Who gave a xmas gift to their Sales Assoc.?

[Speedsleev]

Gave them a vintage magazine ad for a Submariner mounted on hard wood for the back of the shop.

This year ended up with:
White Daytona
New Cermit
DJ41 White Smoothy
Today, new 41 Sub No date

Crazy year, they looked after me for sure!

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

This may seem over-the-top, but I gave my AD a white SS Daytona. Not in the hopes that one day he will sell me one, but just because he's a great guy and I know that he too likes them.

Whoa!!

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Do you normally gift your Rolex SA/s during xmas? Has it paid off for you in the past in terms of consideration for your desired pieces?

So much so for the spirit of Christmas.

[rmags]

Originally Posted by Speedsleev

Gave them a vintage magazine ad for a Submariner mounted on hard wood for the back of the shop.

This year ended up with:
White Daytona
New Cermit
DJ41 White Smoothy
Today, new 41 Sub No date

Crazy year, they looked after me for sure!

Wow! They definitely took care of you.

[DJ2020]

I gave $100 ea. to 2 different SA's in 2 different shops. One that I have purchased jewelry and pre-owned watches from as well as my Tudor this month. He gives me great deals and service.
The other to my Rolex SA because he goes well above and beyond in sales and especially service. He is also a personal friend. I compensate him on a regular basis threw out the year for giving me very fast and quality service. When the watch technician regulated my Rolex to -0/+0 earlier this year, after working with me to achieve this, I slipped him a $100. Which by the way is still running same. Still to the second at this time.

[Littletommy]

Gift certificate to 'Jelly Of The Month club' if they're lucky.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by LFDAmelio

Transactional and just being friendly aren't mutually exclusive. Yes, buying a nice bottle of scotch or wine for your sales person may help you get a watch, so there's some self-interest involved. However, if you have a good rapport with them and enjoy your interactions, it can also just be a nice gesture that they will appreciate on a human level. It's not either/or. Relationships make the world go around.

I never said they were mutually exclusive. I like my SA’s just fine. One of them is a particularly nice person. However, if I didn’t have tens of thousands of dollars to spend I doubt we’d have the same relationship and that she would treat me in a similar way. I would also ask folks conflating watch sales with friendships, did you bring a gift of equal value to your car dealer, local coffee shop, barber, fire dept, bakery, etc?

This isn’t to say friendships can’t develop but rather the foundation of these relationships are purely transactional. Most of us are emotional about watches and that can seep into other areas. It’s not good or bad, just being realistic. For those espousing complete altruism in your gifting to AD’s, I believe that you believe that.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by LFDAmelio

Transactional and just being friendly aren't mutually exclusive. Yes, buying a nice bottle of scotch or wine for your sales person may help you get a watch, so there's some self-interest involved. However, if you have a good rapport with them and enjoy your interactions, it can also just be a nice gesture that they will appreciate on a human level. It's not either/or. Relationships make the world go around.

Well said. Gave $100 restaurant cards to my AD team. They are good people and the customer service they provide is top notch.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Do you also send gifts to the Trusted Sellers around here?

that’s the real question

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Danny83

Whoa!!

Kidding! Of course.

[jb335]

I am afraid to, it may end up with me buying more watches....

[wgdaytona]

No, ridiculous.

[jcatral14]

Sent a Christmas card and $10 Starbucks card to say thanks to my two different ADs(SAs). They texted me and said the gesture was greatly appreciated. Not sure if I got moved up the "list" but that wasn't my intention. I just wanted to express my gratitude for getting the call :-)

[m0butt]

Wondering if I should send DavidSW a gift.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by m0butt

Wondering if I should send DavidSW a gift.

Dont forget the premium ... one bottle of bubbly for the AD,two for DavidSW .

[smallcollector]

Originally Posted by m0butt

Wondering if I should send DavidSW a gift.

He is the absolute best

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

This may seem over-the-top, but I gave my AD a white SS Daytona. Not in the hopes that one day he will sell me one, but just because he's a great guy and I know that he too likes them.

[peterskinner]

A lot of this sounds pretty cynical. The staff aren’t your friend, they don’t mix with you. It’s just business. Be polite and appreciative, but that’s all. It’s quite enough.

[LFDAmelio]

Originally Posted by Atone

I never said they were mutually exclusive. I like my SA’s just fine. One of them is a particularly nice person. However, if I didn’t have tens of thousands of dollars to spend I doubt we’d have the same relationship and that she would treat me in a similar way. I would also ask folks conflating watch sales with friendships, did you bring a gift of equal value to your car dealer, local coffee shop, barber, fire dept, bakery, etc?

This isn’t to say friendships can’t develop but rather the foundation of these relationships are purely transactional. Most of us are emotional about watches and that can seep into other areas. It’s not good or bad, just being realistic. For those espousing complete altruism in your gifting to AD’s, I believe that you believe that.

Hi - I wasn't answering you specifically, just offering a general opinion on the topic. Looks like we pretty much agree. Have a healthy and happy holiday season!

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Kidding! Of course.

I thought you were been serious too

[HODDS]

Always take care of the people that take care of me.

[10XRolex]

It is the season of giving, so I gave a nice bottle of cheer.

[loudmofo]

Well when i went in i was with my wife,The manger gave her a hat and the long rolex umbrella she thought it was great.

[loudmofo]

Originally Posted by 10XRolex

It is the season of giving, so I gave a nice bottle of cheer.

yes it is,perfect gift.

[Jpccarguy]

I receive gifts from patients. I can’t do any more for them than I already have, so I take it in the best possible way. I have no hesitation about gifting people I have business relationships with. I have made some wonderful friends as I became a WIS this year. I would give because it’s the season, and I appreciate that some people will go the extra mile to help me, in whatever field that is- physician, realtor, auto SA, whomever. YMMV.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Jpccarguy

I receive gifts from patients. I can’t do any more for them than I already have, so I take it in the best possible way. I have no hesitation about gifting people I have business relationships with. I have made some wonderful friends as I became a WIS this year. I would give because it’s the season, and I appreciate that some people will go the extra mile to help me, in whatever field that is- physician, realtor, auto SA, whomever. YMMV.

As do I. However, sellers of goods and providers of services are quite different on many levels. It’s literally a sales associate’s job to ingratiate themselves to customers. In most (not all) fields of service it’s an option.

[7sins]

I brought in wine and tequila to my AP SAs, never hurts.

[Cassidy776]

I get them a gift whenever they get me the watch I'm looking for.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Cassidy776

I get them a gift whenever they get me the watch I'm looking for.

I like it. Very Pavlovian

[GVAZQUEZ]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

I did, but just because he's a solid guy...100 dollar gift certificate to a local restaurant group. Don't give anything because you're trying to edge in, just do it if you want to do something nice...

I agree you will be engaging a transaction SA, that’s it.

Now I have a few AD’s, but for Christmas I only have one that I honestly give a $50.00 restaurant gift card and I throw $100.00 in the envelope. He has been very straight forward with me from day one and I appreciate that and we have became friends.

Will this give me pts or an edge maybe but that is not the reason why I give that small gift out. I give it out of heart as I do my other gifts to friends and family. My relationship with my AD is close and loyal; I wait and be patient.

Remember if you are talking about something “fake” or “prefabricated” etc they can tell a mile away. Same goes with gifts for your SA. They will know when you doing it to try to get something.

Don’t get confused with giving a gift for appreciation. Say you got a piece you really wanted this year come Christmas time you take your SA a gift.. that’s cool.

Cool post OP..


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