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Old 22 October 2010, 12:50 PM   #1
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My AD experience was horrible

I Dropped in one of middle TN's very Few AD's today and The ROLEX Displays Looked Like S**t.Glass was smudged,Watches were turned in all different directions,Pretty poor selection(IMO),and the guy who Tried to help me out knew absolutely next to nothing about the Rolex Line.So I'm Faking a sincere conversation with a person who know's Jack S**t,the display cases look like S**t,and Lastly,the Lineup seems to be Unimpressive and Not up to Date.The AD Where I purchased my wife's and My Rollies Didn't survive the economic Downturn(Carlyle and Co) and they IMHO were Classy as Hell.Anyhow,Just thought I would share this experience with you all as I left saying to myself "If ROLEX only Knew".BTW,the Company's name is "Jared".
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Old 22 October 2010, 12:53 PM   #2
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The Jared staff are there to sell engagement rings and push their financing. Don't expect any knowledge of horology. The best Rolex experience is with a small jewelry store that services Rolex and sells pre-owned.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:07 PM   #3
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The Jared staff are there to sell engagement rings and push their financing. Don't expect any knowledge of horology. The best Rolex experience is with a small jewelry store that services Rolex and sells pre-owned.
I hear Ya Ed,but I was tryin to kill some time why my Mother in Law shopped for shoes somewhere.This almost belongs in the "Watch Out" section.JARED Suck's IMO.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:13 PM   #4
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The AD Where I purchased my wife's and My Rollies Didn't survive the economic Downturn.

What's a "Rollie"?
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:23 PM   #5
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I am under the impression that Rollie is street slang for Rolex.If I have misspelt something,I apologize.But somethin tells me that You Know what I'm talkin about
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:25 PM   #6
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Rolls Royce.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:26 PM   #7
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Sorry to hear that. You'd think at this caliber of watch the sales staff would be versed in what they sell. I get that at my Jared toohere in Sacramento but at least they are nice to my wife if not terribly knowledgeable about watches. Now diamonds is another matter.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:28 PM   #8
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I guess it could be worse, Tim. You could have gone to Turdneau.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:29 PM   #9
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Don't be sorry Brandon,thank you for responding.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:33 PM   #10
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I guess it could be worse, Tim. You could have gone to Turdneau.
Hello my Friend.Jibster,I can't honestly imagine an AD worse than what I was in Today.Honestly
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:39 PM   #11
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There's one good thing that came out of it Tim.....

Where not to buy a Rolex!!
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:40 PM   #12
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Hello my Friend.Jibster,I can't honestly imagine an AD worse than what I was in Today.Honestly
Timster!

It could have been worse if they were rude.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:44 PM   #13
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Sorry to hear about your AD experience :(

Two days ago I stopped in my local AD (one of the very few in my area), and was treated VERY well.
I saw the new Sub-C for the first time (it had a price tag of almost $8K), along with the GMTII-C, DSSD, and an all gold Daytona, amongst others.

All in all I walked away very happy getting to see the new Sub. WAY out of my price range, but still nice nonetheless.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:50 PM   #14
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Timster!

It could have been worse if they were rude.
Don't misstake me for a Q***r Jib,but I love You:cheer s:
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:52 PM   #15
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Sorry to hear about your AD experience :(

Two days ago I stopped in my local AD (one of the very few in my area), and was treated VERY well.
I saw the new Sub-C for the first time (it had a price tag of almost $8K), along with the GMTII-C, DSSD, and an all gold Daytona, amongst others.

All in all I walked away very happy getting to see the new Sub. WAY out of my price range, but still nice nonetheless.
Rolex has priced themselves out of range of what I will pay for a new watch....I looked at one also and though thats insane for a sub and
I only look and the "gently used " section now.

plenty of good deals out there....if I find somebody hard up for cash.
At least my Pepsi is going up in value .....i hope anyway.
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:54 PM   #16
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There's one good thing that came out of it Tim.....

Where not to buy a Rolex!!
Hey Bro,you got that right.Hope you are doin great tonight Friend
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:56 PM   #17
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Sorry to hear about your AD experience :(

Two days ago I stopped in my local AD (one of the very few in my area), and was treated VERY well.
I saw the new Sub-C for the first time (it had a price tag of almost $8K), along with the GMTII-C, DSSD, and an all gold Daytona, amongst others.

All in all I walked away very happy getting to see the new Sub. WAY out of my price range, but still nice nonetheless.
Youve Got a good one Mike
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Old 22 October 2010, 01:58 PM   #18
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Hey Bro,you got that right.Hope you are doin great tonight Friend
I can't complain Tim...Very well thanks!

How is your wife doing mate??
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Old 22 October 2010, 02:01 PM   #19
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I can't complain Tim...Very well thanks!

How is your wife doing mate??
We Think She is doin well Rob,but tommorrow morning will tell us more.Thank You Sir for Your concern and I will get back to You on That
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We Think She is doin well Rob,but tommorrow morning will tell us more.Thank You Sir for Your concern and I will get back to You on That
Make sure you do....!
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Old 22 October 2010, 02:04 PM   #21
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Old 22 October 2010, 02:06 PM   #22
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Old 22 October 2010, 10:31 PM   #24
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Ohhhh Thop it Paulie............Big Game tonight eh Pal
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Old 22 October 2010, 10:45 PM   #25
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Yes big game tonight. Do or die. Hope you get good news on your wife pal
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Old 26 October 2010, 03:10 AM   #26
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Rolls Royce.
No Ed, A Rolls Royce is a "Roller."
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Old 26 October 2010, 03:34 AM   #27
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Yeah, small AD's are the way to go. They tend to have much better service and are locally owned. Usually those big box stores have a good selection and are only good for looking and trying stuff on...
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Old 26 October 2010, 04:24 AM   #28
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Yes a ROLLER is a Rolls Royce car, and a "rollie" in UK is a rolled cigarette.
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Old 26 October 2010, 04:49 AM   #29
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I thought Rollie was slang for Rolex too..
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Old 26 October 2010, 05:03 AM   #30
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You must have stopped by the same one I did in Cool Springs. The "Salesman" told me that it was very crucial that I buy a watch winder for my Air King because most Rolex watches are known to develop issues when you manually wind them. Also, later on in my conversation with him he notified me that I was indeed mistaken and Rolex never made a quartz watch and The Oysterquartz watches that I have seen are all fakes. Boy do I miss Carlyle and Co.
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