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Old 7 June 2024, 12:00 PM   #61
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But you don't. It's a good job cos I'd hate to work for you lol.

Nobody cares if you think it's "pathetic" to be nice to someone.
I care. You love to speak for everyone in your posts. You can disagree with people and “not care”, but I would advise you to stop trying to find strength and confidence at the expense of “everyone”. Your “nobody cares” nonsense is very self righteous and offensive. Just speaking for myself, of course.
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Old 7 June 2024, 12:03 PM   #62
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I see no issue with a thank you gift if you feel someone has gone above and beyond. I don’t like it to be expected.
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Old 7 June 2024, 01:33 PM   #63
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kept checking the dates of these posts not believing that this thread wasn't old (too many phrases seemed familiar) - too lazy to do forum forensics - believe that if in your heart, the SA has gone out of their way to help you with the purchase, a gift is fine as long as it doesn't give the appearance of expecting something in the future
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Old 7 June 2024, 03:05 PM   #64
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Old 7 June 2024, 03:16 PM   #65
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Should be the other way round the AD SA was only doing what he is paid for selling watches to the public who enters his retail shop.
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Old 7 June 2024, 06:08 PM   #66
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It’s always nice to be appreciated for work well done but when you look at the lengths people go through to get a watch I’d question how good that service they provide really is. Now if you have got your eyes on other reference’s down the line I guess people are trying to protect their interests
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Old 8 June 2024, 10:57 AM   #67
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I actually gave the watch that I waited over a year for to the SA. They called me five weeks later with another that I kept after buying.
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Old 8 June 2024, 12:30 PM   #68
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I actually gave the watch that I waited over a year for to the SA. They called me five weeks later with another that I kept after buying.
Classiest response by far!
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Old 8 June 2024, 06:42 PM   #69
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I personally see an AD like any other shop and a salesrep like any other sales people. Treat them with respect, thank them for their service and help and pay the price for the product. There most likely will be a nice commission in it for the rep.
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Old 8 June 2024, 08:36 PM   #70
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I actually gave the watch that I waited over a year for to the SA. They called me five weeks later with another that I kept after buying.

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Old 8 June 2024, 08:43 PM   #71
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I gave my SA a substantial gift certificate to a classy local restaurant: he delivered on his promise and he's also a genuinely honest and nice person.
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Old 8 June 2024, 08:58 PM   #72
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Habibi, the sale is sufficient. Thank them by showing up in a few months with en watch on your wrist and ask for a bracelet clean up.
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Old 8 June 2024, 09:30 PM   #73
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I have given my SA (women) nice bags, (men) bottles, nice restaurant GC.. they take real good care of me I only have three AD I deal with on a regular basis and one Grey for discontinued watches.

Showing gratitude (not bribing) will go a long ways! It’s cool you went out of your way to pick something up to drop in with.


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Old 9 June 2024, 05:33 AM   #74
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No tips from me. I’m breaking into my piggy bank to afford the watches, as it is. I loved getting a gift FROM the AD, though, last weekend.

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Old 9 June 2024, 06:45 AM   #75
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I took it as, the SA wanted the watch for themselves to purchase and wear. The customer gave the SA the opportunity to purchase the watch simply. I could be wrong, but to purchase a Rolex as a gift to your SA, feels like a conflict of interest and should be avoided. A gesture that large can lead to further implications both negative to each party
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Old 9 June 2024, 02:29 PM   #76
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I actually gave the watch that I waited over a year for to the SA. They called me five weeks later with another that I kept after buying.

If true, the SA should have declined that gift. Way over the top gesture, and inappropriate for the SA to accept such a gift. Weird on both ends.

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Old 9 June 2024, 04:13 PM   #77
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The cultural differences regarding this is interresting. At the ADs I visit the SAs are not allowed to accept any gifts from existing or future customers.

