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Old 12 July 2020, 04:06 AM   #1
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New AD came through in the clutch so now I want to give a thoughtful thank you gift.

A new AD with no purchase history is selling me a 116610 LV. I wanted to get her a nice thank you gift. Was thinking about gifting her a bottle of Moët. What would you recommend? I know some may think no gift is needed but I think she cane through in a big way and would like to make a nice first impression.


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Old 12 July 2020, 04:13 AM   #2
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... and would like to make a nice first impression.

Hmmmmmm..... tell us more .
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:14 AM   #3
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Old 12 July 2020, 05:30 AM   #4
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Old 12 July 2020, 01:27 PM   #5
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Old 13 July 2020, 10:45 AM   #6
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This. I thank my AD when I get a SS model by buying something for a few thousand for a wife. Just a gentleman's nod to the game we are in.
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Old 14 July 2020, 03:59 PM   #7
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:17 AM   #8
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I think the commission she earned and the 9k you paid to the dealer is a big enough thank you. Just be nice and thankful as I'm sure you were. They are just as thankful as you are for the sale.
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Old 21 July 2020, 10:13 AM   #9
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I think the commission she earned and the 9k you paid to the dealer is a big enough thank you. Just be nice and thankful as I'm sure you were. They are just as thankful as you are for the sale.
Clearly, we are in the minority here, but I agree 100%. Her salary / commission is her reward for selling store merchandise to a customer (most likely at full msrp).
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:17 AM   #10
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Maybe a pizza for the store staff? You want them all to remember you not just one rep. Anyway, you gave your money. The best thank you is a referral or another purchase.
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Old 12 July 2020, 11:53 AM   #11
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Maybe a pizza for the store staff? You want them all to remember you not just one rep. Anyway, you gave your money. The best thank you is a referral or another purchase.
This would probably go a long way. I like this idea.
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:18 AM   #12
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Could have sold it to anyone... A good bottle of wine is always a nice gesture.
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Old 12 July 2020, 05:36 AM   #13
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Could have sold it to anyone... A good bottle of wine is always a nice gesture.

Exactly this, it’s what I always do


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Old 12 July 2020, 04:19 AM   #14
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A big thank you would be to continue supporting them moving forward and making them your 1 stop shop for your purchases lol. Very nice of them, can't wait to get mine! Take some nice wrist shots
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:25 AM   #15
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buy her a rolex... lol
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:28 AM   #16
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If you offer some champagne, don’t offert a Moët et Chandon. Offer a Ruinart blanc de blancs.
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:33 AM   #17
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If you offer some champagne, don’t offert a Moët et Chandon. Offer a Ruinart blanc de blancs.


Not sure what that is but I’m sure it’s nice. I don’t think they sell that at my local liquor store. Dom Perignon is the fanciest champagne they sell in my neck of the woods. I could get a bottle of that. Just don’t know if it’s too cliche.


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Old 12 July 2020, 05:00 AM   #18
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Not sure what that is but I’m sure it’s nice. I don’t think they sell that at my local liquor store. Dom Perignon is the fanciest champagne they sell in my neck of the woods. I could get a bottle of that. Just don’t know if it’s too cliche.


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If you haven’t tried it, then you ought to! Champagne is a matter of taste, and it’s natural to go with the big names. However you could get better value (in my opinion) with other houses. If you can get your hand on some ruinart, take two bottles, and pop one with your new Rolex. You won’t be sorry !
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Old 14 July 2020, 01:19 PM   #19
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If you offer some champagne, don’t offert a Moët et Chandon. Offer a Ruinart blanc de blancs.
Ruinart all the way....
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:29 AM   #20
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Wine basket with cheese and crackers, etc. addressed to her and the sales team at XYZ, delivered with a small card expressing your thanks.
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:34 AM   #21
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Wine basket with cheese and crackers, etc. addressed to her and the sales team at XYZ, delivered with a small card expressing your thanks.
+1 on this. Sending a basket that not only she can enjoy, but her entire sales team as well. When you go back in there, they'd all remember you and hopefully be as accommodating and considerate as she was.
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:48 AM   #22
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+1 on this. Sending a basket that not only she can enjoy, but her entire sales team as well. When you go back in there, they'd all remember you and hopefully be as accommodating and considerate as she was.


Any recommendations? Not a big wine drinker myself. From what I can tell it’s a locally owned business so very few employees. My SA is also the owner. I think the staff is only like 4 people from what I gather.


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Old 12 July 2020, 05:03 AM   #23
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+1 on this. Sending a basket that not only she can enjoy, but her entire sales team as well. When you go back in there, they'd all remember you and hopefully be as accommodating and considerate as she was.
I agree on this one
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:31 AM   #24
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Seeing recent hype in Hulk grey price; it must had been coincidence cocktail ... she surely deserves attention ... flowers always do ... would go for “green orchid”
... this’d be memorable


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Old 14 July 2020, 05:22 PM   #25
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Seeing recent hype in Hulk grey price; it must had been coincidence cocktail ... she surely deserves attention ... flowers always do ... would go for “green orchid”
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I think you mean a green Tulip bulb...?
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Old 21 July 2020, 07:14 AM   #26
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I think you mean a green Tulip bulb...?

Nope ... this is supposed to be orchid


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Old 12 July 2020, 04:35 AM   #27
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Chocolates ... but check for nut allergies
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:52 AM   #28
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I send mine chocolates, everytime she comes through...........loves it!! I must be working because I keep getting the watches I like!!!
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Old 12 July 2020, 04:55 AM   #29
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That is amazing getting a Hulk with no purchase history.
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Old 12 July 2020, 05:46 AM   #30
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That is amazing getting a Hulk with no purchase history.


I sent an email and talked with the other owner (male) on the phone. Expressed my interest and got the call. Was amazing. Couldn’t put down my deposit fast enough. They will get all of my future business for sure. I had to ask them to repeat the watch as I already own the 116610 LN. She repeated the number and it was green.

I have a son being born at the end of the month and stated I would love to have it for that special occasion. She stated she was thinking about me. My email must have struck a chord with this particular AD. It’s a family owned business so I think that helped. Super excited and want to show some appreciation without going over the top.


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