AD in Houston, Tx?

[Flyingsquirrel]

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and I'm LOVING it! Does anyone know of an AD in Houston that gives a discount off of the MSRP?


Cheers!

[kcmo]

Welcome! As a fellow Houstonian I can suggest Deutsch & Deutsch (Highland Village) and Jared (Memorial City Mall). They both discount as far as I know. Good luck!

[Flyingsquirrel]

Thanks! Do you know what their discounts are usually around? The last Rolex I bought was at IW Marks....no discount.

[kcmo]

IW Marks is useless for discounts....quite snobby sales people too, IMO.

It really depends on the model...Jared and D&D will do 5%-10% on some SS.....maybe more on TT or gold.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by kcmo

IW Marks is useless for discounts....quite snobby sales people too, IMO.

It really depends on the model...Jared and D&D will do 5%-10% on some SS.....maybe more on TT or gold.

he said discounts... lol 5 to 10% off... they can keep the watches....

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

he said discounts... lol 5 to 10% off... they can keep the watches....

What should I get then?

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by Flyingsquirrel

What should I get then?

at least 20 percent off on everything except a ss daytona... and in 6 months i would expect u would be able to get 20 percent off on the daytona too..

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

at least 20 percent off on everything except a ss daytona... and in 6 months i would expect u would be able to get 20 percent off on the daytona too..

WOW! I hope I can get that!

[lm21]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

at least 20 percent off on everything except a ss daytona... and in 6 months i would expect u would be able to get 20 percent off on the daytona too..

Wow - that's quite a prediction... But i guess it makes sense since unemployment figures haven't even leveled off yet...

A friend recently told me that some dealers in the Dallas area were giving him 10% off without even asking. Based on this, I would imagine 20-25% is possible if you stick to your guns. Good luck and let us know how it goes!!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

he said discounts... lol 5 to 10% off... they can keep the watches....

she DID ask for ADs who give discounts...

[Flyingsquirrel]

I really want a Milgauss. What are my chances? Oh yeah i'm a female so i know that watch is going to be huge on my wrist but i don't care!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Flyingsquirrel

I really want a Milgauss. What are my chances? Oh yeah i'm a female so i know that watch is going to be huge on my wrist but i don't care!

stick around here and learn about the sellers....you should be able to pick up a Milgauss for a good deal

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by kcmo

stick around here and learn about the sellers....you should be able to pick up a Milgauss for a good deal

I definitely will! Thanks for the info! Its a recession so i'm hoping to get a good deal!

[JPersat]

Welcome to the forum...If all else fails, I know Morettis here in San Antonio will discount. I picked up a V serial GMT IIC with 10% off.

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by JPersat

Welcome to the forum...If all else fails, I know Morettis here in San Antonio will discount. I picked up a V serial GMT IIC with 10% off.

I was in San Anton last week! Not a bad drive if I have to go back..."M&M"...Milgauss and Margarita's on the Riverwalk!

[JPersat]

That sounds like a good idea...and if I remember right, they had both the black and white dial Milgauss

[emagni]

Most places in houston will discount 5 to 10% (e.g. Ben Bridge, Deutsch & Deutsch, etc.). Thomas Markle usually stick by their guns but give you other services to make up for it (e.g. free polishing for so many years, etc.). I'm seeing discount adjustments of 25% and more for high end models (e.g. gold models, etc.) where they were only giving 15 to 20% off. With a recession going on you would think discounts should be higher and more consistent across the board but this is not the case in Houston. I say take the first best discount offer from any of these brick and mortars and squeeze in another 5% to 6% as you are about to pay for the watch or just walk out.

I also recommend for you to get to know ADs from surrounding state, negogiate for the same price or better than what you can get in Texas and you have the option to ship to Texas to shave off sales tax.

[Flyingsquirrel]

Thanks for the advice...i'll check around!

[2th Dr]

I haven't found any AD in Houston who has offered discounts of any kind! Guess they're not hurting.

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

I haven't found any AD in Houston who has offered discounts of any kind! Guess they're not hurting.

I know ...what's the deal???? I've read so many posts on here where people are receiving 10-20% discounts!??! Maybe I'll try LV when I'm out there for the boxing match!

[diablojota]

Originally Posted by Flyingsquirrel

I know ...what's the deal???? I've read so many posts on here where people are receiving 10-20% discounts!??! Maybe I'll try LV when I'm out there for the boxing match!

As in Las Vegas? Good luck, LV ADs are bad about discounts typically. Have you searched the for sale section here on the forum, or have you considered a gray market dealer like swissluxury.com or alanfurman.com?

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by diablojota

As in Las Vegas? Good luck, LV ADs are bad about discounts typically. Have you searched the for sale section here on the forum, or have you considered a gray market dealer like swissluxury.com or alanfurman.com?

I bought my Yacht-Master from USaveontime.com and had a good experience. Honestly though I think the next time I do it I want a mortar and brick experience like I had on my first rolex purchase. The reason is because I went to an AD to have it appraised and then one of the salespersons scared me and told me that the band didn't look real. I think they just wanted my $100 but I did it anyway for peace of mind. And YES it was authenticated...who to trust these days???

ps...a little more of a reply then I needed to ..hehe

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Flyingsquirrel

I know ...what's the deal???? I've read so many posts on here where people are receiving 10-20% discounts!??! Maybe I'll try LV when I'm out there for the boxing match!

