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StarSovereign · 6 July 2013, 01:07 PM

Hi guys,

What discount can I realistically ask for and expect from an AD for a SS Sub? I have a relationship with them and purchased my SS GMT IIc there a while back, but I'm looking for guidelines before I go in and ask...

Thanks!

Speed · 6 July 2013, 01:15 PM

You are kidding, right?

joe100 · 6 July 2013, 01:23 PM

I don't have a crystal ball. No one here does. Go in and ask.

luvsub · 6 July 2013, 01:40 PM

Bay Area AD? Hmm, I never received discount from them on ss watches. Well things may change, maybe 5-10%? Good luck with your purchase.

Nidal · 6 July 2013, 01:42 PM

You should be able to get 10% off all black subC

FeelingTheBlues · 6 July 2013, 01:46 PM

Discounts on SS sporty Rolex models are very rare (if ever given) but provided that the AD really likes you I think you could possibly get a 5% off. I'd be very surprised if you could get more though.

Speed · 6 July 2013, 02:13 PM

The Bay Area is choked with wealthy tourists...

The SS Sub is the most popular Rolex around. Why would an AD need to discount?

If you did get a 5% discount you will pay 8.75% sales tax.

Here is the first SS Sub I found tonight by searching on TRF: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=300658

Pretty good deal from a reputable seller. Hows that grab ya?

seand442 · 6 July 2013, 02:19 PM

Here's an even better deal.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301589

If you really want the AD experience, go in and ask what they can do for you. If you value your money, a trusted seller will keep it in your pocket.

Risley · 6 July 2013, 02:40 PM

5% was the best my AD could do and I bought 2 other time pieces from them. I was told that Rolex "inspects" their invoices or books to make sure they are not discounting any more than Rolex authorizes on certain models.

Now I ask the pros here...is that true? Can or does Rolex look at an AD's books?

If I were a dealer and Rolex said "let's see the books" I'd throw them and their watches out the front door.

Speed · 6 July 2013, 02:42 PM

Yup. The AD experience consisting of a free bottled water - maybe. Most Bay Area ADs don't even have a place for you to sit down. SRO. So no bottled water either!

aeon888 · 6 July 2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Risley

5% was the best my AD could do and I bought 2 other time pieces from them. I was told that Rolex "inspects" their invoices or books to make sure they are not discounting any more than Rolex authorizes on certain models.

Now I ask the pros here...is that true? Can or does Rolex look at an AD's books?

If I were a dealer and Rolex said "let's see the books" I'd throw them and their watches out the front door.

Maybe true to some extent but the chances of having Rolex audit the AD's books is the same as having the IRS audit your tax returns. It is there but then again, it is almost certainly not there. lol

Try a search about Canadian AD's here and you will find that they average 20-25% discount on Subs even the SS. Well, does not mean Rolex has to shut down ALL Canadian Ad's now?

ufboy73 · 6 July 2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aeon888

Maybe true to some extent but the chances of having Rolex audit the AD's books is the same as having the IRS audit your tax returns. It is there but then again, it is almost certainly not there. lol

by that logic, no need to honestly fill out our tax returns either?

karmatp · 6 July 2013, 11:29 PM

I paid $6200 out the door for my Sub C. That was before a price increase and then the greedy Rolex higher ups decided to decrease the dealer margins, so that price is probably long gone.

cop414 · 6 July 2013, 11:34 PM

I believe that I got around 6% on my 14060M last summer from my AD, covered the sales tax.

Urosfan · 6 July 2013, 11:58 PM

If you have a relationship with your AD I would say you can get at least 10 percent

ingoodtime · 6 July 2013, 11:59 PM

When the msrp on my GMTIIC was 7000.00, I paid 6301.01 out the door, a 15% discount. I also got 1year interest free financing. I had visited the AD about once a month on my lunch break and was drooling over the YG Green dial GMTIIC. Unfortunately, the cost was out of reach for me. Even though i did not think i needed another ss watch, I feel in love with the SS GMTIIC. One day I called the AD and spoke to the salesperson i regularly visited and made an offer. I received a call within 45 mins accepting my offer.

