AD wants to hold warranty card for 12 months on BLNR UK

[dysondiver]

other brands are available ,,, but fair outcome

[AK797]

Originally Posted by coolaking

As I really wanted the watch having waited so long I agreed they could keep the card although they registered it in my presence and gave me a colour copy, I believe they are just trying to stop flippers as they have a lot of foreign interest in sports models due to weak pound. They also said if I really needed it in the next few months I could call and arrange to get it, it's a weird market in U.K. because of long waiting lists, weak pound and grey market high profits. In the end I sympathised as I am genuine buyer not a flipper.

I don't blame you, we are living in extraordinary times, and sometimes drastic measures require drastic compromises.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by coolaking

As I really wanted the watch having waited so long I agreed they could keep the card although they registered it in my presence and gave me a colour copy, I believe they are just trying to stop flippers as they have a lot of foreign interest in sports models due to weak pound. They also said if I really needed it in the next few months I could call and arrange to get it, it's a weird market in U.K. because of long waiting lists, weak pound and grey market high profits. In the end I sympathised as I am genuine buyer not a flipper.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't blame you, we are living in extraordinary times, and sometimes drastic measures require drastic compromises.

Extraordinary times and drastic compromises... Sounds like Napoleon's fleet is crossing the channel and you have to grab the last BLNR to save the empire.

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

Once you buy the watch, it is YOURS, to do as you damn well please.
Here in the U.S., people flip Rolexes, limited edition Cuban cigars, Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, and the list goes on and on. Folks can and do have a right to flip in demand luxury goods for profit. It is business. Once Rolex sells the watch to the AD, they have no interest what happens after that point!

Yes, agreed

[bayerische]

Ridiculous! No card, no watch.

[Winnie Bloo]

Originally Posted by coolaking

As I really wanted the watch having waited so long I agreed they could keep the card although they registered it in my presence and gave me a colour copy, I believe they are just trying to stop flippers as they have a lot of foreign interest in sports models due to weak pound. They also said if I really needed it in the next few months I could call and arrange to get it, it's a weird market in U.K. because of long waiting lists, weak pound and grey market high profits. In the end I sympathised as I am genuine buyer not a flipper.

At least you have the watch you want and congrats

Some have mentioned once Rolex sell the watch to their AD they don't care what they do - however, if that is the shops policy and you don't like it, then there will be others who do. I suppose at the end of the day the shop doesn't have to sell it to you...and unfortunately, that's a fact.

Anyway, you do have it.....NOW ENJOY!!

[nobbylon]

Originally Posted by coolaking

As I really wanted the watch having waited so long I agreed they could keep the card although they registered it in my presence and gave me a colour copy, I believe they are just trying to stop flippers as they have a lot of foreign interest in sports models due to weak pound. They also said if I really needed it in the next few months I could call and arrange to get it, it's a weird market in U.K. because of long waiting lists, weak pound and grey market high profits. In the end I sympathised as I am genuine buyer not a flipper.

great you got it BUT that's not the point of all this.
Who the hell do they think they are? It's a watch and it's your's when you buy it. An AD trying to manipulate a market? Now that would cause quite a stir on the stock floor if a trader did it!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Extraordinary times and drastic compromises... Sounds like Napoleon's fleet is crossing the channel and you have to grab the last BLNR to save the empire.

Getting more extraordinary by the day, anyway I'm just glad I don't really fancy the BLNR but if I did I would probably do whatever it takes to get one, I'm not one for waiting around any more, my time is too important.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by nobbylon

great you got it BUT that's not the point of all this.
Who the hell do they think they are? It's a watch and it's your's when you buy it. An AD trying to manipulate a market? Now that would cause quite a stir on the stock floor if a trader did it!

On the contrary, it is an attempt to STOP flippers and grey dealers manipulating the market. Needs to be adopted by all AD's.

[Oscarpapa]

x1

[terrywoods]

My AD once took my newly purchased Rolex off me after I'd just paid and then said he was taking all the stickers off the watch before I could leave the shop.

