Appropriate to give a small gift to AD who came through?

[copperjohn]

In about a month, go back by and say “hi” whilst wearing it. That’s it.

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by HappyDad

I am wondering if it would be appropriate to give a small gift to my AD when she finally comes through with a watch I have been waiting for.

I'm not talking about an expensive gift, but rather something small, ie. a Starbucks gift card or something along these lines.

What do you think?

Your payment and patience is a gift.

[CHRONOLEX]

I try just to be nice and help them out where I can in normal course. Have hooked them up with good contacts and helped them out in their personal lives. And of course always buy whenever they call.

[PatekSF]

Put the shoe on the other foot: if you helped a client acquire something of particular desire and value, would you not appreciate a small gift (bottle of your favorite wine, box of chocolates, etc.) of thanks? Do unto others …

[MYBROTHERSKEEPER]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

When we went into the AD to pick up my watch last year, we brought a nice bottle of wine for him. Normally I wouldn't think it necessary to give a gift to someone after giving him just shy of $11,000, but he managed to get my #1 choice -- the discontinued Sundust dial, AND we picked it up exactly one month to the day from when I first told him what I wanted. Heck, I would have given him a case of wine for that.

I get my salesman a good bottle of wine. I feel it’s a small gesture of thanks for coming through on a hard to get item. Don’t be a cheap ass.

For all that say, it’s not a good idea. You just outed yourself. Have some respect! Cheap ass bums.


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[KathleenL]

Originally Posted by MYBROTHERSKEEPER

I get my salesman a good bottle of wine. I feel it’s a small gesture of thanks for coming through on a hard to get item. Don’t be a cheap ass.

For all that say, it’s not a good idea. You just outed yourself. Have some respect! Cheap ass bums.


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You’re calling me a “cheap ass bum” because I said “nice” bottle of wine instead of “good” bottle of wine?! Oh, that’s rich.

[TheHolyLuck]

After I get a New watch I always give them the middle finger.
That way I am sure they remember me.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by MYBROTHERSKEEPER

I get my salesman a good bottle of wine. I feel it’s a small gesture of thanks for coming through on a hard to get item. Don’t be a cheap ass.

For all that say, it’s not a good idea. You just outed yourself. Have some respect! Cheap ass bums.


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The idea of buying anything is just patronising , they are doing a job and are on commission !

[harvey]

…there’s some angry people on this thread.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by harvey

…there’s some angry people on this thread.

Not angry , only my view

[H_UK]

Logically it doesnt make sense to give a gift in normal market conditions, but in todays world I think its a nice gesture!

[Flint]

Originally Posted by H_UK

Logically it doesnt make sense to give a gift in normal market conditions, but in todays world I think its a nice gesture!

I made what was for myself a massive purchase in September , last year at a well known AD in London , from my initial enquiry , keeping myself updated to actual purchase the assistant was fantastic throughout . On the day I collected my watch I think my smile / grin and thanks for her help were more to her than any gift .

[justdate]

One of the best things you could do is to write a 5* google review and reference the sale associate by name as having done a superb job. That means a lot to business in this day and age.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by justdate

One of the best things you could do is to write a 5* google review and reference the sale associate by name as having done a superb job. That means a lot to business in this day and age.

Agree 100% I wrote a favourable review on the company website