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briboxer · 27 April 2019, 12:56 AM

I have been biting my tongue for so long, and only screaming in frustration and laughter to my family.
Does it drive anyone else nuts, when a prospective buyer say they need to check with their wife or significant other to proceed with a purchase?

derekhayden · 27 April 2019, 01:09 AM

YES, if it is something that needs to be discussed with a spouse it should have been done prior to even showing interest to the seller.
That being said I feel sometimes this is just a line to get out of purchasing or sales pressure depending on the situation.

pickettt · 27 April 2019, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derekhayden

YES, if it is something that needs to be discussed with a spouse it should have been done prior to even showing interest to the seller.
That being said I feel sometimes this is just a line to get out of purchasing or sales pressure depending on the situation.

This is precisely what it is. Basically, they’re telling you, “No, I’m not buying.”

037 · 27 April 2019, 01:14 AM

I'm going to have to ask my wife if I'm allowed to respond here.

Hang tight...

It's silly. I've not sold many watches but had it happen once and know someone else who ran into it. It seems like an easy excuse more than anything.

brandrea · 27 April 2019, 01:17 AM

Yes, that would bug me as well. Why waste anyone’s time, if you don’t have “permission” to purchase

pickettt · 27 April 2019, 01:18 AM

On the upside, it gives us all a chance to blame our wives instead of the other way around.

Ballzzz · 27 April 2019, 01:25 AM

Losers - tire kickers - sissy Mary’s
I typically discredit anyone when they say that, as true as it may be it’s extremly rewarding in the rare instance they come back and the item is sold after they “spoke to there significant other” muahHhhha

mjclark32 · 27 April 2019, 01:27 AM

"buyers" shouldn't reach out until all bases are covered...

offrdmania · 27 April 2019, 01:33 AM

Thats why couples have their own mad money accounts. Women buy shoes and handbags and men buy watches.

FTX I · 27 April 2019, 01:42 AM

Depends on what the guy is buying.

piratfisk · 27 April 2019, 01:56 AM

I can certainly understand your frustration. As a seller, it's your responsibility to run your business & to have someone waste your time & theirs is silly. I'd imagine it's the equivalent of an OTPHJ.

mrricks · 27 April 2019, 01:58 AM

When a customer would say that, my response was:Ok, you ask your wife if you can buy the car and I’ll ask my wife if I can sell the car.

Art 1 · 27 April 2019, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briboxer

I have been biting my tongue for so long, and only screaming in frustration and laughter to my family.
Does it drive anyone else nuts, when a prospective buyer say they need to check with their wife or significant other to proceed with a purchase?

No, this does not bother me. But then again my wife would be with me, she has a nicer watches then most, she would be the one telling me to buy the watch if I really wanted it.

ReMember · 27 April 2019, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briboxer

I have been biting my tongue for so long, and only screaming in frustration and laughter to my family.
Does it drive anyone else nuts, when a prospective buyer say they need to check with their wife or significant other to proceed with a purchase?

You and I have been through this one a few times. If my wife is getting the watch for me, it is common courtesy and respect to let her know what I’m doing, not asking for permission. She bought eight out of my nine Rolex watches, the other one from my “secret” fund. But I do understand your point.

Burlington · 27 April 2019, 02:31 AM

I said exactly that when buying our car. 30 seconds later I was back at his desk agreeing the sale.

Made sense we were both happy with the deal before finally locking things down.

-lenny- · 27 April 2019, 02:34 AM

Whenever I hear that phrase, I just assume they meant:

“I am not happy with the terms of this potential deal, and no longer interested in discussing. I am going to pass on the opportunity. Good day sir. “

But didn’t want to say all that?

Cru Jones · 27 April 2019, 02:38 AM

If you're not necessarily "in the market", you get inspired by something awesome, and then you confirm with the home front, I don't see that as being a big deal. Kind of normal, IMO.

Danny83 · 27 April 2019, 02:56 AM

Ya I dont like when people have to consult first!! Thats crazy

SMD · 27 April 2019, 03:29 AM

If I am spending 50K on a watch I will provide my wife the courtesy of a heads up. But I would have already done that before contacting sellers. Less than that I will let her know, maybe before maybe after.

GB-man · 27 April 2019, 06:48 AM

That’s merely a negotiation tactic Brian. Similar to when a car salesman says he has to check with his manager.

