AD: "You're in Our Market"

[SpeakWithMichael]

Locals are going to be allocated the harder to get models, by and large. Anyone can go in and buy whatever is in the display and available to all.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by WC_Watch

On the lawsuit against the AD in Chicago (correct me if I'm wrong), Rolex agreement with AD was that AD's Rolex representative (with formal outfit and tie) would present the watch in person and sell it locally.

If that's the case, I think we (and even some dealers) may be misinterpreting "local" in this context. When I read that, I read it as the sale must consummate locally, as in an in-person transaction vs. an order phoned in and shipped.

[teck21]

Rolex plays games with ADs and ADs play games with customers.

Fun all round.


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[ROBERT1183]

I can see why they would want to sell locally and build a relationship with a client where they might be able to sell the same person multiple watches vs selling someone out of state one watch. I would say it would also depend on which watch as well.

[Drgessler]

Good luck fellow Pittsburgher

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[mattmc1973]

I am currently seeking my first Rolex and have called/visited a lot of AD's in my state. Several have asked me where I live, as they only want to service local customers.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

A shame for a committed collector or fan, but at least you have your priorities in the right order.

The second house I bought obliged me to sell my car, which I loved, and use trains and busses for three years. I didn't enjoy it (when I thought about it) but the house was more important.

Long term you'll be fine. And because it's at the dealer's discretion, it may not be a black and white decision if you have a good relationship.

That is what we are hoping, our two kids are staying in the area and we will visit regularly so with luck if they don't ask and I don't offer.................

[Freespeach]

If you buy in Ohio and have your AD mail your watch to your home in PA, will you avoid sales tax?

[AllBusiness]

Originally Posted by krchrist

hmm... what part of OH? happy hunting my fellow yinzer

Thanks! Warren: born and raised.

[AllBusiness]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum OP

Thanks!

[AllBusiness]

Originally Posted by JRell

Welcome to the forum! I am from Pittsburgh as well. I would say our greater market extends to Eastern Ohio and out towards the middle of PA towards Lancaster. They just want to be able to see you in person.

Thanks! That sounds about right to me. It's all Rust Belt here. ;-)

[AllBusiness]

Originally Posted by Drgessler

Good luck fellow Pittsburgher

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Thanks!

[AllBusiness]

Originally Posted by Freespeach

If you buy in Ohio and have your AD mail your watch to your home in PA, will you avoid sales tax?

The AD in Ohio with whom I spoke expressly told me that shipping was not an option. If they were able to procure a watch for me, I'd have to come back to the store to buy it in person.

[Gab27]

You are absolutely in their market IMHO. The AD I like most has told me they will sell to those who live pretty far away as long as the transaction is done in-person.

[Haveapair]

AD's sell to whomever they want to..

In town, out of town, retail customers, grey dealers, anyone

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by dannyp

If that's the case, I think we (and even some dealers) may be misinterpreting "local" in this context. When I read that, I read it as the sale must consummate locally, as in an in-person transaction vs. an order phoned in and shipped.

Yes! This is exactly what I was going to say. You are the first person who actually has made the clear distinction.

>Phone call to random AD in far away location wanting to purchase by phone and ship sight unseen = NO

>Walking into any AD in person and buying in person = YES

>Calling AD by phone, confirming if item is in stock, then going there and buying it in person = YES

[Gwai]

Originally Posted by AllBusiness

I'm in Pittsburgh, and while visiting family in Ohio last week, I stopped into an AD to express interest in the new Explorer I. The AD rep was genial, and we had a nice little chat. He told me, in so many words, that they could work with me since, based on geography, I'm still in their Ohio market even though I live in Pittsburgh.

I'm a neophyte when it comes to Rolex ADs, but is it true that ADs only work with clients within certain geographical markets? I sometimes read about people traveling to multiple states to visit multiple ADs, but if ADs have restricted geographical ranges, those restrictions would seem to undermine that strategy.

What the AD wanted to say was: "You're inside the circle of trust." Welcome to TRF!
Cheers
Marc

[SydR]

The AD I got my Submariner from in the UK told me, when I first spoke with them, that they favoured local customers.

I explained that I had lived very close to them for 16 years and had only recently moved away but that they were first to come to mind. That worked and the Submariner was on my wrist not long after.

[jlovda]

I'm from Canton. Thanks for horning in on my territory!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by zengineer

That doesn't mean an AD doesn't have their own policies about selling to "out of towners".

They can sell to whoever they like. They don't have to sell to anyone they don't want to. My AD has a policy on selling hot models to loyal customers and local residents. I don't know how far out "local" goes, I live some distance away in another county) but they are my nearest AD as the crow flies.

In the UK, and from what I gather in the US, Rolex cannot sell their watches to an AD, then tell the AD who they can and cannot sell their stock to. It may not be the same in all territories. The OP is a a buyer in the US.

[bob sims]

I can't imagine New Hampshire implementing that policy.
God created New Hampshire so the rest of New England can shop sales tax free for expensive watches and jewelry!