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Rolesor · 11 March 2010, 11:52 AM

Guys I can't believe the selection of fine watches and oh yes - Rolexes - I just came across.

They had EVERYTHING all in amazing condition most with box and papers looking brand new! I'm talking 5 SS Daytonas, WG Subs, SS subs, YM 's, DD, DD II even 3 DJ II's!

Not to mention a ton of other daytona's, DJ's, Tudors, Rollies galore from looking brand new to sweeet vintages!

Anyone in Toronto that hasn't been to Van Rijk I highly recomend it!

On top of all that they were WAY friendlier then the people at Royal De Versaille..

This could be bad.. My new condo is RIGHT accross the street from this place

If you can't tell I'm very excited

Rolesor · 11 March 2010, 11:53 AM

Sorry I have to add that there Rolex stock alone was over 100 pieces.. Plus Patek Breitling, IWC, Cartier and more!

Tfish · 11 March 2010, 11:55 AM

What is the address?

Thanks

Mike

Rolesor · 11 March 2010, 11:58 AM

Van Rijk Jewellers
90 Eglinton Avenue East
(416) 440-0123

Rolesor · 11 March 2010, 12:08 PM

The one thing I thought was a bit crazy was the price of the SS Daytonas -

$12,000.00 - a bit above the Canadian MSRP and she said they sell very fast with a very small discount IF at all!

Everything else was at a pretty good discount - slightly less then our fine members here on TRF can offer but these are also gently used. Just another one of life's tough decisions lol

Manyoo · 11 March 2010, 12:14 PM

Any Pepsi or Coke?

JohnBoy · 11 March 2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manyoo

Any Pepsi or Coke?

Or anything to mix with it for potential buyers of those $12K used Daytonas?

Not saying that these are bad deals. There is a high markup on many luxury items and estate sales can be pretty good places to shop for goodies (like gold and diamond blingies). Our problem is that we typically like the more-mechanical gadgets. I have never shopped for watches that way, but it could be good! Hmmm...thinking...

DVDA · 11 March 2010, 01:17 PM

Get me a Sub, Explorer and Tag Carrera, ill wire you the money...thanks!

Rolesor · 11 March 2010, 11:23 PM

They had a 2 pepsi's I think and even a rootbeer which I thought was awesome!

Manyoo · 12 March 2010, 12:43 PM

I'm gonna check this place out. Thanks for the head's up.

Prince Tudor · 12 March 2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolesor

They had a 2 pepsi's I think and even a rootbeer which I thought was awesome!

A rootbeer! I gotta check this place out.
Maybe a nice 14060M as well.

RolexPete32 · 12 March 2010, 12:50 PM

Good for you. The last one I visited here in Halifax was like great if you are an up and coming Rap star but for a guy like me all the custom Rolex bling was not so cool at the office if you know what I am saying? Homeboys.

Prince Tudor · 12 March 2010, 12:55 PM

Just checked out the website. Seems interesting, it gives a rough idea on some of the prices. Good find!

jets · 12 March 2010, 01:13 PM

I have been there and done business with the folks there. Alec knows what he's doing but the woman in there has a chip on her shoulder. She knows a lot but talks a lot of baloney trying to make a sale. Although they have an impressive stock you will quickly realize that the prices generally...suck for Rolex. Especially on Daytona's as you found out. GMTs I see selling on TRF for 4-5 grand are closer to 6-7 grand here and then the tax... you can barely get a discount paying cash. I know most sales here are from the states so it kinda burns being on this side of the border sometimes. But I digress, I was in there for a while the first time and she'll run out of patience fairly quick if you like browsing and trying things on. She wasn't expecting it when I left to ponder my decision; but that's when I returned, pulled the trigger and scored my Y series LV. I paid a bit more than I wanted to but worth it in my opinion.

Make sure you know what you're looking at and know what prices should be when you go there. Also, a lot of stock is not up front you have to ask for things if you're trying to find something specific. Have fun!

qpalzm · 20 May 2010, 02:29 AM

heads up- they are ridiculously overpriced, and very rude. They do not like people trying on more than a couple watches, and they get annoyed if you dont buy. The woman (Pita)? with dark hair is very rude, and gives you real pressure to buy. Any Rolex that they sell that is of recent vintage you can buy CHEAPER from an authorized dealer with any type of negotiating. And they low ball you on trade offers also, which makes it worse.

jets · 20 May 2010, 10:15 PM

Pina is her name but PITA is a great acronym for her. Pain In The...you understand?

Hooper · 20 May 2010, 10:47 PM

I don't know

Everything Ive ever heard about Van Rijk was that they were crooks !!!!!!!!!! Be very careful !!

bobp315 · 20 May 2010, 10:52 PM

Wish there were a place like this where I am.

chris russell · 20 May 2010, 11:26 PM

describe the place as a 'pawn shop', giving the lowest possible prices for anything they buy, and charging hugely inflated prices for everything they want to sell. They do not have a good reputation there.

Speed · 20 May 2010, 11:41 PM

Sounds like Turdneau here in the US! ;-)

wyattearp · 21 May 2010, 12:39 AM

van rijk might as well move down to church st and start buying used power tools (would also say stolen items, but im sure they already do).

I've been there many times and each visit I leave with a bad taste in my mouth. Prices are ridiculous and Pina (I like jets' acronym better) is terrible to deal with after she can't tell if you're going to buy or not in the first two minutes.

