No more discounts?????

[kareemthedream33]

Originally Posted by ManUtd

You really think it'll happen? I hear stories like AD's in Canada giving up to 25% off and maybe slightly less here in the US. Going from 25% to 0% is a HUGE change.

Yep, my AD gives me 25% SS sport models which is why I can't imagine paying full retail PLUS tax! But that's the way she goes I guess, you guys can still buy from trusted TRF sellers and get a brand new watch for about 20% off, that's the way to go if you don't have access to an AD that discounts.

[Tw2ntyTwo]

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

Yep, my AD gives me 25% SS sport models which is why I can't imagine paying full retail PLUS tax! But that's the way she goes I guess, you guys can still buy from trusted TRF sellers and get a brand new watch for about 20% off, that's the way to go if you don't have access to an AD that discounts.

And where do the TRF sellers get their watches from? (this answer is obvious)

This can only work for so long. The new policy can eliminate the grey market. And with the awareness that AD's will stop discounting, I guarantee that the grey market dealers will hold off on sales until they can make higher profits due to rolexes discounting policy. After the grey market dealers run out of stock, they will be forced to purchase at the same non discounted price as all consumers.

[Sherwooddavid]

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

Yep, my AD gives me 25% SS sport models which is why I can't imagine paying full retail PLUS tax! But that's the way she goes I guess, you guys can still buy from trusted TRF sellers and get a brand new watch for about 20% off, that's the way to go if you don't have access to an AD that discounts.

Right on Kareem !

[kareemthedream33]

Originally Posted by Tw2ntyTwo

And where do the TRF sellers get their watches from? (this answer is obvious)

This can only work for so long. The new policy can eliminate the grey market. And with the awareness that AD's will stop discounting, I guarantee that the grey market dealers will hold off on sales until they can make higher profits due to rolexes discounting policy. After the grey market dealers run out of stock, they will be forced to purchase at the same non discounted price as all consumers.

Meh, I wouldn't hold my breath. This has been discussed plenty and so far all we have is anecdotal evidence so I really doubt that the grey dealers are going anywhere. They provide a valuable service to us collectors.