I do however enjoy the gifts they give me when I visit, or send to me.
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Old 9 June 2024, 05:06 PM   #78
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How on earth are you finding any stock at your AD? I’ve been looking for a 116500LN since 2021! Still don’t have one. Can’t bring myself to pay 30k for it!
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Old 9 June 2024, 05:58 PM   #79
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I did a search and was unsuccessful in finding an answer to my query. A Sales Associate is delivering a specific Rolex I have been wanting for at least a year (I'll post it up when picked up). What, if any, is a good gratuity for a SA that gets you what you want?

Was this the DJ or is it another model? Look forward to seeing the photos!
I bought my SA some boutique dessert as a gesture and it was well received.


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Old 9 June 2024, 07:17 PM   #80
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I don’t by a gift for my AD when i buy a watch, but I always take a bottle of wine or whisky in for Christmas for the guy I deal with and large box of luxury chocolates for the rest of the store team.

It’s small family owned business and I’ve had a good relationship with them for over ten years, which I hope will continue for a lifetime.

I don’t do it to secure any favour, I do it just because it’s a nice thing to do and walking into that store is like walking into my local pub, it’s a friendly place to be.

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Old 9 June 2024, 09:53 PM   #81
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Old 9 June 2024, 10:00 PM   #82
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That's a good tip because the search feature in TRF is severely limited
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Old 9 June 2024, 10:04 PM   #83
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The cultural differences regarding this is interresting. At the ADs I visit the SAs are not allowed to accept any gifts from existing or future customers.



I do however enjoy the gifts they give me when I visit, or send to me.
I remember I gave an SA $20 after he spent like 45 min trying to get the diver extension off my SD43. I felt terrible for him and I bought the watch grey. Told him I wanted to buy him lunch as a thank you. He reluctantly took the money after I insisted.

Well, later the store manager came up to me and asked if I had given money to the associate because I assume they aren't allowed to accept. I said no, but I'm sure he must have seen me do it. I considered it a tip for a tough job done well. Hope I didn't get him in trouble.
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I had an SA that got me a couple in-demand watches back in 2019 and 2020. I got her a gift certificate to a local restaurant. I considered ordering donuts for the office, as I wanted to get something she could share with the others in the shop, but opted for the restaurant gift card.
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Old 9 June 2024, 10:53 PM   #85
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I use to do this back when I felt like I was getting a shopping experience in line with the price of the product. Now I’d not entertain it. Just understand it’s no longer a way to differentiate yourself from other buyers unless you come with an envelope and cash. You need to be family or a big jewelers spender.
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My AD does not take gifts. He has a box in the store for donations for Feeding Westchester and you can give what you want.
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Old 9 June 2024, 11:39 PM   #87
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I use to do this back when I felt like I was getting a shopping experience in line with the price of the product. Now I’d not entertain it. Just understand it’s no longer a way to differentiate yourself from other buyers unless you come with an envelope and cash. You need to be family or a big jewelers spender.
Yeah. I only do it if my SA has to work for me to get the allocation or piece if it’s in inventory.

Also, I asked around and the consensus on Reddit was that cash is king for gifts. An envelope stuffed with cash seemed a bit tacky to me so I went with VISA gift cards.

If you have a SA that will advocate for you I think it helps (combined with spend). There’s that and also jumping through all their hoops. They invite you to an event or charity event, you buy something or donate. Etc…
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Old 10 June 2024, 12:04 AM   #89
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I really liked how well I was treated by my AD. I bought a green sub and it was my first purchase from them.

I’m thinking of buying a couple cheap Starbucks gift cards for the three that helped me. More of a joke though for he Starbucks name of the watch. I think it would be funny and they would know how much I appreciate them.
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Old 10 June 2024, 12:28 AM   #90
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I really liked how well I was treated by my AD. I bought a green sub and it was my first purchase from them.

I’m thinking of buying a couple cheap Starbucks gift cards for the three that helped me. More of a joke though for he Starbucks name of the watch. I think it would be funny and they would know how much I appreciate them.
Don’t make a joke out of it. Either don’t do it at all or do it right, either one is fine, but halfway is neither funny or kind.
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