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walkerfinnell · 14 October 2015, 12:53 AM

My local AD is offering 40% off a BNIB white Milgauss. Should I? Would it be harder to sell as it isn't a highly sought after style watch?

beshannon · 14 October 2015, 12:55 AM

Do you want it?

AS1 · 14 October 2015, 12:58 AM

not sure that "highly sought after style watch" is right.

but if you like it then 40% off seems like a very good deal to me. sounds like AD is trying to just break even and can't move it.

mfer · 14 October 2015, 12:59 AM

There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him.

Psmith · 14 October 2015, 01:00 AM

It's only a good deal if you actually want that model.

Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?)

cop414 · 14 October 2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

It's only a good deal if you actually want that model.

Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?)

Exactly this...

eltonbalch · 14 October 2015, 01:03 AM

I'd say 40% off of something you really aren't sure about is 100% a mistake. Pass.

Cru Jones · 14 October 2015, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

It's only a good deal if you actually want that model.

Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?)

Roller07 · 14 October 2015, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkerfinnell

My local AD is offering 40% off a BNIB white Milgauss. Should I? Would it be harder to sell as it isn't a highly sought after style watch?

Do you want to buy it because you like the watch or because you want to resell it?

Solo118 · 14 October 2015, 01:10 AM

Don't waste your money on a model you do not LOVE. If you are planning to flip, plan for a small loss

walkerfinnell · 14 October 2015, 01:14 AM

Thanks all. My thoughts were to resell it because of the discount they're giving, but now I'm thinking otherwise.

tomilg · 14 October 2015, 01:17 AM

As strange as it may sound, I think the White Milgauss would look great on a rubber Everest Band.

powerfunk · 14 October 2015, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him.

This. His gross margin is 37.5%...taking an actual loss on a white Milgauss seems extreme. It's no Sub/GMT/Daytona but I'd expect there to be lots of Rolex models that move even slower.

Maybe the fact that Omega now makes watches with 15x more magnetic resistance has had an effect on Milgauss sales, though.

tkerrmd · 14 October 2015, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by walkerfinnell

Thanks all. My thoughts were to resell it because of the discount they're giving, but now I'm thinking otherwise.

not a good plan

Maxy · 14 October 2015, 01:30 AM

40% is very good deal. I'd buy if looking for a new watch!

Tri-Tip · 14 October 2015, 02:15 AM

In a heartbeat. Don't see any reason why you couldn't easily resell at 20% off of retail if you don't like it (and it's still in perfect condition).

nyc2la · 14 October 2015, 02:53 AM

Unless you like and want the watch, I would pass.

Lordofrolex · 14 October 2015, 03:01 AM

Pass. Get it used.

kirksingleton · 14 October 2015, 03:16 AM

only if that is what you want to wear. If not...pass

RayRay · 14 October 2015, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

exactly this...

x2

sickened1 · 14 October 2015, 03:33 AM

If you like it then buy it...

If you're a flipper then also buy it...

BUT if you don't like it then don't buy it.

walkerfinnell · 14 October 2015, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

If you like it then buy it...

If you're a flipper then also buy it...

BUT if you don't like it then don't buy it.

Exactly what I was looking for

travisb · 14 October 2015, 04:01 AM

That's below dealer cost. Weird.

SemperFi · 14 October 2015, 04:13 AM

Seems silly to me to be looking to flip a watch that you're not in love with and don't even own yet. Could you make a profit...maybe. But that's just me. I'd be looking to buy a watch that I'd want to keep. Sometime in the future, if I no longer like the watch or wear it anymore, them I'd be looking to flip it.

OmegaJJH · 14 October 2015, 04:15 AM

Unnecessary risk so no.

evlkoala · 14 October 2015, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AS1

not sure that "highly sought after style watch" is right.

but if you like it then 40% off seems like a very good deal to me. sounds like AD is trying to just break even and can't move it.

Agreed!! 40% off is a great deal if thats the watch you really want.

There is always a reason when something is getting a huge discount.

