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Chimpy · 4 August 2007, 10:55 PM

Getady to pull the trigger on my first Rolex. I've been pretty much into the watch hobby for a few years, but mostly with Omegas and Tags. My AD for Omegas gives me %25 off anything I buy, unfortunately, he doesn't stock Rolex.

So, who has an AD with an awesome discount in the United States that I can give a ring? Preferrably outside Florida to avoid sales tax?

I'm not looking for anything extravagant or rare... just this one of the pic below, this way I figure he won't be hard pressed to give the discount; as long as it isn't something that people are lining up for, like a milgauss.

chevycorvette · 24 October 2007, 12:07 PM

i think a lot of AD give you some break and out the door quote.

go to the AD and ask for it. nothing to loss. at leats you can try it on 1st hand.

Downing · 24 October 2007, 12:24 PM

You should probably go gray, like Alan Furman or Swiss Luxury. You'll get a decent discount and avoid the sales tax.

If you do find an AD that will discount, chances are there aren't many other ADs that would discount much deeper. Surely your time has to be worth something.

Sooner or later you just have to pull the trigger...

Thani · 24 October 2007, 01:51 PM

glad u took my advice !!

krlyuzh · 24 October 2007, 03:07 PM

It's funny how some people consider BEST AD's to be the ones who give the most discount.....

CPTL · 24 October 2007, 04:11 PM

Bernard Watches (www.bernardwatch.com) also has a lot of DJs at decent prices.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 October 2007, 05:02 PM

www.swissluxury.com offers good deals.

chris_nor_cal · 24 October 2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirill

It's funny how some people consider BEST AD's to be the ones who give the most discount.....

i sure as heck do.

to the OP: Take my word for it, that is a GORGEOUS watch. I tried it on. I want. Good Luck finding a deal.

mailman · 24 October 2007, 07:51 PM

Trust me fellas, I have the best AD in the country

robbonds · 24 October 2007, 09:38 PM

its the same product no matter where you buy it - get the biggest discount

CoopJr · 25 October 2007, 02:52 AM

Is like a wet dream!

Spencer · 25 October 2007, 04:04 AM

I've never paid less than reatil for my Rolexes, albeit 2 of them are the LV and Daytona, but I would just go to any and all locals AD's to you and just ask. There's no "best" in the country, and if there was one that was known for giving a good discount, they wouldn't be AD's anymore.

Chimpy · 25 October 2007, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

I've never paid less than reatil for my Rolexes, albeit 2 of them are the LV and Daytona, but I would just go to any and all locals AD's to you and just ask. There's no "best" in the country, and if there was one that was known for giving a good discount, they wouldn't be AD's anymore.

All my local dealers (Mayor's and JR Dunn) gave me the "We wont discount unless you buy two" spiel. What a crock of garbage!

Chimpy · 25 October 2007, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

www.swissluxury.com offers good deals.

Admittedly they do, but same state means sales tax! :-(

SeaGoer · 25 October 2007, 05:47 AM

There are a few rules you got to follow to get the discounts from the ADs:

a. You got to go in person
b. Be willing to pay cash
c. Establish yourself as a repeat customer
d. Do not waste your time with low level sales clerks; if you see they do not respond ask to see the manager.

When you follow these guidelines you will find that the discounts you get from the AD maybe better than what you get from the grey dealers.

DocD · 25 October 2007, 06:20 AM

Chimpy,

I fully understand that you want to find the AD with the lowest price, but I'm not sure if you are aware of the fact that AD's are not allowed to make phone transactions.

Therefore, even if you found an AD that discounted significantly, and that AD was 1000 miles from your home, the AD is not allowed by Rolex to "seal the deal" over the phone. You must make the transaction/sale in person/in the store. Otherwise, Rolex looks at it as if they are encroaching on another AD's territory.

