The AD story - No discounts on all Stainless Watches?

[WatchnRoll]

So I went to the AD today looking at the GMT IIC....as I said before in my posts...the watch is calling me lately.

Well, I can't get these bastages to budge on the price. List or nothing...

I am reluctant to buy preowned or over the Internet...even scared to buy one from the sales forum here because it's a lot of money...

My only experiences so far have been from ADs and I'm tired of paying full price.

They say Rolex has said no discounts on the watch...is this just a total lie from both ADs I have been to regarding Rolex SS models or perhaps just a Mayors policy?

[CoopJr]

I have been offered a discount on this watch in NJ...and an AD told me today that I could get 10% on it. So I call Bravo Sierra

[HL65]

There are a lot of good reliable sellers that will give you a good discount on the watch--check TRF. They are out there.

[chillviper]

I got 10% off GMT IIC without any negotiation.

[WatchnRoll]

Originally Posted by CoopJr

I have been offered a discount on this watch in NJ...and an AD told me today that I could get 10% on it. So I call Bravo Sierra

This is what I suspect. I'm going to go to another AD besides Mayors this week and see what I can do. I'd be thrilled with 10% off for brand new at an AD.

Mayors just won't budge on the price at all. List or nothing...

[StarSovereign]

I walked into my AD with cash in an envelope and they gave me a GMT-IIc for $5900, including tax. Them saying rolex has said no discounts is a lie!

[Bisquitlips]

There are sellers here on this forum that will go far beyond what any AD will ever do to make you happy and are honest in EVERY respect.

Read some of the threads discussing what some of our sellers have done to make things right when a watch was lost or some similar situation. Truly remarkable!

[henrysd43]

Originally Posted by StarSovereign

I walked into my AD with cash in an envelope and they gave me a GMT-IIc for $5900, including tax. Them saying rolex has said no discounts is a lie!

I did the exact same thing with the same amount and walked out of my local AD with a brand new GMT-IIc last month.

[WatchnRoll]

Thanks guys! I am also not trying to violate any rules in asking what you are paying for them but I swear both ADs told me..."we have been told by Rolex that all SS models can't have a discount".

Mayors in Fl is really a bunch of

[AF/1]

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

...even scared to buy one from the sales forum

Then you should pay list at the AD.
Always do what makes you feel comfortable, you should never feel scared.

[mpkRolex]

My AD here in western canada can go as low as 5% on the daytonas SS, up to 10% on all other sports model and up to 15% on non-sports model..but that is as low as they would probably go as per my conversation with them.

[AF/1]

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

Mayors in Fl is really a bunch of

No reason to put down the AD.
They have rent to pay, stores to operate, bills to pay. Running a bricks and mortar store takes money. You pay more for your watch, but you can get that warm fuzzy feeling when you buy it. You can see your salesperson face to face, you can try on as many watches as you like, and you can use your Amex card if you like. Someone in the store will probably ask you if they can get you a cup of coffee too. Not a bad thing. But you have to pay a little more for that.

Like I said, whatever YOU are comfortable with.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

Thanks guys! I am also not trying to violate any rules in asking what you are paying for them but I swear both ADs told me..."we have been told by Rolex that all SS models can't have a discount".

Mayors in Fl is really a bunch of

You live in Florida....Rolexes are falling off trees there. Seriously, have you seen how many top TRF sellers live in Florida? Florida is Rolex-city.

Why not do a Face to Face transaction if you are leery of the internet???

David SW and others sell BNIB GMTIICs.

Otherwise, go to an AD, man up, pay full price for your piece of mind...and stop kvetching about discounts.

Good luck. Post pics when you score your watch.

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by Speed

You live in Florida....Rolexes are falling off trees there. Seriously, have you seen how many top TRF sellers live in Florida? Florida is Rolex-city.

Why not do a Face to Face transaction if you are leery of the internet???

David SW and others sell BNIB GMTIICs.

Otherwise, go to an AD, man up, pay full price for your piece of mind...and stop kvetching about discounts.

Good luck. Post pics when you score your watch.

Falling off the trees indeed ..

Mayors are kind people, they do give discounts (on unsellable inventory up to 20%)

But the truth is that this particular watch it is hard to buy at a discount
tops 15% off retail if you are lucky and know the guy with the supply line.
..Greys are asking 10% off or less some of them.
Anyway...I do know not know much about the subject..

