire thread is to not gift anything. Fine by me. I just wanted to find out what others do/did when they got the mythical call.

These are not normal times. I get that it seems on the surface to be backwards but don't let that stop doi g what you feel is right. You are not just buying a furnace filter off the shelf at the hardware store. SA's have a say in who gets watches and while it goes to far to say they are doing you a favor, it is logical to appreciate that they kept you in mind and allocated the watch to you.

By all means show your appreciation. If possible I try to do so with things that don't scream money such as event tickets or other items that for all they know didn't necessarily cost you money...even if they did. Along the lines of "I appreciate you keeping me in mind, here are some tickets that I can't use...I hope you can enjoy them". Or yes, if you know they are into it, booze always works.

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[XBMX]

More common for the AD to present a thanks for purchasing guift to the buyer.
Mine gave me a travel umbrella.

[KathleenL]

When we went into the AD to pick up my watch last year, we brought a nice bottle of wine for him. Normally I wouldn't think it necessary to give a gift to someone after giving him just shy of $11,000, but he managed to get my #1 choice -- the discontinued Sundust dial, AND we picked it up exactly one month to the day from when I first told him what I wanted. Heck, I would have given him a case of wine for that.

[MYBROTHERSKEEPER]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

When we went into the AD to pick up my watch last year, we brought a nice bottle of wine for him. Normally I wouldn't think it necessary to give a gift to someone after giving him just shy of $11,000, but he managed to get my #1 choice -- the discontinued Sundust dial, AND we picked it up exactly one month to the day from when I first told him what I wanted. Heck, I would have given him a case of wine for that.

I get my salesman a good bottle of wine. I feel it’s a small gesture of thanks for coming through on a hard to get item. Don’t be a cheap ass.

For all that say, it’s not a good idea. You just outed yourself. Have some respect! Cheap ass bums.


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[KathleenL]

Originally Posted by MYBROTHERSKEEPER

I get my salesman a good bottle of wine. I feel it’s a small gesture of thanks for coming through on a hard to get item. Don’t be a cheap ass.

For all that say, it’s not a good idea. You just outed yourself. Have some respect! Cheap ass bums.


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You’re calling me a “cheap ass bum” because I said “nice” bottle of wine instead of “good” bottle of wine?! Oh, that’s rich.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by MYBROTHERSKEEPER

I get my salesman a good bottle of wine. I feel it’s a small gesture of thanks for coming through on a hard to get item. Don’t be a cheap ass.

For all that say, it’s not a good idea. You just outed yourself. Have some respect! Cheap ass bums.


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The idea of buying anything is just patronising , they are doing a job and are on commission !

[Watchguy7]

I was going to post this same question today. So I too would be interested to read what others think about this.

It seems appropriate to me, just was not sure what was normal.

[Starhutch]

I have brought a really nice bottle of wine and it was much appreciated.

[Danny83]

I say yes I do always have even 10 years ago

[skoobasam]

I bring him a bottle of whiskey after each purchase, he tends to reciprocate with champagne though.


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[wchbos]

I tried to give my sales guy a Starbucks card when I picked up my Daytona but he refused to take it. I appreciate that he didn't but really wanted to show my appreciation for his efforts.

[tudk]

Wanted to give my AD a gift after my CHNR allocation last year however
she advised she was not allowed to accept.

I have been told that Rolex HQ are really cracking down on grey market dealing
and gifts . I have been told that they are examining allocations and are suspicious where there is more than one allocation per customer per year.
I am sure that some members here have received more than one allocation
per year and half their luck.

[rolex75216]

As long as your gift is not your phone number you'll be alright.

[tropicwatches]

I think that might be an awkward interaction. Just say thank you.

[EEpro]

Yes. Do it.

[Df1kilo1]

I had no purchase history nothing. Squat. Nothing. And I got the ND Sub. . There was a nice chop house in the area I got him a gift certificate for his efforts. . Super super appreciative got a handwritten note later etc.
I’m glad I did it.

[dpt.calvin]

They should thank you for your business. Not the other way around. What a backwards world we live in.

When I bought my house, my realtor gave me a gift.

When my interior designer finished my house, she gave me a gift.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

They should thank you for your business. Not the other way around. What a backwards world we live in.

When I bought my house, my realtor gave me a gift.

When my interior designer finished my house, she gave me a gift.

My realtor probably makes more money than I do. They are making tens of thousands of dollars or more off of the transaction. Same with the interior director.
This is a salesman he definitely makes a lot less than I do. I give a gift to my housekeeper, I give a gift to the bartender that takes care of me at my watering hole. I give a little bit to the guy who sold me my car.

Giving the AD (owner) a gift is more along to your examples. Giving a small gift to a salesman is not.