Aussie members (my obsession)

[Jeelan]

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

wow, wow, woooow! Please tell me this is a joke.
Of not, then this has to be the most ridiculous and most patronizing statement ever!
Do you guys really believe Sydney Rolex ADs are suckers desperate for cash? Bundle of cash? What BUNDLE of CASH? Since when is $5K called bundle of cash? Like your $5K is going to impress him that much? This is beyond clowning, this is completely immature.

the only thing that lowers the standard of this forum condesending drivel like this.

Poster must be lacking something in his life, as he's obviously trying to make up for it on internet forums with his attitude.

Classic case of one's head up one's own a*se

cheers
Jeelan

[SPACE-DWELLER]

PLEASE let's drop this negativity and TALK WATCHES!

That is why we are here! To talk about watches and have FUN.

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

PLEASE let's drop this negativity and TALK WATCHES!

That is why we are here! To talk about watches and have FUN.

I agree with Bo.

I am here because I love Rolexes and watches in general, I love TRF, to have fun, help others and to be helped.

Please lets just leave all the negative talk outside of the forum and not bring it into here.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

So to get back on topic:

What is the most astonishing deal you have EVER made when buying a Rolex from an AD, guys?

What kind of discount in percent and how did you get it?

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

So to get back on topic:

What is the most astonishing deal you have EVER made when buying a Rolex from an AD, guys?

What kind of discount in percent and how did you get it?

You can ask this question again in California buddy.

You will be lucky if you can get 10% off from an AD here.

Many ADs that I have been into only offer to:

1. Have the sales tax waived off which is anywhere from 7-9% in California so you still pay the MSRP with 0% discount but without the additional sales tax.

OR

2. If your a good costumer who has purchased from that AD before, they can give a 10% discount of MSRP if they notify Rolex first as I was told.

NO discounts on the sports models though, they are to be had only at the MSRP here.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

NO discounts on the sports models though, they are to be had only at the MSRP here.

Wow, that sucks!

So exactly WHY is it called "Sunny California" then??

[Destroy]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

PLEASE let's drop this negativity and TALK WATCHES!

That is why we are here! To talk about watches and have FUN.

......and not sleep..........ever.....

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Destroy

......and not sleep..........ever.....

ZZZZZZ

Say, what?

[Tombstone]

I see it as the golden rule you have the gold you can make the rules. The truth is Yes watch sellers are hard up to get all the money they can. That is why they sell watches. Cash makes a big difference and in my view 5 thousand is a lot of money to most people. Even snotty watch dealers understand their place, their roll, and that they make their money one sale at a time. If I were selling watches I would discount as many buyers never ask for a deal many pay full retail, others ask. As for me I have paid full retail on only one Rolex the others came down to a discount or no sale.

Some watch sellers want the perfect world (which will never happen) where we (the buyers you know the ones with the gold) walk in like sheep and give away our money. If people think the sales world works like that it is time to get out of the occupation.

The best deal I had on a Rolex was 18% off.

[BigC208]

It all depends, if it's a new and fast moving model. The local dealer here was not taking a penny off. Even after I offered cash. Not even 3% for te creditcard costs. Funny thing is that the 116713 I tried to buy has been sitting there now for more than 4 months. All their older models normally get between 5 and 10% discount. Guess I'll have to wait untill that puppy in the window gets older. In the end it's his business and knobody is putting a gun to my head.

[Arby]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

To be perfectly honest, guys.....on both of my last purchases, I got well over 20% discount from my AD - for my Blue Sub as well as for my White Exp-II.

At the end of the day, I guess a lot depends on the model. Some are more discountable than others. Also ADs have a larger margin to move on certain models and are sometimes happy to get them out of their store because they are expecting another consignment of the SAME models in a day or two.

It's actually good marketing strategy - less profit, but greater turnover.

JJ

You got 20% off because of your sauve and debonair demeanor. Those busty saleswomen melt as soon as you walk in the door.

