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ap1 · 29 April 2018, 09:39 AM

Secret unnamed AD for full pop

congrats!

MrPorter_008 · 29 April 2018, 09:44 AM

First off congrats on your big purchase. All that matters is that you’re happy. I would’ve demanded a discount on the TT piece especially if I’m buying two in one purchase. It’s not like you were buying the Daytona C, Hulk, Batman, Skydweller, or SD43....

pw98 · 29 April 2018, 12:06 PM

In buying watches, paying retail is the norm. Discounts are just little bonuses in the game. Congrats x2.

AK797 · 29 April 2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pudsey bear

As someone who lives in the U.K., is their any discount available on Explorer 2 or Yachmasters from ADs? I went to a few ADs and got the same reply as the OP that they don’t discount on SS models.

I think its very hard now, esp as Rolex will take a dim view of any ADs doing this so most ADs won't risk it and are probably confident they will sell them with no other competition now.

PatronMTL · 29 April 2018, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanotran

I'm not gonna tell where I got them because it might not be good for them.

its not good for them that they didn't give you a discount?

RJRJRJ · 29 April 2018, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pw98

In buying watches, paying retail is the norm. Discounts are just little bonuses in the game. Congrats x2.

With few exceptions, I'd say that only suckers pay full price.

atm08 · 29 April 2018, 03:01 PM

Congrats!!

Easy E · 29 April 2018, 03:14 PM

I very recently had two ADs refuse me a discount on a SS Datejust, I was even buying two and was quite upfront about that. I had previously purchased at least 3 watches from each of these dealers, so I had some history with both. One of them was perfectly straight forward with me and said due to the shortages in all the other models we can't allow discounts on anything right now. I thanked him and called a grey, had two DdJs the next day, 11% combined discount.

E-

tanotran · 29 April 2018, 04:02 PM

Thanks for all the comments. Next time, I will not look like a have-to-buy-it person so I can negotiate a little bit.
P/s: sorry for no pics because it requires 10 posts in order to post pics and I didn't want to spam.

Nairn1980 · 29 April 2018, 04:16 PM

They knew he was getting a 16% VAT refund.....they obviously thought that was more than enough.

joli160 · 29 April 2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

They knew he was getting a 16% VAT refund.....they obviously thought that was more than enough.

X2

Swiss Mad! · 29 April 2018, 09:34 PM

I am in the UK and recently purchased a Blue faced TT Sub from an AD.

Retail is £9900, I paid £9150.

I have purchased 2 watches off them previously so have a small relationship but not I'm in no way a major player like some.

tyler1980 · 29 April 2018, 09:35 PM

completely normal for London, and especially so for a tourist.

Congrats

Roy_D · 29 April 2018, 10:09 PM

Congrats on the new pair!

Pudsey bear · 29 April 2018, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I think its very hard now, esp as Rolex will take a dim view of any ADs doing this so most ADs won't risk it and are probably confident they will sell them with no other competition now.

Thanks for the reply.

travisb · 29 April 2018, 10:54 PM

Full retail is becoming the norm with many ADs. Enjoy them and don’t worry about if you got a good deal. They’re already paid for.

Roll the Lex · 30 April 2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Full retail is becoming the norm with many ADs. Enjoy them and don’t worry about if you got a good deal. They’re already paid for.

I’m guessing it’s cyclical- wait till the next downturn and I bet those same ads will be offering a discount.

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Nairn1980 · 30 April 2018, 01:28 AM

With his 16% VAT refund it works out £8316......

Bargain!!!!!!! No more discount needed.

tyler1980 · 30 April 2018, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

I’m guessing it’s cyclical- wait till the next downturn and I bet those same ads will be offering a discount.

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of course. Any business gets as much as they can for their product when they can get it. Any AD that discounts in todays market for anything remotely popular doesnt deserve to be in business.

Russell996 · 30 April 2018, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

As you are a tourist most UK ADs will charge you full price now.

I never get a discount and I live in the UK.

watchwatcher · 30 April 2018, 03:35 AM

Congrats...lets see some pics!

Chrono_lando · 30 April 2018, 11:06 AM

Pictures!

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brandrea · 30 April 2018, 11:15 AM

Congratulations x2

Mystro · 30 April 2018, 11:35 AM

Msrp is the new Rolex discount. You did well. Did the AD take your stickers off or keep your warranty cards??

RollieRoll · 30 April 2018, 04:09 PM

slight discounts on TT and PM are absolutely a norm still. Congrats to you regardless

SeaDweller50 · 30 April 2018, 04:17 PM

Good point reference a foreigner not being able to obtain the warranty card. So, does the AD ship the card after 1 year, with the real possibility of it never arriving?

tyler1980 · 30 April 2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ra_88

Good point reference a foreigner not being able to obtain the warranty card. So, does the AD ship the card after 1 year, with the real possibility of it never arriving?

IMO its a non issue. Most non locals are ineligible to buy waitlist pieces and those are mostly the ones where the warranty card is retained. Hardly any AD is going to put a non-local on a SS daytona waitlist.

SC11 · 30 April 2018, 04:30 PM

No offence guys but you can’t compare different countries!

Here in the UK supply and demand is as such they don’t need to discount so obviously they won’t.