I got my 15% and was happy. Best of luck.

porschedude · 7 July 2013, 01:09 AM

I got a 23% discount on my last two steel subs, one being the LV

diver2012 · 7 July 2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by porschedude

I got a 23% discount on my last two steel subs, one being the LV

Urosfan · 7 July 2013, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschedude

I got a 23% discount on my last two steel subs, one being the LV

That's outstanding discount

3266 · 7 July 2013, 02:03 AM

Buy here on TRF, but if you want to go to an AD - 5% is max dis I think!

novan3 · 7 July 2013, 02:06 AM

Minus whatever the tax is in your area.

Jsan20 · 7 July 2013, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by porschedude

I got a 23% discount on my last two steel subs, one being the LV

But you live in Kentucky so it makes a big difference. Maybe the ad is struggling to survive.

versatile1 · 7 July 2013, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I paid $6200 out the door for my Sub C. That was before a price increase and then the greedy Rolex higher ups decided to decrease the dealer margins, so that price is probably long gone.

Date or non date?

threemonkeys · 7 July 2013, 03:41 AM

Skip the 'free' bottled water and call up DavidSW and get a BNIB Sub with your name on card (I did). The amount you save is amazing.

anothernewphone · 7 July 2013, 05:29 AM

Look guys, I love the idea of a "BNIB" Rolex for less money, but not everyone wants to wire a stranger money, and a lot of people want their name on the warranty papers, which most likely won't be the case. Suggesting someone buy from a "trusted seller" 10 times in the same thread isn't helping a whole lot.

ninotcs · 7 July 2013, 06:26 AM

I got 12.5% off on Sub C with date and 15% on Sub C.

Jocke · 7 July 2013, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Skip the 'free' bottled water and call up DavidSW and get a BNIB Sub with your name on card (I did). The amount you save is amazing.

You was lucky you have the same name as the original buyer.

:jus tkiddi

Jocke · 7 July 2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

Hi guys,

What discount can I realistically ask for and expect from an AD for a SS Sub? I have a relationship with them and purchased my SS GMT IIc there a while back, but I'm looking for guidelines before I go in and ask...

Thanks!

In my relationships I have to pay premium, I never got a discount.

codecow · 7 July 2013, 07:57 AM

I think it will be very difficult to get a discount depending on where you live in the area. Silicon Valley/Bay Area is an expensive location to have a store and there are a lot of people here with money. If you wanted something less popular than a SS sub I could see getting maybe enough to cover the tax. On a SS sub I don't think the dealers will have any problem selling them for full price.

Speed · 7 July 2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Look guys, I love the idea of a "BNIB" Rolex for less money, but not everyone wants to wire a stranger money, and a lot of people want their name on the warranty papers, which most likely won't be the case. Suggesting someone buy from a "trusted seller" 10 times in the same thread isn't helping a whole lot.

Neither is prattling on and on thread after thread asking what is the average discount I should get on a SS watch.

If folks are so fixated on saving money, then step up and wire thousands of $ to a stranger - aka a reputable seller on TRF. Save MASSIVE amounts of money, get your name on the warranty card and then start 10 more threads about average % DISCOUNTS!!!

6 July 2013, 01:07 PM	#1
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	AD Discount on SS Sub Hi guys, What discount can I realistically ask for and expect from an AD for a SS Sub? I have a relationship with them and purchased my SS GMT IIc there a while back, but I'm looking for guidelines before I go in and ask... Thanks! __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

6 July 2013, 01:23 PM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I don't have a crystal ball. No one here does. Go in and ask. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

6 July 2013, 01:46 PM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Discounts on SS sporty Rolex models are very rare (if ever given) but provided that the AD really likes you I think you could possibly get a 5% off. I'd be very surprised if you could get more though. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

6 July 2013, 02:19 PM	#8
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Here's an even better deal. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301589 If you really want the AD experience, go in and ask what they can do for you. If you value your money, a trusted seller will keep it in your pocket. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

6 July 2013, 11:29 PM	#13
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I paid $6200 out the door for my Sub C. That was before a price increase and then the greedy Rolex higher ups decided to decrease the dealer margins, so that price is probably long gone. __________________ My grails:

6 July 2013, 01:15 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You are kidding, right?

6 July 2013, 01:40 PM	#4
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Bay Area AD? Hmm, I never received discount from them on ss watches. Well things may change, maybe 5-10%? Good luck with your purchase.