After a great argument I told him to get his card machine and give a refund, it was my job to pull the plastic off not his!

[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by terrywoods

My AD once took my newly purchased Rolex off me after I'd just paid and then said he was taking all the stickers off the watch before I could leave the shop.

After a great argument I told him to get his card machine and give a refund, it was my job to pull the plastic off not his!

x 2 - totally agree! Your money, your watch! Once the payment has been processed you should be able to do what you want with the watch (throw it off a building, drive over it etc - not that anyone would but I think you get my point), it shouldn't be the AD's concern.

But to the OP congrats on the great pick up

[DPE]

Agree. Its up to you remove your stickes and when. Also you should also have your warranty card with the Rolex and all relivant boxes and paperwork.
If you have purchased your watch and paid in full. Then the two parties interested in the watch are You and Rolex whilst in warranty. Not the Dealer.

[Timmanc]

Originally Posted by gregmoeck

Stand outside store with a sign that says "this AD won't give warranty cards"

What he said

[Shaky]

Glad to hear you got your watch. It is an annoyance but you got what you want and it's a plastic card. You know there is nothing fishy gone on and it's registered to you.

Personally I would go in after a few months wearing the watch and just ask for it. I am sure they will see sense and let you have it anyway

[sechsgang]

Originally Posted by Shaky

Glad to hear you got your watch. It is an annoyance but you got what you want and it's a plastic card. You know there is nothing fishy gone on and it's registered to you.

Personally I would go in after a few months wearing the watch and just ask for it. I am sure they will see sense and let you have it anyway

This.

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by coolaking

As I really wanted the watch having waited so long I agreed they could keep the card although they registered it in my presence and gave me a colour copy, I believe they are just trying to stop flippers as they have a lot of foreign interest in sports models due to weak pound. They also said if I really needed it in the next few months I could call and arrange to get it, it's a weird market in U.K. because of long waiting lists, weak pound and grey market high profits. In the end I sympathised as I am genuine buyer not a flipper.

Give it a month and then go back and tell them your watch is running fast. Say that you've sent/taken the watch to RSC and Rolex need the card before they'll regulate it. Job done

[John Condom]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Give it a month and then go back and tell them your watch is running fast. Say that you've sent/taken the watch to RSC and Rolex need the card before they'll regulate it. Job done

The AD would just phone RSC and confirm the sale in this scenario.

[Chiboy]

If you're looking to flip it for a profit, then it's an economic issue. If you're going to keep it, it's just a principle thing.

It's not unlike when they give out hot tickets to a concert and you have to show the original credit card at the door to get it. They are looking to place the tickets (watches) in the hands of fans, not scalpers (opportunistic flippers). Both concert organizers and Rolex are looking to limit the opportunity for the secondary market to make money on their product.

If my Daytona came in with that policy, I'd be fine with it. If the principle of not having the warrantee card for a year is too much to bear, then step aside and let someone else buy it.

[forest172]

Originally Posted by Russell996

On the contrary, it is an attempt to STOP flippers and grey dealers manipulating the market. Needs to be adopted by all AD's.

i agree

[brandrea]

Well congrats on the BLNR, it's a great piece.

Please post a picture of that warranty card when the AD cough it up a year from now

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

If you're looking to flip it for a profit, then it's an economic issue. If you're going to keep it, it's just a principle thing.

It's not unlike when they give out hot tickets to a concert and you have to show the original credit card at the door to get it. They are looking to place the tickets (watches) in the hands of fans, not scalpers (opportunistic flippers). Both concert organizers and Rolex are looking to limit the opportunity for the secondary market to make money on their product.

If my Daytona came in with that policy, I'd be fine with it. If the principle of not having the warrantee card for a year is too much to bear, then step aside and let someone else buy it.

Good post. Agree completely.

[matt968]

I'd pay for it, then demand the warranty card (as its then your property). If they don't play ball; contact Rolex.

[matt968]

Originally Posted by Oscarpapa

Good post. Agree completely.

Would you trust someone else with the warranty card, and trust them not to loose it over the course of a year?

I'd rather have it locked up in a safe place.