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1flossedm3 · 13 October 2016, 05:16 AM

Hey guys, debating buying a watch on vacation. What sort of discount should I expect from retailers? I have a feeling I'm better off buying from trusted sellers on here.

Masteryacht · 13 October 2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1flossedm3

Hey guys, debating buying a watch on vacation. What sort of discount should I expect from retailers? I have a feeling I'm better off buying from trusted sellers on here.

USVI was 9% discount and no tax, but that was a djII and not a sub, gmt, etc.

1flossedm3 · 13 October 2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Masteryacht

USVI was 9% discount and no tax, but that was a djII and not a sub, gmt, etc.

ok thanks

beshannon · 13 October 2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1flossedm3

Hey guys, debating buying a watch on vacation. What sort of discount should I expect from retailers? I have a feeling I'm better off buying from trusted sellers on here.

I was there in July, there was little to no discounting and the duty exemption from there is $800

Goin2drt · 13 October 2016, 11:50 PM

Visited Karen at Kirk Freeport Rolex. Got a small discount on Sub, more on a datejust for the wife. Got some Rolex goodies thrown in, no tax and made it back through customs without paying any duty. End of the day it was about the same price as a gray market but we got the AD experience. If you do go to Rolex, track down Karen.

MonBK · 13 October 2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Goin2drt

Visited Karen at Kirk Freeport Rolex. Got a small discount on Sub, more on a datejust for the wife. Got some Rolex goodies thrown in, no tax and made it back through customs without paying any duty. End of the day it was about the same price as a gray market but we got the AD experience. If you do go to Rolex, track down Karen.

Customs will knock on your door later on today!

bayerische · 14 October 2016, 12:31 AM

Not much back in 2011 when I visited.

GerardoG · 14 October 2016, 01:03 AM

My 2 cents:

Because of one of our businesses, I have travelled extensively throughout the caribbean, and stopped at every AD on the road (St Thomas, Roatan, Aruba, Bahamas, Curacao, St Marteen, Barbados....) as well as duty free places in mainland (Panama, Mexico). I have seen all sorts of prices and discounts, some look very attractive and some do not. My advice: do your homework. Know your prices. Know what is a good and a great deal; and if you find one, go ahead.

There has been many talks about time and day to visit (pre cruise, during cruise, post cruise); there is no pattern. Discounts will happen based on that particular AD's economy and market; that is why some TRfers find regular prices and some great deals at the same locale. It has nothing to do with duty free, a cruise or caribbean.

So my humble opinion, once again; study. Do your homework and enjoy!!!!!

1flossedm3 · 14 October 2016, 10:53 PM

Thank you all for the great info, I will feel out the dealers. Not willing to pay more than I can get from dealers on here. Makes no sense!

13 October 2016, 05:16 AM	#1
1flossedm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: Upstate, NY Watch: TT Sub Posts: 238	Upcoming Grand Cayman Trip Hey guys, debating buying a watch on vacation. What sort of discount should I expect from retailers? I have a feeling I'm better off buying from trusted sellers on here. __________________ -Ryan

14 October 2016, 12:31 AM	#7
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Not much back in 2011 when I visited. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

14 October 2016, 10:53 PM	#9
1flossedm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: Upstate, NY Watch: TT Sub Posts: 238	Thank you all for the great info, I will feel out the dealers. Not willing to pay more than I can get from dealers on here. Makes no sense! __________________ -Ryan

13 October 2016, 11:50 PM	#5
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Visited Karen at Kirk Freeport Rolex. Got a small discount on Sub, more on a datejust for the wife. Got some Rolex goodies thrown in, no tax and made it back through customs without paying any duty. End of the day it was about the same price as a gray market but we got the AD experience. If you do go to Rolex, track down Karen.

14 October 2016, 01:03 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	My 2 cents: Because of one of our businesses, I have travelled extensively throughout the caribbean, and stopped at every AD on the road (St Thomas, Roatan, Aruba, Bahamas, Curacao, St Marteen, Barbados....) as well as duty free places in mainland (Panama, Mexico). I have seen all sorts of prices and discounts, some look very attractive and some do not. My advice: do your homework. Know your prices. Know what is a good and a great deal; and if you find one, go ahead. There has been many talks about time and day to visit (pre cruise, during cruise, post cruise); there is no pattern. Discounts will happen based on that particular AD's economy and market; that is why some TRfers find regular prices and some great deals at the same locale. It has nothing to do with duty free, a cruise or caribbean. So my humble opinion, once again; study. Do your homework and enjoy!!!!!

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