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Holishi · 5 September 2020, 11:15 AM

Did anyone get ask their occupation when shopping to gauge buying power or reason for buying?

Deroya · 5 September 2020, 11:19 AM

In this market and times we are in nothing surprises me anymore

doboy007 · 5 September 2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Holishi

Did anyone get ask their occupation when shopping to gauge buying power or reason for buying?

Never happened.

C0d · 5 September 2020, 11:23 AM

LOL. Now I have heard it all.

Hollie_Rollie · 5 September 2020, 11:25 AM

I’m a gynecologist

I dare them to ask

doboy007 · 5 September 2020, 11:32 AM

Tell them you inseminate horses, haha.

s7horton · 5 September 2020, 11:34 AM

What if they were sincere and truly were curious without other intentions? AD’s are people too.

subprimero · 5 September 2020, 11:35 AM

Wear an expensive watch or try a different dealer.

teck21 · 5 September 2020, 11:38 AM

No, but it has come up over the course of regular interaction with my SA. I don’t recall ever being interrogated, even subtly.

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HJZS2K · 5 September 2020, 11:45 AM

I was asked of that twice in recent visits. It came in general conversation so I didn't think anything of it. Meanwhile, I have noticed that their attitude remains unpleasant when they can't see what you're wearing or wearing something that isn't a name brand.

DESH · 5 September 2020, 11:45 AM

My Patek rep looked me up LinkedIn- thought that was kinda unusual

copperjohn · 5 September 2020, 11:47 AM

No, but I mentioned I retired. I think that hurt...

EEpro · 5 September 2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Holishi

Did anyone get ask their occupation when shopping to gauge buying power or reason for buying?

Yes.

"So what is it that you do for a living, Brad?"

vh2k · 5 September 2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HJZS2K

I was asked of that twice in recent visits. It came in general conversation so I didn't think anything of it. Meanwhile, I have noticed that their attitude remains unpleasant when they can't see what you're wearing or wearing something that isn't a name brand.

Of course. Part of being a good salesperson is understanding your customer. They are going to vet and qualify you first. Even if you tell them what you do, they will still check your social media profiles (FB, LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, etc.) to verify your story. All part of the background check.

mdx77 · 5 September 2020, 11:52 AM

My AD has known for years already. We’re quite friendly and talk often.

mattfa999 · 5 September 2020, 12:05 PM

I wish they would ask me on my visits, but they are too busy looking at my left wrist and vetting me the old fashioned way... by which watch I'm wearing that day. I'll admit I love going out of my way to tell them I'm a mailman, especially on days I'm wearing my white dial 116520. Old saying in sales, never prejudge or prequalify a customer, no matter what your selling.

Nikrnic · 5 September 2020, 12:27 PM

Not really been qualified that way. Maybe they just see a guy in jeans and a Tshirt and think I'm trying to hide my money. hehee.

I'm sure they see my watch though.

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Jim Beam · 5 September 2020, 12:30 PM

I've been screened by them asking me both my occupation and if I was buying the watch for a life milestone or some other occasion. I don't mind the questions and in two cases it's resulted in free Rolex magazines/catalogs. So it's actually been a beneficial thing.

JacksonRain · 5 September 2020, 12:40 PM

Yes. My AD knows because I'm friendly with the mayor of the city and he vouched for me, and I've had cases with the mayor.

Plus when I became partner my Pepsi watch was also in celebration of that, along with Father's day.

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Marcjvr · 5 September 2020, 12:41 PM

Tell them “amateur proctologist”

ArtNouveau · 5 September 2020, 12:59 PM

My SA knows what I do for a living, it’s come up in conversation in the 20+ years of knowing each other.

Plebs · 5 September 2020, 01:18 PM

Well I’m great friends with my AD but he is aware.. just normal conversation maybe looking too deep into it.

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42itus · 5 September 2020, 01:26 PM

Art Vandelay, importer/exporter.

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EEpro · 5 September 2020, 01:29 PM

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Art Vandelay, importer/exporter.

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Wait, I thought you were an architect? Haha

42itus · 5 September 2020, 01:39 PM

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Wait, I thought you were an architect? Haha

Or Marine Biologist.

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No SUBctitute · 5 September 2020, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Of course. Part of being a good salesperson is understanding your customer. They are going to vet and qualify you first. Even if you tell them what you do, they will still check your social media profiles (FB, LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, etc.) to verify your story. All part of the background check.

