New price increase for AP

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This was discussed recently in different posts but I thought I share my (disappointing) experience with the Paris Boutique.
So after discussion with the folks here in the TRF, I have decided to buy a 15202, and since I was in Paris, went and booked one for December 18 delivery (it was in May). The guy there said to me I had to pay a 30% deposit, which I did. In fact I paid 35%.
The salesman never said anything about potential price increase nor about paying full upfront to fix the price.
So yesterday I received a mail saying the watch is ready but there is a “slight” increase.
So I called them and the “slight” increase is 2000 Euros.
And the guys said, before I say if I want it or not, please send us your bank details to reimburse your deposit.
He said:” the price increase is not negotiable, please give us your bank details to pay back your deposit if you don’t want the watch”.
Then he went on with, the watch is more expensive on the second hand market, and I could sell it with profit etc... as if I was a grey dealer. I felt like they did not care.
I thought I would have a special treat when I buy a luxury watch from a Boutique. Seems like I don’t look worthy for them, after all I am only buying a low level $25k watch, and am a first time buyer.
I wanted to be a memorable experience, so I am a bit disappointed, but maybe I was expecting too much.
Of course this is first world problem but did you guys had this kind of experience?



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