Pretty much all SS models are zero discount, TT and PM are a mixed bag I know my AD currently doesn’t discount TT Subs and the WG Daytona on Oysterflex (didn’t ask about the full range it’s just what came up in conversation)

OP got VAT refund which works out a decent discount which we don’t have the luxury of.

tyler1980 · 30 April 2018, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

No offence guys but you can’t compare different countries!

Here in the UK supply and demand is as such they don’t need to discount so obviously they won’t.

Pretty much all SS models are zero discount, TT and PM are a mixed bag I know my AD currently doesn’t discount TT Subs and the WG Daytona on Oysterflex (didn’t ask about the full range it’s just what came up in conversation)

OP got VAT refund which works out a decent discount which we don’t have the luxury of.

the vast majority don't bother to look at the origin of the OP for context. Then apply "general" advice that is often outdated as the market is considerably different in the past year everywhere, and especially so in the UK where we have been dealing with it for longer.

My AD gives me a token discount a lot of times, nothing to brag about but its because of loyalty. A VAT return tourist gets O% even on a Pt daytona, where as i could get one, not a great one though.

Flier · 30 April 2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tanotran

Hello Rolex lovers. I just got my TT Daytona and Yacht master steel blue dial in London and paid full price for them. I'm not gonna tell where I got them because it might not be good for them. I talked about discounts and she said no immediately. Said these two were very popular and she weren't allowed to give any discount. So was it okay for me to pay at full price. But I love my watches. They are my first Rolex watches.
P/s: I got 16% VAT refund.

Usually people who have bought before get a discount
Its like an act of good faith but in your case you should have got a bit more
Anw consider it good you did not pay the VAT
As for the name and shame part of who the AD is
I would name them but not to
Shame them
Its just exchange of info

29 April 2018, 09:44 AM	#32
MrPorter_008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 265	First off congrats on your big purchase. All that matters is that you’re happy. I would’ve demanded a discount on the TT piece especially if I’m buying two in one purchase. It’s not like you were buying the Daytona C, Hulk, Batman, Skydweller, or SD43.... __________________ AP 15202st, PP 5167a, VC 4500v (blue dial), Rolex Daytona 116500ln (white dial), and Rolex Batgirl 126710BLNR

29 April 2018, 09:34 PM	#42
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	I am in the UK and recently purchased a Blue faced TT Sub from an AD. Retail is £9900, I paid £9150. I have purchased 2 watches off them previously so have a small relationship but not I'm in no way a major player like some. __________________ instagram: max.parkin

29 April 2018, 09:35 PM	#43
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	completely normal for London, and especially so for a tourist. Congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

30 April 2018, 11:35 AM	#54
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,462	Msrp is the new Rolex discount. You did well. Did the AD take your stickers off or keep your warranty cards?? __________________

29 April 2018, 09:39 AM	#31
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,513	Secret unnamed AD for full pop congrats!

29 April 2018, 12:06 PM	#33
pw98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 168	In buying watches, paying retail is the norm. Discounts are just little bonuses in the game. Congrats x2.

29 April 2018, 03:01 PM	#37
atm08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: T for Texas Watch: 116500LN Posts: 314	Congrats!!

29 April 2018, 03:14 PM	#38
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,033	I very recently had two ADs refuse me a discount on a SS Datejust, I was even buying two and was quite upfront about that. I had previously purchased at least 3 watches from each of these dealers, so I had some history with both. One of them was perfectly straight forward with me and said due to the shortages in all the other models we can't allow discounts on anything right now. I thanked him and called a grey, had two DdJs the next day, 11% combined discount. E-

29 April 2018, 04:02 PM	#39
tanotran "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hanoi Posts: 46	Thanks for all the comments. Next time, I will not look like a have-to-buy-it person so I can negotiate a little bit. P/s: sorry for no pics because it requires 10 posts in order to post pics and I didn't want to spam.

29 April 2018, 04:16 PM	#40
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	They knew he was getting a 16% VAT refund.....they obviously thought that was more than enough.

29 April 2018, 10:09 PM	#44
Roy_D "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia Watch: Z-Blue Milgauss Posts: 82	Congrats on the new pair!

29 April 2018, 10:54 PM	#46
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,414	Full retail is becoming the norm with many ADs. Enjoy them and don’t worry about if you got a good deal. They’re already paid for.

30 April 2018, 01:28 AM	#48
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	With his 16% VAT refund it works out £8316...... Bargain!!!!!!! No more discount needed.

30 April 2018, 03:35 AM	#51
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Congrats...lets see some pics!

30 April 2018, 11:06 AM	#52
Chrono_lando "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 138	Pictures! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 April 2018, 11:15 AM	#53
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,781	Congratulations x2

30 April 2018, 04:09 PM	#55
RollieRoll Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 658	slight discounts on TT and PM are absolutely a norm still. Congrats to you regardless

30 April 2018, 04:17 PM	#56
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Good point reference a foreigner not being able to obtain the warranty card. So, does the AD ship the card after 1 year, with the real possibility of it never arriving?

30 April 2018, 04:30 PM	#58
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	No offence guys but you can’t compare different countries! Here in the UK supply and demand is as such they don’t need to discount so obviously they won’t. Pretty much all SS models are zero discount, TT and PM are a mixed bag I know my AD currently doesn’t discount TT Subs and the WG Daytona on Oysterflex (didn’t ask about the full range it’s just what came up in conversation) OP got VAT refund which works out a decent discount which we don’t have the luxury of.

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