Got A call, not THE call

[djyolky]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Like I said, I'm going to make sure his dog gets taken care of, regardless. We didn't even have to have a watch conversation at all....he initiated that. To tell the truth, I actually expect to go the rest of my days without ever getting that watch.

No you don't, lol.

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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by djyolky

No you don't, lol.

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I don't understand.

[walds11]

Originally Posted by Polarexplorerii

you scratch his back and he will scratch yours!

In theory.

[101031-28]

Sounds like you'll have a Daytona on your wrist sooner than you thought! Nice gesture OP, good goes around

[synrrgy]

Originally Posted by walts

"well, we'll get his dog taken care of regardless," is the ethical correct response . I predict your getting his next daytona.

+1

[jinikari01]

This is interesting.... That manger's got some balls.
Which Rolex did you want??? I'll keep you in mind... BTW. LOL.

[MrMercedes]

Originally Posted by bleighs

put him on the waiting list, 5-6 years. or ask him to bundle with another pet visit.

[djyolky]

Originally Posted by pickettt

I don't understand.

You can't tell me you aren't expecting to ever wear this watch, or that this favor won't certainly bump you up. :)

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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by djyolky

You can't tell me you aren't expecting to ever wear this watch, or that this favor won't certainly bump you up. :)

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I’ve repeated several times. I’m going to do what I’m going to do, regardless. If he called me right now and told me there’s no chance of me getting that watch...his dog is still on the surgery schedule for tomorrow morning.

[djyolky]

Originally Posted by pickettt

I’ve repeated several times. I’m going to do what I’m going to do, regardless. If he called me right now and told me there’s no chance of me getting that watch...his dog is still on the surgery schedule for tomorrow morning.

Yes I read what you repeated several times. And of course you're not going to go back on your word, that would be silly.

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[corvax]

Now is the time to exert maximum leverage here.

The way I would play this - If he wants a big discount - he should give you a Daytona of your choice immediately. If he wants free service, he should give you a Daytona + a Blue Sky-Dweller before the operation. Otherwise charge him regular rates when surgery is done tomorrow.

I am sick and tired of "begging" (in various forms) to these AD's. Now it's his time to "beg", make him "pay" for it.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Like I said, I'm going to make sure his dog gets taken care of, regardless. We didn't even have to have a watch conversation at all....he initiated that. To tell the truth, I actually expect to go the rest of my days without ever getting that watch.

If you own more than one veterinary hospital, just go grey man!

You deserve it.

I bet it was hard work to get to where you are.

At this point you more than deserve it.


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[David007Kim]

Total SHENANIGANS! ! ! !,...that’s why AD’s will NEVER GET my money again. They’re into BUNDLING watches now as well. Buy exactly what you want without playing games and waiting! GO GREY!!!,...someone from Rolex should read all these posts from the last few years and start shutting these AD’s down or bringing in their own staff! This makes the staff look bad along with them not even knowing what they are selling! Kind of “comical”!!!

[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by pickettt

AD (store manager) called me this morning to ask which models I was looking for again. He thought I was looking for a GMT...I had to remind him that he'd already gotten me a GMT a couple years ago, and that I really appreciated it. I let him know it was a white 116500 that I wanted. He said he'd keep me in mind. AND THEN...he mentions that his dog needs an expensive surgery, and wanted to know if it was necessary and how much he should be paying for said surgery (I own veterinary hospitals). Well, We'll get his dog taken care of regardless, but it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out. Anybody else's AD ever call them looking for something?

No never. You could say that’s the tail wagging the dog..


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[Walts]

Originally Posted by pickettt

I’ve repeated several times. I’m going to do what I’m going to do, regardless. If he called me right now and told me there’s no chance of me getting that watch...his dog is still on the surgery schedule for tomorrow morning.

I'll say it again YOU are doing whats right, whats most important. The watch is secondary but you will get the watch .

[opaline460]

The next Daytona might be yours

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by David007Kim

Total SHENANIGANS! ! ! !,...that’s why AD’s will NEVER GET my money again. They’re into BUNDLING watches now as well. Buy exactly what you want without playing games and waiting! GO GREY!!!,...someone from Rolex should read all these posts from the last few years and start shutting these AD’s down or bringing in their own staff! This makes the staff look bad along with them not even knowing what they are selling! Kind of “comical”!!!

Um, ok... Coming in a little hot, eh? ADs never getting your money again, got it.

Good on you OP, doing what is in your power to take care of someone. I hope it works out for you, the AD manager and the pet.

No matter how it works out, you're in the right place.


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[djyolky]

Originally Posted by David007Kim

Total SHENANIGANS! ! ! !,...that’s why AD’s will NEVER GET my money again. They’re into BUNDLING watches now as well. Buy exactly what you want without playing games and waiting! GO GREY!!!,...someone from Rolex should read all these posts from the last few years and start shutting these AD’s down or bringing in their own staff! This makes the staff look bad along with them not even knowing what they are selling! Kind of “comical”!!!

Lol, you know that buy buying from a grey, you're actually supporting that AD you intended to circumnavigate yeah? No, you don't.

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[Roy7]

Originally Posted by pickettt

AD (store manager) called me this morning to ask which models I was looking for again. He thought I was looking for a GMT...I had to remind him that he'd already gotten me a GMT a couple years ago, and that I really appreciated it. I let him know it was a white 116500 that I wanted. He said he'd keep me in mind. AND THEN...he mentions that his dog needs an expensive surgery, and wanted to know if it was necessary and how much he should be paying for said surgery (I own veterinary hospitals). Well, We'll get his dog taken care of regardless, but it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out. Anybody else's AD ever call them looking for something?

During all the COVID lockdown my AD had a bunch of questions about safety (I’m an ER doc). Right after everything opened up a hulk came in.

That being said I would have given the same advice to anyone - it’s a nice family business so I don’t think they were sitting on it. I just got lucky and they had me in mind. They also donated to the hospital and did a lot for our workers.

I think the ADs have a tough job and are dealing the best with the hands Rolex deals them - and behind AD each are just normal, good, hard working people.




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[nolashawn]

Enjoying the doggy wait list jokes; but as Gandhi would say, "Be the Change".

Assuming he's treated you fairly in the past; the baller move would be to waive your professional fees ("Professional courtesy").

[dnpina]

You wouldn't be taking care of the dog for free.

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[bay-dweller]

I'm not surprised by those who think this is inappropriate, but I disagree. I think most of us prefer to do business with people we trust and respect. There's no scandal here.

[LDN]

Go grey, why wait! you own an animal hospital and i am sure your bank account is pretty loaded!

[nda]

There is the assumption that this might be a quid pro quo understanding - it'll be interesting to see if this is the case.

[Jonah10]

You’ll get the watch, a friend of mine hooked up an AD with some stuff before and now he’s got a batman and a Daytona all within a few months! It is what it is but in the end it works out for everyone involved!


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[Moondoggy]

that is all I can say.

[errol0_7]

I had an anesthetist ask tax advice as he was knocking me out before an operation!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Andad

Where are the pix of your white 116500?

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[ArtNouveau]

Anyone who doesn't believe that "who you know" matters hasn't been doing this for long. I am not a whale but have gotten everything I've asked for because my longtime SA gets them for me. It's never purely just how much you spend.
You'll have your new watch soon for being a good guy.

[AndyWright]

Quite the call, funny story