I suggest you stay away. There are many better used rolex dealers in the GTA and beyond.

11 March 2010, 11:52 AM	#1
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Checked Out An Estate Jeweller - WAS BLOWN AWAY!! Guys I can't believe the selection of fine watches and oh yes - Rolexes - I just came across. They had EVERYTHING all in amazing condition most with box and papers looking brand new! I'm talking 5 SS Daytonas, WG Subs, SS subs, YM 's, DD, DD II even 3 DJ II's! Not to mention a ton of other daytona's, DJ's, Tudors, Rollies galore from looking brand new to sweeet vintages! Anyone in Toronto that hasn't been to Van Rijk I highly recomend it! On top of all that they were WAY friendlier then the people at Royal De Versaille.. This could be bad.. My new condo is RIGHT accross the street from this place If you can't tell I'm very excited

12 March 2010, 12:55 PM	#13
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Just checked out the website. Seems interesting, it gives a rough idea on some of the prices. Good find! __________________

12 March 2010, 01:13 PM	#14
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I have been there and done business with the folks there. Alec knows what he's doing but the woman in there has a chip on her shoulder. She knows a lot but talks a lot of baloney trying to make a sale. Although they have an impressive stock you will quickly realize that the prices generally...suck for Rolex. Especially on Daytona's as you found out. GMTs I see selling on TRF for 4-5 grand are closer to 6-7 grand here and then the tax... you can barely get a discount paying cash. I know most sales here are from the states so it kinda burns being on this side of the border sometimes. But I digress, I was in there for a while the first time and she'll run out of patience fairly quick if you like browsing and trying things on. She wasn't expecting it when I left to ponder my decision; but that's when I returned, pulled the trigger and scored my Y series LV. I paid a bit more than I wanted to but worth it in my opinion. Make sure you know what you're looking at and know what prices should be when you go there. Also, a lot of stock is not up front you have to ask for things if you're trying to find something specific. Have fun! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

20 May 2010, 10:15 PM	#16
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Pina is her name but PITA is a great acronym for her. Pain In The...you understand? __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

20 May 2010, 11:26 PM	#19
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	I've heard a fair number of people in T.O. who are acquainted with van Rijk describe the place as a 'pawn shop', giving the lowest possible prices for anything they buy, and charging hugely inflated prices for everything they want to sell. They do not have a good reputation there.

11 March 2010, 11:53 AM	#2
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Sorry I have to add that there Rolex stock alone was over 100 pieces.. Plus Patek Breitling, IWC, Cartier and more!

11 March 2010, 11:55 AM	#3
Tfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Barrie Canada Watch: TT DJ Champagne Posts: 43	What is the address? Thanks Mike

11 March 2010, 11:58 AM	#4
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Van Rijk Jewellers 90 Eglinton Avenue East (416) 440-0123

11 March 2010, 12:08 PM	#5
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	The one thing I thought was a bit crazy was the price of the SS Daytonas - $12,000.00 - a bit above the Canadian MSRP and she said they sell very fast with a very small discount IF at all! Everything else was at a pretty good discount - slightly less then our fine members here on TRF can offer but these are also gently used. Just another one of life's tough decisions lol

11 March 2010, 12:14 PM	#6
Manyoo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Red Sub Posts: 55	Any Pepsi or Coke?

11 March 2010, 01:17 PM	#8
DVDA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Devin Location: South Florida Watch: Deepsea Posts: 282	Get me a Sub, Explorer and Tag Carrera, ill wire you the money...thanks!

11 March 2010, 11:23 PM	#9
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	They had a 2 pepsi's I think and even a rootbeer which I thought was awesome!

12 March 2010, 12:43 PM	#10
Manyoo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Red Sub Posts: 55	I'm gonna check this place out. Thanks for the head's up.

12 March 2010, 12:50 PM	#12
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Good for you. The last one I visited here in Halifax was like great if you are an up and coming Rap star but for a guy like me all the custom Rolex bling was not so cool at the office if you know what I am saying? Homeboys.

20 May 2010, 02:29 AM	#15
qpalzm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 2	heads up- they are ridiculously overpriced, and very rude. They do not like people trying on more than a couple watches, and they get annoyed if you dont buy. The woman (Pita)? with dark hair is very rude, and gives you real pressure to buy. Any Rolex that they sell that is of recent vintage you can buy CHEAPER from an authorized dealer with any type of negotiating. And they low ball you on trade offers also, which makes it worse.

20 May 2010, 10:47 PM	#17
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	I don't know Everything Ive ever heard about Van Rijk was that they were crooks !!!!!!!!!! Be very careful !!

20 May 2010, 10:52 PM	#18
bobp315 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: ManOfTheYear Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 223	Wish there were a place like this where I am.

20 May 2010, 11:41 PM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sounds like Turdneau here in the US! ;-)

21 May 2010, 12:39 AM	#21
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	van rijk might as well move down to church st and start buying used power tools (would also say stolen items, but im sure they already do). I've been there many times and each visit I leave with a bad taste in my mouth. Prices are ridiculous and Pina (I like jets' acronym better) is terrible to deal with after she can't tell if you're going to buy or not in the first two minutes. I suggest you stay away. There are many better used rolex dealers in the GTA and beyond.

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