Check social media? Ay ay ay.....what is the world coming to? Be nice to me. I'll be nice to you. If you can get me a product I like, I'll buy it. Why isn't that enough anymore?

doboy007 · 5 September 2020, 01:50 PM

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Or Marine Biologist.

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Does removing a golf ball from a whale's blowhole count?

bay-dweller · 5 September 2020, 01:51 PM

Yes, but in a very polite way

Jim Beam · 5 September 2020, 01:52 PM

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Art Vandelay, importer/exporter.

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Wait, I thought you were an architect? Haha

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Or Marine Biologist.

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I only became a marine biologist after I screwed up the Penske file . . .

Casino500 · 5 September 2020, 01:53 PM

at car dealerships
its called a "qualifying" question.
at expensive jewelry store, likely also

5 September 2020, 11:15 AM	#1
Holishi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Wakanda Posts: 41	Occup question by AD Did anyone get ask their occupation when shopping to gauge buying power or reason for buying?

5 September 2020, 11:45 AM	#11
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,227	My Patek rep looked me up LinkedIn- thought that was kinda unusual __________________ Instagram: wristkink

5 September 2020, 11:52 AM	#15
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5 September 2020, 01:53 PM	#30
Casino500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Ben Location: west coast Posts: 5	it always happens: at car dealerships its called a "qualifying" question. at expensive jewelry store, likely also

5 September 2020, 11:19 AM	#2
Deroya "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GA Watch: Sub/Explorer Posts: 508	In this market and times we are in nothing surprises me anymore

5 September 2020, 11:23 AM	#4
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	LOL. Now I have heard it all.

5 September 2020, 11:25 AM	#5
Hollie_Rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,525	I’m a gynecologist I dare them to ask

5 September 2020, 11:32 AM	#6
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Tell them you inseminate horses, haha.

5 September 2020, 11:34 AM	#7
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	What if they were sincere and truly were curious without other intentions? AD’s are people too.

5 September 2020, 11:35 AM	#8
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,459	Wear an expensive watch or try a different dealer.

5 September 2020, 11:38 AM	#9
teck21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Teck Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 Posts: 1,846	No, but it has come up over the course of regular interaction with my SA. I don’t recall ever being interrogated, even subtly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 11:45 AM	#10
HJZS2K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: J Location: NY Posts: 311	I was asked of that twice in recent visits. It came in general conversation so I didn't think anything of it. Meanwhile, I have noticed that their attitude remains unpleasant when they can't see what you're wearing or wearing something that isn't a name brand.

5 September 2020, 11:47 AM	#12
copperjohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: john Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: Exp Posts: 469	No, but I mentioned I retired. I think that hurt...

5 September 2020, 12:05 PM	#16
mattfa999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 70	I wish they would ask me on my visits, but they are too busy looking at my left wrist and vetting me the old fashioned way... by which watch I'm wearing that day. I'll admit I love going out of my way to tell them I'm a mailman, especially on days I'm wearing my white dial 116520. Old saying in sales, never prejudge or prequalify a customer, no matter what your selling.

5 September 2020, 12:27 PM	#17
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,179	Not really been qualified that way. Maybe they just see a guy in jeans and a Tshirt and think I'm trying to hide my money. hehee. I'm sure they see my watch though. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 12:30 PM	#18
Jim Beam Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA A-OK! Watch: 116503 Posts: 233	I've been screened by them asking me both my occupation and if I was buying the watch for a life milestone or some other occasion. I don't mind the questions and in two cases it's resulted in free Rolex magazines/catalogs. So it's actually been a beneficial thing.

5 September 2020, 12:40 PM	#19
JacksonRain "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 2,344	Yes. My AD knows because I'm friendly with the mayor of the city and he vouched for me, and I've had cases with the mayor. Plus when I became partner my Pepsi watch was also in celebration of that, along with Father's day. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 12:41 PM	#20
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,845	Tell them “amateur proctologist”

5 September 2020, 12:59 PM	#21
ArtNouveau 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,786	My SA knows what I do for a living, it’s come up in conversation in the 20+ years of knowing each other.

5 September 2020, 01:18 PM	#22
Plebs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Bobby Location: Antarctica Posts: 376	Well I’m great friends with my AD but he is aware.. just normal conversation maybe looking too deep into it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 01:26 PM	#23
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Art Vandelay, importer/exporter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2020, 01:51 PM	#28
bay-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA-USA Posts: 258	Yes, but in a very polite way

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