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imono · 20 February 2010, 09:19 AM

Went to a big jewelery show today in Va.
Very close to 100 rollies at the show - many with new dials etc.
And there are 5 Daytonas. No SS White Dial.
I was looking at one 2008 model. 18K TT With Black Dial. With original papers.
The dealer's son was telling me $6800.00 Well, the 18K Gold Bezel has many tiny fine scratches. And a few here and there on the band. Told him I'd think about it and wondered off to see other rollies.
30 minutes I went back there and talked to the son again. And asked seriously for the lowest price. He went to ask his dad and came with an apology saying the $6800 price was their cost and now his dad wanted $7200.
I did not want to argue or say anything. His dad just turn me off as a potential customer.
I guess he could have sold it for $6800 had I argued.
I ended up without buying the watch. My desire to own one just vanish at that instant.

Gaijin · 20 February 2010, 10:31 AM

Very weak on thier part.

imono · 20 February 2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

Went to a big jewelery show today in Va.
Very close to 100 rollies at the show - many with new dials etc.
And there are 5 Daytonas. No SS White Dial.
I was looking at one 2008 model. 18K TT With Black Dial. With original papers.
The dealer's son was telling me $6800.00 Well, the 18K Gold Bezel has many tiny fine scratches. And a few here and there on the band. Told him I'd think about it and wondered off to see other rollies.
30 minutes I went back there and talked to the son again. And asked seriously for the lowest price. He went to ask his dad and came with an apology saying the $6800 price was their cost and now his dad wanted $7200.
I did not want to argue or say anything. His dad just turn me off as a potential customer.
I guess he could have sold it for $6800 had I argued.
I ended up without buying the watch. My desire to own one just vanish at that instant.

Here is a picture of how the watch looks like. There is also a white dial for $7500 from another dealer. Same 08 model with papers.

PeteNYC13 · 20 February 2010, 12:26 PM

Sounds like it was a mistake on the son's part or the worst negotiation ever! lol

Maybe they don't grasp that you are supposed to go lower, buyer goes higher and you meet at a happy middle ground!
I have seen some TT that are in great condition for less than that...don't let one bad experience sour you on the TT Daytona if you love it.

Good Luck.
-Pete

Tools · 20 February 2010, 12:55 PM

7200 would have still been a great price..

beerformeplz · 20 February 2010, 01:00 PM

Where in Va?

Prince Tudor · 20 February 2010, 01:03 PM

7200 is still a decent price but I see where you are coming from. It becomes a matter of principle.

Tombstone · 20 February 2010, 01:10 PM

I know the feeling, I am in Maui I went into Baron and Leeds. I was told the best they could do was $500.00 off and saving tax by shipping. The sales person then said "We follow the rules set by Rolex, this is why we still are in business and the others (in the area) are not."
I did not say much I just said to my self 20% off and tax savings too on the main land. No sale for me in Maui this year. B and L has about 1/2 the watches they had last year, business is very slow as tourism is way down. I am amazed how some of these sales people think we as customers don't do research or look around $500.00 off is no deal maybe for a sucker.

C. Davidson · 20 February 2010, 04:06 PM

$7200 is a great price.

padi56 · 20 February 2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

7200 would have still been a great price..

Have to agree with you Larry and IMHO a far nicer looking watch than the in fashion S.steel.

imono · 21 February 2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by beerformeplz

Where in Va?

At the Dulles Expo Center near the airport. Tomorrow Sunday is the last day.

20 February 2010, 09:19 AM	#1
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Strange Pricing Daytona At Jewelery Show Went to a big jewelery show today in Va. Very close to 100 rollies at the show - many with new dials etc. And there are 5 Daytonas. No SS White Dial. I was looking at one 2008 model. 18K TT With Black Dial. With original papers. The dealer's son was telling me $6800.00 Well, the 18K Gold Bezel has many tiny fine scratches. And a few here and there on the band. Told him I'd think about it and wondered off to see other rollies. 30 minutes I went back there and talked to the son again. And asked seriously for the lowest price. He went to ask his dad and came with an apology saying the $6800 price was their cost and now his dad wanted $7200. I did not want to argue or say anything. His dad just turn me off as a potential customer. I guess he could have sold it for $6800 had I argued. I ended up without buying the watch. My desire to own one just vanish at that instant.

20 February 2010, 12:26 PM	#4
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	Sounds like it was a mistake on the son's part or the worst negotiation ever! lol Maybe they don't grasp that you are supposed to go lower, buyer goes higher and you meet at a happy middle ground! I have seen some TT that are in great condition for less than that...don't let one bad experience sour you on the TT Daytona if you love it. Good Luck. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

20 February 2010, 12:55 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,453	7200 would have still been a great price.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 February 2010, 01:03 PM	#7
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	7200 is still a decent price but I see where you are coming from. It becomes a matter of principle. __________________

20 February 2010, 01:10 PM	#8
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I know the feeling, I am in Maui I went into Baron and Leeds. I was told the best they could do was $500.00 off and saving tax by shipping. The sales person then said "We follow the rules set by Rolex, this is why we still are in business and the others (in the area) are not." I did not say much I just said to my self 20% off and tax savings too on the main land. No sale for me in Maui this year. B and L has about 1/2 the watches they had last year, business is very slow as tourism is way down. I am amazed how some of these sales people think we as customers don't do research or look around $500.00 off is no deal maybe for a sucker. __________________ Always working...by choice

20 February 2010, 10:31 AM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Very weak on thier part.

20 February 2010, 01:00 PM	#6
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	Where in Va?

20 February 2010, 04:06 PM	#9
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	$7200 is a great price. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

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