Would you go?

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So there is a local AD that I frequented probably 4-5 times trying on watches. Decided what I wanted and attempted to buy it there for a decent price and was turned down, they were MSRP +tax only for the sports models.

I ended up going to an AD a short drive away and got the watch I wanted at a great price, even better than what I offered to pay at the first AD. So I bought it and had a great experience at this second AD out of town.

Now, this first AD is having an event this weekend that sounds really fun. I got the email invite. It's watches, whiskey, food, and exotic cars...all things I love. I want to go! But I know I'll run into the salesperson I worked with and they'll notice my nice new Sub that I bought from a different AD.

So....go or don't go?

[sensui]

Go and don't wear the watch if it bothers you. But they can't blame you for taking a better deal.

[Sky21]

Certainly go and enjoy all those fun things. Wear your new watch and enjoy it! It's a business and you don't have to feel bad at all.

[dardeca]

Absolutely go. And if they ask, tell them you purchased at another AD at a price you wanted.

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by dardeca

Absolutely go. And if they ask, tell them you purchased at another AD at a price you wanted.

This is what I would do. They can't get mad at you because someone else was willing to work with you.

[RaceDoc11]

Exactly...if they want your business in the future they need to know that they should do better.

Originally Posted by dardeca

Absolutely go. And if they ask, tell them you purchased at another AD at a price you wanted.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by dardeca

Absolutely go. And if they ask, tell them you purchased at another AD at a price you wanted.

Exactly

[ras47]

Originally Posted by dardeca

Absolutely go. And if they ask, tell them you purchased at another AD at a price you wanted.

Exactly what I'd do. The original AD needs to know they're going to lose sales to others that offer customers a discount.

[coralfarmer84]

My opinion is you gave them first option and they declined you. Wear the watch and go, If it comes up be honest and maybe they will realize what it takes to earn your future business. It would be a different story had you just window shopped them with no intent to purchase.

[Masteryacht]

Yep, I would go, wear the watch, and speak the truth.

[srf52]

Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Yep, I would go, wear the watch, and speak the truth.

...very good advice

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Yep, I would go, wear the watch, and speak the truth.

Yep another vote for this!

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Yep, I would go, wear the watch, and speak the truth.

Totally agree, be polite and be friendly and make it clear that they are your first AD of choice but if the second AD can lower his price, so should they. Any business welcomes market intelligence from a good potential customer.

Mick

[joli160]

I understand the a.m. responses but would not go myself. Give me an awkward feeling if I was there

[Ginseng]

Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Yep, I would go, wear the watch, and speak the truth.

'nuff said.

[SeaDweller50]

I'd go and made sure they saw my nice new Submariner.

[Hairdude1]

Go enjoy their free drink and food. If you see the salesperson and your new watch comes up just let him know that you found a better deal. You can always talk packers

[BNA/LION]

Go, Have Fun, Build Relationships and if they are Lucky you might buy your next watch from them. You are the Customer.

[Cru Jones]

If you go, enjoy, as I'd imagine this will be your last invite from them.

[meganfox17]

Why wouldn't YOU ......?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Why wouldn't YOU ......?

I'd be tempted but... too many guys in that limo for me.

[mikkolopez]

I'd go and wear the watch and have it in full view of the salesman.

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[Phil G.]

Originally Posted by mikkolopez

I'd go and wear the watch and have it in full view of the salesman.

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Completely agree. Whether you're buying a car or a nice watch, why would anyone pay more than they have to. Your goal in negotiation is to leave as little money on the table as possible, which is exactly the goal of the AD, and for both parties to feel positive about the transaction. Your first AD just missed out on a sale. I would let him/her know it. In a nice way, of course.

[Shamorai]

I would go, eat all the food, and make sure they saw my new watch.

[Gerardus]

As already said, go, enjoy and confront them with other price/AD deal.

[Stillwater702]

I probably won't feel comfortable going there with my new watch and enjoying the freebies in their marketing event if they did not get my business after several recent visits and answering all my questions, and knowing that they won't be able to match the competitor'a prices for my future purchase (due to higher overhead expense or other reasons). That's just me though. Like many here have posted, it doesn't bother them, so it's all up to you on how you feel about it.

If I already bought from them before and they did not get my recent business then I can still go there and not feel like I'm wasting their time and resources. I'd put myself in the business owner's or salespeople's shoes. I'm sure they'll be nice to you and still accommodate you, but for me it just doesn't feel right interacting with them with my new watch and knowing that they don't stand a chance against the competitors' prices.

There is no right or wrong answer here. It all depends on how you feel about it.

[Quailhunter]

I would not tweak the first AD staff by wearing the new watch. They might fuss to Rolex and get the second AD in trouble.

[travisb]

As said, go and enjoy the event. They had first shot at the sale and couldn't get the deal done.

[mjclark32]

Go. Wear it. Hopefully they'll recognize you mean business when you talk numbers. Enjoy!

[ejvette]

If it comes up just say I gave you the first opportunity to earn my business