It allows the negotiator to pretend they are the good guy who has to convince the other party of the deal.

I’ve never encountered this with a watch sale though

I’ll admit I’ve used it with contractors at my home but that’s different.

tie219 · 27 April 2019, 06:53 AM

I'm not a seller but you would think the buyer would check before reaching out to you

Spartacus · 27 April 2019, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

That’s merely a negotiation tactic Brian. Similar to when a car salesman says he has to check with his manager.

It allows the negotiator to pretend they are the good guy who has to convince the other party of the deal.

I’ve never encountered this with a watch sale though

I’ll admit I’ve used it with contractors at my home but that’s different.

Fat_ninja · 27 April 2019, 08:52 AM

I run it by my wife always. Sometimes the kid....

Fencer · 27 April 2019, 08:59 AM

No big deal either way. Many purchases are made on the spur of the moment... you were not really looking, but suddenly you saw it.

Old Geezer · 27 April 2019, 09:04 AM

Code for "I was never serious and was just trolling for a low ball price" and they don't have the backbone to just say no or they changed their mind or whatever.

Etschell · 27 April 2019, 09:14 AM

Ask wife first before bothering you imo.

briboxer · 27 April 2019, 09:16 AM

I feel much better knowing I have not lost my mind over this.
The one that pushed me over the edge was for a very inexpensive watch, he made an offer, I accepted, he made the paypal payment, and then said "oops". I better check with the wife first. Then asked me to hold the funds for a day to sleep on it too.
Then cancelled. blah blah blah.

dba · 27 April 2019, 09:22 AM

When I bought my last motorcycle, I was home before she was, so I just parked it next the my other one in the garage. When she noticed it later when she came home, all she needed was info on why this new one was better than my other one.

When I changed my 216750 for my 16713, she liked the 16713 better. She said the EXP II was nice looking but the GMT II looks like a Rolex. Nothing more needed saying.

Old Expat Beast · 27 April 2019, 09:26 AM

If you're listing multiple watches a day on TRF, you're bound to get the occasional tire kicker.

Jidonsu · 27 April 2019, 09:50 AM

When I was in NYC a few years back meeting a few friends for dinner, we popped into a Tourneau before our reservation was up. They had a used Aquanaut. I was seriously considering it, but I believe if was a 5165, and upon inquiring further, I found out they were also missing boxes and papers. They were asking $16k. One of my friends with me was shocked that I didn’t need to call my wife first to get the OK. I later told my wife this, and she was like “why would you need to ask me first? It’s your money, and you’re smart enough to make good decisions.”

27 April 2019, 12:56 AM	#1
briboxer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: SoCal Watch: forever changing Posts: 28,308	Need to vent...maybe in the drive you nuts topic, but... I have been biting my tongue for so long, and only screaming in frustration and laughter to my family. Does it drive anyone else nuts, when a prospective buyer say they need to check with their wife or significant other to proceed with a purchase?

27 April 2019, 01:25 AM	#7
Ballzzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,536	Losers - tire kickers - sissy Mary’s I typically discredit anyone when they say that, as true as it may be it’s extremly rewarding in the rare instance they come back and the item is sold after they “spoke to there significant other” muahHhhha __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

27 April 2019, 01:27 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	"buyers" shouldn't reach out until all bases are covered... __________________

27 April 2019, 01:33 AM	#9
offrdmania 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 6,061	Thats why couples have their own mad money accounts. Women buy shoes and handbags and men buy watches. __________________ TRF Member 11738

27 April 2019, 01:58 AM	#12
mrricks "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/AZ Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 679	When a customer would say that, my response was:Ok, you ask your wife if you can buy the car and I’ll ask my wife if I can sell the car. __________________ 116622 1680, 16233, 113400 retired

27 April 2019, 01:09 AM	#2
derekhayden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor BBGMT Posts: 797	YES, if it is something that needs to be discussed with a spouse it should have been done prior to even showing interest to the seller. That being said I feel sometimes this is just a line to get out of purchasing or sales pressure depending on the situation.

27 April 2019, 01:14 AM	#4
037 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	I'm going to have to ask my wife if I'm allowed to respond here. Hang tight... It's silly. I've not sold many watches but had it happen once and know someone else who ran into it. It seems like an easy excuse more than anything.

