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pdoukas · 2 September 2011, 06:17 AM

I was curious if anyone knows, but if someone trades in an older Rolex to an AD then where does that trade in go?

Pete

boogiebot · 2 September 2011, 06:21 AM

i think most dealers will try to sell it again to another customer.

edit- as a preowned model

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 06:23 AM

It goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch.

After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money.

Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money.

pdoukas · 2 September 2011, 07:03 AM

I was just wondering because I'm interested in getting into the "grey market" business as a hobby and I just wanted to know how things worked with AD's.

Thanks

TSW · 2 September 2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

it goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch.

After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money.

Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money.

x2

Lanfor · 2 September 2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

It goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch.

After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money.

Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money.

x3

horseco · 2 September 2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoukas

I was just wondering because I'm interested in getting into the "grey market" business as a hobby and I just wanted to know how things worked with AD's.

Thanks

My advice would be to put a want to buy add on Craigslist, something along the lines of fast ca$h for Rolex, have plenty of cash & make low imediate cash offers... not ridiculously low mind you... I think you may just snag a few...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 2 September 2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

It goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch.

After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money.

Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money.

The question is what level of service do they perform? I doubt a full disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication.

If I bought a pre-owned from an AD without a Rolex certified watchmaker and shop I send it to a RSC.

Just my opinion!

subtona · 2 September 2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

It goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch.

After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money.

Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money.

agree with this as well...

additionally if the AD is a chain (T) it goes to a central office (where service is done) and then gets redistributed to the store that would be best served.
so although it is taken in at a particular AD it will probably next show itself in a different shop within the chain.

TheVTCGuy · 2 September 2011, 08:49 AM

They go to Rolex heaven.... Where brokens ones are magically repaired.... old ones find new strength and vigor..... Oils are changed regularly and services completed on schedule.... and they all keep perfect time... ticking away and playing in the huge AD display cases..... All of them watching the door... and waiting... waiting for that special moment when they turn their dial towards the entrance... their ticking speeds up... their hands start to spin wildly... and they see their owner walk through.... Reunited once again.

Sniff

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

They go to Rolex heaven.... Where brokens ones are magically repaired.... old ones find new strength and vigor..... Oils are changed regularly and services completed on schedule.... and they all keep perfect time... ticking away and playing in the huge AD display cases..... All of them watching the door... and waiting... waiting for that special moment when they turn their dial towards the entrance... their ticking speeds up... their hands start to spin wildly... and they see their owner walk through.... Reunited once again.

Sniff

Paul, have you been hitting the sauce again?

Michael M. · 2 September 2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

It goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch.

After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money.

Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money.

X2, well said

TheVTCGuy · 2 September 2011, 08:56 AM

What can I say? I'm an emotional man!

(Chicks dig that you know

)

43builder · 2 September 2011, 08:59 AM

as stated before, most dealers have estate buyers who they sell the watch to. this way, the AD sells a new watch, and the estate buyer gets a new watch for their inventory usually at a good price.

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

What can I say? I'm an emotional man!

(Chicks dig that you know

)

Cool, so how's that going for you?

TheVTCGuy · 2 September 2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Cool, so how's that going for you?

Dan Paul

Linzjnr · 2 September 2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

They go to Rolex heaven.... Where brokens ones are magically repaired.... old ones find new strength and vigor..... Oils are changed regularly and services completed on schedule.... and they all keep perfect time... ticking away and playing in the huge AD display cases..... All of them watching the door... and waiting... waiting for that special moment when they turn their dial towards the entrance... their ticking speeds up... their hands start to spin wildly... and they see their owner walk through.... Reunited once again.

Sniff

Lol!! Love it :-)

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Dan Paul

Paul, there just has to be something out there for you.

Patience Paul it'll all work out.

But know one thing Paul, we are all rooting for you.

TheVTCGuy · 2 September 2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Paul, there just has to be something out there for you.

Patience Paul it'll all work out.

But know one thing Paul, we are all rooting for you.

Sniff.... I Love you man....

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Sniff.... I Love you man....

Just don't get to close.

BarkMaster · 2 September 2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Just don't get to close.

I thought we agreed not to mention his odor problem.

dddrees · 2 September 2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

I thought we agreed not to mention his odor problem.

2 September 2011, 06:17 AM	#1
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Where do they go? I was curious if anyone knows, but if someone trades in an older Rolex to an AD then where does that trade in go? Pete

2 September 2011, 06:23 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It goes into their estate collection for resale after they perform a service on the watch. After all they just paid money for that watch and they are looking to make some more money. Granted they just paid you a little less than you could have sold it somewhere else for, but heck they are in business to make money. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	as stated before, most dealers have estate buyers who they sell the watch to. this way, the AD sells a new watch, and the estate buyer gets a new watch for their inventory usually at a good price. __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

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2 September 2011, 06:21 AM	#2
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	i think most dealers will try to sell it again to another customer. edit- as a preowned model

2 September 2011, 07:03 AM	#4
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	I was just wondering because I'm interested in getting into the "grey market" business as a hobby and I just wanted to know how things worked with AD's. Thanks

2 September 2011, 08:49 AM	#10
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	They go to Rolex heaven.... Where brokens ones are magically repaired.... old ones find new strength and vigor..... Oils are changed regularly and services completed on schedule.... and they all keep perfect time... ticking away and playing in the huge AD display cases..... All of them watching the door... and waiting... waiting for that special moment when they turn their dial towards the entrance... their ticking speeds up... their hands start to spin wildly... and they see their owner walk through.... Reunited once again. Sniff

2 September 2011, 08:56 AM	#13
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	What can I say? I'm an emotional man! (Chicks dig that you know )

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