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Chewbacca · 25 July 2023, 09:59 AM

Anyone else hear this.

codecow · 25 July 2023, 10:16 AM

The last piece I bought I fully expected to be handed an iPad with a 20% service charge pre-selected.

WatchTimes · 25 July 2023, 10:23 AM

My AD told me the main benefactor of the Hans W trust is pushing for this and he will somehow manage to get all the tips himself....
BTW
I was told his name was Chewie or CJ for short

GradyPhilpott · 25 July 2023, 10:25 AM

I've pretty much been priced out of the market, because I set a limit on how much I'd spend on a watch, when I started buying Rolex watches.

I paid MSRP back when everyone was getting discounts, but I was good with that, because the AD owner got me a couple of watches I couldn't have gotten without his expertise, honesty, and knowledge.

The one thing I've never done is pay a premium on new watches and I won't start now. It hardly matters though, because the MSRP on Rolex and many others has risen above my arbitrarily-imposed limit.

That's good with me, because I like my collection pretty much the way it is. I feel very fortunate to have gotten the bug when I did.

fskywalker · 25 July 2023, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've pretty much been priced out of the market, because I set a limit on how much I'd spend on a watch, when I started buying Rolex watches.

I paid MSRP back when everyone was getting discounts, but I was good with that, because the AD owner got me a couple of watches I couldn't have gotten without his expertise, honesty, and knowledge.

The one thing I've never done is pay a premium on new watches and I won't start now. It hardly matters though, because the MSRP on Rolex and many others has risen above my arbitrarily-imposed limit.

That's good with me, because I like my collection pretty much the way it is. I feel very fortunate to have gotten the bug when I did.

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Calatrava r · 28 July 2023, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've pretty much been priced out of the market, because I set a limit on how much I'd spend on a watch, when I started buying Rolex watches.

I paid MSRP back when everyone was getting discounts, but I was good with that, because the AD owner got me a couple of watches I couldn't have gotten without his expertise, honesty, and knowledge.

The one thing I've never done is pay a premium on new watches and I won't start now. It hardly matters though, because the MSRP on Rolex and many others has risen above my arbitrarily-imposed limit.

That's good with me, because I like my collection pretty much the way it is. I feel very fortunate to have gotten the bug when I did.

me too

Polar Bear · 25 July 2023, 10:35 AM

"Work Hard, be Good to your Mother"

carwash66 · 25 July 2023, 10:51 AM

Dang Chewie. That started back when the AD's realized a certain group would purchase a crazy amount of high margin, slow moving jewelry that they didn't need or want, just to be on an imaginary "list". Genius marketing by some AD's.

omar-rye · 25 July 2023, 10:53 AM

I live by my signature

Easy E · 25 July 2023, 11:23 AM

Yeah, I told them don’t buy pork bellies.

train-time · 25 July 2023, 11:33 AM

Oh, now I get it. That's why their credit card machine asked me if I wanted to give 15, 18, or 20 percent gratuity when I slid my card into the machine.

envuks · 25 July 2023, 11:35 AM

I think you misunderstood… it’s trips not tips :-)

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FrontHeadlock · 25 July 2023, 11:42 AM

Just the tips?

JC316 · 25 July 2023, 12:26 PM

Joearch · 25 July 2023, 12:40 PM

I think Chewie is referencing stock tips.

Oyster Al · 25 July 2023, 01:27 PM

This is the very reason why i always keep a C note rolled up my sleeve cuff.

Chewbacca · 25 July 2023, 02:08 PM

It was tips. As in gratuity. My god you’re all sick!

CedCraig · 25 July 2023, 02:10 PM

A nice shrink-wrapped tri-tip isn‘t a bad gift compared to many of the other ways people debase themselves.

rockysw · 25 July 2023, 05:14 PM

I am confused, is it a serious thread or a joke kind a thing :D

Chewbacca · 25 July 2023, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockysw

I am confused, is it a serious thread or a joke kind a thing :D

Of course it’s a serious thread. Issue is this forum is full of lunatics!!!

rolexgs · 25 July 2023, 05:20 PM

no problem. I will tip my AD 100 dollars if they offer me the le mans daytona.

thesharkfactor · 25 July 2023, 06:06 PM

Doncaster, 3.30, £5 to win, Badboy

Harry-57 · 25 July 2023, 07:13 PM

You don't tip already? That's mean. These people need to eat.

25 July 2023, 09:59 AM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Went my AD today and they insinuated they might start asking for tips Anyone else hear this.

25 July 2023, 10:23 AM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	My AD told me the main benefactor of the Hans W trust is pushing for this and he will somehow manage to get all the tips himself.... BTW I was told his name was Chewie or CJ for short __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

25 July 2023, 10:25 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Orient Bambino Posts: 34,441	I've pretty much been priced out of the market, because I set a limit on how much I'd spend on a watch, when I started buying Rolex watches. I paid MSRP back when everyone was getting discounts, but I was good with that, because the AD owner got me a couple of watches I couldn't have gotten without his expertise, honesty, and knowledge. The one thing I've never done is pay a premium on new watches and I won't start now. It hardly matters though, because the MSRP on Rolex and many others has risen above my arbitrarily-imposed limit. That's good with me, because I like my collection pretty much the way it is. I feel very fortunate to have gotten the bug when I did. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 July 2023, 10:35 AM	#7
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	"Work Hard, be Good to your Mother" __________________ If you cant afford the depreciation, you cant afford the purchase

25 July 2023, 10:51 AM	#8
carwash66 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	Dang Chewie. That started back when the AD's realized a certain group would purchase a crazy amount of high margin, slow moving jewelry that they didn't need or want, just to be on an imaginary "list". Genius marketing by some AD's. __________________ The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan

25 July 2023, 10:16 AM	#2
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,148	The last piece I bought I fully expected to be handed an iPad with a 20% service charge pre-selected.

25 July 2023, 10:53 AM	#9
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,598	I live by my signature

25 July 2023, 11:23 AM	#10
Easy E 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,000	Yeah, I told them don’t buy pork bellies.

25 July 2023, 11:33 AM	#11
train-time 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joe Plankton Location: US Watch: Not Allocated Posts: 4,126	Oh, now I get it. That's why their credit card machine asked me if I wanted to give 15, 18, or 20 percent gratuity when I slid my card into the machine.

25 July 2023, 11:35 AM	#12
envuks 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,722	I think you misunderstood… it’s trips not tips :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

25 July 2023, 11:42 AM	#13
FrontHeadlock "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 377	Just the tips?

25 July 2023, 12:26 PM	#14
JC316 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: JC Location: Korea Posts: 456

25 July 2023, 12:40 PM	#15
Joearch 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,796	I think Chewie is referencing stock tips.

25 July 2023, 01:27 PM	#16
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,544	This is the very reason why i always keep a C note rolled up my sleeve cuff.

25 July 2023, 02:08 PM	#17
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	It was tips. As in gratuity. My god you’re all sick!

25 July 2023, 02:10 PM	#18
CedCraig "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: USA Posts: 332	A nice shrink-wrapped tri-tip isn‘t a bad gift compared to many of the other ways people debase themselves.

25 July 2023, 05:14 PM	#19
rockysw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 748	I am confused, is it a serious thread or a joke kind a thing :D

25 July 2023, 05:20 PM	#21
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	no problem. I will tip my AD 100 dollars if they offer me the le mans daytona.

25 July 2023, 07:13 PM	#23
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,582	You don't tip already? That's mean. These people need to eat.

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