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30 March 2010, 10:28 AM | #1 |
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What would you have said?
Standing at the bar of one of the smaller international "outlaw MC" party on Saturday night, ordering a drink, I noticed one of their members standing next to me admiring my Sub No Date when he said "nice looking watch" to which I replied "yeh it should be for $5000, it's a Rolex".
The conversation about the watch was dropped and we moved on to other things. I really had to say that, rather than try and fob it off as something other than genuine and expensive. If I tried to play it down I would have lost face. I was there on my own for another hour. A few friends arrived later we stayed for a couple of hours, got bored and left. What would you have said?
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30 March 2010, 10:29 AM | #2 |
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I would have said thanks.
I wouldn't have price dropped like you. |
30 March 2010, 10:34 AM | #3 |
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Definitely would have just taken the compliment and not have mentioned price at all...
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30 March 2010, 10:37 AM | #4 |
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I agree with Henry- "Thank you" would suffice. Dropping the price and the brand just sounds tacky in my opinion.
If someone complimented your car would you reply "yeah, it should be nice for $200,000... it's a Ferrari!" Just an opinion. |
30 March 2010, 10:39 AM | #5 |
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I would have said what you said, but added "I'm shocked that a dolt like you could actually recognize a fine timepiece."
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30 March 2010, 10:40 AM | #6 |
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What if he showed you his Gold Daytona after you said what you say?
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30 March 2010, 10:43 AM | #7 |
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Price dropping is not only tacky, but could also be dangerous. I don't get it.
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30 March 2010, 10:43 AM | #8 |
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Thanks may have been the simple, yet appropriate remark!!
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30 March 2010, 10:44 AM | #9 |
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I don't know you as a person and won't infer anything from your post, but I'd have a strong inclination to believe that anyone making that statement was a class a d-bag.
Am I missing some context as an American? What is an 'outlaw mc'? |
30 March 2010, 10:47 AM | #10 |
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30 March 2010, 10:47 AM | #11 |
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Agreed.
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30 March 2010, 10:50 AM | #12 |
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yeah , thanks and see whatelse he says, who knows, he may of been a collector
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30 March 2010, 10:56 AM | #13 |
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My reply would have been thanks you into watches?
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30 March 2010, 11:00 AM | #14 |
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Humility is a good thing.
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30 March 2010, 11:02 AM | #15 |
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This.
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When my friends compliment my watch and ask me how much it cost, I always say, "I'd rather not say". First, its none of their beezwax; second, if they are truly interested in finding out, there's this thing called the world-wide-web!
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I would have said, "Thanks." I have no need to tell anyone how much my watch costs. People who know anything about Rolex watches know the cost.
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30 March 2010, 11:09 AM | #18 |
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Not in the enviroment discribed, aggression is respected!
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you should have said "Thanks, but I'm straight"
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I would NEVER bring up the price of any of my watches unless the other person asked first. Otherwise if someone were to notice my watch I would say "thank you", followed by "are you into watches?" , and go from there. Who knows, I did this one time and ended up talking with the guy for an hour lol |
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I would have said "thanks" and then offered to let him try it on...
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30 March 2010, 11:19 AM | #23 |
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I would have said "Thank you".
My guess is that the person making the compliment, knew it was a Rolex. Either way mentioning price is very tacky. If some one responded to me like you did, I would definitely have a little fun at their expense. |
30 March 2010, 11:24 AM | #24 |
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I'd have said, "thanks I got it when I got out of Prison"
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30 March 2010, 11:25 AM | #25 |
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I guess you can judge the crown better than us as you were there but I never price drop... my friends are always asking what I spent on my latest aquisition "it was a very good deal for a watch like this" is my ususal answer!
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If you're secure with yourself just say thanks and let it go. Do you wear fine timepieces to impress or because you simply appreciate what's on your wrist?
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30 March 2010, 11:34 AM | #27 |
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OK im sure you had everything undercontrol Just, Never... ever... try pull a stunt like that south of the border my friend!
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30 March 2010, 11:34 AM | #28 |
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"Thanks!"
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To answer the original question- I think a simple "thanks" would have done and nothing more needed to be said. |
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Although my first instinct is to usually be a smarta**, I have become wiser with age...
When someone gives me a compliment, I say "thanks". When a friend or co-worker asks the price of one of my watches I make up the most outrageous number I think they will believe - try it sometime, it's fun. -Pete
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