AD stock at Raffis in Sqaure One - Mississauga, Canada

[2nastie]

Originally Posted by JP(Canada)

The same in Calgary with certain new models, like the Pepsi and Root beer GMT. They have them, but won't sell them. They'll place you on the list and then you can buy it when it's your turn.

FWIW, I went to the Rolex boutiques and Tourneau in Vegas earlier this week and there wasn't a stainless steel professional model anywhere to be found.

At least they allow a list. In Vancouver, it's no dice unless you buy some DJs and DDs at full pop before you are granted the opportunity to potentially purchase one. The Subs, Black GMT, Explorer, AK are obtainable within 2-3 AD shipments on average.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by kid4life

Lots of stock of two tone and PM.

Stainless section was full but they couldn’t / wouldn’t sell me anything as the sales person said “if we sell any of these to you we won’t have any for our customers to try on and we don’t know when we will get any more in stock.”

Just FYI. Sad state of affairs.

offer them 1,000 over msrp i bet they take it quickly.

[Watch This]

Sad state of affairs. The AD then has many, many thousands of dollars invested in "display" pieces that they can't sell? And also that cash money, on the spot buyers can't buy? Awesome !!!

This whole thing is nauseating.

[stylinleems]

Raffi at Yorkdale did the same thing until a couple of weeks ago. They sold all their SS pieces they had on display (whereas, before were stopping clients from purchasing).

[tng11]

The Yorkdale location was doing the same for Tudor BB58 and the GMT. I was unimpressed by the treatment I got given I have bought from both locations before.

[Skyrider01]

Originally Posted by vonkarajanis

You should check out RdV on Bloor St. West. Much better stock than the Raffi locations (Yorkdale and SQ1). Nicer folks and they actually don’t play games there either. Whatever you see is exactly what’s available for immediate purchase. Lets you keep stickers and warranty card as well. Ask for Anna, great manager.


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I'll second that! I bought my latest Rolex at RdV last year and the staff were much friendlier and more knowledgable than at Raffi.

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by oldblock

What BS - we need for customers to try on!!!!
What they might mean is buy a PM and we might let you buy an SS???

That's one of the worst situations I've ever heard!

The watches are on display, not for sale but kept in hopes a 'regular customer' *might, perhaps, possibly...maybe* want to try one on? Yet a fellow, cash in hand, ready, willing and able to buy one immediately is turned down. That's absolutely idiotic. As a business practice it's simply stupid and financially damaging and really inconsiderate to show people items with the express purpose of *not selling* the item. It's like they're saying: "check out these watches we have, nice huh? Oh wait: you're not good enough to buy one." I would never wish 'harm' on anyone but I wish them the worst.

Rant over.
Mark

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[Rawb15]

Sales person at Raffi SQ1 told me they get offered well over list price for their display watches all the time but they are not allowed to sell.

[GB-man]

I’m not fond of that practice but dummy models would be problematic because everyone would realize they really want xyz as it wears so nice but then get angry they would never be able to get one at list.

If you can’t deliver it, don’t tease it to your customers. It’s also the problem with current Basel release parties.

Lots of cocky pricks at jewelry stores right now. Same with high end car dealers. It will pass.

[Sal_UKSheffield]

Originally Posted by kid4life

Nope - they wouldn’t - they said you can try them on but if you want to buy one, then place a deposit or pay in full and wait for piece to arrive.

Thats madness

[RH9900]

Have made purchases at Raffi and RdV, and definitely sticking the latter.
Out of curiosity, went to Raffi's on Thursday, if anyone's interested, they have multiple Tudor GMTs and a BB58 on display. When I tried to get them to budge on the BB58, they said that it would take 2-3 months to get one in.
Certainly a stark contrast to 3 years ago when I was able to walk in off the street with no previous buying history and pick up an SS Daytona after some banter with the salesman.

[Flier]

Originally Posted by vonkarajanis

You should check out RdV on Bloor St. West. Much better stock than the Raffi locations (Yorkdale and SQ1). Nicer folks and they actually don’t play games there either. Whatever you see is exactly what’s available for immediate purchase. Lets you keep stickers and warranty card as well. Ask for Anna, great manager.


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Love the lets you keep what you are allowed