Who gave a xmas gift to their Sales Assoc.?

[Seddyspaghetti]

Do you normally gift your Rolex SA/s during xmas? If so, what did you gift them this year if you don’t mind sharing.

Has it paid off for you in the past in terms of consideration for your desired pieces?

[sechsgang]

I did, but just because he's a solid guy...100 dollar gift certificate to a local restaurant group. Don't give anything because you're trying to edge in, just do it if you want to do something nice...

[Atone]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

I did, but just because he's a solid guy...100 dollar gift certificate to a local restaurant group. Don't give anything because you're trying to edge in, just do it if you want to do something nice...

I gave some gifts out with the express intention of getting a call. They’re fine people but they ain’t my friends. The relationship is transactional, period. Don’t kid yourself into thinking otherwise.

[JePro]

Originally Posted by Atone

I gave some gifts out with the express intention of getting a call. They’re fine people but they ain’t my friends. The relationship is transactional, period. Don’t kid yourself into thinking otherwise.

Wow, that's cold. But theres some truth in this...

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by Atone

I gave some gifts out with the express intention of getting a call. They’re fine people but they ain’t my friends. The relationship is transactional, period. Don’t kid yourself into thinking otherwise.

I admire your honesty

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Atone

I gave some gifts out with the express intention of getting a call. They’re fine people but they ain’t my friends. The relationship is transactional, period. Don’t kid yourself into thinking otherwise.

Have to agree in many ways IMHO just be polite to any store keeper, because thats all any AD is a store keeper, who sells Rolex watches for his/hers business nothing more.

[boogiebot]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree in many ways IMHO just be polite to any store keeper, because thats all any AD is a store keeper, who sells Rolex watches for his/hers business nothing more.

Totally agree with you Padi.


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[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Atone

I gave some gifts out with the express intention of getting a call. They’re fine people but they ain’t my friends. The relationship is transactional, period. Don’t kid yourself into thinking otherwise.

I completely disagree. I’m pretty close with a couple of my sales people. One person has since left and I still talk with him all the time. Perhaps your people sense you feel that way. If so that can make all the difference in the world when a highly desirable piece comes in.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I completely disagree. I’m pretty close with a couple of my sales people. One person has since left and I still talk with him all the time. Perhaps your people sense you feel that way. If so that can make all the difference in the world when a highly desirable piece comes in.

I have received every piece I’ve wanted for the most part. I just don’t conflate personal relationships and business transactions. I’m super friendly and relational yet I know how I would be treated by the same wonderful people if I had only $2000 to spend in a visit. I can like the people I transact with but I’m clear about the nature of these relationships. I used to reluctantly (they make me very uncomfortable) go to adult dance type bars when I was a younger man. There was always one among our group that truly thought the dancers cared and had feelings for them. I’m not saying it’s similar but I’m hearing a lot of the same vibes in here

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Atone

I have received every piece I’ve wanted for the most part. I just don’t conflate personal relationships and business transactions. I’m super friendly and relational yet I know how I would be treated by the same wonderful people if I had only $2000 to spend in a visit. I can like the people I transact with but I’m clear about the nature of these relationships. I used to reluctantly (they make me very uncomfortable) go to adult dance type bars when I was a younger man. There was always one among our group that truly thought the dancers cared and had feelings for them. I’m not saying it’s similar but I’m hearing a lot of the same vibes in here

I understand. An upstairs/downstairs kind of thing.

[GVAZQUEZ]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

I did, but just because he's a solid guy...100 dollar gift certificate to a local restaurant group. Don't give anything because you're trying to edge in, just do it if you want to do something nice...

I agree you will be engaging a transaction SA, that’s it.

Now I have a few AD’s, but for Christmas I only have one that I honestly give a $50.00 restaurant gift card and I throw $100.00 in the envelope. He has been very straight forward with me from day one and I appreciate that and we have became friends.

Will this give me pts or an edge maybe but that is not the reason why I give that small gift out. I give it out of heart as I do my other gifts to friends and family. My relationship with my AD is close and loyal; I wait and be patient.

Remember if you are talking about something “fake” or “prefabricated” etc they can tell a mile away. Same goes with gifts for your SA. They will know when you doing it to try to get something.

Don’t get confused with giving a gift for appreciation. Say you got a piece you really wanted this year come Christmas time you take your SA a gift.. that’s cool.

Cool post OP..


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[ocr123]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

I did, but just because he's a solid guy...100 dollar gift certificate to a local restaurant group. Don't give anything because you're trying to edge in, just do it if you want to do something nice...

Then maybe you should give to someone in need?

[Atone]

Originally Posted by ocr123

Then maybe you should give to someone in need?

A lot of this is the retail version of
Stockholm Syndrome

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ocr123

Then maybe you should give to someone in need?

What makes you think he doesn’t already have that covered? Do you know him personally?

[ce027772]

Originally Posted by GB-man

What makes you think he doesn’t already have that covered? Do you know him personally?

Are you suggesting that he might have covered all people in need in this world and had extra $100 left for his AD?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ce027772

Are you suggesting that he might have covered all people in need in this world and had extra $100 left for his AD?

Yes I’m extremely daft and thought sechsgang was Santa Claus.

This is the Rolex forum not the peace core. I’m suggesting he probably already helps many in need and that’s his business.

[kevc]

Collected my new watch on Christmas day and gave my SA a box of premium chocolates.

[RayRay89]

Magnum bottle of champagne

[fooey]

Gave my AD a bottle of single malt last week and chocolates for the staff.
He's a nice guy

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[Number3]

Originally Posted by fooey

Gave my AD a bottle of single malt last week and chocolates for the staff.
He's a nice guy

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Nice touch.

[Oxfordian]

Would have dropped a tin of chocolates for everyone in the store to share, but we went into a tier 4 lockdown with less than 24 hours warning so no chance to deliver them to the store.

Suppose I better eat them then.

[IanV8]

I gave a modest gift to show appreciation for the outstanding service I've received. I don't do it to move me up any 'list' that may or may not exist - just a small "thank you" for a job well done.

[JAJ78]

I always try and bring something for the whole team a few day after getting a new watch to show thanks. Nothing big. Donuts and coffee or bagels. That said, I do the same thing at other businesses that treat me and my family well.


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[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by JAJ78

I always try and bring something for the whole team a few day after getting a new watch to show thanks. Nothing big. Donuts and coffee or bagels. That said, I do the same thing at other businesses that treat me and my family well.


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[loudmofo]

I did gift my sales manager a bottle of scotch, he is the only one i like to deal with,i have no SA i go straight to him,because he is a real nice guy.

[4 Aussies]

Depends, If you would like the AD to sell you a watch at MSRP that has close to and sometimes double that amount in market value, my answer would be yes. I have found and realized over the years that the more I give, more comes back to me.

[JSCP1]

Every time i get a watch they get a gift and for xmas a bottle of Veuve. It can be a cake , Acqua di Parma cologne, coffee, Ties (they wear them!) etc.

They are really good to me!

[Jack T]

Last I checked, I’m the customer, the one with the money. I buy the watches, and jewelry, they treat me well, I receive great service, an occasional promo item. My AD is doing fine with my business, and many other customers.

[Heimdall]

No!

[~JJ]

Lol, are you all sending gifts to your realtor, car SA, Dr, pharmacist, vet, local PD, FPD or are Watch S.A. the only ones treating you good. There was a time when the customer would get a thank you token.