Rolex AD - maximum discount

[CharlieSF]

Some AD's have next to no incentive to discount on models such as Subs/GMT's. I don't understand why an AD who moves tons of sport watches would discount either of these models to the extent that some claim on the forum. Perhaps these are much smaller ADs?

[The_Scroop]

I'm heading to The Hour Glass in Melbourne on Friday to put a deposit down on a TT Datejust II with black roman dial.....what should I aim for in terms of discount? (return customer to the store, purchased a sub + breitling in the past)

[Stonedcl]

Originally Posted by guyrolex

I have received 22-25% of all 6 new Rolex sports models (DSSD, Daytona, Sub C, TT Sub C, GMT II C, Sub 16610) that I have bought from AD's in the past 5 years

I am in nJ , 5 minutes from NYC and 20 min from upstate NY, can you please provide my with your ad? I only want 15% on a subc I have $6800 cash, I will go there tomorrow and buy it!!

BTW I tried PM you.. but I think people that say they got over 20% on a SS rolex are blowing smoke because everytime I ask for there AD it is either in Canada or they are no longer a AD or something else.. EVERYTIME!!

[Stonedcl]

Originally Posted by jumproductions

guyrolex, that is pretty good. I should call your guy in New York !

I think he is blowing smoke.. I pmed him and no answer.. I live 5 min from NY and have $6800 to buy a SUB-c tomorrow and I only want 15% NOT 20%..
If he can get me 20% I will give him the extra $400 cash I save!!

Guyrolex.. you hear that.. you can make a free $400 and I will even pick you up so we can go together.. So $400 for 30 min work is not bad..

[guyrolex]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

I think he is blowing smoke.. I pmed him and no answer.. I live 5 min from NY and have $6800 to buy a SUB-c tomorrow and I only want 15% NOT 20%..
If he can get me 20% I will give him the extra $400 cash I save!!

Guyrolex.. you hear that.. you can make a free $400 and I will even pick you up so we can go together.. So $400 for 30 min work is not bad..

Sorry I just got back from a business trip- these discounts I refer to are from Canada- and a few are in Ontario. I have never seen these types of deals in the US- but you can do even better in Cayman

[Speed]

Originally Posted by CharlieSF

.... I don't understand why an AD who moves tons of sport watches would discount either of these models to the extent that some claim on the forum. Perhaps these are much smaller ADs?

Or perhaps these claims are horse

[Kanger]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

I think he is blowing smoke.. I pmed him and no answer.. I live 5 min from NY and have $6800 to buy a SUB-c tomorrow and I only want 15% NOT 20%..
If he can get me 20% I will give him the extra $400 cash I save!!

Guyrolex.. you hear that.. you can make a free $400 and I will even pick you up so we can go together.. So $400 for 30 min work is not bad..

I like the way you roll

[btinl]

Originally Posted by guyrolex

Sorry I just got back from a business trip- these discounts I refer to are from Canada- and a few are in Ontario. I have never seen these types of deals in the US- but you can do even better in Cayman

The discount is not that great once you account for the tax in Canada.

[jumproductions]

It looks like I need to go to Canada !

[goog53]

As a repeat customer I've received 10-15% on popular ss models but I've always paid in cash

[z32turbo]

Originally Posted by goog53

As a repeat customer I've received 10-15% on popular ss models but I've always paid in cash

That's a great deal. Congrats to you!!!!

[captiva]

I bought my brand new DSSD at a 10% discount off retail this month.
I paid using my Amex credit card.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by jumproductions

It looks like I need to go to Canada !

Umm. I don't think you're following ;-)

[thlax]

Originally Posted by captiva

I bought my brand new DSSD at a 10% discount off retail this month.
I paid using my Amex credit card.

I just got 10% on a DSSD today from local AD. Would rather pay 300~more from a local AD who is a friend rather than my non local/ on forums (not discrediting any of those sources at all!) Just personal preference.

