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Xtralarg · 18 April 2019, 06:26 AM

I'm on vacation in Europe, I've been doing my usual visits to AD's along the way. I found a aub date but the AD wont sell unless I buy another piece worth 3-4k, not a Rolex. What's the general consensus with regards to this form of blackmail these days?

platinum574 · 18 April 2019, 06:29 AM

walk away

aleexxxxx · 18 April 2019, 06:37 AM

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walk away

myusernamez · 19 April 2019, 05:59 PM

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walk away

and report to Rolex ;)

EddyG · 18 April 2019, 06:32 AM

Buy them both then return the one that you don't need

Mini2 · 20 April 2019, 05:07 AM

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Buy them both then return the one that you don't need

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 18 April 2019, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtralarg

I'm on vacation in Europe, I've been doing my usual visits to AD's along the way. I found a aub date but the AD wont sell unless I buy another piece worth 3-4k, not a Rolex. What's the general consensus with regards to this form of blackmail these days?

I find it annoying, but at the same time I don't have any ill will towards ADs for doing that.

My guess is also that it would be more common in areas with a lot of non-local clientele, where there would generally be less people establishing long term AD relationships. Gotta milk the customer for whatever they can during what may be that customer's one and only visit.

Xtralarg · 18 April 2019, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

I find it annoying, but at the same time I don't have any ill will towards ADs for doing that.

My guess is also that it would be more common in areas with a lot of non-local clientele, where there would generally be less people establishing long term AD relationships. Gotta milk the customer for whatever they can during what may be that customer's one and only visit.

I don't blame.the AD either, it's a golden opportunity for him.to shift another piece. It's my moral compass that's struggling, same reason I wont go grey. Unfortunately it seems that is the only way to get the most sought after pieces now. So annoying when is genuine collectors struggle.

Xtralarg · 18 April 2019, 06:36 AM

I did walk but its tempting to walk back!

If it was as easy as just just return one then I'd do that, unfortunately unless its coverd by distance selling regulations then it's not going to be so simple.

Tools · 18 April 2019, 07:08 AM

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I did walk but its tempting to walk back!

If it was as easy as just just return one then I'd do that, unfortunately unless its coverd by distance selling regulations then it's not going to be so simple.

There are no regulations or laws against this. A Proprietor has the right to present their goods for sale as they choose.

Of course, nothing wrong with picking up a nice tennis bracelet or string of pearls with your watch.

Ken B · 18 April 2019, 06:36 AM

Contact the local constabulary and ask for an officer to be present during the extortion attempt.

Exploradori · 18 April 2019, 08:10 AM

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Contact the local constabulary and ask for an officer to be present during the extortion attempt.

This.

enjoythemusic · 19 April 2019, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken B

Contact the local constabulary and ask for an officer to be present during the extortion attempt.

^^^^^^ this.

Also call Rolex and name and shame the dealer. Heck, name and shame them here too.

NAME AND SHAME may be the only way Rolex and other dealers realize they WILL BE named and shamed.

phez · 18 April 2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtralarg

I'm on vacation in Europe, I've been doing my usual visits to AD's along the way. I found a aub date but the AD wont sell unless I buy another piece worth 3-4k, not a Rolex. What's the general consensus with regards to this form of blackmail these days?

Walk away and talk to your local AD.

Mine got me a SS Sub Date in less then 2 months once I expressed an interest.

Xtralarg · 18 April 2019, 06:44 AM

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Walk away and talk to your local AD.

Mine got me a SS Sub Date in less then 2 months once I expressed an interest.

I got a sub from my local AD in Jan, shes saying I wont get another piece this year!

calh22a · 18 April 2019, 10:30 AM

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I got a sub from my local AD in Jan, shes saying I wont get another piece this year!

So you just got a sub in January, but want another one now?

Xtralarg · 18 April 2019, 09:37 PM

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So you just got a sub in January, but want another one now?

Yes a sub, this is a sub date

JePro · 18 April 2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by phez

Walk away and talk to your local AD.

