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QueueCumber · 25 January 2010, 11:15 AM

Will there be a price increase in the USA soon? If so when will it occur?

I just special ordered a watch and the place couldn't guarantee that the price wouldn't change during shipping, in which case I would have to pay the increase in price or get a refund. Of course, if the price doesn't go up, then there is no issue...

Thanks.

JBat · 25 January 2010, 11:23 AM

I'm not sure if anyone knows the answer to that question. I'm in the same situation, I have a watch on order from a seller here at TRF. I've made a deposit, but we didn't discuss what would happen if a price increase happened before I actually received the watch.

sturgeon123456 · 25 January 2010, 11:24 AM

Only the Rolex gods know, although some people have mentioned something about a price adjustment in the UK......not sure if it went up or was just adjusted to their VAT (value added tax).

Tools · 25 January 2010, 11:26 AM

Nobody really knows the answer to that question.....

There have been some price adjustments throughout the world lately; probably as adjustments to the strength of that countries currency..

This close to the release of Rolex new models at the Basel Fair in March; it is not likely for the next couple of months (although there have been February increases in the past)....but come April 1st, there will be prices associated with the new releases, and then too, any adjustments to other models as well...

DAVIDSW · 25 January 2010, 11:28 AM

Once Rolex USA ships out the watch an invoice is sent as well to the AD. If the price changes after it ships and is enroute to the AD it should not affect the price of your watch.

Regards
DavidSW

Phil G. · 25 January 2010, 12:41 PM

When have you known Rolex NOT to increase the price of their watches??

beerformeplz · 25 January 2010, 03:21 PM

Local AD said prices are going up.

bodybump · 25 January 2010, 03:23 PM

as soon as the price increase is sent out..trust me even the Old new stock will go up no matter what..some of this dealers will just abuse it..

beerformeplz · 25 January 2010, 03:24 PM

I was told that Rolex owns all the watches untill they are sold thats why the prices even on old stock goes up.

Deyn Man · 25 January 2010, 03:48 PM

local ADs here in Manila have added approx 5% to their retail price late around late nov-dec 2009 already...

RollieNZ · 25 January 2010, 03:57 PM

I would have thought that once you enter into a contract with the seller at an agreed price then that price is locked in.

CPTL · 25 January 2010, 10:31 PM

I've heard of this when you go on the "list" and put down a deposit--the dealer can't lock in his price if he doesn't know when the watch will ship. Once you've paid the dealer and he's locked in his cost, however, there's no reason why any subsequent increase should affect you. If it happens, tell him you're not paying--see if he wants to lose cash on the spot and eat a special order over a few percentage points.

bounce · 25 January 2010, 10:59 PM

There was a price rise in the UK on 1st Jan it was just VAT going back up from 15% to 17.5%.

25 January 2010, 11:15 AM	#1
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Rolex 2010 price increase? Will there be a price increase in the USA soon? If so when will it occur? I just special ordered a watch and the place couldn't guarantee that the price wouldn't change during shipping, in which case I would have to pay the increase in price or get a refund. Of course, if the price doesn't go up, then there is no issue... Thanks.

25 January 2010, 11:26 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Nobody really knows the answer to that question..... There have been some price adjustments throughout the world lately; probably as adjustments to the strength of that countries currency.. This close to the release of Rolex new models at the Basel Fair in March; it is not likely for the next couple of months (although there have been February increases in the past)....but come April 1st, there will be prices associated with the new releases, and then too, any adjustments to other models as well... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 January 2010, 12:41 PM	#6
Phil G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Phil Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 248	When have you known Rolex NOT to increase the price of their watches?? __________________ 1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc

25 January 2010, 03:23 PM	#8
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	as soon as the price increase is sent out..trust me even the Old new stock will go up no matter what..some of this dealers will just abuse it.. __________________

25 January 2010, 10:31 PM	#12
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I've heard of this when you go on the "list" and put down a deposit--the dealer can't lock in his price if he doesn't know when the watch will ship. Once you've paid the dealer and he's locked in his cost, however, there's no reason why any subsequent increase should affect you. If it happens, tell him you're not paying--see if he wants to lose cash on the spot and eat a special order over a few percentage points. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

25 January 2010, 11:23 AM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I'm not sure if anyone knows the answer to that question. I'm in the same situation, I have a watch on order from a seller here at TRF. I've made a deposit, but we didn't discuss what would happen if a price increase happened before I actually received the watch.

25 January 2010, 11:24 AM	#3
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Only the Rolex gods know, although some people have mentioned something about a price adjustment in the UK......not sure if it went up or was just adjusted to their VAT (value added tax).

25 January 2010, 11:28 AM	#5
DAVIDSW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: David Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: 1655 EXP Posts: 36,337	Once Rolex USA ships out the watch an invoice is sent as well to the AD. If the price changes after it ships and is enroute to the AD it should not affect the price of your watch. Regards DavidSW

25 January 2010, 03:21 PM	#7
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	Local AD said prices are going up.

25 January 2010, 03:24 PM	#9
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	I was told that Rolex owns all the watches untill they are sold thats why the prices even on old stock goes up.

25 January 2010, 03:48 PM	#10
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	local ADs here in Manila have added approx 5% to their retail price late around late nov-dec 2009 already...

25 January 2010, 03:57 PM	#11
RollieNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Auckland, N.Z. Watch: Day Date YG Posts: 320	I would have thought that once you enter into a contract with the seller at an agreed price then that price is locked in.

25 January 2010, 10:59 PM	#13
bounce Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kent Posts: 234	There was a price rise in the UK on 1st Jan it was just VAT going back up from 15% to 17.5%.

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