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Saijin · 1 January 2021, 07:13 PM

HI

I found a really nice AD in USA and requested 4 watches (spread out through 2021)

But I wanted the first one to be Everose Daytona with Oysterflex.

What would be a reasonable % to request for discount? 15% ? Tax free?
Definitely want to build a relationship after everything this AD has done for me.

Thanks

kieselguhr · 1 January 2021, 07:46 PM

Wouldn’t hurt to ask.

Harry-57 · 1 January 2021, 07:52 PM

What would be reasonable to the AD is the discount they are willing to give you.

If you don't ask you don't get. Nobody on this forum can get a discount for you.

Ask them for a discount. See what they say.

envuks · 2 January 2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Ask them for a discount. See what they say.

Then please report back to us on what they said.

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Harry-57 · 3 January 2021, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by envuks

Then please report back to us on what they said

I forgot to suggest that, although I hoped the OP would relay the response, when the AD had stopped laughing.

Two rules of thumb:
If you don't ask you don't get. If you do ask you may not get but at least you asked.
If you are not sure if you should negotiate, you should not negotiate. You are either a negotiator or you are not. If you are a good negotiator, you will know when not to.

JR16 · 4 January 2021, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

I forgot to suggest that, although I hoped the OP would relay the response, when the AD had stopped laughing.

Two rules of thumb:

If you don't ask you don't get. If you do ask you may not get but at least you asked.

If you are not sure if you should negotiate, you should not negotiate. You are either a negotiator or you are not. If you are a good negotiator, you will know when not to.

This is very sound advice .

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HHIslander · 1 January 2021, 10:44 PM

Take a look at chrono24 to gauge market value. It looks like an unworn 116515 is going for more then msrp so my guess would be no, but no harm in tactfully asking if a discount is possible.

Unfortunately, I think discounts on PM are largely a thing of the past.

Little machines · 1 January 2021, 10:57 PM

I would ask , it’s your money but with today’s Rolex’s demand discounts are tough.

Benzsiam · 1 January 2021, 11:01 PM

I doubt that you can get discount on PM Daytona with OF but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

If they think that you're a tough buyer, you won't be their VIP anymore, you will be on the bottom of their waitlist for hot items.

RealMadrid1988 · 2 January 2021, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

If they think that you're a tough buyer, you won't be their VIP anymore, you will be on the bottom of their waitlist for hot items.

I think this is a very important point, and one I’ve mentioned before. It doesn’t hurt to ask for a discount, but it’s important to be tactful and know when to back down and stop negotiating — and that may be after the first “no.” If you annoy the AD/SA with your negotiating, you can rest assured they aren’t going to be calling you up for “hot” timepieces when they know they can make easy sales calling other customers who are more than happy to pay MSRP with no questions asked.

1William · 1 January 2021, 11:06 PM

Ask, you never know.

zeeww · 1 January 2021, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saijin

HI

I found a really nice AD in USA and requested 4 watches (spread out through 2021)

But I wanted the first one to be Everose Daytona with Oysterflex.

What would be a reasonable % to request for discount? 15% ? Tax free?
Definitely want to build a relationship after everything this AD has done for me.

Thanks

Just curious - you’re buying your first Rolex, so what did the AD has already done for you?

TswaneNguni · 1 January 2021, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saijin

HI

I found a really nice AD in USA and requested 4 watches (spread out through 2021)

But I wanted the first one to be Everose Daytona with Oysterflex.

What would be a reasonable % to request for discount? 15% ? Tax free?
Definitely want to build a relationship after everything this AD has done for me.

Thanks

This whole scheme reads like nonsense to me .

Monty22 · 20 April 2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

This whole scheme reads like nonsense to me .

Yep

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Gerardus · 1 January 2021, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saijin

HI

I found a really nice AD in USA and requested 4 watches (spread out through 2021)

But I wanted the first one to be Everose Daytona with Oysterflex.

What would be a reasonable % to request for discount? 15% ? Tax free?
Definitely want to build a relationship after everything this AD has done for me.

Thanks

How do you know it is a really nice AD...... Without having any history with this shop?

vh2k · 1 January 2021, 11:38 PM

Please tell us ALL four watches you are committing to purchase — along with their list prices. I’ll happily contribute what I think you should pay.

LDN · 2 January 2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Please tell us ALL four watches you are committing to purchase — along with their list prices. I’ll happily contribute what I think you should pay.

Rolexcouple · 2 January 2021, 12:25 AM

Is the watch you’re looking for in the case and they can’t sell it. If not chances are no discount. I picked up an oysterflex Daytona recently with an established relationship; no discount.

Good luck regardless and keep us posted

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superpop · 2 January 2021, 12:33 AM

I call BS on this one. No AD in the USA is going to want to deal with selling someone in Holland, 4 watches, particularly hot models. Unless you want 3 Datejusts and the Daytona they are just being nice on the phone.

huba01 · 2 January 2021, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by superpop

I call BS on this one. No AD in the USA is going to want to deal with selling someone in Holland, 4 watches, particularly hot models. Unless you want 3 Datejusts and the Daytona they are just being nice on the phone.

inadeje · 20 April 2021, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by superpop

I call BS on this one. No AD in the USA is going to want to deal with selling someone in Holland, 4 watches, particularly hot models. Unless you want 3 Datejusts and the Daytona they are just being nice on the phone.

mykii · 2 January 2021, 12:34 AM

You won't get a discount and not only that, you'll likely peeve your AD off in the process with the watch and other likely watches you want.

