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learnmore60 · 7 August 2008, 02:08 AM

AD in US just confirmed a price increase of 7% from 1st Sept!

Guess its time to make that purchase you have wanted... :)

Defiancekofb · 9 August 2008, 05:58 AM

Is the increase 7% across the board with all non limited models? Or even more of an increase with specific high selling models?

MikeJaye · 10 August 2008, 07:15 PM

I was in Selfridges in London yesterday and was told 15% across the board...seems quite steep to me.

learnmore60 · 10 August 2008, 07:35 PM

I was in selfridges too, the main guy who is usually at the Panerai stand wasnt there. Someone else was who was much less knowledgeable, so I wouldnt really take his word for it. I also went to Wempe on Bond Street and the guy there said the price increase will vary depending on each model..

there was a lovely 289 in Selfridges yesterday.. was really tempted to get it.. but £14k+ was a bid much for an impulse purchase.!

TswaneNguni · 10 August 2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by learnmore60

I was in selfridges too, the main guy who is usually at the Panerai stand wasnt there. Someone else was who was much less knowledgeable, so I wouldnt really take his word for it. I also went to Wempe on Bond Street and the guy there said the price increase will vary depending on each model..

there was a lovely 289 in Selfridges yesterday.. was really tempted to get it.. but £14k+ was a bid much for an impulse purchase.!

Oh,I think its pretty nice !!!

kii · 30 August 2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by learnmore60

AD in US just confirmed a price increase of 7% from 1st Sept!

Guess its time to make that purchase you have wanted... :)

How high do you think these prices can go before the buying public says that really exceeds the value of what I am buying?

Dave Kopf · 31 August 2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kii

How high do you think these prices can go before the buying public says that really exceeds the value of what I am buying?

7 ~ 15 percent over the August 30th price for me.

GBJIV · 31 August 2008, 09:53 AM

Yep, AD told me 10% yesterday in an effort to get me to pull the trigger. Must be true since all of you are in the know as well... Bummer...

Defiancekofb · 1 September 2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

Yep, AD told me 10% yesterday in an effort to get me to pull the trigger. Must be true since all of you are in the know as well... Bummer...

Maybe he meant 10% because he added the state and fed tax.

nomaam · 6 September 2008, 06:31 AM

I just checked with my AD and they did go up 7% on Sptember 1st.

eric23 · 6 September 2008, 06:37 AM

MY AD told me around 8%-10%. But I live in Canada so that might be may it is higher.

davidmkang · 14 September 2008, 11:26 AM

Wow, didn't we just have a price increase in April?? IF this keeps up, Panerai prices will be astronomical soon...lucky for those that became ristis before everyone discovered PAMs.

Dave Kopf · 15 September 2008, 03:47 AM

They had 3 increases this year (last being 7%) and the AD I was at yesterday is expecting another in late december.

BigHat · 15 September 2008, 04:33 AM

I find this worrisome. Panerai has always been a brand that controls prices and volume to generate a clamor and "demand." I find it hard to believe these recent increases are simply covering cost increases or currency issues. I think it more an effort to become a PP, Lange, or AP in the market. That's unfortunate.

Dave Kopf · 16 September 2008, 12:17 AM

The Dollar is up against the Euro to about the same level as this time last year. If they're saying it's because of the Dollar they are pulling your leg (and maybe pushing against something else lol).

Defiancekofb · 16 September 2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Kopf

They had 3 increases this year (last being 7%) and the AD I was at yesterday is expecting another in late december.

Has anyone else heard of this Dec price increase? Or is he trying to woo you into another purchase with that sales talk?

Dave Kopf · 16 September 2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

Has anyone else heard of this Dec price increase? Or is he trying to woo you into another purchase with that sales talk?

I figured it was a Christmas present from Panerai.

7 August 2008, 02:08 AM	#1
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	PAM Price Increase in Sept AD in US just confirmed a price increase of 7% from 1st Sept! Guess its time to make that purchase you have wanted... :)

31 August 2008, 09:53 AM	#8
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Yep, AD told me 10% yesterday in an effort to get me to pull the trigger. Must be true since all of you are in the know as well... Bummer... __________________ Jackson

9 August 2008, 05:58 AM	#2
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Is the increase 7% across the board with all non limited models? Or even more of an increase with specific high selling models?

10 August 2008, 07:15 PM	#3
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I was in Selfridges in London yesterday and was told 15% across the board...seems quite steep to me.

10 August 2008, 07:35 PM	#4
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	I was in selfridges too, the main guy who is usually at the Panerai stand wasnt there. Someone else was who was much less knowledgeable, so I wouldnt really take his word for it. I also went to Wempe on Bond Street and the guy there said the price increase will vary depending on each model.. there was a lovely 289 in Selfridges yesterday.. was really tempted to get it.. but £14k+ was a bid much for an impulse purchase.!

6 September 2008, 06:31 AM	#10
nomaam Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Pedro Location: miami Watch: Daytona SS BF Posts: 119	I just checked with my AD and they did go up 7% on Sptember 1st.

6 September 2008, 06:37 AM	#11
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	MY AD told me around 8%-10%. But I live in Canada so that might be may it is higher.

14 September 2008, 11:26 AM	#12
davidmkang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 28	Wow, didn't we just have a price increase in April?? IF this keeps up, Panerai prices will be astronomical soon...lucky for those that became ristis before everyone discovered PAMs.

15 September 2008, 03:47 AM	#13
Dave Kopf Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NoVa Posts: 91	They had 3 increases this year (last being 7%) and the AD I was at yesterday is expecting another in late december.

15 September 2008, 04:33 AM	#14
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	I find this worrisome. Panerai has always been a brand that controls prices and volume to generate a clamor and "demand." I find it hard to believe these recent increases are simply covering cost increases or currency issues. I think it more an effort to become a PP, Lange, or AP in the market. That's unfortunate.

16 September 2008, 12:17 AM	#15
Dave Kopf Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NoVa Posts: 91	The Dollar is up against the Euro to about the same level as this time last year. If they're saying it's because of the Dollar they are pulling your leg (and maybe pushing against something else lol).

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