In Vegas on business

[outlaw468]

Originally Posted by Kyu

I get treated like crap where ever I go,
My rule is, Don't wear a watch to a watch store.
To see how if service is good and if they get my business or not.

Should see how bad IWC treated me here on Rodeo. and Piaget kept suggesting to look at cheaper models on southcoast. Not the one I wanted behind the glass case
Wouldnt even let me in the store
Which is why now I'd never even look at an IWC

Richard Mille on Rodeo treated me real well,
Even gave me a free hat bonus

I operate the same way. I apply a similar concept when car shopping - I go to the dealer with my finest plain t-shirt with jean or shorts and see which sales person treats me respectfully. If I get blown off or no attention, on to the next dealer.

[InTime]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

I'm the same way when I meet someone. I automatically glance at their watch to see what they are wearing. Force of habit I guess. I did notice a Patek Aquanaut on one of my clients wrists, ended up being the former Chairman of Pepsi.

can i get in the door?

[InTime]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

And I do have a fun story on that. While shopping @ Fashion Mall/Vegas, one customer was treated 'indifferently' by a Neiman's sales associate, he was 'just wearing' a SS Cartier. I was just amazed at the rudeness of the salesman, and laughed soooo hard when the 'SS Cartier' customer paid for his purchase....with a black Amex. You should have seen the look on the salesman's face!! Priceless!!!

when u go into a neiman store, first thing u do is say "my dads birthday was yesterday or imma open a neiman account" they'll throw the red carpet for u.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by gulfstream69xr7

Amex is not a credit card. It's a charge card. The difference between using an Amex card and a credit card (beyond the fact that you pay the whole bill at the end of the month)...

Even Amex charge cards offer extended payment terms on most purchases over $100. "sign and travel" and "select and pay later" options should appear on your statement

[InTime]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Most people don't realize that the stores in Vega$ will accept casino chips same as cash (or American Express ).

That means if you win big you can go buy stuff before you cash in, i.e. BEFORE the IRS takes it cut!

Nothing better than a Rolex courtesy of the IRS!

wish i would win some chips...

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by Kyu

Damn,
Then i'd never be allowed in there. I dont use amex
In fact I dont use any Creditcards, It goes against my rules and beliefs

Just out of curosity, how do you check into a hotel without a credit card..?

[LightOnAHill]

big fan of AMEX here!!!

that and 100 bills

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Just out of curosity, how do you check into a hotel without a credit card..?

Or rent a car or book a flight?

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Just out of curosity, how do you check into a hotel without a credit card..?

for vegas or in general ?
vegas = usually rooms/transportations/shows are free , just requires a sign and valid ID as proof it's me. Our host gave me a hard time first time. But after he got approval they understand. Then again I don't gamble much anymore. The food and transportations arnt free anymore

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Or rent a car or book a flight?

My work doesn't allow me to get much vacation time,
Last time I traveled I needed to use my gf's creditcard to check into a hotel,
i taxi every where or walk, no need for a rental

[buke45]

Originally Posted by texex91

You want to see some Rolex--go to the store at the Bellagio--tons of them. When I was there, a guy named Lou was a huge WIS and knew his stuff (oh and check out the Patek selection while you are there).

The store at the Wynn had every model with almost every variation but they offer no discounts. Not even on platinum blinged out models. You have to pay the full list price. They do offer to ship it home so you dont have to pay tax.

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by buke45

The store at the Wynn had every model with almost every variation but they offer no discounts. Not even on platinum blinged out models. You have to pay the full list price. They do offer to ship it home so you dont have to pay tax.

I believe they offer some comped rooms though

[LightOnAHill]

Originally Posted by buke45

The store at the Wynn had every model with almost every variation but they offer no discounts. Not even on platinum blinged out models. You have to pay the full list price. They do offer to ship it home so you dont have to pay tax.

When I was there a couple months ago she was offering a discount of about 13% of a solid gold daytona...

at the same time she was telling me not to take my rolex into a hot tub...


needless to say, she may not be with them anymore...

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

When I was there a couple months ago she was offering a discount of about 13% of a solid gold daytona...

at the same time she was telling me not to take my rolex into a hot tub...


needless to say, she may not be with them anymore...

go to your beautiful family ! it's too early for you to be back on this forum !
show them fishing with a rolex on attracts more fish !

[Elementa]

I was just in San Diego and every third guy was wearing a Sub or GMT. The highlight, however, was spotting a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Deep Stream Chrono in the wild. I talked to the guy for a bit and he let me try it on, what a beautiful watch.

[B. Doggy]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Most people don't realize that the stores in Vega$ will accept casino chips same as cash (or American Express ).

That means if you win big you can go buy stuff before you cash in, i.e. BEFORE the IRS takes it cut!

Nothing better than a Rolex courtesy of the IRS!

Having chips suggests you won money at the tables. You can't get taxed if you win that way as there's no way to prove it. How does anyone know you didn't just covert cash to chips? Only taxed on the slots.

[Kyu]

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Having chips suggests you won money at the tables. You can't get taxed if you win that way as there's no way to prove it. How does anyone know you didn't just covert cash to chips? Only taxed on the slots.

he is correct,
tax is only on the machines

[rmfnla]

Hmmm; I had a friend who won big at craps a few years ago and said the casino gave him an IRS form when he went to cash in...

[Brettno1]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Hmmm; I had a friend who won big at craps a few years ago and said the casino gave him an IRS form when he went to cash in...

I work in the casino business so I thought I'd give you an FYI on cashing in chips. It is true that you wont be taxed on the amount you cash in. However, if you are cashing in $10,000 or more in a 24 hour period, the casino is required to fill out a form with your personal info that gets sent to the IRS. So no, you wont be paying taxes, but the IRS will know that you're playing with some big $$$.

[rmfnla]

Good info... thanks!