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ufboy73 · 25 August 2011, 08:02 AM

its been about 8 years since i shopped for a rolex.

at that time, you were lucky to get a 2.5-5% discount, if anything at all on a sub (date or no date).

have times changed? are subs (date and no dates) now being pretty commonly sold thru AD's with a discount? or is it just like the old days - rolex being fairly impervious to general economic conditions?

thanks!

ps - i am hoping it is permissinle to talk about pricing in this way, as we are not talking about any specific dealers

gwalker · 25 August 2011, 08:18 AM

Call around and you will find a discount of 10% or more if you are lucky.

chiko323 · 25 August 2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Call around and you will find a discount of 10% or more if you are lucky.

X2, I've been offered 10% off on a sub without even asking. You should be able to easily find a decent discount

Spartan · 25 August 2011, 08:39 AM

I got a killer discount on my SUB-c recently.
Most likely because it was a TT ?

Doesn't matter cause its what I was looking for

Art 1 · 25 August 2011, 08:41 AM

Why would an AD offer a discount on a Subc?

ManUtd · 25 August 2011, 08:46 AM

It's all relative to the area and AD.

gwalker · 25 August 2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Why would an AD offer a discount on a Subc?

To sell the watch. I wasn't paying $8k. I had no previous relationship with the AD and walked out the door for less than $7k total. I didn't pay taxes. They are still making $$$. In my opinion its about turnover.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 August 2011, 09:03 AM

In South Florida I have never seen or heard of an AD discounting a SS Sub.

greg peterson · 25 August 2011, 09:05 AM

I just purchased my new sub from and AD at a 15% discount (off $8,000). Things are tough in Michigan.

MortgageGuy · 25 August 2011, 09:13 AM

I have NEVER had any issue getting a great discount on SS Rolex (Sub/GMT...). I just purchased another Sub C yesterday LN this time and got a great discount... Its all about the relationship you have with the AD and the amount of $$$ you spend in there on a regular basis IMO

thewatchguy93 · 25 August 2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I have NEVER had any issue getting a great discount on SS Rolex (Sub/GMT...). I just purchased another Sub C yesterday LN this time and got a great discount... Its all about the relationship you have with the AD and the amount of $$$ you spend in there on a regular basis IMO

Oh lord, another one!!?

Beauty you got there mate....

BACK to the subject of discount... I managed to get 20% of my Sub-c. Just like Adam said, the more ££££££££ you have spent with them, the more ££££ they should take off

Dino

ufboy73 · 25 August 2011, 09:21 AM

so, given it would be a first purchase with an AD i can pretty much expect something close to full retail then?

i guess you gotta start somewhere:)

eah990 · 25 August 2011, 10:54 AM

not true I just bought my first rolex from a local AD and got a Sub c for 7350 not the best price out there, but I bought it from an AD within a half an hour of my house. At the end of the day it feels nice to have bought your watch from an AD, knowing you have someone to go if anything is wrong with the watch.

Speed · 25 August 2011, 10:59 AM

Oy.

Here come the fish stories:-)

ncj · 25 August 2011, 11:33 AM

I live near an AD - no discount. It's the store policy.

Art 1 · 25 August 2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

To sell the watch. I wasn't paying $8k. I had no previous relationship with the AD and walked out the door for less than $7k total. I didn't pay taxes. They are still making $$$. In my opinion its about turnover.

They don't have to discount sports watches around here. They don't even need to discount TT sports watches.

gwalker · 25 August 2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

They don't have to discount sports watches around here. They don't even need to discount TT sports watches.

I guess since property is so cheap there everyone can afford nice watches.

I'm sure they don't have to discount here but I called about 5 AD's before I got a good discount. A lot of AD's won't discount anything but if you call around you will find a discount.

spyderco10 · 25 August 2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Oy.

Here come the fish stories:-)

I OWN my local AD, and I sold my last rolex to myself for 20% OVER msrp!!

Megalobyte · 25 August 2011, 11:14 PM

I think things are changing. I have a friend who used to be able to get subs here in FL for 15% off, granted he would buy let's say 2 at a time. But this same AD that was known for "playing ball" will NOT discount anymore. Is it threats from Rolex, is it limited supply, who knows, but I think discounts on SS sport models is going the way of the Dodo bird.

Speed · 25 August 2011, 11:37 PM

I wish the discount threads could go the way of the Dodo ;-)

zeuloa · 25 August 2011, 11:42 PM

As someone once told me... "your neighbor will always claim he go a better deal on his car and lower rate on his mortgage!"

TempoKing · 26 August 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Call around and you will find a discount of 10% or more if you are lucky.

Indeed if you are lucky - Not rich...lol
Rolex Subs of any type ARE NOT DISCOUNTED (No need)
Now if you are a repeat customer for jewelry, gifts etc.
you might see a small discount but when adding the tax
then on the high side again.
Here at the forum a new Sub-C can be bought for $7.000 or less.
Coming Sept. '11.... prices might go higher again.

Crazycarwes · 26 August 2011, 01:12 AM

I paid full msrp on my subc from an AD but didn't pay tax, so it was more than 8% less than what it could have been. This was close to Thanksgiving in 2010, first ever purchase from this store.

