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sweeper · 27 December 2013, 11:36 PM

I'll need to wait however.
My AD has one, and said he could have sold it 10 times this week. But he keeps it locked away in the safe. He let me try it on, and told me the list price. We bought some other stuff there and as we were walking out he offered us a discount on it. This makes it very attractive.

Now, if they could have sold it 10 times over, why offer it to me at a discount? For that matter why offer to sell it to me over the 10 others that had asked him for one?
Question is:
Do ad's typically pick and choose who gets what?
Even thought it benefits me, it seems like BS that these are that much in demand. Are they????
Any opinions would be extremely helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Cru Jones · 27 December 2013, 11:38 PM

either he's (glass half full) trying to keep a regular customer happy and addicted, or he's (glass half empty) just a shady used car salesman.

Old Expat Beast · 27 December 2013, 11:42 PM

Offering a disount as you walked out....end of the month/year....sounds desperate to me.

watchwatcher · 27 December 2013, 11:46 PM

Doesn't really matter...if you want it, he's obviously wanting to sell it. If the number you're willing to pay matches what he's selling it for, snatch it up.

Token74 · 27 December 2013, 11:47 PM

If he could have sold it, he would have, and he wouldn't be offering you a discount.

Doesn't really matter either way whether or not it is in demand, if you like it, and you can get a discount, go for it.

Oyster Al · 27 December 2013, 11:48 PM

Maybe he saw something special in you

. .....just kidding.....AD's are usually full of

.......blnr is a great watch in high demand because of looks/newness to the market but availability most likely a function of where Ad's are located (Beverly Hills sold out- Small town USA two in the case).

HL65 · 27 December 2013, 11:48 PM

If you can get it for discount get it....that is if you want it of course!

JerimiahLee · 28 December 2013, 12:33 AM

Demand depends on market and availability. If you can, get it at discount or head over to the classified section and find one there.

sweeper · 28 December 2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

either he's (glass half full) trying to keep a regular customer happy and addicted, or he's (glass half empty) just a shady used car salesman.

This is what I was thinking, originally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Offering a disount as you walked out....end of the month/year....sounds desperate to me.

Not exactly what I was thinking, since he told us that they are the biggest AD in s.e. USA. I guess it's possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Doesn't really matter...if you want it, he's obviously wanting to sell it. If the number you're willing to pay matches what he's selling it for, snatch it up.

Yes, very true and no, it doesn't matter to me. Going to get it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

If he could have sold it, he would have, and he wouldn't be offering you a discount.
This is my opinion. It was the owner (of the AD) that offered this price. He just got done with an hour speech about why they couldn't offer any discounts, Rolex will pull the dealership. In fact they lost another high end brand watch that they screwed up by giving discounts. Hummmmm

Doesn't really matter either way whether or not it is in demand, if you like it, and you can get a discount, go for it.

Nope, I like your attitude

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oyster Al

Maybe he saw something special in you

. .....just kidding.....AD's are usually full of

.......blnr is a great watch in high demand because of looks/newness to the market but availability most likely a function of where Ad's are located (Beverly Hills sold out- Small town USA two in the case).

This makes total sense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

If you can get it for discount get it....that is if you want it of course!

I do want it, the price is unbeatable. So, pics will follow and I'll thank my lucky stars that I was the chosen one.
Thanks for all advice, from the best forum.
Sincerely,
Rob

kilyung · 28 December 2013, 12:57 AM

Congrats in advance

travisb · 28 December 2013, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

If he could have sold it, he would have, and he wouldn't be offering you a discount.

Doesn't really matter either way whether or not it is in demand, if you like it, and you can get a discount, go for it.

My thoughts exactly.

Congrats on the incoming!

Cc1966 · 28 December 2013, 01:56 AM

Congrats in advance...grab it before the deal goes South!

IGotId · 28 December 2013, 01:58 AM

I'd love to be able to get one at a discount!