6 July 2013, 01:42 PM	#5
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	You should be able to get 10% off all black subC

6 July 2013, 02:13 PM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	The Bay Area is choked with wealthy tourists... The SS Sub is the most popular Rolex around. Why would an AD need to discount? If you did get a 5% discount you will pay 8.75% sales tax. Here is the first SS Sub I found tonight by searching on TRF: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=300658 Pretty good deal from a reputable seller. Hows that grab ya?

6 July 2013, 02:40 PM	#9
Risley Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: FL Posts: 52	5% was the best my AD could do and I bought 2 other time pieces from them. I was told that Rolex "inspects" their invoices or books to make sure they are not discounting any more than Rolex authorizes on certain models. Now I ask the pros here...is that true? Can or does Rolex look at an AD's books? If I were a dealer and Rolex said "let's see the books" I'd throw them and their watches out the front door.

6 July 2013, 02:42 PM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Yup. The AD experience consisting of a free bottled water - maybe. Most Bay Area ADs don't even have a place for you to sit down. SRO. So no bottled water either!

6 July 2013, 11:34 PM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	I believe that I got around 6% on my 14060M last summer from my AD, covered the sales tax. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 July 2013, 11:58 PM	#15
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	If you have a relationship with your AD I would say you can get at least 10 percent

6 July 2013, 11:59 PM	#16
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	When the msrp on my GMTIIC was 7000.00, I paid 6301.01 out the door, a 15% discount. I also got 1year interest free financing. I had visited the AD about once a month on my lunch break and was drooling over the YG Green dial GMTIIC. Unfortunately, the cost was out of reach for me. Even though i did not think i needed another ss watch, I feel in love with the SS GMTIIC. One day I called the AD and spoke to the salesperson i regularly visited and made an offer. I received a call within 45 mins accepting my offer. I got my 15% and was happy. Best of luck. __________________ Lee

7 July 2013, 01:09 AM	#17
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	I got a 23% discount on my last two steel subs, one being the LV

7 July 2013, 02:03 AM	#20
3266 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: London Watch: Rolex Posts: 125	Buy here on TRF, but if you want to go to an AD - 5% is max dis I think! __________________ “By the way Mr. Bond. That’s a particular handsome wristwatch your wearing, may I see it?” – Mr. BIG AKA Kananga, Live and Let Die (1973)

7 July 2013, 02:06 AM	#21
novan3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Luck Location: Toronto Watch: yourself Posts: 477	Minus whatever the tax is in your area.

7 July 2013, 03:41 AM	#24
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Skip the 'free' bottled water and call up DavidSW and get a BNIB Sub with your name on card (I did). The amount you save is amazing.

7 July 2013, 05:29 AM	#25
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Look guys, I love the idea of a "BNIB" Rolex for less money, but not everyone wants to wire a stranger money, and a lot of people want their name on the warranty papers, which most likely won't be the case. Suggesting someone buy from a "trusted seller" 10 times in the same thread isn't helping a whole lot.

7 July 2013, 06:26 AM	#26
ninotcs Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PIttsburgh Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 453	I got 12.5% off on Sub C with date and 15% on Sub C.

7 July 2013, 07:57 AM	#29
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,195	I think it will be very difficult to get a discount depending on where you live in the area. Silicon Valley/Bay Area is an expensive location to have a store and there are a lot of people here with money. If you wanted something less popular than a SS sub I could see getting maybe enough to cover the tax. On a SS sub I don't think the dealers will have any problem selling them for full price.

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