MortgageGuy · 26 August 2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Oy.

Here come the fish stories:-)

I know there are lots of "fish stories" out there but I have never had an issue obtaining a discount on a SS sports model Rolex (Daytona excluded of course). Are you saying you do not think there are discounts available on the Sub C? Not trying to attack here just wondering your thoughts...

MortgageGuy · 26 August 2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Oh lord, another one!!?

Beauty you got there mate....

BACK to the subject of discount... I managed to get 20% of my Sub-c. Just like Adam said, the more ££££££££ you have spent with them, the more ££££ they should take off

Dino

Thanks buddy

barstoolman · 26 August 2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

In South Florida I have never seen or heard of an AD discounting a SS Sub.

Maybe you need to expand your horizons????????

NEW · 26 August 2011, 01:40 AM

Have you tried using a AAA auto club card?

Smoak352 · 26 August 2011, 02:07 AM

I saved about $9000 of my Subc in the Bahamas.

Megalobyte · 26 August 2011, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I wish the discount threads could go the way of the Dodo ;-)

Doh! ..do. :)

Megalobyte · 26 August 2011, 04:09 AM

What I'm getting from this thread is, there are absolutely NO discounts to be found on Subs....until you find one.

25 August 2011, 08:02 AM	#1
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Still No Discounts on Subs From AD??? its been about 8 years since i shopped for a rolex. at that time, you were lucky to get a 2.5-5% discount, if anything at all on a sub (date or no date). have times changed? are subs (date and no dates) now being pretty commonly sold thru AD's with a discount? or is it just like the old days - rolex being fairly impervious to general economic conditions? thanks! ps - i am hoping it is permissinle to talk about pricing in this way, as we are not talking about any specific dealers

25 August 2011, 08:46 AM	#6
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	It's all relative to the area and AD. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

25 August 2011, 09:03 AM	#8
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	In South Florida I have never seen or heard of an AD discounting a SS Sub. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

25 August 2011, 09:13 AM	#10
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I have NEVER had any issue getting a great discount on SS Rolex (Sub/GMT...). I just purchased another Sub C yesterday LN this time and got a great discount... Its all about the relationship you have with the AD and the amount of $$$ you spend in there on a regular basis IMO __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

25 August 2011, 11:33 AM	#15
ncj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 63	I live near an AD - no discount. It's the store policy. __________________ My second career after retiring from medicine. Sea-Dweller 16600 Suunto Observer Omega Seamaster (Titanium with Electric Blue Dial) - now sold.

25 August 2011, 08:18 AM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Call around and you will find a discount of 10% or more if you are lucky.

25 August 2011, 08:39 AM	#4
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	I got a killer discount on my SUB-c recently. Most likely because it was a TT ? Doesn't matter cause its what I was looking for

25 August 2011, 08:41 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Why would an AD offer a discount on a Subc?

25 August 2011, 09:05 AM	#9
greg peterson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	I just purchased my new sub from and AD at a 15% discount (off $8,000). Things are tough in Michigan.

25 August 2011, 09:21 AM	#12
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	so, given it would be a first purchase with an AD i can pretty much expect something close to full retail then? i guess you gotta start somewhere:)

25 August 2011, 10:54 AM	#13
eah990 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Baltimore Watch: 116610LN Posts: 114	not true I just bought my first rolex from a local AD and got a Sub c for 7350 not the best price out there, but I bought it from an AD within a half an hour of my house. At the end of the day it feels nice to have bought your watch from an AD, knowing you have someone to go if anything is wrong with the watch.

25 August 2011, 10:59 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Oy. Here come the fish stories:-)

25 August 2011, 11:14 PM	#19
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	I think things are changing. I have a friend who used to be able to get subs here in FL for 15% off, granted he would buy let's say 2 at a time. But this same AD that was known for "playing ball" will NOT discount anymore. Is it threats from Rolex, is it limited supply, who knows, but I think discounts on SS sport models is going the way of the Dodo bird.

25 August 2011, 11:37 PM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I wish the discount threads could go the way of the Dodo ;-)

25 August 2011, 11:42 PM	#21
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	As someone once told me... "your neighbor will always claim he go a better deal on his car and lower rate on his mortgage!"

26 August 2011, 01:12 AM	#23
Crazycarwes Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 27	I paid full msrp on my subc from an AD but didn't pay tax, so it was more than 8% less than what it could have been. This was close to Thanksgiving in 2010, first ever purchase from this store.

26 August 2011, 01:40 AM	#27
NEW "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Free Watch: MANY Posts: 373	Have you tried using a AAA auto club card? __________________ Time is one thing you will never have enough of, so keep track with a nice watch.

26 August 2011, 02:07 AM	#28
Smoak352 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FL Posts: 201	I saved about $9000 of my Subc in the Bahamas. __________________ Submariner TT 16613 U Submariner SS 116610 Random Submariner YG 116618LB

26 August 2011, 04:09 AM	#30
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	What I'm getting from this thread is, there are absolutely NO discounts to be found on Subs....until you find one.

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