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2 September 2018, 04:41 AM | #1 |
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Avoid Shreve San Francisco
I was out in SF recently, going to a number of shops to try some pieces on, see what was new, etc.
When I arrived at Shreve, I felt like it must have been my lucky day - they had a white 116500 in stock. I tried it on and fell in love immediately. However, when I told the salesperson I'd purchase it, they replied it's "for display only" (?!). Knowing there isn't an allocation for "display pieces", I pushed a bit, but they stuck by their story. While many pieces are hard to get, and there are always those mystery "lists" we all get on, I've never before seen a situation where you can try something on that's right there in front of you, but be refused a sale with a bogus reason. It's hard enough for us to get watches from ADs as it is, but when you can go into a shop, try something on and still not be allowed to make a purchase, what's the point in even going to somewhere like Shreve in the first place? |
2 September 2018, 04:43 AM | #2 |
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I doubt anywhere in America will have a 116500 on display ....well thats for sale at msrp. Especially in San Francisco
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2 September 2018, 04:46 AM | #3 |
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I'm sure they'll let you buy it with a purchase of a platinum piece
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2 September 2018, 04:55 AM | #4 |
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It’s clear it’s just a ‘display item’, until you commit to buying a pm watch.
It’s their polite way of bundling, without actually saying it. I’m sure it’d be offered to you, should you show interest, whilst purchasing, say a Day Date. They’re well aware of the possible repercussions, of flat out saying they’ll only sell it to you as part of a package.
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based on this i wouldn't trash talk the place.
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2 September 2018, 05:18 AM | #9 |
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hard to find pieces - i always ask if it's available before i get my hopes up
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2 September 2018, 05:21 AM | #10 |
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You should have dropped it on the floor. You break you buy! Lol
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2 September 2018, 06:43 AM | #12 |
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I don’t know Shreve. I’m glad they are reputable as you say. I’m purely commenting on the practice.
IF the piece was listed as “display only” and NOT for sale then I would agree that it is dealers prerogative to keep a piece for the wow factor. However, if the piece is for sale and is found open in a case then I’m not sure hey able to to pick and choose to whom the piece is sold. Again, it is my understanding that this is why dealers keep piece out of the case so that they can negotiate them and/or keep them for selected customers. To not sell a piece that is open to the public - in a case - based on hair style, eye color, or reputation with the AD can and may be considered by some to be discriminatory. Again, as they are reputable, I’m sure the fine folks at Shreve are not practicing this way and the piece is solely for display. |
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2 September 2018, 07:28 AM | #14 |
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This is actually not a bad idea. “Oh god I’m so sorry I damaged the watch. Well I guess I’ll just have to pay you for it then and get it repaired on my own dime. Here’s a check for $12,400. Again, so sorry about that.”
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2 September 2018, 10:22 AM | #16 |
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Agreed!
Lol
You know, I actually wish they all had display pieces so you can at least try the damn thing on, before making a deposit for an unknown period. To this day I haven't tried on the black one, and the only reason I tried the white, is because of people that I met who let me try on their watch.
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2 September 2018, 11:11 AM | #17 |
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That made me smile
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2 September 2018, 03:34 PM | #18 |
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Genius!
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2 September 2018, 03:56 PM | #19 |
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Tried that at the Lange boutique with a Dato up down Pt unfortunately I caught it :
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It will be interesting to see how this strategy ultimately works for Rolex and the ADs. They’re certainly not building any brand goodwill....
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Most hot pieces are kept in the back, not on display. It seems like it was out there as bait.
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2 September 2018, 05:38 AM | #22 |
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I do not think the OP qualifies of trash talking. He/she was commenting on their experience.
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2 September 2018, 05:58 AM | #23 |
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This is interesting.
I was under the impression that sought after pieces are not kept in the display case because if they were then the dealer is obligated to sell the piece regardless of the buyer’s standing with said dealer. I was informed of the above by an AD. Again, just what I heard... I am not attempting to quote laws, etc. |
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AFAIK Shreve SF is a very reputable AD and many forum members are clients of the AD. |
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2 September 2018, 05:57 AM | #25 |
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Exactly this
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If you actually had the cash and put it on the table, and then ran out with the watch is that actually theft? Would the police care? It would be such a weird case.
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Neil, he would have to come back for the box and papers
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I think technically yes it would be theft as there was no contract of sale. Particularly as the ‘value’ of said piece is so far over MSRP.
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2 September 2018, 06:07 AM | #29 |
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I’m sorry but I don’t think “trash talking” or “avoiding” this particular AD based on what you said is warranted.
If they didn’t advertise it as a for sale item at any point (while some are only speculating that they are requesting a PM purchase first) then the watch is not available. The haven’t gone off the books based on the information given by saying it’s display only. It could’ve been an owner’s watch who left it in store for customers to see and try. It’s no different then going to a Basel preview at an AD a requesting a display watch then and there (be it the watches have no movement anyways). Or walking into a car showroom and have a model that can be test driven or sat in but not available. Watch is not available, don’t get worked up about. |
2 September 2018, 06:09 AM | #30 |
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I am not sure what part of "for display only" the OP did not understand. I suggest this entire thread be removed.
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