New AD came through in the clutch so now I want to give a thoughtful thank you gift.

[BillA]

OP, some of the other posters do bring up a good point about not getting anything, hey, you gave her thousands of dollars, she is making a nice profit.

That being said, if you still feel inclined to do so, I think that these very expensive champagnes are over the top and not necessary. Call her on your way to pick the watch up on Monday, find out what color wine she likes, stop at the liquor store, have it gift wrapped and give it to her when you pick up the watch. You can also tell her that you will be happy to refer her to your Rolex friends on the forum. She should like that very much and keep you in mind for further purchases.

[R_Rated]

A couple hand written notes in the mail will be more impactful. One to the salesperson and one to the owner/manager. Very classy, old school, impressionable and costs very little. This will make a bigger impact than bribery.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Lol it’s a watch. Those are gifts for the wife not sales associate. I want to buy something that is a little thank you as a kind gesture. Not ask her on a date lol.


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Can the wife provide access to super hot steel Rolex watches?? I think not. ;)

[R_Rated]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Lol it’s a watch. Those are gifts for the wife not sales associate. I want to buy something that is a little thank you as a kind gesture. Not ask her on a date lol.


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I think for us to better give advice we need pictures of said associate....

[mr ling]

OP, you are lucky indeed. I've talked to 5 different ADs in my State, and I've bought jewelry from one of them. So far nothing. Looking for a Hulk and Pepsi, so I know how this is probably going to go (or not).

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by swish77

What a topsy-turvy world we live in when we feel fortunate that a company has allowed us the privilege of shelling out thousands of dollars for a watch, and then we feel we have to buy them a gift in return.

One of the greatest marketing jobs in history. Nicely done, Rolex.

Bizarro world indeed — when the customers are so rabidly obsessed with the brand... they feel the need to thank the store and reward the salesperson (again) for just reselling a watch.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by mr ling

OP, you are lucky indeed. I've talked to 5 different ADs in my State, and I've bought jewelry from one of them. So far nothing. Looking for a Hulk and Pepsi, so I know how this is probably going to go (or not).

Right. This is a tough market. I say it’s better to be lucky then good. As you can see even some members don’t believe the story. I don’t blame them. I would have a hard time too. Crazy times and a crazy market. Right time right place. Hang in there it will happen for you too.


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[Frank Mucus]

Um, rewarding the salesperson?

Excuse me, she could've blessed someone else with the chance to own a watch, and instead gave this guy a chance to give her his money for a watch.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Bizarro world indeed — when the customers are so rabidly obsessed with the brand... they feel the need to thank the store and reward the salesperson (again) for just reselling a watch.

If you look at it like a pure transaction your 100 percent correct. But what else can you buy and walk out and it’s worth 50 percent more then you just paid? The ball is 100 percent in the ADs court. We play when we can. Some do more to get to play first. We all know the game. Some chose to play some don’t.

I myself have built my collection on the grey market. I would prefer to buy from an AD as I would pay less and have my name on the card. I don’t sell I add. So if I can get nice watches from an AD I think a $100-$200 gesture is appropriate. I would have had to spend thousands more on the grey market. Hence why I don’t buy them gifts. lol


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[Vinnee]

Wow, gift her some chocolate. Lol

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by R_Rated

I think for us to better give advice we need pictures of said associate....

My wife has been offered way better watches then me. Lol but when I show up the deals dry up. Lol


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[42itus]

But more stuff from them. That’s their endgame.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by 42itus

But more stuff from them. That’s their endgame.

If they offer me what I’m looking for that won’t be an issue. ;)


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[Mike Barnard]

Don't put her in a difficult position.

[42itus]

Originally Posted by teabags001

If they offer me what I’m looking for that won’t be an issue. ;)


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Yup. Otherwise maybe something like a gift card to a restaurant.


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[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Mike Barnard

Don't put her in a difficult position.

What do you mean? By accepting a little thank you gift?


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[fsprow]

Purchase something else, that is in stock, from her. Even an inexpensive jewelry item.

[aczaja10]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Maybe a pizza for the store staff? You want them all to remember you not just one rep. Anyway, you gave your money. The best thank you is a referral or another purchase.

This would probably go a long way. I like this idea.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Believe it. Will post incoming pics Monday. ;)


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[JSCP]

I always send a handwritten note for any watch. Then for hard to get: handwritten note and a gift. For women AD’s a Diptyque candle. For men AD’s I send Acqua di Parma or a pocket square if they wear suits

[gtnator]

Are you guys serious? Gifts, lol? Just buy another watch out of the case, a not hard to find one that’s just sitting there. More business is the best “gift”.

Oh and, “pictures or it didn’t happen”.


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[Psmith]

Congrats on the purchase

Call me old-fashioned, but the AD should be gifting the customer something not the other way around. I'm still laughing at the suggestion of a diamond Cartier love bracelet ...and "don't forget the manager and store owner as well"

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by ir201

buy jewelry

+1

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats on the purchase

Call me old-fashioned, but the AD should be gifting the customer something not the other way around. I'm still laughing at the suggestion of a diamond Cartier love bracelet ...and "don't forget the manager and store owner as well"

Right. I could sense the sarcasm. At least for his sake it was. Lol


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[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Frank Mucus

If money, the least you could do is a 20% tip. You have to remember, they went out of their way to allow you to own such a watch.

If you're doing gifts, something like a diamond tennis bracelet, or diamond Cartier love bracelet would suffice. Don't give her a plain gold Cartier. Don't forget the manager and store owner as well, cause ultimately she had to get their permission.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by teabags001

Right. I could sense the sarcasm. At least for his sake it was. Lol

If not, I would love to be his AD

[s14roller]

I think a nice phone call and saying that you would like to buy her and the others a pizza or pizzas would be most genuine. Personally I feel a bottle appears to be a bit over the top.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Psmith

If not, I would love to be his AD

Lol. There are always clowns at the circus. ;)


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[CollinVon]

I bought my AD a nice bottle of tequila after my first purchase as a gesture that I appreciated doing business with them and enjoyed the experience. It was very well received. It doesn’t need to be seen as a bribe or anything of the sort, simply to show that you are grateful for the relationship you have built, especially after receiving a highly desirable piece that they did not have to sell to you.

[shirtguy]

A 3-5 % of the purchase price for a hard to get model