Building the AD relationship- Am I doing it right?

[skhan007]

I've been interested in getting a Submariner and there are many AD's in my area. I chose one that's in a quieter part of the DC area, not crowded all the time, and had less of that snobby salesman vibe like some others I've been to. I came in stating that I'm looking to buy my wife some jewelry for her birthday next week and was also interested in getting myself another Rolex (I was wearing my DJ36, dressed in my work attire having gone in after work).

The salesman was great- super friendly, admitted to not having any Subs, but had me try on a TT Yacht Master for the general size. The 40mm YM looked great, so we concluded that the Sub would as well. He was happy to take all my contact info and stated there was no "official" list, but the salesman there simply call their clients when they find what the client wants. Inventory at the store was a dozen or so DJ's & OPs, two Yacht Masters, and an Air King. Many empty rows and wall displays.

He kindly passed me off to the young lady sales person to assist with my purchase of some diamond earrings for my wife, which I happily bought and they gave me 10% off those. Very cool. The store manager introduced himself and boxed up the diamond earrings while the lady sales man took my info and rang up the sale. I reiterated to the store manager I would be so greatly appreciative if they let me know when a Sub (date or no-date) came in and he said, yes definitely. He laughed that he wished he could have a whole case of Subs and I joked back that all we really need is to acquire one for me. All three sales people kindly shook hands with me at the end of the transaction. Felt great on my end and I'm certain my wife will like the 1ct. diamond stud earrings.

How did I do? Relationship established?