27 April 2019, 01:17 AM	#5
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,862	Yes, that would bug me as well. Why waste anyone’s time, if you don’t have “permission” to purchase

27 April 2019, 01:18 AM	#6
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,468	On the upside, it gives us all a chance to blame our wives instead of the other way around.

27 April 2019, 01:42 AM	#10
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Depends on what the guy is buying.

27 April 2019, 01:56 AM	#11
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Posts: 2,425	I can certainly understand your frustration. As a seller, it's your responsibility to run your business & to have someone waste your time & theirs is silly. I'd imagine it's the equivalent of an OTPHJ.

27 April 2019, 02:31 AM	#15
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,646	I said exactly that when buying our car. 30 seconds later I was back at his desk agreeing the sale. Made sense we were both happy with the deal before finally locking things down. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

27 April 2019, 02:34 AM	#16
-lenny- 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Boyd Location: On an adventure Watch: 👑 Posts: 2,757	Whenever I hear that phrase, I just assume they meant: “I am not happy with the terms of this potential deal, and no longer interested in discussing. I am going to pass on the opportunity. Good day sir. “ But didn’t want to say all that?

27 April 2019, 02:38 AM	#17
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,690	If you're not necessarily "in the market", you get inspired by something awesome, and then you confirm with the home front, I don't see that as being a big deal. Kind of normal, IMO.

27 April 2019, 02:56 AM	#18
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,326	Ya I dont like when people have to consult first!! Thats crazy

27 April 2019, 03:29 AM	#19
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,713	If I am spending 50K on a watch I will provide my wife the courtesy of a heads up. But I would have already done that before contacting sellers. Less than that I will let her know, maybe before maybe after.

27 April 2019, 06:48 AM	#20
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,664	That’s merely a negotiation tactic Brian. Similar to when a car salesman says he has to check with his manager. It allows the negotiator to pretend they are the good guy who has to convince the other party of the deal. I’ve never encountered this with a watch sale though I’ll admit I’ve used it with contractors at my home but that’s different. __________________

27 April 2019, 06:53 AM	#21
tie219 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 927	I'm not a seller but you would think the buyer would check before reaching out to you

27 April 2019, 08:52 AM	#23
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I run it by my wife always. Sometimes the kid....

27 April 2019, 08:59 AM	#24
Fencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: usa Posts: 288	No big deal either way. Many purchases are made on the spur of the moment... you were not really looking, but suddenly you saw it.

27 April 2019, 09:04 AM	#25
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,355	Code for "I was never serious and was just trolling for a low ball price" and they don't have the backbone to just say no or they changed their mind or whatever.

27 April 2019, 09:14 AM	#26
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Ask wife first before bothering you imo. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

27 April 2019, 09:16 AM	#27
briboxer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: SoCal Watch: forever changing Posts: 28,308	I feel much better knowing I have not lost my mind over this. The one that pushed me over the edge was for a very inexpensive watch, he made an offer, I accepted, he made the paypal payment, and then said "oops". I better check with the wife first. Then asked me to hold the funds for a day to sleep on it too. Then cancelled. blah blah blah.

27 April 2019, 09:22 AM	#28
dba 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,737	When I bought my last motorcycle, I was home before she was, so I just parked it next the my other one in the garage. When she noticed it later when she came home, all she needed was info on why this new one was better than my other one. When I changed my 216750 for my 16713, she liked the 16713 better. She said the EXP II was nice looking but the GMT II looks like a Rolex. Nothing more needed saying. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

27 April 2019, 09:26 AM	#29
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 28,951	If you're listing multiple watches a day on TRF, you're bound to get the occasional tire kicker. __________________ _______________________

27 April 2019, 09:50 AM	#30
Jidonsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Posts: 258	When I was in NYC a few years back meeting a few friends for dinner, we popped into a Tourneau before our reservation was up. They had a used Aquanaut. I was seriously considering it, but I believe if was a 5165, and upon inquiring further, I found out they were also missing boxes and papers. They were asking $16k. One of my friends with me was shocked that I didn’t need to call my wife first to get the OK. I later told my wife this, and she was like “why would you need to ask me first? It’s your money, and you’re smart enough to make good decisions.” __________________ Current Collection Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 \| Rolex 114060 \| Rolex 116710BLNR \| Tudor Black Bay GMT \| Tudor Pelagos Blue \| IWC Mark XVIII Le Petit Prince \|

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