BroncoOne · 2 January 2021, 03:12 AM

It won’t hurt to try but be prepared to pay full MSRP if they are all in demand pieces and be happy that you got them.

csfischer20 · 2 January 2021, 03:18 AM

Doesn't hurt to ask, I guess. Rolex absolutely has the upper hand right now though.

iTreelex · 2 January 2021, 03:43 AM

These AD games get more ridiculous by the day.

pavinc · 2 January 2021, 03:43 AM

I say it doesn’t hurt to ask but do not expect to receive any discount. The days for discount on a Rolex are long gone.

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Nairn1980 · 2 January 2021, 04:45 AM

Expect 0 discount

ltmgeller · 2 January 2021, 04:52 AM

Doesn't hurt to ask , but I wouldn't expect one. When AD's have waiting lists, and most watches selling for more than MSRP on the grey market, its unusual to get a discount.

Saijin · 2 January 2021, 05:26 AM

I wasn't expecting this many responses, thanks to those who were positive =)

Main reason I'm asking what's reasonable is because I saw a thread here from 2016 discussing this plus I had a small chat with someone who used to work as an AD.

I'm trying to prevent myself behaving like an entitled idiot asking for too big of a % off.
Wanna keep both parties happy.

RJRJRJ · 2 January 2021, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Saijin

I wasn't expecting this many responses, thanks to those who were positive =)

Main reason I'm asking what's reasonable is because I saw a thread here from 2016 discussing this plus I had a small chat with someone who used to work as an AD.

I'm trying to prevent myself behaving like an entitled idiot asking for too big of a % off.
Wanna keep both parties happy.

2016 was a very, very different time. Right now, always ask for a deal, but expect to pay full price. Something along the lines of "can you do a little on the price" will usually suffice without annoying anybody.

1 January 2021, 07:13 PM	#1
Saijin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Washington DC Watch: m116506 Posts: 134	Buying my first Rolex - Negotiate with AD? HI I found a really nice AD in USA and requested 4 watches (spread out through 2021) But I wanted the first one to be Everose Daytona with Oysterflex. What would be a reasonable % to request for discount? 15% ? Tax free? Definitely want to build a relationship after everything this AD has done for me. Thanks

1 January 2021, 11:01 PM	#9
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I doubt that you can get discount on PM Daytona with OF but it wouldn't hurt to ask. If they think that you're a tough buyer, you won't be their VIP anymore, you will be on the bottom of their waitlist for hot items. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

2 January 2021, 12:34 AM	#22
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	You won't get a discount and not only that, you'll likely peeve your AD off in the process with the watch and other likely watches you want. __________________

2 January 2021, 04:52 AM	#28
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Doesn't hurt to ask , but I wouldn't expect one. When AD's have waiting lists, and most watches selling for more than MSRP on the grey market, its unusual to get a discount. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 January 2021, 07:46 PM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Wouldn’t hurt to ask.

1 January 2021, 07:52 PM	#3
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	What would be reasonable to the AD is the discount they are willing to give you. If you don't ask you don't get. Nobody on this forum can get a discount for you. Ask them for a discount. See what they say.

1 January 2021, 10:44 PM	#7
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	Take a look at chrono24 to gauge market value. It looks like an unworn 116515 is going for more then msrp so my guess would be no, but no harm in tactfully asking if a discount is possible. Unfortunately, I think discounts on PM are largely a thing of the past.

1 January 2021, 10:57 PM	#8
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,652	I would ask , it’s your money but with today’s Rolex’s demand discounts are tough.

1 January 2021, 11:06 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Ask, you never know.

1 January 2021, 11:38 PM	#16
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Please tell us ALL four watches you are committing to purchase — along with their list prices. I’ll happily contribute what I think you should pay.

2 January 2021, 12:25 AM	#18
Rolexcouple "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 62	Is the watch you’re looking for in the case and they can’t sell it. If not chances are no discount. I picked up an oysterflex Daytona recently with an established relationship; no discount. Good luck regardless and keep us posted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2021, 12:33 AM	#19
superpop "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Freeattle, WA Watch: SD43 and SS SkyD Posts: 435	I call BS on this one. No AD in the USA is going to want to deal with selling someone in Holland, 4 watches, particularly hot models. Unless you want 3 Datejusts and the Daytona they are just being nice on the phone.

2 January 2021, 03:12 AM	#23
BroncoOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 1,335	It won’t hurt to try but be prepared to pay full MSRP if they are all in demand pieces and be happy that you got them.

2 January 2021, 03:18 AM	#24
csfischer20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Chris Location: Denver Watch: DD36 Posts: 430	Doesn't hurt to ask, I guess. Rolex absolutely has the upper hand right now though.

2 January 2021, 03:43 AM	#25
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	These AD games get more ridiculous by the day.

2 January 2021, 03:43 AM	#26
pavinc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Watch: 116509 Posts: 151	I say it doesn’t hurt to ask but do not expect to receive any discount. The days for discount on a Rolex are long gone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2021, 04:45 AM	#27
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Expect 0 discount

2 January 2021, 05:26 AM	#29
Saijin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Washington DC Watch: m116506 Posts: 134	I wasn't expecting this many responses, thanks to those who were positive =) Main reason I'm asking what's reasonable is because I saw a thread here from 2016 discussing this plus I had a small chat with someone who used to work as an AD. I'm trying to prevent myself behaving like an entitled idiot asking for too big of a % off. Wanna keep both parties happy.

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