[Yazo]

I wish Rolex fell off trees here in Maryland :(

[Zhanger]

I called around a bunch of AD's in Cali looking for a SS Sub, one offered 10% off over the phone but they were far away. I walked into a closer AD and told them there was an AD offering 10% but it would be a drive, asked them to match. They offered to cover taxes instead (9.25%).

[JimC]

We have one AD in Alaska, Ben Bridge. Nice people, very friendly, and a great staff... However, I have yet to be offered a discount.

[chriseskew24]

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

So I went to the AD today looking at the GMT IIC....as I said before in my posts...the watch is calling me lately.

Well, I can't get these bastages to budge on the price. List or nothing...

I am reluctant to buy preowned or over the Internet...even scared to buy one from the sales forum here because it's a lot of money...

My only experiences so far have been from ADs and I'm tired of paying full price.

They say Rolex has said no discounts on the watch...is this just a total lie from both ADs I have been to regarding Rolex SS models or perhaps just a Mayors policy?

Where in Florida are you we have three very good sellers that could probably meet you off the top of my head
Tempoking =South Florida,
Bodybump=South Florida,
Stevemullholand= Tampa area

All three are very well respected in the sales of watches on this forum.

[chriseskew24]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

[B][SIZE="4"]Anyway...I do know not know much about the subject..

For some reason i just dont belive that.

[Watchdog]

Use one of the RECOMMENDED sellers on this fine forum. You will save a bunch of money and get the exact same watch as you would get from an A.D.

And, yes, if you are careful you can get the warranty card in your name!

Pick DavidSW or Oscar and you will be a very happy camper.

Just my two cents, of course.

[Art 1]

I went with another TRF member a few months ago and he got 15% off at Mayors on a GMT2c. If you have a history with them you can get a discount in these times. We went last week and it was like pulling teeth to get 5% off on an LV Sub. Mayors is still selling a good bit of watches in Central Fla. Not as much in the glory days when they were selling 5 per day at most locations.

[Joey_V]

Bull.

My AD gave me 10%.

[robbonds]

My mayors discounted my gmt c

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by JimC

We have one AD in Alaska, Ben Bridge. Nice people, very friendly, and a great staff... However, I have yet to be offered a discount.

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Nobody offers a discount, you have to ask for it.

I remember being upset with myself for not getting a big enough discount on my SS Sub...eight years later $3,200 seems like a heck of a deal for it!

Try for the best deal you can get and then enjoy your new Rolex. If you are more comofortable with an AD, that is fine - but you will likely pay a little more for the comfort and peace of mind.

Good Luck!


-Pete

[tech_controller]

Bricks and mortar stores may have overhead but they CAN offer discounts.

When I bought my TT Sub...retail was around $6200 (way back) and wholesale was $4800.

A nice profit margin for the store so if I'm paying full retail, then the coffee being served better come hand delivered by Juan Valdez...

You're better off going with a grey market dealer here...

[petesjag]

Originally Posted by Speed

You live in Florida....Rolexes are falling off trees there. Seriously, have you seen how many top TRF sellers live in Florida? Florida is Rolex-city.

Why not do a Face to Face transaction if you are leery of the internet???

David SW and others sell BNIB GMTIICs.

Otherwise, go to an AD, man up, pay full price for your piece of mind...and stop kvetching about discounts.

Good luck. Post pics when you score your watch.

I agree 10000000% If I lived in the states this is the route that I would take!!

[HL65]

My AD will give me 20%-22% off of SS sports watches--although I am friends with him--except on Daytona--that is regular retail.

[Phil G.]

Of course there are discounts on these watches. Just like with a car you like, call or email a number of ADs, tell them what you want and see what they'll do for you. Let them know you have cash and are ready to buy and they'll discount the watch. No question you can do better than MSRP.

[tattooedfagin]

i went after a DSSD on friday & tried for 10% on a cash deal but came away empty handed, AD offered me a free service on my existing watch or on the DSSD in 5 years.....he offered to round the price off at £5800 (£80 off) but nothing more..

[nauticajoe]

Depending on the AD & its inventory, I think you can still get 10% (or better) out there. If you have cash on hand, they would be hard pressed to shy away from that.