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ghotihead2001 · 26 March 2013, 07:45 AM

Whilst browsing for a RG lady datejust at a Colombian Emeralds store on Antigua

Amoung other "inaccuracies" the salesman spouted out trying to make a sale:

Price increases from Rolex every 2 months

Rolexes will never lose value

Buying a Rolex is an investment

This was my favorite though, he said...if you ever wanted to resell the watch or trade it in for another model, we could walk into any Rolex dealer in the world and receive back, in cash, the EXACT price we would pay the gentleman for the watch that day...

I just smiled, wrote down the reference my lady preferred and thanked him kindly for his time....

Thought y'all would appreciate this

69mach351 · 26 March 2013, 07:50 AM

Wow, that is horrible. I usually hit the islands the jewelry store will get me drunk (its bad when the owner knows me from roughly 2 trips every 3 years), we chat, and sometimes we'll get a little (or a lot) something.

I wouldn't be able to hold back on what they were saying though.

phillips29 · 26 March 2013, 07:55 AM

Wow that's just plain conning! They ought to be real careful telling customers plain BS like that!

thewatchguy93 · 26 March 2013, 07:56 AM

Typical sales spam! unfortunately non Rolex enthusiasts would fall for it..

bayerische · 26 March 2013, 07:59 AM

Well of all the earlier sales talk, I think this takes the jackpot!

Chris B · 26 March 2013, 08:12 AM

Amazing what they'll come out with

The flim-flam is not restricted to our watches though, today a friend of mine took her BMW into the local dealer because of a call-back to replace the ignition coil,
while she was there they also sold her a new set of tyres as hers were worn.

She questioned why they'd worn so quickly & the rep asked whether she checked the tyre pressure in psi or bar?

When she replied psi, the guy said "thats where you have the problem, you should always check the tyres using bar" , I kid you not

mikkibarry · 26 March 2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Amazing what they'll come out with

The flim-flam is not restricted to our watches though, today a friend of mine took her BMW into the local dealer because of a call-back to replace the ignition coil,
while she was there they also sold her a new set of tyres as hers were worn.

She questioned why they'd worn so quickly & the rep asked whether she checked the tyre pressure in psi or bar?

When she replied psi, the guy said "thats where you have the problem, you should always check the tyres using bar" , I kid you not

Oh, so true. We American divers can't dive with British tanks because they're measured in BAR. We'd drown for sure!

nauticajoe · 26 March 2013, 08:33 AM

They're in the wrong industry....they should be selling timeshare.

teqp · 26 March 2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

We American divers can't dive with British tanks because they're measured in BAR. We'd drown for sure!

Exactly, how can we dive with only 200 bar in our tanks?

The GMT Master · 26 March 2013, 08:37 AM

Well, if that Caribbean AD needs a new sales guy, I suppose I can find it in my heart to fly out there for 6 months to turn things around. The things I would do for this forum

anothernewphone · 26 March 2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by phillips29

Wow that's just plain conning! They ought to be real careful telling customers plain BS like that!

Typically, you don't get a lot of repeat customers in vacation destination locations such as these. They're not worried about losing business with a sales pitch like that.

SWISSAHOLICS · 26 March 2013, 08:45 AM

I get the EXACT price I paid.....oh my!!! I think the salesperson must have read that on the INTERNET

ghotihead2001 · 26 March 2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I get the EXACT price I paid.....oh my!!! I think the salesperson must have read that on the INTERNET

On a precious metal ladies model no less!!!!

Trouble15 · 26 March 2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Well, if that Caribbean AD needs a new sales guy, I suppose I can find it in my heart to fly out there for 6 months to turn things around. The things I would do for this forum

JGX · 26 March 2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Well, if that Caribbean AD needs a new sales guy, I suppose I can find it in my heart to fly out there for 6 months to turn things around. The things I would do for this forum

VICI · 26 March 2013, 09:11 AM

That's why they call it 'sales'!

Watchdog · 26 March 2013, 09:13 AM

Crazy!!!

beshannon · 26 March 2013, 09:14 AM

I have heard some pretty outrageous things but that takes the cake

bayerische · 26 March 2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

They're in the wrong industry....they should be selling timeshare.

cop414 · 26 March 2013, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I have heard some pretty outrageous things but that takes the cake

+100

LA_LEC · 26 March 2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

That's why they call it 'sales'!

Yep, and a fool and his money will soon part!

newbieincali · 26 March 2013, 09:48 AM

I would have taken my watch off and say.. ill sell my watch at retail.... test out his theory right there....

ghotihead2001 · 26 March 2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by newbieincali

I would have taken my watch off and say.. ill sell my watch at retail.... test out his theory right there....

