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juiliodog · 7 September 2009, 12:00 AM

Hello, I'm new here and am making my first Rolex purchase. The official website shows several Florida dealers, Mayors, Tourneau, and others. When I go to the dealers website they do not list Rolex as a brand they carry. Mayors has some pre-owned listed. Melrose Jewelers comes up near first on a Google search of dealers, but it appears to be an online only retailer. Does anyone here have any experience with them? The prices look very good, I usually check prices online before I go in person. Do the dealers negotiate on price, or stick to retail, or is that forbidden? I can afford what I want but I want the best deal.

Saxon007 · 7 September 2009, 12:11 AM

Melrose has a fairly questionable reputation. Doesn't sound like the finest place to make your purchase.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=900137

padi56 · 7 September 2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juiliodog

Hello, I'm new here and am making my first Rolex purchase. The official website shows several Florida dealers, Mayors, Tourneau, and others. When I go to the dealers website they do not list Rolex as a brand they carry. Mayors has some pre-owned listed. Melrose Jewelers comes up near first on a Google search of dealers, but it appears to be an online only retailer. Does anyone here have any experience with them? The prices look very good, I usually check prices online before I go in person. Do the dealers negotiate on price, or stick to retail, or is that forbidden? I can afford what I want but I want the best deal.

Below posts should help you decide/

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...lrose+Jewelers

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...lrose+Jewelers

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...lrose+Jewelers

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...lrose+Jewelers

Nicko · 7 September 2009, 12:19 AM

Troll

Same type of first post as here....

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=900137

jtbold · 7 September 2009, 12:44 AM

they had a pretty good selection of new Rolex's, tried on a no date sub and a milgauss. The salesguy was actually pretty knowledgable which suprised me.

Z-Sub · 7 September 2009, 02:28 AM

No.

Harvey58 · 7 September 2009, 02:33 AM

The Ad will neg. on price for models that are not in high demand!!! Go to a store and build a solid relationship and it will pay off in the long run, or buy from one of the reputable sellers here on this forum!!!

deserted · 7 September 2009, 02:38 AM

Be very leary of internet purchases, buy from one of the guys here on the forum.

sirjohnbrian · 7 September 2009, 02:41 AM

For a first Rolex, my advice is always go with an authorized dealer. You pay more money but you worry less about authenticity and maintenance. Once you know more about Rolexes, you can dabble in the grey market.

That being said, I've bought from Mayors and they have given me very good service. Tourneau's, at least their smaller branches, I have never had good service. Avoid Melrose.

mb hawaii · 7 September 2009, 05:33 AM

No, I definately would NOT! Spoke to them before and they didn't always give me straight answers. Got the impression that they were shady. Oh, and they are overpriced after doing more research.

nektar · 7 September 2009, 05:45 AM

follow harvey 58!!!!!

JRA21 · 7 September 2009, 06:06 AM

No !!!!!!!!!!!!

juiliodog · 7 September 2009, 06:16 AM

I'll check out the Mayors this week. Is there a price guide online? I am thinking of a plain jane Datejust in stainless, not sure if the Datejust 2 is a new model.

mustangbrad · 7 September 2009, 10:03 AM

I'm real scared about buying a used submariner online also. I always seem to find ripoff artists.

MortgageGuy · 7 September 2009, 10:13 AM

I would have to agree with everyone... Stick to an AD. As to the discount, you should be able to get a discount even on SS. Go to a few AD's and one may say no discount and another will...Keep shopping till your satisfied

Art 1 · 7 September 2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juiliodog

I'll check out the Mayors this week. Is there a price guide online? I am thinking of a plain jane Datejust in stainless, not sure if the Datejust 2 is a new model.

The DJ2 is new and may not be at your local AD as of yet. swissluxury.com has current prices.

ingoodtime · 7 September 2009, 12:22 PM

Look for a JR Dunn. A sales rep told me quietly that they will discount when I was in looking at Rolexes. However, I have no personal purchasing experience with them. I have at Mayors in Boca Raton. There is no negotiation with them. Buy it at their price or leave it. They won't get any more of my business.

springer · 7 September 2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juiliodog

Hello, I'm new here and am making my first Rolex purchase. The official website shows several Florida dealers, Mayors, Tourneau, and others. When I go to the dealers website they do not list Rolex as a brand they carry. Mayors has some pre-owned listed. Melrose Jewelers comes up near first on a Google search of dealers, but it appears to be an online only retailer. Does anyone here have any experience with them? The prices look very good, I usually check prices online before I go in person. Do the dealers negotiate on price, or stick to retail, or is that forbidden? I can afford what I want but I want the best deal.

I'd forget Melrose. There are others that have a better reputation.

Tools · 8 September 2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

I'd forget Melrose. There are others that have a better reputation.

I'll agree with this....... Melrose intentionally spams the bandwith with their questionable advertisements and advice, usually copied from elsewhere, just to get their name to come up often.... they are not an AD..

Authentic Authorized Dealers that you mention, cannot, by contract, advertise or sell over the Internet, so you will not see them advertise for Rolex... You have to call or go there to see the selection..........

juiliodog · 10 September 2009, 07:06 AM

I stopped by Mayors today. They had an Air-King that caught my eye. It was stainless steel with a fluted white gold bezel. I was quoted $5150. Is this a good deal? Is there a retail price list online for the different models? Thanks in advance.

sandytn · 10 September 2009, 07:14 AM

My first choice would be a Rolex AD. Most ADs are willing to discount, if you have done your research well and stay firm on what you are willing to pay, as long as it is reasonable and ends up in win-win for both you and the AD.