I don't know of any AD's that are willing to break this policy or else they risk losing their AD status. You can negotiate any deal over the phone, but the actual transaction must be made in person. Once the money gets handed over IN PERSON, they can then send you the watch out of state to save sales tax. Theoretically, if they hand you the watch in state, you still have to pay the tax. So you have to actually purchase the watch in the store for the best deal, and have it sent to your home to save the tax to keep it all "kosher".

Stores like Alan Furman will make transactions over the phone since he's not an AD.

4 August 2007, 10:55 PM	#1
Chimpy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: New England Watch: Omega AT Posts: 61	Best AD with Best Discount in the USA? Getady to pull the trigger on my first Rolex. I've been pretty much into the watch hobby for a few years, but mostly with Omegas and Tags. My AD for Omegas gives me %25 off anything I buy, unfortunately, he doesn't stock Rolex. So, who has an AD with an awesome discount in the United States that I can give a ring? Preferrably outside Florida to avoid sales tax? I'm not looking for anything extravagant or rare... just this one of the pic below, this way I figure he won't be hard pressed to give the discount; as long as it isn't something that people are lining up for, like a milgauss.

24 October 2007, 12:24 PM	#3
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	You should probably go gray, like Alan Furman or Swiss Luxury. You'll get a decent discount and avoid the sales tax. If you do find an AD that will discount, chances are there aren't many other ADs that would discount much deeper. Surely your time has to be worth something. Sooner or later you just have to pull the trigger... __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

24 October 2007, 05:02 PM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	www.swissluxury.com offers good deals. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 October 2007, 07:51 PM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	Trust me fellas, I have the best AD in the country __________________ JJ

25 October 2007, 02:52 AM	#11
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	That Bernards Watch site... Is like a wet dream!

24 October 2007, 12:07 PM	#2
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	i think a lot of AD give you some break and out the door quote. go to the AD and ask for it. nothing to loss. at leats you can try it on 1st hand.

24 October 2007, 01:51 PM	#4
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	glad u took my advice !!

24 October 2007, 03:07 PM	#5
krlyuzh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Kirill Location: USA Posts: 11,932	It's funny how some people consider BEST AD's to be the ones who give the most discount.....

24 October 2007, 04:11 PM	#6
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Bernard Watches (www.bernardwatch.com) also has a lot of DJs at decent prices.

24 October 2007, 09:38 PM	#10
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	its the same product no matter where you buy it - get the biggest discount

25 October 2007, 04:04 AM	#12
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I've never paid less than reatil for my Rolexes, albeit 2 of them are the LV and Daytona, but I would just go to any and all locals AD's to you and just ask. There's no "best" in the country, and if there was one that was known for giving a good discount, they wouldn't be AD's anymore. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

25 October 2007, 05:47 AM	#15
SeaGoer Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: TT YM, TT GMT IIC Posts: 385	There are a few rules you got to follow to get the discounts from the ADs: a. You got to go in person b. Be willing to pay cash c. Establish yourself as a repeat customer d. Do not waste your time with low level sales clerks; if you see they do not respond ask to see the manager. When you follow these guidelines you will find that the discounts you get from the AD maybe better than what you get from the grey dealers.

25 October 2007, 06:20 AM	#16
DocD "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner date Posts: 298	Chimpy, I fully understand that you want to find the AD with the lowest price, but I'm not sure if you are aware of the fact that AD's are not allowed to make phone transactions. Therefore, even if you found an AD that discounted significantly, and that AD was 1000 miles from your home, the AD is not allowed by Rolex to "seal the deal" over the phone. You must make the transaction/sale in person/in the store. Otherwise, Rolex looks at it as if they are encroaching on another AD's territory. I don't know of any AD's that are willing to break this policy or else they risk losing their AD status. You can negotiate any deal over the phone, but the actual transaction must be made in person. Once the money gets handed over IN PERSON, they can then send you the watch out of state to save sales tax. Theoretically, if they hand you the watch in state, you still have to pay the tax. So you have to actually purchase the watch in the store for the best deal, and have it sent to your home to save the tax to keep it all "kosher". Stores like Alan Furman will make transactions over the phone since he's not an AD.

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