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EF in NY · 28 July 2009, 01:30 AM

I recently visited an AD in the NYC suburbs, looking for a two watch package deal -- a SS GMT IIc for me, and a SS ladies datejust (fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet) for my wife. Total retail price $13,000.

The AD quoted me a price of $11,874 for the two watches -- less than 10% off the MSRP.

I feel like I can do much better from an AD (never mind how much better I can do from non-AD sources), but I would love to hear from others if I am off-base and should more seriously consider this deal.

Thanks for any and all advice...

kcmo · 28 July 2009, 01:31 AM

I'd seriously consider buying via one of our wonderful grey dealers here....you'll save a lot more!

GoldenBear · 28 July 2009, 01:32 AM

I know people have mentioned that 10% is a standard discount. I would think for two watches, more than 10% is possible.

Tools · 28 July 2009, 01:35 AM

I think that if you can get 10%, and also have the items shipped out of state to save another 8-9%, then you have made a very nice deal..

You can always shop around.........but that doesn't mean you can do better in some parts of the country......

ttomczak · 28 July 2009, 01:45 AM

I was offered 23% by a Forum vendor with open papers from a US AD...

My Local AD at best on a new Rolex could only go slightly over 15% and then I had 7% tax on top of it added back in...

emagni · 28 July 2009, 01:34 AM

Aim for 20 to 25% off for the lady's datejust and 10 to 15% off on the SS GMT IIc. And no, 10% off is not a good deal...only cover for taxes. Either that, buy the lady's datejust at 25% off and buy the SS GMT IIc from one of our trusty grey dealers here for a much better discount.

EF in NY · 28 July 2009, 01:48 AM

Thanks all. These posts are all very helpful. Keep 'em coming.

Harvey58 · 28 July 2009, 03:06 AM

I got 15% off on 2 Subs when I bought from an AD and they shipped them out of State to my cousin and we saved another 7% on Taxes. Prior to that deal the best I found was 7-10% from several other Ad's in my area and in the Bahamas!!!

BamaBanker · 28 July 2009, 03:23 AM

I recently did the same thing on a 2 watch deal with my local AD.
Got a total of 20% off. 10% discount and shipped out of state to save another 10% sales tax. One of the watches was a SS Daytona.

redcalx · 28 July 2009, 03:47 AM

As others have said... buy from a grey dealer here. The experience and price will be far better.

I bought a GMTIIc from DavidSW a month ago and would totally recommend talking to him. I'm looking at buying a ladies Yachmaster for my gf through him too so ask about the Datejust.

I was worried about buying from a grey market dealer, but my worries were for nothing. Do your own DD, but definitely consider it.

EF in NY · 30 July 2009, 11:46 PM

Just a quick update -- went to a second AD, who is willing to part with the two watches for 15% off of the combined MSRP. This seemed to be a much more appropriate discount. Of course, now that it's becoming more of a reality, I'm starting to get cold feet...but I should suck it up and make this happen, right? Right?

allanofcalifornia · 31 July 2009, 12:27 AM

I would try to get 20% off or buy them from one of the GD on TRF. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

Allan

pain888 · 31 July 2009, 12:33 AM

i just brought a watch from a AD in brooklyn ny. very good discount i would check them out. the guys name is steven . just look for there number in rolex web is listed . only one AD in brooklyn . Deep Discount

rodo · 31 July 2009, 12:39 AM

that's a TERRIBLE discount, up here in canada you can get 20%+ on any single watch

28 July 2009, 01:30 AM	#1
EF in NY "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 8	Good Deal? Bad Deal? I recently visited an AD in the NYC suburbs, looking for a two watch package deal -- a SS GMT IIc for me, and a SS ladies datejust (fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet) for my wife. Total retail price $13,000. The AD quoted me a price of $11,874 for the two watches -- less than 10% off the MSRP. I feel like I can do much better from an AD (never mind how much better I can do from non-AD sources), but I would love to hear from others if I am off-base and should more seriously consider this deal. Thanks for any and all advice...

28 July 2009, 01:32 AM	#3
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I know people have mentioned that 10% is a standard discount. I would think for two watches, more than 10% is possible. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

28 July 2009, 01:35 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think that if you can get 10%, and also have the items shipped out of state to save another 8-9%, then you have made a very nice deal.. You can always shop around.........but that doesn't mean you can do better in some parts of the country...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 July 2009, 01:45 AM	#5
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	I was offered 23% by a Forum vendor with open papers from a US AD... My Local AD at best on a new Rolex could only go slightly over 15% and then I had 7% tax on top of it added back in... __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

28 July 2009, 03:06 AM	#8
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	I got 15% off on 2 Subs when I bought from an AD and they shipped them out of State to my cousin and we saved another 7% on Taxes. Prior to that deal the best I found was 7-10% from several other Ad's in my area and in the Bahamas!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

28 July 2009, 01:31 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'd seriously consider buying via one of our wonderful grey dealers here....you'll save a lot more!

28 July 2009, 01:34 AM	#6
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Aim for 20 to 25% off for the lady's datejust and 10 to 15% off on the SS GMT IIc. And no, 10% off is not a good deal...only cover for taxes. Either that, buy the lady's datejust at 25% off and buy the SS GMT IIc from one of our trusty grey dealers here for a much better discount.

28 July 2009, 01:48 AM	#7
EF in NY "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 8	Thanks all. These posts are all very helpful. Keep 'em coming.

28 July 2009, 03:23 AM	#9
BamaBanker Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 212	I recently did the same thing on a 2 watch deal with my local AD. Got a total of 20% off. 10% discount and shipped out of state to save another 10% sales tax. One of the watches was a SS Daytona.

28 July 2009, 03:47 AM	#10
redcalx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amsterdam Watch: GMTIIc/SS Daytona Posts: 171	As others have said... buy from a grey dealer here. The experience and price will be far better. I bought a GMTIIc from DavidSW a month ago and would totally recommend talking to him. I'm looking at buying a ladies Yachmaster for my gf through him too so ask about the Datejust. I was worried about buying from a grey market dealer, but my worries were for nothing. Do your own DD, but definitely consider it.

30 July 2009, 11:46 PM	#11
EF in NY "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 8	Just a quick update -- went to a second AD, who is willing to part with the two watches for 15% off of the combined MSRP. This seemed to be a much more appropriate discount. Of course, now that it's becoming more of a reality, I'm starting to get cold feet...but I should suck it up and make this happen, right? Right?

31 July 2009, 12:27 AM	#12
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	I would try to get 20% off or buy them from one of the GD on TRF. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Allan

31 July 2009, 12:33 AM	#13
pain888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Rolex Land Posts: 576	i just brought a watch from a AD in brooklyn ny. very good discount i would check them out. the guys name is steven . just look for there number in rolex web is listed . only one AD in brooklyn . Deep Discount

31 July 2009, 12:39 AM	#14
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	that's a TERRIBLE discount, up here in canada you can get 20%+ on any single watch

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