Trying to buy Starbucks in Bahamas

[robk215k]

This whole dance with the AD’s gets more and more frustrating. I’m working with 2 AD’s trying to get a skydweller back home (Outside Philly).

There’s and AD at the Grand Hyatt in staying at in Bahamar Bahamas. They have a Starbucks and multiple black sub dates.

They hinted that if I came by multiple
Times they might consider selling to me. I’m on my second to last day now. The Schpeel is “you need to get on our list. Communicate with us twice a month via email. Then when your watch comes in, if you’re willing to fly back we’ll sell it to you”.

Any tips on changing their mind? I’d LOVE to grab this Starbucks while I’m here. It would be a great piece to add to my (2 so far) collection. Especially knowing the wait for a skydweller may be years. IMG_0491.jpg
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[996marty]

The games AD’s play sucks. Hoping the stars align for you before you head home

[alex.cicollo]

I was there earlier in the year. A friend went in a million times during our one week long stay. in the last day they did sell him a watch (Explorer). Boy, did he work for that watch! same old crap, but he took the watch with him. No shipping abroad.

[fooey]

Keep trying. Sounds like their half decent!
Hope you have a successful Green outcome

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[JRell]

Coffee and donuts for staff in the morning? Talk to the manager directly? Go for it worth a try.

[Number3]

Why would you need to ‘come by multiple times’ and communicate with them twice a month if you’re not going to buy anything else?

Jeez, it feels like they must laugh their asses off after hours at the hoops they can make people jump through!

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Number3

Why would you need to ‘come by multiple times’ and communicate with them twice a month if you’re not going to buy anything else?

Jeez, it feels like they must laugh their asses off after hours at the hoops they can make people jump through!

They must do. Agreed. But it did work with my friend. That's their little mind game I guess. They sold it to him at the very last minute. Clearly cruel jokers.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

They must do. Agreed. But it did work with my friend. That's their little mind game I guess. They sold it to him at the very last minute. Clearly cruel jokers.

At least he had the last laugh.

I get that it must be tough for some of these guys, having little to no stock to sell in recent years, but I have come across a couple where it really felt like they’d been given the keys to the gold!

Rob - I sincerely hope you do get to score that LV before the end of your trip. If you do - just as you’re leaving tell ‘em you’re going to flip it!

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Number3

If you do - just as you’re leaving tell ‘em you’re going to flip it!

hahahahahahhah - love it!!!! 😊

[jacowestt]

Sounds like a classic AD game, and you're right—it can get frustrating. To shift their mindset, you could try this approach when you visit:

Listen, I completely get the list process, and I’m more than willing to stay in touch, but since I’m here now and the stars have aligned with this Starbucks in stock, I’d love to walk out with it today. It would be a perfect addition to my collection, and I’d be more than happy to build a long-term relationship with you for future pieces.

The key is showing interest in a lasting relationship while being assertive that you're ready to buy now. It might just tip the scales!

[swedishsteel]

My tip is walk away and enjoy your vacation.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by swedishsteel

My tip is walk away and enjoy your vacation.

Agreed. Nothing wrong with checking in if it’s not a long process but i wouldn’t expect much. I would find a new AD at home.


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[Roddypeepa]

To have to “come by multiple times” is taking the p out of you. Why would you do that and fly back - at considerable cost in time and money - for a watch that’s over retail but not stupidly so?

These ADs know it’s over but they’ll keep mugging customers for as long as they can. Don’t be complicit.

Say to them either sell it now or don’t but if not “goodbye”.

I bet in 2/3 years they’d love an extra repeat client in the books…


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[MRBolton]

I just scored an LV from an AD in state that I have only visited 3-4 times prior. Wait time on it was about 6 months or so.

I'd give up and enjoy your vacation if I were you. I feel like they're all but telling you "no."

The premium on the secondary market is inching closer and closer to retail on this one to where I bet it would be worth just going grey market soon and keeping your dignity.

[robk215k]

Appreciate all these answers.

