AD Mentality

[Eric Chan]

As I was on the hunt for my BLNR this month, I came across an AD who I have dealt with in the past, but was not too forthcoming with showing me their BLNR.

There were no BLNR's on display and when asked about it, the salesperson did not appear to know what I was referring to. It was further explained that I was looking for the black and blue GMT, then she seemed to understand and said they do not have it. It is a very popular watch and have not seen one come by in quite some time. This answer was acceptable to me and I continued to browse and then said to her that it was my birthday and was hoping one would be around if I was lucky. At that time, I think she spotted the watch I was wearing and then said wait a moment and went to the back room and came out with a BLNR. Needless to say I had mixed feelings at this point. She showed me the BLNR, I tried it on, but did not want to buy it from her. I jokingly said to her "you're holding out on me" and she replied that they purposely hold watches in the back for special customers. So what the hell does that mean? I am not a special customer? Even though my family and I have spent tens of thousands of dollars at this place? If an AD has intentionally put stuff in the back, then why bother bringing it out after saying the watch is not in stock. Sends the wrong type of message in my opinion.

Has anyone out there had this type of experience before? Am I over-reacting on this matter?