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docbob · 27 February 2023, 05:16 AM

My friend had a good AD relationship and got a call for a Batman. He doesn’t want it. Can I purchase it through him ? What’s the drawback ?

SLWoodster · 27 February 2023, 05:18 AM

You already asked this question. Buy the batman and buy your friend a vacation.

The drawback is that you didn’t buy extra day dates and datejusts to be offered a Rolex GMT BLNR

Mshx · 27 February 2023, 05:19 AM

Yeah why shouldn't you? If he's willing to go and buy it and sell it to you, not only will it probably further strengthen his relationship with the AD, because spending money.

As long as you don't screw over your friend and flip it the next day, I can't really think of any drawbacks.

Daytonaboy1977 · 27 February 2023, 05:20 AM

No drawbacks, just whether the AD will let you have it rather than your friend. If they will then result all round!

bluestreak · 27 February 2023, 05:22 AM

Welcome to the forum. If it’s a good friend and they trust you ask them to buy it and you pay them back. If neither of you want to do that. The AD may want to offer it to another client rather than you. Or if the relationship is good, the AD may take a referral from your friend and sell to you. Depends on the AD and how much spend your friend has.

But the easiest way is to have your friend buy it for you.

Calatrava r · 27 February 2023, 05:23 AM

A different question from your earlier inquiry. Why not let him buy it and then you buy it from him. His only concern might be that he loses in place in line for another watch he does want.

Little machines · 27 February 2023, 05:29 AM

The draw back is your friend will possibly miss out on apiece He would like in the near future.But you will be happy ! Good luck!

NachoNeal · 27 February 2023, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docbob

My friend had a good AD relationship and got a call for a Batman. He doesn’t want it. Can I purchase it through him ? What’s the drawback ?

How is this even a question? Either buy it from your friend or have your friend introduce you to facilitate YOUR purchase of the watch. This isn't rocket surgery.

MinMay · 27 February 2023, 07:27 AM

I have asked my SA if I can offer my allocation to a friend and he said no. Because he has thousands of customers behind me to entertain.

So it depends on the SA, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. You might as well start your own relationship if they allow you. I am sure the SA does NOT want to entertain flippers (maybe 90% of new customers).

Bigdaddy38 · 27 February 2023, 07:32 AM

My AD does not allow me to pass and buy for a friend simply because they have other established clients to offer the watch to. This may not be the case for your friend tho.

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zineddine.zidane · 27 February 2023, 07:32 AM

No brainer

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CHF · 27 February 2023, 08:15 AM

The only answer that matters will be from your friend.

AJMarcus · 27 February 2023, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mshx

Yeah why shouldn't you? If he's willing to go and buy it and sell it to you, not only will it probably further strengthen his relationship with the AD, because spending money.

As long as you don't screw over your friend and flip it the next day, I can't really think of any drawbacks.

Well said.

GGGMT · 27 February 2023, 08:27 AM

Straw purchasing. Living on the edge.

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27 February 2023, 05:16 AM	#1
docbob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2	Friends AD My friend had a good AD relationship and got a call for a Batman. He doesn’t want it. Can I purchase it through him ? What’s the drawback ?

27 February 2023, 07:27 AM	#9
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Friends AD I have asked my SA if I can offer my allocation to a friend and he said no. Because he has thousands of customers behind me to entertain. So it depends on the SA, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. You might as well start your own relationship if they allow you. I am sure the SA does NOT want to entertain flippers (maybe 90% of new customers).

27 February 2023, 07:32 AM	#10
Bigdaddy38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Justin Location: Miami, Fl Watch: Daytona 116515B Posts: 727	My AD does not allow me to pass and buy for a friend simply because they have other established clients to offer the watch to. This may not be the case for your friend tho. Sent from my SM-F936U using Tapatalk __________________ ALS 1815 Flyback Chrono Rosegold, Daytona 116515B RG/Chocolate, SkyD Blue Dial Jubilee 326934, Sub 122610LV, Explorer II 216570 Polar, Blue Yacht Master 40 126622, Tudor BB Pro, BB925 Silver, Breitling W. Navi A24322 White, Speedy 3861, Tissot PRX 80

27 February 2023, 05:18 AM	#2
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,577	You already asked this question. Buy the batman and buy your friend a vacation. The drawback is that you didn’t buy extra day dates and datejusts to be offered a Rolex GMT BLNR

27 February 2023, 05:19 AM	#3
Mshx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Scandianavia Posts: 22	Yeah why shouldn't you? If he's willing to go and buy it and sell it to you, not only will it probably further strengthen his relationship with the AD, because spending money. As long as you don't screw over your friend and flip it the next day, I can't really think of any drawbacks.

27 February 2023, 05:20 AM	#4
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	No drawbacks, just whether the AD will let you have it rather than your friend. If they will then result all round!

27 February 2023, 05:22 AM	#5
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,751	Welcome to the forum. If it’s a good friend and they trust you ask them to buy it and you pay them back. If neither of you want to do that. The AD may want to offer it to another client rather than you. Or if the relationship is good, the AD may take a referral from your friend and sell to you. Depends on the AD and how much spend your friend has. But the easiest way is to have your friend buy it for you.

27 February 2023, 05:23 AM	#6
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,938	A different question from your earlier inquiry. Why not let him buy it and then you buy it from him. His only concern might be that he loses in place in line for another watch he does want.

27 February 2023, 05:29 AM	#7
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,697	The draw back is your friend will possibly miss out on apiece He would like in the near future.But you will be happy ! Good luck!

27 February 2023, 07:32 AM	#11
zineddine.zidane "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Berkeley, ÇA Posts: 70	No brainer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 February 2023, 08:15 AM	#12
CHF Banned Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Franc Location: Banque Posts: 23	The only answer that matters will be from your friend.

27 February 2023, 08:27 AM	#14
GGGMT 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: Tudor925; Xii pola Posts: 8,532	Straw purchasing. Living on the edge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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