[grm35]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

So to get back on topic:

What is the most astonishing deal you have EVER made when buying a Rolex from an AD, guys?

What kind of discount in percent and how did you get it?

Good idea! Anyone else have a good story..?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

The best deal I made (maybe not as impressing as the other deals reported here) was 15 % off an SD + a promise that my AD would service the Lady Datejust I bought for my mother some years ago would get a full service check for FREE next time it was due.

And when I bought my recent Sub Date SS (different AD), I got 10 % off the MSRP + the SD tool set that normally only comes with the SD.

[grm35]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

The best deal I made (maybe not as impressing as the other deals reported here) was 15 % off an SD + a promise that my AD would service the Lady Datejust I bought for my mother some years ago would get a full service check for FREE next time it was due.

And when I bought my recent Sub Date SS (different AD), I got 10 % off the MSRP + the SD tool set that normally only comes with the SD.

Was that in København?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by grm35

Was that in København?

Yup, and at my other AD in Aarhus

[DavoD]

The best deal I made 20% on lady DJ T/T and 5% on LV all both at once with CC. Next best thing that hopefully will be made 10% on Exp 1 along with Daytona S/S @ Recc retail price. I will post pictures and story when it come.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by DavoD

The best deal I made 20% on lady DJ T/T and 5% on LV all both at once with CC. Next best thing that hopefully will be made 10% on Exp 1 along with Daytona S/S @ Recc retail price. I will post pictures and story when it come.

I will be looking forward to that, Dave!

What dial colours would you go for on the Explorer II and Daytona? Surely not BOTH White Faced?

I wish you luck!

[DavoD]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

What dial colours would you go for on the Explorer II and Daytona? Surely not BOTH White Faced?

I wish you luck!

It is Exp1, I bought it for my sister. Both black face. I was tossing whether to get PAM or Daytona but I guess you know the answer.

Now the waiting game begin , they promise me it will be here in a couple of months if not sooner.

[jjs]

Originally Posted by DavoD

The best deal I made 20% on lady DJ T/T and 5% on LV all both at once with CC. Next best thing that hopefully will be made 10% on Exp 1 along with Daytona S/S @ Recc retail price. I will post pictures and story when it come.

Hey DavoD! Where did u buy the DJ T/T & LV from? Monards or Hour Glass or somewhere else? Thanks.

[DavoD]

Originally Posted by jjs

Hey DavoD! Where did u buy the DJ T/T & LV from? Monards or Hour Glass or somewhere else? Thanks.

I bought both from AD in Singapore, at that time I called up all AD in Aus and SING, finally the AD in Sing come up with the best deal.

Nearly did a deal with Monards but at the last minutes my sis come up with the best deal from AD in SING. I went to Hour Glass with casual look, my wife with my young son looking very odinary on that day. I went in, they just look at me up and down ( I wear a $300 Traser watch on that day) and treat me like a second class citizen. No deal there I guess.

[jjs]

Originally Posted by DavoD

I bought both from AD in Singapore, at that time I called up all AD in Aus and SING, finally the AD in Sing come up with the best deal.

Nearly did a deal with Monards but at the last minutes my sis come up with the best deal from AD in SING. I went to Hour Glass with casual look, my wife with my young son looking very odinary on that day. I went in, they just look at me up and down ( I wear a $300 Traser watch on that day) and treat me like a second class citizen. No deal there I guess.

A bit like that in some of the dealers - depends on who you get - i think they probably loose a lot of potential sales that way.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by DavoD

The best deal I made 20% on lady DJ T/T and 5% on LV all both at once with CC. Next best thing that hopefully will be made 10% on Exp 1 along with Daytona S/S @ Recc retail price. I will post pictures and story when it come.

Hi DavoD,

Can you tell me the retail price in Sydney?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by DavoD

It is Exp1, I bought it for my sister. Both black face. I was tossing whether to get PAM or Daytona but I guess you know the answer.

Now the waiting game begin , they promise me it will be here in a couple of months if not sooner.

I'll cross my fingers for you!

Nice new avatar, btw.