I have read the same thing, but I have yet to see a documented case of someone getting a 20% off deal from an AD.

[emagni]

Originally Posted by jclevoy

I have read the same thing, but I have yet to see a documented case of someone getting a 20% off deal from an AD.

In regards to Texas and Louisiana ADs, 20% is harder to come by for most stainless steel sport models. When the ecomony was still up, I've gotten 15%off when I purchased my sea-dweller from an AD from Louisiana. My family members have received 20% to 25% off of datejust all the time. I've gotten 20% off of my stainless steel gold combo men datajust with the new bracelet in 2006.

I've seen and have been offered 20% off of the stainless steel yacht master. Haven't seen any dealer give any discount off of the new Deep Sea yet from ADs in Houston or the surrounding area. There are legitimate grey dealers in Houston that you can buy from and have much better luck. All depends on the Rolex model, swagger, and timing. You also have better luck when at the end of the month for some AD and better deals are more available during the summer months compared to the Holidays such as Christmas. It also doesn't hurt to have a business relationship with an AD that is built from years of purchasing or if you know someone that has that linkage with an AD.

And as always, there is a 40% to 42% profit for ADS on new Rolex watches. Also, be keen on what series is watch you are interested in. A watch that is a F series has a case that was made in 2003 so it is still possible it has been sitting there for five years and have going through multiple price increase. Just imagine, an F series stainless steel submariner date went for $4250 in 2004. It now retails for $6000. It only cost the AD $2550 if they aquired it in 2004. Even with a 20% off of today's prices, they're still making quite a profit even if you equate inflation.

I have heard people with better luck with discount when they dealt with a AD in Huntsville.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by emagni

...Also, be keen on what series is watch you are interested in. A watch that is a F series has a case that was made in 2003 so it is still possible it has been sitting there for five years and have going through multiple price increase. Just imagine, an F series stainless steel submariner date went for $4250 in 2004. It now retails for $6000. It only cost the AD $2550 if they aquired it in 2004. Even with a 20% off of today's prices, they're still making quite a profit even if you equate inflation...

Funny you should say that. I was at an AD in downtown Fort Worth on saturday, and they had an Explorer II, retail $5925.00. She was surprised when I told her they had been sitting on this one for quite a while. She said "why do you say that?" and I said "because it has the hologram on the caseback and no rehaut so that puts it at late 2005 or early 2006, D series". She said "wow, you know your watches", and in the end the best offer she could give me was $5000.00 For the D series!

[Deep Sea]

Originally Posted by jclevoy

I have read the same thing, but I have yet to see a documented case of someone getting a 20% off deal from an AD.

They're out there...just a matter of being in the right geographic location to stop by in person. My AD in NC will give 20% off any of the sports models, but won't even discuss it over the phone (for obvious reasons). This was at Christmas, and sales sure haven't gotten any better. The problem is anything I want I can find for 25% off or more from grey dealers; or, 30%+ off on the secondary market.


Squirrel, take a peek at the for sale section here and you'll see a few sellers who regularlly advertise BNIB Rolex; I'm sure one of these people can give you a quote on a Milgauss that'll blow away any of the Houston or SA AD's.

BUT, the GV is a different story, as they sell closer to MSRP, but you can find them for a discount here on the sales board.

Also, Moretti's, in San Antonio, has one, and may be willing to discount the tax out. If you're interested in the sales person's name, let me know; or, Justin probably worked with the same guy on his purchase and can give you the name.

Good luck.

[Flyingsquirrel]

Originally Posted by Deep Sea

They're out there...just a matter of being in the right geographic location to stop by in person. My AD in NC will give 20% off any of the sports models, but won't even discuss it over the phone (for obvious reasons). This was at Christmas, and sales sure haven't gotten any better. The problem is anything I want I can find for 25% off or more from grey dealers; or, 30%+ off on the secondary market.


Squirrel, take a peek at the for sale section here and you'll see a few sellers who regularlly advertise BNIB Rolex; I'm sure one of these people can give you a quote on a Milgauss that'll blow away any of the Houston or SA AD's.

BUT, the GV is a different story, as they sell closer to MSRP, but you can find them for a discount here on the sales board.

Also, Moretti's, in San Antonio, has one, and may be willing to discount the tax out. If you're interested in the sales person's name, let me know; or, Justin probably worked with the same guy on his purchase and can give you the name.

Good luck.

Ill start looking on here and also keep your San Anton option open. Thanks!

[Flyingsquirrel]

Hmmm...very interesting...looking for a Milgauss black/ green crstal/ V series...Im on the hunt...wish me luck! What would be a good price?

[emagni]

Originally Posted by Flyingsquirrel

Hmmm...very interesting...looking for a Milgauss black/ green crstal/ V series...Im on the hunt...wish me luck! What would be a good price?

My gut feeling is that Milgauss is availabe in Houston but at a Retail price. Anything above 5% will be great....15%?...You've done your homework or the economy is finally pressuring ADs in Houston.

[Flyingsquirrel]

Of course IW said they would call me when one came in but it will be at MSRP.