Mine got me a SS Sub Date in less then 2 months once I expressed an interest.

This

Brny11 · 18 April 2019, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtralarg

I'm on vacation in Europe, I've been doing my usual visits to AD's along the way. I found a aub date but the AD wont sell unless I buy another piece worth 3-4k, not a Rolex. What's the general consensus with regards to this form of blackmail these days?

Get the ffff out and let some other sucker fall for it. Unless of course they have another piece you want, then why not?

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SS Oyster · 18 April 2019, 07:01 AM

No way - wait to get what you want

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brandrea · 18 April 2019, 09:45 AM

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No way - wait to get what you want

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Exactly this

tudorbaja27 · 18 April 2019, 07:01 AM

Show him the middle finger

DonBateman · 18 April 2019, 07:02 AM

Laugh in his face.

swils8610 · 18 April 2019, 07:04 AM

It’s bs...the only thing that may work is if you genuinely wanted to buy 3-4K worth of jewelry.

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WV2019 · 18 April 2019, 07:12 AM

Stay out of there. Keep enjoying your search.

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WV2019 · 18 April 2019, 07:18 AM

Willing to mention the country or city where it happened?

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Ricky Rolex · 18 April 2019, 07:18 AM

Walk!

Ain't the only sub in the world!!

siempreko · 18 April 2019, 07:32 AM

The very idea... how rude!

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rodo · 18 April 2019, 07:35 AM

Lol. Run away

Navarino · 18 April 2019, 07:45 AM

I'd pass. To be honest, I don't blame the AD for trying that move on you though. SS Subs are harder to get these days, especially for first time customers who want it as their first Rolex (not saying that's you). AD probably got the sense you were a visitor (and not a local) and thought he could get an extra sale out of you by bundling. Worst that can happen is you walk away and he calls up someone local who is waiting for the watch. That person will be very happy to get the call and is more likely to buy something else from the AD in the future after that.

18 April 2019, 06:26 AM	#1
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	AD insists I bundle to buy sub date I'm on vacation in Europe, I've been doing my usual visits to AD's along the way. I found a aub date but the AD wont sell unless I buy another piece worth 3-4k, not a Rolex. What's the general consensus with regards to this form of blackmail these days?

18 April 2019, 06:36 AM	#11
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	Contact the local constabulary and ask for an officer to be present during the extortion attempt. __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

18 April 2019, 07:01 AM	#22
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Show him the middle finger __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

18 April 2019, 07:18 AM	#27
Ricky Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Watch: Various Posts: 1,214	Walk! Ain't the only sub in the world!! __________________ Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛

18 April 2019, 06:29 AM	#2
platinum574 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lakeside, MI Watch: Sub Date, SD43, DJ Posts: 107	walk away

18 April 2019, 06:32 AM	#5
EddyG "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Eddy Location: Kent [London UK] Watch: 16628 Yachtmaster Posts: 378	Buy them both then return the one that you don't need

18 April 2019, 07:01 AM	#20
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	No way - wait to get what you want Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2019, 07:02 AM	#23
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Laugh in his face.

18 April 2019, 07:04 AM	#24
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	It’s bs...the only thing that may work is if you genuinely wanted to buy 3-4K worth of jewelry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

18 April 2019, 07:12 AM	#25
WV2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Boston, MA USA Posts: 147	Stay out of there. Keep enjoying your search. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2019, 07:32 AM	#28
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	The very idea... how rude! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 April 2019, 07:35 AM	#29
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Lol. Run away

18 April 2019, 07:45 AM	#30
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I'd pass. To be honest, I don't blame the AD for trying that move on you though. SS Subs are harder to get these days, especially for first time customers who want it as their first Rolex (not saying that's you). AD probably got the sense you were a visitor (and not a local) and thought he could get an extra sale out of you by bundling. Worst that can happen is you walk away and he calls up someone local who is waiting for the watch. That person will be very happy to get the call and is more likely to buy something else from the AD in the future after that.

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