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hhh007 · 30 March 2010, 12:52 AM

We were at the mall yesterday afternoon and I decided to take a peek in C.D. Peacock because they had a beautiful Rolex window display. I am immediatly greeted by a very nice and knowledgeable salesperson and we were chatting as I looked through their very impressive Rolex inventory (well over 100 I think in 4 long display cases).

While not overly high pressure, he goes through all the typical sales lines including insisting I try on the new all 18K GMT and Sub and others, and he tells me if I'm at all considering a purchase in the near future that I had better do it very soon because they just got a memo from corporate informing of a "steep price increase" coming any day now and they had just received their new pricing on Corum this morning. He said the new Rolex prices were expected between March 15th - 30th so they had to be any day now, and the "word" was anywhere from 15 - 25% !!

If even remotely true, that's quite a price bump!

Numismatist · 30 March 2010, 12:56 AM

Typical salesman tactic. Along with:

'You better buy this Sub because when the ceramics come out, this non-ceramic will be really rare...'

and

'The GV is super-rare, I have one in the back that was reserved for a customer but he hasn't paid me yet, you can have it if you buy right now'

and

'the price of gold is rising, so buy your Day-Date now, it'll be an investment'

and

< anyone else >

JBat · 30 March 2010, 12:57 AM

Lol

moviefreak · 30 March 2010, 12:57 AM

you forgot the ...ahhh Daytonas are so Rare... we if ever get 1 per year...

hhh007 · 30 March 2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

you forgot the ...ahhh Daytonas are so Rare... we if ever get 1 per year...

Believe it or not, I think they actually had a SS Daytona in the case IIRC, as well as several 18K/SS and all 18K models.

Edit: Or perhaps it was just a white gold model?

phiengin · 30 March 2010, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhh007

Believe it or not, I think they actually had a SS Daytona in the case IIRC, as well as several 18K/SS and all 18K models.

Edit: Or perhaps it was just a white gold model?

Was over at my AD yesterday and saw both black and white SS Daytona in the case along with the non cosc SUB, 16610, old sea dweller and 2 LV...
Not a word of price increase though. But I get the feeling that it will happen soon

moviefreak · 30 March 2010, 01:03 AM

yup.. only SS are "ohh so Rare"...

ersnyder · 30 March 2010, 01:04 AM

The best tactic IMO is, "Allow me to slip this onto your wrist." Irresistable!!

Numismatist · 30 March 2010, 01:09 AM

I've heard (after someone just purchased one), 'now you'll need a lady's model for your wife...come over here to THIS case...'

smallcandle · 30 March 2010, 01:10 AM

15-25%?! In that case I'm going to my AD today and load up!

imono · 30 March 2010, 01:13 AM

I'd say that is a nice AD with a good attitude salesperson on the floor doing his best to sell, sell, sell.
Some AD's noses are so high. Who wants to go in there.

Cru Jones · 30 March 2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

I'd say that is a nice AD with a good attitude salesperson on the floor doing his best to sell, sell, sell.
Some AD's noses are so high. Who wants to go in there.

someone putting the hard sell on me for a luxury item costing several thousands is a major turn-off....that, to me, is not doing "his best to sell, sell, sell".

chazha · 30 March 2010, 01:20 AM

Yeah at least this person is actually letting you trying on some of their inventory comapred to other assssholes who guard their watches like artifacts from British Museum. You might feel that he is a bit pushy here and there however he does get your attention.

stusrt · 30 March 2010, 02:47 AM

"Rolex does not allow us to discount"

sea-dweller · 30 March 2010, 03:19 AM

I hear this at many AD's, this is the "hard sell" tactic...

hhh007 · 30 March 2010, 03:23 AM

Well one thing I must admit, that new green dial 18K GMTII felt awfully good on my wrist.

Prince Tudor · 30 March 2010, 03:37 AM

I've heard that one before. Almost as much as "Rolex does not allow us to discount that much."
15-25% has to be BS.

ersnyder · 30 March 2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhh007

Well one thing I must admit, that new green dial 18K GMTII felt awfully good on my wrist.

I'll bet it did!!

JUSTROLEXES · 30 March 2010, 03:32 AM

IMO I find a 15% to 25% wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 2 high, over the year the increase is about 4% to 14% based on the model...
So not sure where did the sales guy get those #s...

B. Doggy · 30 March 2010, 03:54 AM

Those silly salesman....

mfer · 30 March 2010, 03:57 AM

I'm calling shenanigans.

therolexguy · 30 March 2010, 04:10 AM

I'd ask: "show me that memo and I'll take one today!".......