If you want a bigger discount, you could buy from some very reputable sellers at TRF. I am not 100 % sure how Rolex warranty works with TRF sellers.

R1@160@alltimes · 10 September 2009, 07:29 AM

Check the for sale section here on TRF and buy from reputable seller

Andytimepice · 9 December 2012, 10:38 AM

I didn't know much about Rolex a while back and purchased one from there. I spent over $6000 and ended up with an old (1970s) piece of junk. I checked the serial and model number and realized that the watch was older than I was. It consisted of mostly after market knock off pieces such as the bezel, bracelet, dial, diamonds etc. I was very dissapointed and felt dooped. I sold the watch for $2000.

They are currently being sued by Rolex and the outcome will be interesting as it can bankrupt their little fraud operation.

Have a look at what this guy has to say about them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nky32jW64A8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRwJfXkSkFc

7 September 2009, 12:00 AM	#1
juiliodog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sarasota Posts: 3	Would you buy from Melrose Jewelers online? Hello, I'm new here and am making my first Rolex purchase. The official website shows several Florida dealers, Mayors, Tourneau, and others. When I go to the dealers website they do not list Rolex as a brand they carry. Mayors has some pre-owned listed. Melrose Jewelers comes up near first on a Google search of dealers, but it appears to be an online only retailer. Does anyone here have any experience with them? The prices look very good, I usually check prices online before I go in person. Do the dealers negotiate on price, or stick to retail, or is that forbidden? I can afford what I want but I want the best deal.

7 September 2009, 12:11 AM	#2
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Melrose has a fairly questionable reputation. Doesn't sound like the finest place to make your purchase. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=900137 __________________ Licensed to kill time.

7 September 2009, 12:44 AM	#5
jtbold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 67	I was in mayors last night in Orlando they had a pretty good selection of new Rolex's, tried on a no date sub and a milgauss. The salesguy was actually pretty knowledgable which suprised me.

7 September 2009, 02:28 AM	#6
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7 September 2009, 02:33 AM	#7
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	The Ad will neg. on price for models that are not in high demand!!! Go to a store and build a solid relationship and it will pay off in the long run, or buy from one of the reputable sellers here on this forum!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

7 September 2009, 12:19 AM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Troll Same type of first post as here.... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=900137

7 September 2009, 02:38 AM	#8
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Be very leary of internet purchases, buy from one of the guys here on the forum.

7 September 2009, 02:41 AM	#9
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	For a first Rolex, my advice is always go with an authorized dealer. You pay more money but you worry less about authenticity and maintenance. Once you know more about Rolexes, you can dabble in the grey market. That being said, I've bought from Mayors and they have given me very good service. Tourneau's, at least their smaller branches, I have never had good service. Avoid Melrose. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

7 September 2009, 05:33 AM	#10
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	No, I definately would NOT! Spoke to them before and they didn't always give me straight answers. Got the impression that they were shady. Oh, and they are overpriced after doing more research.

7 September 2009, 05:45 AM	#11
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	follow harvey 58!!!!!

7 September 2009, 06:06 AM	#12
JRA21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joshua R Asch Location: NY, Brooklyn Watch: Sub Posts: 293	No !!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ *JRA*

7 September 2009, 06:16 AM	#13
juiliodog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sarasota Posts: 3	Thanks for the feedback I'll check out the Mayors this week. Is there a price guide online? I am thinking of a plain jane Datejust in stainless, not sure if the Datejust 2 is a new model.

7 September 2009, 10:03 AM	#14
mustangbrad Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: brad Location: il Watch: 16613 Posts: 286	I'm real scared about buying a used submariner online also. I always seem to find ripoff artists.

7 September 2009, 10:13 AM	#15
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would have to agree with everyone... Stick to an AD. As to the discount, you should be able to get a discount even on SS. Go to a few AD's and one may say no discount and another will...Keep shopping till your satisfied __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

7 September 2009, 12:22 PM	#17
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Look for a JR Dunn. A sales rep told me quietly that they will discount when I was in looking at Rolexes. However, I have no personal purchasing experience with them. I have at Mayors in Boca Raton. There is no negotiation with them. Buy it at their price or leave it. They won't get any more of my business.

10 September 2009, 07:06 AM	#20
juiliodog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sarasota Posts: 3	I stopped by Mayors today. They had an Air-King that caught my eye. It was stainless steel with a fluted white gold bezel. I was quoted $5150. Is this a good deal? Is there a retail price list online for the different models? Thanks in advance.

10 September 2009, 07:14 AM	#21
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	My first choice would be a Rolex AD. Most ADs are willing to discount, if you have done your research well and stay firm on what you are willing to pay, as long as it is reasonable and ends up in win-win for both you and the AD. If you want a bigger discount, you could buy from some very reputable sellers at TRF. I am not 100 % sure how Rolex warranty works with TRF sellers.

10 September 2009, 07:29 AM	#22
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Check the for sale section here on TRF and buy from reputable seller __________________

9 December 2012, 10:38 AM	#23
Andytimepice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1	STAY AWAY from THEM! I didn't know much about Rolex a while back and purchased one from there. I spent over $6000 and ended up with an old (1970s) piece of junk. I checked the serial and model number and realized that the watch was older than I was. It consisted of mostly after market knock off pieces such as the bezel, bracelet, dial, diamonds etc. I was very dissapointed and felt dooped. I sold the watch for $2000. They are currently being sued by Rolex and the outcome will be interesting as it can bankrupt their little fraud operation. Have a look at what this guy has to say about them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nky32jW64A8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRwJfXkSkFc

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