Eric Chan · 14 October 2015, 04:33 AM

Only if you like the model, then it is a steal. For any other reason, I would pass.

SoonerTA · 14 October 2015, 04:57 AM

I was at a AD a couple weeks ago and the dealer brought out the same watch and said he could take 30% off. Said it has been sitting in the safe and needed to move the watch. I don't see an AD taking a loss though.

jrs146 · 14 October 2015, 05:05 AM

I say buy it.... wear it and if you fall in love, you will know you have it at a great price!

If it doesn't sing... You can move it easily w/o getting killed. Win/Win!

AK797 · 14 October 2015, 05:37 AM

If you've researched the used market and think you can make a profit then go for it... as long as proceeds go towards a Rolex you do want.

14 October 2015, 12:53 AM	#1
walkerfinnell "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Everywhere Watch: out Posts: 12	Yes or no? My local AD is offering 40% off a BNIB white Milgauss. Should I? Would it be harder to sell as it isn't a highly sought after style watch?

14 October 2015, 12:55 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Do you want it? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 October 2015, 12:59 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	There has to be a story with this. There is no profit in it for him. __________________ member#3242

14 October 2015, 01:00 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's only a good deal if you actually want that model. Also, any issue with the watch? (a return?) __________________

14 October 2015, 05:05 AM	#29
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I say buy it.... wear it and if you fall in love, you will know you have it at a great price! If it doesn't sing... You can move it easily w/o getting killed. Win/Win! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 October 2015, 12:58 AM	#3
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	not sure that "highly sought after style watch" is right. but if you like it then 40% off seems like a very good deal to me. sounds like AD is trying to just break even and can't move it.

14 October 2015, 01:03 AM	#7
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	I'd say 40% off of something you really aren't sure about is 100% a mistake. Pass.

14 October 2015, 01:10 AM	#10
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	Don't waste your money on a model you do not LOVE. If you are planning to flip, plan for a small loss

14 October 2015, 01:14 AM	#11
walkerfinnell "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Everywhere Watch: out Posts: 12	Thanks all. My thoughts were to resell it because of the discount they're giving, but now I'm thinking otherwise.

14 October 2015, 01:17 AM	#12
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	As strange as it may sound, I think the White Milgauss would look great on a rubber Everest Band.

14 October 2015, 01:30 AM	#15
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	40% is very good deal. I'd buy if looking for a new watch!

14 October 2015, 02:15 AM	#16
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,470	In a heartbeat. Don't see any reason why you couldn't easily resell at 20% off of retail if you don't like it (and it's still in perfect condition).

14 October 2015, 02:53 AM	#17
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,412	Unless you like and want the watch, I would pass.

14 October 2015, 03:01 AM	#18
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Pass. Get it used.

14 October 2015, 03:16 AM	#19
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	only if that is what you want to wear. If not...pass

14 October 2015, 03:33 AM	#21
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,049	If you like it then buy it... If you're a flipper then also buy it... BUT if you don't like it then don't buy it.

14 October 2015, 04:01 AM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	That's below dealer cost. Weird.

14 October 2015, 04:13 AM	#24
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Seems silly to me to be looking to flip a watch that you're not in love with and don't even own yet. Could you make a profit...maybe. But that's just me. I'd be looking to buy a watch that I'd want to keep. Sometime in the future, if I no longer like the watch or wear it anymore, them I'd be looking to flip it.

14 October 2015, 04:15 AM	#25
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Unnecessary risk so no.

14 October 2015, 04:33 AM	#27
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Only if you like the model, then it is a steal. For any other reason, I would pass.

14 October 2015, 04:57 AM	#28
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,416	I was at a AD a couple weeks ago and the dealer brought out the same watch and said he could take 30% off. Said it has been sitting in the safe and needed to move the watch. I don't see an AD taking a loss though.

14 October 2015, 05:37 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	If you've researched the used market and think you can make a profit then go for it... as long as proceeds go towards a Rolex you do want.

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