We literally pass it each time we go to/from our room so it’s not costing much time. I’ll pop in once more today and once tomorrow.

I like the coffee idea too! And LOVE the “hey I’m gonna flip it” as I’m walking out if I do snag it!

I do not think these people care about long term clients. The days where they have more stock than demand are still years away, if ever again. Rolex sees this control they have and I feel they enjoy it.

The chase DOES make me appreciate what I have even more though.
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[TickTockChuck]

Originally Posted by Number3

Why would you need to ‘come by multiple times’ and communicate with them twice a month if you’re not going to buy anything else?

Jeez, it feels like they must laugh their asses off after hours at the hoops they can make people jump through!

My thoughts too. Sounds like abuse for their amusement. I wouldn't bother with them.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

My thoughts too. Sounds like abuse for their amusement. I wouldn't bother with them.

i mean it's a giant resort full of well off people, there are probably tons of others like the OP who are doing the same thing every day and requesting the same 5 watches. no matter how the AD chooses to sell the watch it will be unfair. i genuinely wonder how you guys would pick a person to sell to if you got hundreds of requests a week for the same watches

[0nly5iv3Digits]

If it were an option, I'd go in with greenbacks. That's always (and I mean ALWAYS) worked for me... just not in U.S. based ADs anymore :( ... AML and shite...

[BriansRolex]

I've tried stopping in the Rolex store at Atlantis every time I'm in the Bahamas and never had any luck nice to hear that Baha Mar might actually sell something good luck!

[WatchEater666]

I don't get it. Do you value your time at $0? It would a huge waste of time to fly out there for a watch. It's a Rolex that trades for a shrinking premium, not a rare 1 off piece lol.

Enjoy your vacation
Pay the grey premium if you want a watch that bad
Don't drag your family to a watch dealer while on vacation :)

[dmash]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

I don't get it. Do you value your time at $0? It would a huge waste of time to fly out there for a watch. It's a Rolex that trades for a shrinking premium, not a rare 1 off piece lol.

Enjoy your vacation
Pay the grey premium if you want a watch that bad
Don't drag your family to a watch dealer while on vacation :)

lol this

Waste your vacation time with family
Have to pay for another flight back out there plus MORE time invested

I’d hop on with a grey dealer today and pay an extra few grand to skip that charade. Not like it’s double retail.

Perhaps I’m different though as I’ve legit skipped business deals/lost thousands to spend time with my daughter instead. Time with family is 10x more important to me than any amount of $.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by dmash

lol this

Waste your vacation time with family
Have to pay for another flight back out there plus MORE time invested

I’d hop on with a grey dealer today and pay an extra few grand to skip that charade. Not like it’s double retail

And these aren't even rare watches. Rolex makes MILLIONS of watches a year. I like Rolex, but not enough to pull away from a vacation.

[BlondesNwatches]

Any update from today’s visit? Good luck for tomorrow.

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by swedishsteel

My tip is walk away and enjoy your vacation.

Yeah. What a waste of a vacation pandering to an AD for the “privilege” to buy. It’s your time but I have more self respect and value on my time.

[worldofoyster]

Just enjoy your vacation and not to think about it

[robk215k]

Originally Posted by dmash

lol this

Waste your vacation time with family
Have to pay for another flight back out there plus MORE time invested

I’d hop on with a grey dealer today and pay an extra few grand to skip that charade. Not like it’s double retail.

Perhaps I’m different though as I’ve legit skipped business deals/lost thousands to spend time with my daughter instead. Time with family is 10x more important to me than any amount of $.

Again. We legitimately pass it in/out of the hotel. It’s just my wife and I with no kids. Kids here would be a different story. My wife and I travel a LOT and always stop at AD’s wherever in the world we are if we can.

They gave us a hint that maybe we could go home with one, so we stopped by a few times. Nbd.

For an extra 3-4 stops for 5-10 mins with 5 days of downtime knowing it could land me something for $10k that I’d pay $15k for otherwise? A worthwhile investment.


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