Token74 · 28 December 2013, 02:06 AM

Great decision. Many congratulations. I'm not generally a GMT fan, but the BLNR has changed my mind somewhat!

slickshoes · 28 December 2013, 05:41 AM

I have an AD I've been doing business with (also a family friend) and he is telling me March for my BLNR.

mr.president1 · 28 December 2013, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Doesn't really matter...if you want it, he's obviously wanting to sell it. If the number you're willing to pay matches what he's selling it for, snatch it up.

If he's an AD then buy it. He's just trying to make the watch sound more attractive by saying he could have sold it "10 times this week." In reality maybe 10 people looked at it and didn't end up buying it. So to boost year end sales maybe he's trying to get you to buy it even at at discount. It has the Rolex guarantee, so you can't go wrong

DCgator · 28 December 2013, 06:06 AM

Good for you being offered a discount by an AD. Get it!

sheldonsmith · 28 December 2013, 08:03 AM

It's the usual hose-n-close that many Authorized Dealers employ as most prospective Rolex buyers are not TRF members and it works for them. Selling the watch 10x over sounds like a foothold for you to use when explaining the purchase to your wife.

Rolex dealers have quotas to meet and loan payments to make on the financing of their inventory; if he could have sold the watch earlier, he would have.

Nonetheless, all the reason to purchase it. I have my name on a bruiser/batman as well and with Rolex USA and Rolex CH closed all of December, there is no ETA on when I will see one.

-Sheldon

SLS · 28 December 2013, 08:06 AM

Congrats if you choose to pick it up.
Scott

madgoncalves · 28 December 2013, 08:10 AM

Congrats. Take any discount you can get on the BLNR. Haven't seen them available anywhere here in NYC.

elcompa · 28 December 2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madgoncalves

Congrats. Take any discount you can get on the BLNR. Haven't seen them available anywhere here in NYC.

I was just in NYC (Rolex on 5th Ave between 52nd and 53rd...a couple blocks from from Central Park) a few days ago. I had my BLNR on while I was checking out some new stuff. The gent helping me remarks he could sell 40 BLNR's per week if he could get his hands on them. He also said that he had a waiting list all the way through april for them. He them noticed mine and told me I was lucky to have already found one.

Anyway, I would say if you can get one at anywhere near 10% below the standard US retail price of $8950, go for it. They will be VERY popular for a half a year to come until supply starts to catch up with demand. JMHO.

Racerdj · 28 December 2013, 10:57 PM

Congratulations if you get it and awesome on getting a discount too.

sweeper · 29 December 2013, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Congrats in advance

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGotId

I'd love to be able to get one at a discount!

This is what I thought.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcompa

I was just in NYC (Rolex on 5th Ave between 52nd and 53rd...a couple blocks from from Central Park) a few days ago. I had my BLNR on while I was checking out some new stuff. The gent helping me remarks he could sell 40 BLNR's per week if he could get his hands on them. He also said that he had a waiting list all the way through april for them. He them noticed mine and told me I was lucky to have already found one.

Anyway, I would say if you can get one at anywhere near 10% below the standard US retail price of $8950, go for it. They will be VERY popular for a half a year to come until supply starts to catch up with demand. JMHO.

Not nearly 10%, more like 5%.
8500

Rags · 29 December 2013, 12:15 AM

The BLNR is hot right now so demand will be high. Rolex usually sends their new watches to AD's sparingly so as to keep interest in them.

cokecoke · 29 December 2013, 01:09 AM

welcome to the club

sea-dweller · 29 December 2013, 02:19 AM

It's a sales tactic, buy it if you like!

TAKUYA · 29 December 2013, 03:35 AM

Congrats in advance. Pics please!!!

sweeper · 10 January 2014, 07:35 AM

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Crappy Cell Pic, i was shaking like a leaf

It's on the way!! I cant believe I'm able to buy this.. There goes my savings for the "all gold one"

BTW- there is another at this ad.. PM me for details

sweeper · 10 January 2014, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

It's a sales tactic, buy it if you like!

