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Quackers · 8 December 2011, 08:23 PM

I just had a chat with my local AD. I asked about his stock of pre-loved Rolexes and he said he only had a TT DateJust and that they don't normally keep trade-ins. They normally trade them out to Blower's or Watchfinder straight away.
I'm wondering if that is the normal course of action or does it just depend on the AD?
Thanks.

MoBe · 8 December 2011, 08:46 PM

I reckon most AD`s would rather be known for selling new rather than used,sort of public image thing with them.

Quackers · 8 December 2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

I reckon most AD`s would rather be known for selling new rather than used,sort of public image thing with them.

I can understand that of course, but it surprised me that they trade them out so quickly.

dsio · 8 December 2011, 09:18 PM

local AD here has about 15-20 used most times, 75% of them ladies sizes, I get the impression some husbands may overestimate their better half's interest in their hobby.

RRGHOST1 · 8 December 2011, 09:28 PM

My AD usually keeps a few of nearly new Rolex,mostly sport models.

Quackers · 8 December 2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

local AD here has about 15-20 used most times, 75% of them ladies sizes, I get the impression some husbands may overestimate their better half's interest in their hobby.

That's more the kind of thing I expected (though not as many ladies perhaps).

Thanks all

Art 1 · 8 December 2011, 10:17 PM

The big AD around here has maybe a dozen or so in the case. Most, no all do not have box and paps as they are impulse trade ins. Usually the price is high on these watches but I have found if you know and have a relationship with the AD that they will come way down in price. Maybe once a year or so they will bring them in from all the locations and have a huge sale with a couple hundred or so watches.

azguy · 9 December 2011, 12:23 AM

The big AD out here has a 20-30 watches with just "OK" prices...

Quackers · 9 December 2011, 03:16 AM

Thanks for the info people. Maybe I should look for a new AD :-)

jdc · 9 December 2011, 04:59 AM

Depends on AD, WOS Brighton generally have a section for second hand watches including Rolex. I bought my GMTII second hand through an AD, shop around.

desertcop204 · 9 December 2011, 11:18 AM

My AD has about 20 pre-owned in a side display, but then he has probably 50-75 new in the main case and God knows how many in the safe.

8 December 2011, 08:23 PM	#1
Quackers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Manchester, UK Watch: BLNR Posts: 228	Pre-owned Rolexes and AD's I just had a chat with my local AD. I asked about his stock of pre-loved Rolexes and he said he only had a TT DateJust and that they don't normally keep trade-ins. They normally trade them out to Blower's or Watchfinder straight away. I'm wondering if that is the normal course of action or does it just depend on the AD? Thanks.

8 December 2011, 09:18 PM	#4
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	local AD here has about 15-20 used most times, 75% of them ladies sizes, I get the impression some husbands may overestimate their better half's interest in their hobby. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

8 December 2011, 08:46 PM	#2
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I reckon most AD`s would rather be known for selling new rather than used,sort of public image thing with them.

8 December 2011, 09:28 PM	#5
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,993	My AD usually keeps a few of nearly new Rolex,mostly sport models.

8 December 2011, 10:17 PM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	The big AD around here has maybe a dozen or so in the case. Most, no all do not have box and paps as they are impulse trade ins. Usually the price is high on these watches but I have found if you know and have a relationship with the AD that they will come way down in price. Maybe once a year or so they will bring them in from all the locations and have a huge sale with a couple hundred or so watches.

9 December 2011, 12:23 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The big AD out here has a 20-30 watches with just "OK" prices...

9 December 2011, 03:16 AM	#9
Quackers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Manchester, UK Watch: BLNR Posts: 228	Thanks for the info people. Maybe I should look for a new AD :-)

9 December 2011, 04:59 AM	#10
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Depends on AD, WOS Brighton generally have a section for second hand watches including Rolex. I bought my GMTII second hand through an AD, shop around.

9 December 2011, 11:18 AM	#11
desertcop204 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 119	My AD has about 20 pre-owned in a side display, but then he has probably 50-75 new in the main case and God knows how many in the safe.

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