Unfortunately I was wearing my luminox diver...

Hairdude1 · 26 March 2013, 10:19 AM

funny

Bangel · 26 March 2013, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Well, if that Caribbean AD needs a new sales guy, I suppose I can find it in my heart to fly out there for 6 months to turn things around. The things I would do for this forum

Your dedication is inspirational Chris!

Jsan20 · 26 March 2013, 11:10 AM

It sounds like a good pitch and I am sure it works. My brother-in-law picked one up in the islands last month.

Boardman · 26 March 2013, 11:22 AM

I wonder if he also had a nice Sub II for sale to impress the ladies?

mmmk604 · 26 March 2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghotihead2001

This was my favorite though, he said...if you ever wanted to resell the watch or trade it in for another model, we could walk into any Rolex dealer in the world and receive back, in cash, the EXACT price we would pay the gentleman for the watch that day...

LOL were you wearing your Rolex at the time?

If I were you, I would have showed them what I had on my wrist and asked them to purchase the watch back from me at MSRP.

floater156 · 26 March 2013, 12:57 PM

Good ol' salesman

Stuxnet · 26 March 2013, 02:13 PM

Does Colombian Emeralds sell Rolex now? They don't sell Rolex in Barbados. The ladies at The Royal Shop are all pretty knowledgable.

26 March 2013, 07:45 AM	#1
ghotihead2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Breaking bad Posts: 426	Amazing sales pitch in the Caribbean Whilst browsing for a RG lady datejust at a Colombian Emeralds store on Antigua Amoung other "inaccuracies" the salesman spouted out trying to make a sale: Price increases from Rolex every 2 months Rolexes will never lose value Buying a Rolex is an investment This was my favorite though, he said...if you ever wanted to resell the watch or trade it in for another model, we could walk into any Rolex dealer in the world and receive back, in cash, the EXACT price we would pay the gentleman for the watch that day... I just smiled, wrote down the reference my lady preferred and thanked him kindly for his time.... Thought y'all would appreciate this __________________ "There is no fighting in here! This is the war room!" Instagram: @ghotihead2001

26 March 2013, 07:56 AM	#4
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Typical sales spam! unfortunately non Rolex enthusiasts would fall for it.. __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

26 March 2013, 07:59 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Well of all the earlier sales talk, I think this takes the jackpot! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 March 2013, 08:45 AM	#12
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I get the EXACT price I paid.....oh my!!! I think the salesperson must have read that on the INTERNET __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

26 March 2013, 09:14 AM	#18
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I have heard some pretty outrageous things but that takes the cake __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

26 March 2013, 07:50 AM	#2
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	Wow, that is horrible. I usually hit the islands the jewelry store will get me drunk (its bad when the owner knows me from roughly 2 trips every 3 years), we chat, and sometimes we'll get a little (or a lot) something. I wouldn't be able to hold back on what they were saying though.

26 March 2013, 07:55 AM	#3
phillips29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 78	Wow that's just plain conning! They ought to be real careful telling customers plain BS like that!

26 March 2013, 08:12 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Amazing what they'll come out with The flim-flam is not restricted to our watches though, today a friend of mine took her BMW into the local dealer because of a call-back to replace the ignition coil, while she was there they also sold her a new set of tyres as hers were worn. She questioned why they'd worn so quickly & the rep asked whether she checked the tyre pressure in psi or bar? When she replied psi, the guy said "thats where you have the problem, you should always check the tyres using bar" , I kid you not

26 March 2013, 08:33 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	They're in the wrong industry....they should be selling timeshare.

26 March 2013, 08:37 AM	#10
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	Well, if that Caribbean AD needs a new sales guy, I suppose I can find it in my heart to fly out there for 6 months to turn things around. The things I would do for this forum

26 March 2013, 09:11 AM	#16
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	That's why they call it 'sales'!

26 March 2013, 09:13 AM	#17
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,842	Crazy!!!

26 March 2013, 09:48 AM	#22
newbieincali Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 411	I would have taken my watch off and say.. ill sell my watch at retail.... test out his theory right there....

26 March 2013, 10:19 AM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	funny

26 March 2013, 11:10 AM	#26
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	It sounds like a good pitch and I am sure it works. My brother-in-law picked one up in the islands last month.

26 March 2013, 11:22 AM	#27
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	I wonder if he also had a nice Sub II for sale to impress the ladies?

26 March 2013, 12:57 PM	#29
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Good ol' salesman __________________ Lead by example through production.

26 March 2013, 02:13 PM	#30
Stuxnet Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 570	Does Colombian Emeralds sell Rolex now? They don't sell Rolex in Barbados. The ladies at The Royal Shop are all pretty knowledgable.

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