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AD Prices
I just read on the swissluxury.com website that AD's buy their Rolex watches at about 60% of the retail price.
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sounds believable> I'm sure an expert will be along to tell you soon......
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I definitely do not doubt it!!
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I got told by an AD that there was about a 40% profit margin on some models, hence why they will sometimes give between 15 - 17% discount.
And still get a healthy profit!!
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SD Mike,
There price on the watch I recently purchased from an authorized dealer here in Florida is MORE EXPENSIVE! Rolex Watches - GMT-Master II Gold Style No: 116718bk List Price: $25,550.00 Save 22%: - ($5,625.00) Our Price: $19,925.00 I Paid: $19,450.00 Matt
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22% - wow. Congratulations. When I bought my SD, I got 12.5% plus some guft voucher so a total of 15% and it took me 2 days to get rid of that studip smile on my face...
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Mike I got 15% on all my stainless watches, but they can discount the all gold ones much better......
I have a great relationship with AD, and they treat me awesome! Matt
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Matt...I am eye-balling with an Explorer II white dial....
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Great info to know for future "negotiations"!
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Great info. But, I don't think they will give a 15% discount on popular models.
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Great info. But, I don't think they will give a 15% discount on popular models.
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Most watches have a 40% margin on MSRP. You could get a bigger discount on a more expensive watch... 40% is greater on a 25K versus a 5k watch.
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I've always been able to purchase with a 20% discount. Depending on the model I'm guessing there is still a 20-40% profit? Has this always been the case on the margin?
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Wow, Please let us know which AD gives 20% on regular basis. I don't mind checking that out! Maybe I'll get more new ones rather than pre-loved ones!
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Explorer II
Matt
Thanks a lot for your offer; I need to feed my piggybank a bit more until I can go and purchase one...is purchsing actually the right word? It may make sense to start a thread on this one...you don't just purchase one, do you??? ![]() |
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Mike,
I have a Explorer II White Dial, and my AD gave me 15% off the retail price! If you can't find it locally, I'll be glad to pick one up for you, and you can wire or mail me a check. I'll make sure the sale information is totally in your name, or I could have my AD deal directly with you! Let me know, Matt
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The statements are true. The cost for AD is 60% of MSRP.
More than 20% is rare and even 15% is hard for SS models. That was a great deal. ![]()
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Mike,
For some, it’s a disease! But for others it’s an extremely happy time in your life for sure…. Matt
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