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Originally Posted by cantdrive55
Perhaps one of the ways he got into the position to be able to spend a million dollars on watches was by asking questions.
A few suggestions:
1. Deal only with the owner of the AD and just be honest with them about your enthusiasm for watches, and your desire to build a new relationship.
2. Establish a relationship such that they know you are knowledgeable, without being arrogant. Or condescending. Like other “experts” can be.
3. Buy something you want that your AD has that’s not unobtainable - maybe a complicated dress watch - or even some nice jewelry for your significant other.
4. Ask for a fair price and buy at the price they say they will sell, if it’s reasonably fair. Don’t negotiate.
5. Play the long game. Don’t prevaricate. Don’t be a Richard Noggin - like so many others.
This approach has worked well for me over the years with ADs of the Patek, Lange and Rolex watches I wanted, resulting in a 5712, 5990, 5167 and 5164, plus six other less desirable - but still great - PP watches in the last year, three of which I gave to my children.
But in the words of comedian Dennis Miller: “That’s just my opinion - and I could be wrong.”
Unfortunate on the condescending and arrogant remarks you’ve received - hopefully you can separate the wheat from the chaff in the posts here and get what you’re looking for.
Good luck - but most of all - HAVE FUN!
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He got in a position to spend a million on watches by asking questions? I assumed he got in that position by using a credit card or wiring money.
Go figure.