2012 price increase confirmed! (Don't expect as high of a discount in the future!)

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Originally Posted by COBill

Yes, but do we really want to hit the Ferrari model of paying over MSRP for a new vehicle and only being allowed to purchase a new vehicle if you've previously purchased one or more used ones from the same dealer?

On the note of luxury goods, consider the MSRP of the Chanel classic Jumbo Flap purse:

2008: $2850
2009: $3420
2011: $3500
2012: $4300

I was going to bring up the exact same thing. Chanel is doing this to keep the regular folk from having their merchandise. As for Rolex, the days of having a new Sub for $3,500 are long gone, so that guy that could just manage to afford it can no longer have such thoughts.

At 8k for an SS Sub, I do not think the 10% will make or break the buyer. These days if I would even purchase a brand new Rolex from an AD, I would just want to walk out with it and not pay any Tax. Luckily I do not have the need the be the first owner to rip off the plastic, and i have no problem buying pre-loved