[thlax]

Originally Posted by CharlieSF

Some AD's have next to no incentive to discount on models such as Subs/GMT's. I don't understand why an AD who moves tons of sport watches would discount either of these models to the extent that some claim on the forum. Perhaps these are much smaller ADs?

Swung by a different AD...they flat out told me they dont care what I pay in, cash, credit, gold, they dont discount period.

Was I buying that day? No.....could have I gotten some discount if I did? Dont know and actually believe the sales lady just from the environment.

[tictocChuck]

Ben Bridge Jewelers along the west US coast will not give a dime of a discount....might get a watch winder at best.

[CharlieSF]

To me it's more about simple supply/demand based on what an AD is moving. AD's in hot spots who move tons of watches have zero incentive to discount. Personally, I seriously considered going through a trusted forum seller, but for my first watch I feel more comfortable going through an AD. They threw in an amazing amount of goodies to sweeten the deal. Congrats on your watch, great choice

Originally Posted by thlax

Swung by a different AD...they flat out told me they dont care what I pay in, cash, credit, gold, they dont discount period.

Was I buying that day? No.....could have I gotten some discount if I did? Dont know and actually believe the sales lady just from the environment.

[djmarcox]

Originally Posted by guyrolex

I have received 22-25% of all 6 new Rolex sports models (DSSD, Daytona, Sub C, TT Sub C, GMT II C, Sub 16610) that I have bought from AD's in the past 5 years

Im in ny too.. where Im def interested...

[btinl]

Originally Posted by thlax

Swung by a different AD...they flat out told me they dont care what I pay in, cash, credit, gold, they dont discount period.

Was I buying that day? No.....could have I gotten some discount if I did? Dont know and actually believe the sales lady just from the environment.

You will probably have better luck in PA or MD.

[guyrolex]

Originally Posted by btinl

The discount is not that great once you account for the tax in Canada.

Not if you pay cash...

[thlax]

Originally Posted by btinl

You will probably have better luck in PA or MD.

Well i got my 10% off DSSD in home state, DE, no sales tax

The other AD I went to was just bc I had first tried on a DSSD that afternoon and couldnt get it out of my head. My local AD was closed so I found there was one in the mall that closed at 9pm that I went to just to see and try on again :)

[Speed]

Originally Posted by CharlieSF

They threw in an amazing amount of goodies to sweeten the deal. Congrats on your watch, great choice

What could they have thrown in to make you pay so much more???

I am sure it's nice to get free stuff...but ball point Rolex pens? Notepad? Golf Balls?

[btinl]

Originally Posted by guyrolex

Not if you pay cash...

So if you pay cash at a Canadian AD, you can get the 20-25% discount AND avoid their taxes?

[Anchorman]

Rolex is no longer giving 40% margin to their dealers... it has been dropped to 37%

[The_Scroop]

I went to my AD today and put a deposit down on a TT DJII with gold roman dial. Walked away with 25% discount, and I'll save another 10% off on top of that when I claim back tax at the airport leaving AUS for a holiday

[pietermann]

Damn you New York City! I also want a discount on a sub 116610ln!!

[lovej]

Originally Posted by The_Scroop

I went to my AD today and put a deposit down on a TT DJII with gold roman dial. Walked away with 25% discount, and I'll save another 10% off on top of that when I claim back tax at the airport leaving AUS for a holiday

Have also had great experiences with HG melb.

17% off gmt2c

[nim]

i have seen 25% off msrp of gmt2c full gold 116718ln

[improviz]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

I think he is blowing smoke.. I pmed him and no answer.. I live 5 min from NY and have $6800 to buy a SUB-c tomorrow and I only want 15% NOT 20%..
If he can get me 20% I will give him the extra $400 cash I save!!

Guyrolex.. you hear that.. you can make a free $400 and I will even pick you up so we can go together.. So $400 for 30 min work is not bad..

Curious, did he ever get you the name of this most-generous AD?

[steebee2]

I got 23% on my TT DJ, plus no sales tax.