A poll regarding honesty and integrity...

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Don't get me wrong the watches always come first but I'm not naive. These are just luxury goods. What we do with them doesn't determine our character.

There's a weird proclivity on here to judging the occasional flipper yet praising those who do it for a living. I find that odd but I digress...

Yup, I'm 32 with a baby on the way. Probably gonna need $4k in diapers
I'd probably first see if any of my friends/family wanted it. Then on to the open market.

[kearez]

I voted for too much hassle, but why not take it sell it, and then add the extra cash for Christmas? That's what I would probably do.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Bryant Park

Actually I don't have any issue at all with buying and flipping. I am as much a capitalist and believer in free markets as anyone.

I have however grown tired of the endless stream of people complaining about scarcity of Daytonas, the unfair reality that they can't buy a 5522, under production, etc and blaming Rolex and PP. We should look in the mirror and stop whining. A significant percentage of our community is exposing a view that creates their very own inablilty to get the watches they covet yet we blame the brands.

I have always been able to get what I wanted from my AD because they know I am loyal and don't resell unless an exception to the rule. Many of the responses suggest they want their cake and eat it to. I don't think they are wrong just unrealistic.

So now I know I will be attacked for this view but that is the answer to how I have managed to get some amazing hard to get watches. You can hate on my saying it but the results are what they are.

I think the fact that you've spent a few hundred thousand dollars helps as well.

[Bryant Park]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I think the fact that you've spent a few hundred thousand dollars helps as well.

So you mean I have earned it and paid for it I did mention I am a capitalist so I won't hide from it.

Being a good customer both conduct and cash wise should and does matter in my opinion.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Bryant Park

So you mean I have earned it and paid for it I did mention I am a capitalist so I won't hide from it.

Being a good customer both conduct and cash wise should and does matter in my opinion.

No doubt and I agree. Was just saying it plays a larger role than anything, as it should.

[tng11]

I'd take it and flip it. No shame in admitting it - it's a free market. I don't see why there is a question of honesty or integrity here.

Now, if the AD had said "please don't flip it" or is offering it to you as a goodwill gesture based on the premise that you will wear it, then I wouldn't.

[Old Geezer]

If I already had one, I’d pass on it or hook up a friend. I wouldn’t hassle with flipping it.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by KarlS

I was nt looking and was offered a blackdial in September. I went through the normal protestations asking who would I be depriving , is he a good customer, more deserving blah blah blah...I shouldn't as somebody is probably desperate and I am ambivalent etc etc...3 days later said "bollocks...I have bought the right to play and said yes...send it to me" at the moment I wear it and I don't know if it's a long term keeper...life ain't fair ..that's just reality!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....

j/k

[Bluside]

I like to think that I have a good relationship with my local AD. That relationship would probably be ruined if they knew I bought it just to flip.

If it was some AD that I have no relationship with, I'd probably buy it and flip it.

[rfatm3f]

I would kindly ask for a black dial as that’s the one I really want.

[returntorolex]

I would buy it and stash it away unworn. Down the road, you could gift it to someone for a special occasion. This option preserves your relationship with the AD, and quells any possible feelings of guilt flipping for a quick buck.

[derekstlmo]

I would sell it to me