Black Seal Price Advice

[sizzle]

I'm looking to add a PAM292 to my collection. I was given a price of $8495 plus tax (this is in Toronto), by the AD. Just wondering if this is a good price, or should I look elsewhere. I know in the US they're around $7500, but the exchange rate brings it to a similar price.

[Jay Tee]

Humbertown? 8500 plus tax seems high. Are they willing to work with you on the price?

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by Jay Tee

Humbertown? 8500 plus tax seems high. Are they willing to work with you on the price?

They seemed unwilling to move from the price, which is why I thought to ask here.

[joleel7]

Check out Birks at Yorkdale they are Panerai AD now.

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by joleel7

Check out Birks at Yorkdale they are Panerai AD now.

I've actually been there as well, but in speaking with the rep there, Birks was not willing to discount from MSRP at all.

[lapince]

Can't help you with that, I never buy from AD's, since I have Rolex new sub C and they never want to make discount in France got it through a private seller brand new for 10% less, as for my Panerai's 2 are old limited editions, one is regular edition, the 233, but it's the "dot" model which they don't do anymore.

Good luck

[sizzle]

Originally Posted by lapince

Can't help you with that, I never buy from AD's, since I have Rolex new sub C and they never want to make discount in France got it through a private seller brand new for 10% less, as for my Panerai's 2 are old limited editions, one is regular edition, the 233, but it's the "dot" model which they don't do anymore.

Good luck

I've got a 297 that I bought online, but from what I read it seemed like the price differences between AD and non-AD was getting smaller. I've got a few leads from some of the folks who recommended a few other non-authorized dealers, and i think there might be one or two for sale here on TRF.

[1st amg]

I bought a couple of Panerai from Chateau D'Ivoire in Montreal. They didnt move on the price but did throw in a couple of straps. Its difficult to find an AD in Canada that will discount. I have bought the others in my collection from reputable dealers in New York and FLorida.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

I bought a couple of Panerai from Chateau D'Ivoire in Montreal. They didnt move on the price but did throw in a couple of straps. Its difficult to find an AD in Canada that will discount. I have bought the others in my collection from reputable dealers in New York and FLorida.

that's not unusual (both lack of discount and offer to give a couple of straps to sweeten the deal).

[sizzle]

Well, i went a different direction. Bought a deepsea from Brinkhaus. They gave me a good price right off the bat, and service was excellent. I was very tempted to get a 292, but i've always wanted to get a deep sea too, and the price after tax was the best i've been offered.

Brinkhaus has easily been the best experience i've had from an AD to date.

[Jay Tee]

Originally Posted by sizzle

Brinkhaus has easily been the best experience i've had from an AD to date.

Glad they treated you right

[new_e46]

I almost bought a Panerai (PAM321) from the only AD in Toronto. The only thing that stopped me was their attitude to even start a conversation about price points. Put it this way, they are not the only source to get a Panerai. I got mine from the trusty seller from this site and the saving was significant. This AD will not have my business going forward.

[subtona]

Just curious, i know its printed on the dial, but what does "black seal" mean?

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by subtona

Just curious, i know its printed on the dial, but what does "black seal" mean?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=Black+seal