Yep and It worked. As it turns out he has 2 of them..

steveclocks · 10 January 2014, 08:05 AM

Congratz Rob, I like this GMT more and more

27 December 2013, 11:36 PM	#1
sweeper Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: South Florida Watch: 5512 LVc BLNR Posts: 188	Incoming BLNR:-) I'll need to wait however. My AD has one, and said he could have sold it 10 times this week. But he keeps it locked away in the safe. He let me try it on, and told me the list price. We bought some other stuff there and as we were walking out he offered us a discount on it. This makes it very attractive. Now, if they could have sold it 10 times over, why offer it to me at a discount? For that matter why offer to sell it to me over the 10 others that had asked him for one? Question is: Do ad's typically pick and choose who gets what? Even thought it benefits me, it seems like BS that these are that much in demand. Are they???? Any opinions would be extremely helpful. Thanks in advance.

27 December 2013, 11:42 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Offering a disount as you walked out....end of the month/year....sounds desperate to me. __________________ _______________________

27 December 2013, 11:47 PM	#5
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	If he could have sold it, he would have, and he wouldn't be offering you a discount. Doesn't really matter either way whether or not it is in demand, if you like it, and you can get a discount, go for it. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

27 December 2013, 11:48 PM	#6
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,550	Maybe he saw something special in you. .....just kidding.....AD's are usually full of .......blnr is a great watch in high demand because of looks/newness to the market but availability most likely a function of where Ad's are located (Beverly Hills sold out- Small town USA two in the case).

27 December 2013, 11:48 PM	#7
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27 December 2013, 11:38 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	either he's (glass half full) trying to keep a regular customer happy and addicted, or he's (glass half empty) just a shady used car salesman.

27 December 2013, 11:46 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Doesn't really matter...if you want it, he's obviously wanting to sell it. If the number you're willing to pay matches what he's selling it for, snatch it up.

28 December 2013, 12:33 AM	#8
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	Demand depends on market and availability. If you can, get it at discount or head over to the classified section and find one there.

28 December 2013, 12:57 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats in advance

28 December 2013, 01:56 AM	#12
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28 December 2013, 01:58 AM	#13
IGotId "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Adnan Location: NoVA Posts: 458	I'd love to be able to get one at a discount!

28 December 2013, 02:06 AM	#14
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Great decision. Many congratulations. I'm not generally a GMT fan, but the BLNR has changed my mind somewhat! __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

28 December 2013, 05:41 AM	#15
slickshoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Watch: 16750,116622,BLNR Posts: 88	I have an AD I've been doing business with (also a family friend) and he is telling me March for my BLNR.

28 December 2013, 06:06 AM	#17
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats!! Good for you being offered a discount by an AD. Get it!

28 December 2013, 08:03 AM	#18
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	It's the usual hose-n-close that many Authorized Dealers employ as most prospective Rolex buyers are not TRF members and it works for them. Selling the watch 10x over sounds like a foothold for you to use when explaining the purchase to your wife. Rolex dealers have quotas to meet and loan payments to make on the financing of their inventory; if he could have sold the watch earlier, he would have. Nonetheless, all the reason to purchase it. I have my name on a bruiser/batman as well and with Rolex USA and Rolex CH closed all of December, there is no ETA on when I will see one. -Sheldon __________________

28 December 2013, 08:06 AM	#19
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28 December 2013, 08:10 AM	#20
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29 December 2013, 12:15 AM	#24
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29 December 2013, 01:09 AM	#25
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29 December 2013, 02:19 AM	#26
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29 December 2013, 03:35 AM	#27
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10 January 2014, 07:35 AM	#28
sweeper Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: South Florida Watch: 5512 LVc BLNR Posts: 188	Here we goooo! [IMG][/IMG] Crappy Cell Pic, i was shaking like a leaf It's on the way!! I cant believe I'm able to buy this.. There goes my savings for the "all gold one" BTW- there is another at this ad.. PM me for details

10 January 2014, 08:05 AM	#30
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Congratz Rob, I like this GMT more and more

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