the weirdest AD visit in Egypt

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Luv rolex

Just visited an unofficial retailer that holds rolex mainly because.l he is cousin of one of two AD here in egypt. I visited him when I saw advestisment via instagram that he holds submariner date and seadweller 43' when I called him he refused to give me price over the phone and said prIce here in store. So I reached the store and asked.for the submariner he handled it to me and I noticed that the watch has no stickers on case but he assured it still brand new with no dates. So I show interest and ready to buy but I was shocked that he asks for 21,300 USD... I.thanked him and handled.the watch back with no other words..
Postingthis because I want to know has anyone have similar experience?? Do dealers still asks for 100% more than retail

Well anyone who had any common sense would know a unofficial retailer is not a Rolex AD.But any other retailer can ask any price anyone who is willing to pay as Rolex watches today are little more than £$€ object things and little more.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well anyone who had any common sense would know a unofficial retailer is not a Rolex AD.But any other retailer can ask any price anyone who is willing to pay as Rolex watches today are little more than £$€ object things and little more.

Indeed!

[buffetwarren]

Originally Posted by soicanbefree

At a dealer? If you weren't local and couldn't provide any favors, power, influence there is no reason you will ever walk in and get one.

It is going to get sold to the grey dealer cousin out the backdoor. (exactly where OP was looking at the Submariner)

The money means a lot more to people in these countries and they aren't just going to let that extra margin walk out the door with a stranger.

Are you speaking from experience in Cairo or just speaking generally?

[soicanbefree]

Originally Posted by buffetwarren

Are you speaking from experience in Cairo or just speaking generally?

I'm speaking from extensive experience living and working in the Middle East and dealing with cultures where haggling is acceptable and expected.

Not Cairo specifically.

[Luv rolex]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well anyone who had any common sense would know a unofficial retailer is not a Rolex AD.But any other retailer can ask any price anyone who is willing to pay as Rolex watches today are little more than £$€ object things and little more.

Yes, but what common sense say that a watch sold at maximum usd 17000 in the most hyped time would sell for usd 21000 in nowdays where everyone decreasing prices!!!!!!

[brandrea]

Well he gave you his price … did you make a counter?

[thesharkfactor]

Haggle? It’s Egypt…

[Luv rolex]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Well he gave you his price … did you make a counter?

I bet if i offered 9000 usd less than his asking price he would throw me out and when i told him the current market price is going for 14000 he conformed that this prices doesnt exist

[Incroyable12]

Originally Posted by buffetwarren

Are you speaking from experience in Cairo or just speaking generally?

Originally Posted by soicanbefree

I'm speaking from extensive experience living and working in the Middle East and dealing with cultures where haggling is acceptable and expected.

Not Cairo specifically.

In Egypt you often have to give petty bribes known as baksheesh in order to get what you want or need.

Using a public toilet? Give the attendant a few coins and the experience will be so much better.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by SLWoodster

Sounds par for course in any developing country. At least he is not requesting in store.

Friend worked for state dept. Recommended a local tour guide. Told me that back in the day you can request for items in the Cairo museum on the black market.

Better to spend money on that than a submariner they’re printing out daily.

lol. In Egypt, 30K will get you a ten thousand dollar watch or some priceless black market Egyptian art.

[Incroyable12]

I remember visiting a jewelry shop in Cairo and the owner had a gun out on the counter.

[Bizcut1]

Another investment thread, but with a twist.

[Apheaven]

Was there in April. Actually went into both Rolex at the Four Seasons and in the Stars Mall by default while family was walking around…zero stock, but didn’t care tbh. Recommend going down to Luxor and/or Sharm Al Sheik if possible.


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[premium2]

I doubt if he is an AD, that could be an asking price.