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espngo · 17 March 2019, 08:12 AM

I was on vacation with my family for spring break and I happen to walk into the AD at the Bellagio and saw a bluesy just sitting there calling my name. I tried it on and fell in love with it but didn’t pull the trigger. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day to try it on again and they told me a gentleman had it on hold and wouldn’t let me try it on unless I was willing to pull the trigger on it right there and then, and would honor my dibs. So I snagged it! You snooze you lose buddy. Apologies to the gentleman if you are reading this.

ZOOK · 17 March 2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by espngo

I was on vacation with my family for spring break and I happen to walk into the AD at the Bellagio and saw a bluesy just sitting there calling my name. I tried it on and fell in love with it but didn’t pull the trigger. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day to try it on again and they told me a gentleman had it on hold and wouldn’t let me try it on unless I was willing to pull the trigger on it right there and then, and would honor my dibs. So I snagged it! You snooze you lose buddy. Apologies to the gentleman if you are reading this.

Salesman probably just wanted you to pull your wallet out. Were his lips moving when he said that?

V25V · 19 March 2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

Salesman probably just wanted you to pull your wallet out. Were his lips moving when he said that?

exactly. Sounds like a sales tactic.

espngo · 17 March 2019, 08:21 AM

You’re probably right. It worked though.

thesharkfactor · 17 March 2019, 08:22 AM

So it was YOU! Away with my watch!

Only kidding.. nice find. I don't believe the AD's story and on the flipside I would be pissed if they sold a watch they had on hold for me..

HONDABBQ · 17 March 2019, 08:26 AM

Congrats.

Perfect sales pitch too

OpusXIII · 17 March 2019, 08:27 AM

Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc.

BillA · 17 March 2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by OpusXIII

Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc.

I would not blame the OP for this. Salesman sold him the watch, blame the store policy.

Although I think the salesman sold you a crock of.........

RJRJRJ · 17 March 2019, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OpusXIII

Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc.

Agree with the BS from the salesman, but I disagree with the rest. Why should I have to wait around because somebody else wants to wait around? If the salesman wasn't BSing, I'm guessing hew told the first guy that he would tentatively hold it, but would sell it if somebody really wanted to buy it.

skiahh · 17 March 2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Agree with the BS from the salesman, but I disagree with the rest. Why should I have to wait around because somebody else wants to wait around? If the salesman wasn't BSing, I'm guessing hew told the first guy that he would tentatively hold it, but would sell it if somebody really wanted to buy it.

This.

Plus just because we have the internet and all have a common interest, he owes no allegiance or loyalty or deference to some nameless person out there just because they share an interest in a watch brand/style.

Wear it, enjoy it and don't give it a second thought!

dcash0615 · 17 March 2019, 03:53 PM

I agree with what others have said and it was the first thing that came to my mind after reading the original post. Watch wasn’t on hold. Sales tactic to create urgency to generate a response from an interested potential buyer. Sales 101 folks. Regardless, watch is amazing. Enjoy.

RobearH · 17 March 2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OpusXIII

Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc.

He paid for a watch that someone before him also had a chance to do...how is the sorry exactly?

Pkim024 · 18 March 2019, 12:58 AM

How does a customer dictate who tries on a watch that belongs to the store???

I think you got played like a fiddle...

amh · 20 March 2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pkim024

How does a customer dictate who tries on a watch that belongs to the store???

I think you got played like a fiddle...

Yep!

But congrats

Usually it's like this: "There's a price increase very soon..."

daytonastl · 17 March 2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OpusXIII

Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc.

Please.

MTdweller · 17 March 2019, 08:32 AM

Congrats! Carpe diem, right?!

PatronMTL · 17 March 2019, 08:33 AM

There was prolly another in back lol

ronricks · 17 March 2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by espngo

I was on vacation with my family for spring break and I happen to walk into the AD at the Bellagio and saw a bluesy just sitting there calling my name. I tried it on and fell in love with it but didn’t pull the trigger. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day to try it on again and they told me a gentleman had it on hold and wouldn’t let me try it on unless I was willing to pull the trigger on it right there and then, and would honor my dibs. So I snagged it! You snooze you lose buddy. Apologies to the gentleman if you are reading this.

You just fell for the oldest sales tactic in the book.

MTBer · 17 March 2019, 08:39 AM

Isn’t this the oldest FOMO line car dealers use?

doboy007 · 17 March 2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by espngo

I was on vacation with my family for spring break and I happen to walk into the AD at the Bellagio and saw a bluesy just sitting there calling my name. I tried it on and fell in love with it but didn’t pull the trigger. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day to try it on again and they told me a gentleman had it on hold and wouldn’t let me try it on unless I was willing to pull the trigger on it right there and then, and would honor my dibs. So I snagged it! You snooze you lose buddy. Apologies to the gentleman if you are reading this.

I posted on this forum that this Bluesy was available, but no one responded so I guess it went to you. Haha.
BTW, they weren’t holding it for me.

GoingPlaces · 17 March 2019, 08:47 AM

I think something along the lines of "got lucky in Vegas" would be better than "stole a watch from underneath someone". If that approach empowers you, have at it. Personally there's a rub there that doesn't sit well with some.

