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Irydium · 27 July 2019, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Come on... I think OP is just sharing a story.

When someone posts that they bought a Daytona in the grey market and paid nearly double retail, nobody comments “bragging about being a victim of Rolex!”

It’s just a story. I don’t think the OP is flexing either. If this is a flex, then every incoming thread and every post in the “show your steering wheels” thread is a flex.

Totally agree. The cognitive dissonance displayed by some members here is nothing short of incredible.

OP you did great. Ignore the haters, enjoy your watches and thanks for sharing your story.

ricardo-sf · 27 July 2019, 08:13 AM

i see no problem with this approach -- the market is overpaying for something, so your should take action if you can and pocket some of that money.

Pete26 · 27 July 2019, 08:20 AM

No different to being a grey, remember they started out as collectors. Don't blame the OP for being smart.

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Jamie1111 · 27 July 2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dxbtousa

Fair play
Fairer Play to come on TRF and share the story
Fairest play to stand up for it against the WIS legends.

Not bad turn around - I would have at least tried to sell it private for a week to cushion the margins even more.

Grats!

Not sure I agree but you have a good point.

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Rocket_Man · 27 July 2019, 10:23 PM

AD's invented the bundle game with the grey market buyers years ago. Many here on TRF benefited from the practice with discounted Subs and GMTs and DJs and PM models. Then AD's decided to play the bundle game with their civilian buyers. People didn't like that game. This turned some civilian buyers into amateur flippers. But still no one complained when the amateur flipper was selling a PM. But turn the bundle game around and suddenly there is some violation of 'morality?' Many people sell their watches for whatever the market will support. Is the seller of the Paul Newman Daytona immoral for selling a $250 watch for $15M? The ultimate watch flip of all time. If this were the old days and folks were bragging about getting their Sub at a 15% discount from a Trusted Seller everyone would cheer on the acquisition. Many people played the game on TRF when it was to their advantage, suddenly they don't like it.

The OP was inventive in his strategy to get a watch for his wife. The AD agreed to the terms because it benefited them. The OP agreed to the terms because it benefited him. I don't get the problem.

1815 · 27 July 2019, 11:19 PM

We all know how the game works and people can do whatever they like. Posts like this are always going to ruffle a few feathers but the OP seems to be able to handle the negativity. I’m just here for the entertainment (popcorn at the ready).

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123Blueface · 31 July 2019, 12:55 AM

Don’t understand those upset at OP.
He didn’t create the game.
If people would stop paying ridiculous grey prices, the demand would drop and OP would not be able to do what he did.
If I were in OP’s shoes, I would do the same.

jaySL350 · 31 July 2019, 01:47 AM

Congrats,,
Rose gold is so nice,,
His and Hers YMs,,
Wear in good health,,

Mr.Rolex1 · 31 July 2019, 01:59 AM

If you cant walk in a get a SS sports watch then there is definitely a bubble

31 July 2019, 12:55 AM	#127
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,303	Don’t understand those upset at OP. He didn’t create the game. If people would stop paying ridiculous grey prices, the demand would drop and OP would not be able to do what he did. If I were in OP’s shoes, I would do the same. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

27 July 2019, 08:13 AM	#122
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	i see no problem with this approach -- the market is overpaying for something, so your should take action if you can and pocket some of that money.

27 July 2019, 08:20 AM	#123
Pete26 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Posts: 603	No different to being a grey, remember they started out as collectors. Don't blame the OP for being smart. Sent from my SM-J120ZN using Tapatalk

27 July 2019, 10:23 PM	#125
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	AD's invented the bundle game with the grey market buyers years ago. Many here on TRF benefited from the practice with discounted Subs and GMTs and DJs and PM models. Then AD's decided to play the bundle game with their civilian buyers. People didn't like that game. This turned some civilian buyers into amateur flippers. But still no one complained when the amateur flipper was selling a PM. But turn the bundle game around and suddenly there is some violation of 'morality?' Many people sell their watches for whatever the market will support. Is the seller of the Paul Newman Daytona immoral for selling a $250 watch for $15M? The ultimate watch flip of all time. If this were the old days and folks were bragging about getting their Sub at a 15% discount from a Trusted Seller everyone would cheer on the acquisition. Many people played the game on TRF when it was to their advantage, suddenly they don't like it. The OP was inventive in his strategy to get a watch for his wife. The AD agreed to the terms because it benefited them. The OP agreed to the terms because it benefited him. I don't get the problem.

27 July 2019, 11:19 PM	#126
1815 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Basel Posts: 77	We all know how the game works and people can do whatever they like. Posts like this are always going to ruffle a few feathers but the OP seems to be able to handle the negativity. I’m just here for the entertainment (popcorn at the ready). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2019, 01:47 AM	#128
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Congrats,, Rose gold is so nice,, His and Hers YMs,, Wear in good health,,

31 July 2019, 01:59 AM	#129
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	If you cant walk in a get a SS sports watch then there is definitely a bubble

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