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27 February 2020, 05:01 AM | #1 |
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Banned from my AD
I wasn't going to post about this but after a few weeks letting the dust settle and reflecting I thought I would to see what forum members think
Started buying from this particular AD in the uk in 2001 , first purchased a Breitling chronomat evolution, then a Breitling Bentley after that i got the Rolex bug bought.... Bi Metal Sub Deepsea Gmt stainless Gmt Blnr Seadweller 50th Gmt Pepsi I also own further Rolex models not purchased from this specific dealer as some i bought are used So i have been on the list for a stainless Daytona for 6 years i had been chasing the dealer every 6 months as the ceramic model has become a bit of a grail for me , then last month i was offered a used one at £16.5k which i thought was a very good deal, taking into account recent spending and other commitments i decided i had to let a watch go to justify shelling out on the Daytona I decided on the Pepsi, i had worn it on only three occasions and was as new so i listed the watch on eBay, i had various interest and calls but after chatting with 2 or 3 potential buyers who were fellow Rolex fans and collectors i decided i couldn't part with it and removed it from eBay with a decision made to wait for the Daytona The following day i received a surprise call from my AD , expecting good news on the Daytona i took the call , only to be dropped the bombshell that my Pespsi had been spotted on ebay by rolex and i would no longer be able to purchase from them again!! Now initially i denied this knowing that i would be looked at as a flipper but then came clean and said i had advertised it but changed my mind and removed, told them i had the watch and would bring it through for them to look at if that would put their mind at rest only to be told NO FURTHER PURCHASES END OF...after which i lost it and basically told them to get F***ed so |
27 February 2020, 05:05 AM | #2 |
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How on earth would they know it was your gmt on ebay?
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27 February 2020, 05:07 AM | #3 |
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AD manager has told me he has spent time searching pics on grey listings looking for serial numbers on the rehaut. He said he’d rather find out before Rolex did to anticipate the bollocking he’d get.
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27 February 2020, 09:24 AM | #7 |
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27 February 2020, 05:14 AM | #12 |
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27 February 2020, 05:32 AM | #13 |
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27 February 2020, 05:37 AM | #14 |
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Unlikely that Rolex would waste time looking through ads about people selling their personal watches. Rolex got their money when it was delivered to the Dealer, and such an effort would take massive time and resources for zero return for them.
Selling your watch is not the Grey Market.
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And waiting six years for them to not deliver a watch makes me wonder why you could possibly upset? Unless of course this entire thread is . . .
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27 February 2020, 08:52 AM | #18 |
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So not only did you make a bundle on the Pepsi your AD got you, you also can’t blow any of the profit on any more watches thanks to the AD. Sounds to me like your AD is making you a very wealthy man!!
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27 February 2020, 09:45 PM | #19 |
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Padi,
I don't think you know whats's going on with some ADs outside of your area. Some ADs are under so much pressure to not get caught flipping while others don't give a single hoot and sell to grays all day long through various ways. My AD's manager (also a friend & mine and my wife) has someone look on eBay at watches being listed w/ in a 50 mile radius from his zip code (eBay search feature). His Rolex Regional Manager is tough on ADs selling to flippers. He also needs to do stupid stuff with the display windows, audit stuff like those space filler caps, etc... two years ago when we had a member here openly post / brag about wanting to flip a SS black Daytona & his profile listed his city, my AD actually created an account to PM that member to find out the serial / store bought from when inquiring about the watch. He wanted to know if the watch came from his store. |
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Just wondering this. Did you reveal the serial number on the warranty card?
I wonder whether the AD had their hands tied by Rolex or whether they didn’t? Either way I think it’s unjust you can’t appeal and put your case forward. The AD should’ve done this for you. |
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I’ve just looked at two Pepsi GMT’s on eBay and both display the shop name and the serial can be read on the rehaut! The location and user names give them away as well, Rolex and the AD’s are on the look out for this all the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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27 February 2020, 05:07 AM | #24 |
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Did you not mask your serial number?
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27 February 2020, 04:28 PM | #25 |
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[QUOTE=brucethemanlee;10409750]Did you not mask your serial number?
It would appear not? or a potential customer was a rolex employee? my Ad told me that "rolex" keeps any eye on these things. |
27 February 2020, 05:09 AM | #26 |
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I’m not sure understand ... you tried to flip a Pepsi you bought at your AD in order to buy a Daytona on the gray market ?
I might not be happy about that either if I’m your AD. |
27 February 2020, 08:31 AM | #27 |
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28 February 2020, 10:00 PM | #28 |
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It’s none of his business. How many people really grovel for goods? I shop where I want for whatever I want. People can have what I want at the right price else I move on. They certainly aren’t doing you any favors.
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I think if I were the AD I'd be a bit miffed as well. The optics certainly don't look good IMO. |
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