Macnavara · 17 March 2019, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I think something along the lines of "got lucky in Vegas" would be better than "stole a watch from underneath someone". If that approach empowers you, have at it. Personally there's a rub there that doesn't sit well with some.

Well said.....I think its more the triumphant attitude thats rubs...he seems very please to have stolen it from under somebody.....even if that somebody didnt really exist.....lets face it if it was such a hot watch with people fighting over it it would have disappeared within minutes

RFBHD · 19 March 2019, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I think something along the lines of "got lucky in Vegas" would be better than "stole a watch from underneath someone". If that approach empowers you, have at it. Personally there's a rub there that doesn't sit well with some.

If anyone thinks you can hold a sports watch with out a deposit in this environment... they are mistaken!!! There is no rub!!! You snooze you loose!!

Danny83 · 17 March 2019, 08:49 AM

Congrats

214270Explorer · 17 March 2019, 08:54 AM

Well, considering the popularity (and beauty) of that model TT Sub, you are lucky that it was still there the next day.
But yeah - - - Total BS from the sales guy. Who cares, though; that's an iconic, desirable reference.

tcheeco · 17 March 2019, 09:05 AM

Lol, I bought one yesterday :)

Congrats buddy, enjoy it

VegasMilgauss · 17 March 2019, 09:08 AM

When I bought my milgauss in Vegas at the Bellagio last year (hence my username) I got the same story lol.

Great watch - congratulations

peterpl · 17 March 2019, 09:08 AM

Your even lucky that was there the next day. In Vegas these go out the door faster than a pizza delivery boy.

RichM · 17 March 2019, 09:10 AM

Congratulations

PatronMTL · 17 March 2019, 09:11 AM

I feel like it would be more fun to say “damn I was really gonna buy it, wouldn’t want to take it away from another buyer though” and walk away. Stick it to him

17 March 2019, 08:12 AM	#1
espngo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 81	Stole a bluesy from underneath someone who had it on hold at the Bellagio in Vegas I was on vacation with my family for spring break and I happen to walk into the AD at the Bellagio and saw a bluesy just sitting there calling my name. I tried it on and fell in love with it but didn’t pull the trigger. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day to try it on again and they told me a gentleman had it on hold and wouldn’t let me try it on unless I was willing to pull the trigger on it right there and then, and would honor my dibs. So I snagged it! You snooze you lose buddy. Apologies to the gentleman if you are reading this.

17 March 2019, 08:26 AM	#6
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	Congrats. Perfect sales pitch too __________________ ♕116400GV Z Blue ♕116622 Yacht Master Rhodium Piaget Polo S ADLC

17 March 2019, 08:27 AM	#7
OpusXIII "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: New Orleans Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DJ Posts: 427	Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc. __________________ TT Submariner Bluesy, SS Submariner Hulk, TT DateJust 36mm w/ Super Jubilee bracelet.

17 March 2019, 03:53 PM	#11
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	I agree with what others have said and it was the first thing that came to my mind after reading the original post. Watch wasn’t on hold. Sales tactic to create urgency to generate a response from an interested potential buyer. Sales 101 folks. Regardless, watch is amazing. Enjoy. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

17 March 2019, 08:33 AM	#17
PatronMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montreal Posts: 433	There was prolly another in back lol __________________ BLNR (gone) - SS YMII (blue hands , gone) - TT SD43

17 March 2019, 08:21 AM	#4
espngo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 81	You’re probably right. It worked though.

17 March 2019, 08:22 AM	#5
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,640	So it was YOU! Away with my watch! Only kidding.. nice find. I don't believe the AD's story and on the flipside I would be pissed if they sold a watch they had on hold for me..

18 March 2019, 12:58 AM	#13
Pkim024 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 34	How does a customer dictate who tries on a watch that belongs to the store??? I think you got played like a fiddle...

17 March 2019, 08:32 AM	#16
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Congrats! Carpe diem, right?!

17 March 2019, 08:39 AM	#19
MTBer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 537	Isn’t this the oldest FOMO line car dealers use?

17 March 2019, 08:47 AM	#21
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I think something along the lines of "got lucky in Vegas" would be better than "stole a watch from underneath someone". If that approach empowers you, have at it. Personally there's a rub there that doesn't sit well with some.

17 March 2019, 08:49 AM	#24
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,305	Congrats

17 March 2019, 08:54 AM	#25
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Well, considering the popularity (and beauty) of that model TT Sub, you are lucky that it was still there the next day. But yeah - - - Total BS from the sales guy. Who cares, though; that's an iconic, desirable reference. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

17 March 2019, 09:05 AM	#26
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	Lol, I bought one yesterday :) Congrats buddy, enjoy it

17 March 2019, 09:08 AM	#27
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	When I bought my milgauss in Vegas at the Bellagio last year (hence my username) I got the same story lol. Great watch - congratulations

17 March 2019, 09:08 AM	#28
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Your even lucky that was there the next day. In Vegas these go out the door faster than a pizza delivery boy.

17 March 2019, 09:10 AM	#29
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,627	Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 March 2019, 09:11 AM	#30
PatronMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montreal Posts: 433	I feel like it would be more fun to say “damn I was really gonna buy it, wouldn’t want to take it away from another buyer though” and walk away. Stick it to him __________________ BLNR (gone) - SS YMII (blue hands , gone) - TT SD43

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