Joey_V · 30 March 2010, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhh007

We were at the mall yesterday afternoon and I decided to take a peek in C.D. Peacock because they had a beautiful Rolex window display. I am immediatly greeted by a very nice and knowledgeable salesperson and we were chatting as I looked through their very impressive Rolex inventory (well over 100 I think in 4 long display cases).

While not overly high pressure, he goes through all the typical sales lines including insisting I try on the new all 18K GMT and Sub and others, and he tells me if I'm at all considering a purchase in the near future that I had better do it very soon because they just got a memo from corporate informing of a "steep price increase" coming any day now and they had just received their new pricing on Corum this morning. He said the new Rolex prices were expected between March 15th - 30th so they had to be any day now, and the "word" was anywhere from 15 - 25% !!

If even remotely true, that's quite a price bump!

Who was your salesman?

marie · 30 March 2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Who was your salesman?

"Ruh-roh Reorge."

hhh007 · 30 March 2010, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Who was your salesman?

I'm sure he gave me his name at some point, but I don't remember it.

kingblackbolt · 30 March 2010, 06:27 AM

They do work on comission after all...

30 March 2010, 12:52 AM	#1
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	What the AD tells me yesterday We were at the mall yesterday afternoon and I decided to take a peek in C.D. Peacock because they had a beautiful Rolex window display. I am immediatly greeted by a very nice and knowledgeable salesperson and we were chatting as I looked through their very impressive Rolex inventory (well over 100 I think in 4 long display cases). While not overly high pressure, he goes through all the typical sales lines including insisting I try on the new all 18K GMT and Sub and others, and he tells me if I'm at all considering a purchase in the near future that I had better do it very soon because they just got a memo from corporate informing of a "steep price increase" coming any day now and they had just received their new pricing on Corum this morning. He said the new Rolex prices were expected between March 15th - 30th so they had to be any day now, and the "word" was anywhere from 15 - 25% !! If even remotely true, that's quite a price bump!

30 March 2010, 12:56 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Typical salesman tactic. Along with: 'You better buy this Sub because when the ceramics come out, this non-ceramic will be really rare...' and 'The GV is super-rare, I have one in the back that was reserved for a customer but he hasn't paid me yet, you can have it if you buy right now' and 'the price of gold is rising, so buy your Day-Date now, it'll be an investment' and < anyone else > __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

30 March 2010, 12:57 AM	#4
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	you forgot the ...ahhh Daytonas are so Rare... we if ever get 1 per year... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

30 March 2010, 01:03 AM	#7
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	yup.. only SS are "ohh so Rare"... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

30 March 2010, 01:09 AM	#9
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	I've heard (after someone just purchased one), 'now you'll need a lady's model for your wife...come over here to THIS case...' __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

30 March 2010, 12:57 AM	#3
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Lol

30 March 2010, 01:04 AM	#8
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	The best tactic IMO is, "Allow me to slip this onto your wrist." Irresistable!!

30 March 2010, 01:10 AM	#10
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	15-25%?! In that case I'm going to my AD today and load up! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

30 March 2010, 01:13 AM	#11
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I'd say that is a nice AD with a good attitude salesperson on the floor doing his best to sell, sell, sell. Some AD's noses are so high. Who wants to go in there.

30 March 2010, 01:20 AM	#13
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	Yeah at least this person is actually letting you trying on some of their inventory comapred to other assssholes who guard their watches like artifacts from British Museum. You might feel that he is a bit pushy here and there however he does get your attention. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

30 March 2010, 02:47 AM	#14
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	"Rolex does not allow us to discount"

30 March 2010, 03:19 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I hear this at many AD's, this is the "hard sell" tactic... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

30 March 2010, 03:23 AM	#16
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Well one thing I must admit, that new green dial 18K GMTII felt awfully good on my wrist.

30 March 2010, 03:37 AM	#17
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	I've heard that one before. Almost as much as "Rolex does not allow us to discount that much." 15-25% has to be BS. __________________

30 March 2010, 03:32 AM	#19
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	IMO I find a 15% to 25% wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 2 high, over the year the increase is about 4% to 14% based on the model... So not sure where did the sales guy get those #s... __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

30 March 2010, 03:54 AM	#20
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Those silly salesman.... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

30 March 2010, 03:57 AM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I'm calling shenanigans. __________________ member#3242

30 March 2010, 04:10 AM	#22
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I'd ask: "show me that memo and I'll take one today!".......

30 March 2010, 06:27 AM	#26
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