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Old 14 October 2015, 12:53 AM   #1
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Yes or no?

My local AD is offering 40% off a BNIB white Milgauss. Should I? Would it be harder to sell as it isn't a highly sought after style watch?
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Old 14 October 2015, 12:55 AM   #2
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Old 14 October 2015, 12:58 AM   #3
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not sure that "highly sought after style watch" is right.

but if you like it then 40% off seems like a very good deal to me. sounds like AD is trying to just break even and can't move it.
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Old 14 October 2015, 04:30 AM   #4
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not sure that "highly sought after style watch" is right.

but if you like it then 40% off seems like a very good deal to me. sounds like AD is trying to just break even and can't move it.
Agreed!! 40% off is a great deal if thats the watch you really want.

There is always a reason when something is getting a huge discount.
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Old 15 October 2015, 08:50 AM   #5
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not sure that "highly sought after style watch" is right.
but if you like it then 40% off seems like a very good deal to me. sounds like AD is trying to just break even and can't move it.
OP said "it isn't a highly sought after style watch..."

To OP - get it if you really like it. The 40% off is generous imho.
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Old 14 October 2015, 12:59 AM   #6
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There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him.
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:18 AM   #7
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There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him.
This. His gross margin is 37.5%...taking an actual loss on a white Milgauss seems extreme. It's no Sub/GMT/Daytona but I'd expect there to be lots of Rolex models that move even slower.

Maybe the fact that Omega now makes watches with 15x more magnetic resistance has had an effect on Milgauss sales, though.
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:00 AM   #8
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It's only a good deal if you actually want that model.

Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?)
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:02 AM   #9
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It's only a good deal if you actually want that model.

Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?)
Exactly this...
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Old 14 October 2015, 03:33 AM   #10
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exactly this...
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:04 AM   #11
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There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him.
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It's only a good deal if you actually want that model.

Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?)

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Old 14 October 2015, 01:03 AM   #12
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I'd say 40% off of something you really aren't sure about is 100% a mistake. Pass.
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Old 15 October 2015, 11:30 AM   #13
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I'd say 40% off of something you really aren't sure about is 100% a mistake. Pass.
I couldn't agree more with this statement. It applies for anything! Well thought, thanks for sharing.
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:07 AM   #14
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My local AD is offering 40% off a BNIB white Milgauss. Should I? Would it be harder to sell as it isn't a highly sought after style watch?


Do you want to buy it because you like the watch or because you want to resell it?
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:10 AM   #15
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Don't waste your money on a model you do not LOVE. If you are planning to flip, plan for a small loss
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Old 15 October 2015, 03:06 PM   #16
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Old 16 October 2015, 03:34 AM   #17
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x3, Plus the hassle of selling if your not a pro can be challenging.
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:14 AM   #18
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Thanks all. My thoughts were to resell it because of the discount they're giving, but now I'm thinking otherwise.
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:21 AM   #19
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Thanks all. My thoughts were to resell it because of the discount they're giving, but now I'm thinking otherwise.
not a good plan
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:17 AM   #20
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As strange as it may sound, I think the White Milgauss would look great on a rubber Everest Band.
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Old 15 October 2015, 03:08 PM   #21
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As strange as it may sound, I think the White Milgauss would look great on a rubber Everest Band.
Not strange at all. I like this model.
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Old 14 October 2015, 01:30 AM   #22
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40% is very good deal. I'd buy if looking for a new watch!
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Old 14 October 2015, 02:15 AM   #23
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In a heartbeat. Don't see any reason why you couldn't easily resell at 20% off of retail if you don't like it (and it's still in perfect condition).
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Old 16 October 2015, 04:23 AM   #24
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In a heartbeat. Don't see any reason why you couldn't easily resell at 20% off of retail if you don't like it (and it's still in perfect condition).
Even BNIB doesn't command this price...
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Old 14 October 2015, 02:53 AM   #25
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Unless you like and want the watch, I would pass.
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Old 14 October 2015, 03:01 AM   #26
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Pass. Get it used.
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Old 14 October 2015, 03:16 AM   #27
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only if that is what you want to wear. If not...pass
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Old 14 October 2015, 03:33 AM   #28
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If you like it then buy it...

If you're a flipper then also buy it...

BUT if you don't like it then don't buy it.
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Old 14 October 2015, 03:53 AM   #29
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If you like it then buy it...

If you're a flipper then also buy it...

BUT if you don't like it then don't buy it.
Exactly what I was looking for
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Old 14 October 2015, 04:01 AM   #30
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That's below dealer cost. Weird.
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