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jumproductions · 20 February 2012, 11:18 PM

What is the maximum discount you have received from an authorized dealer? In the Virgin Islands they have a slightly a lower retail and discount ranges from 10%-15% but is fixed. I have been offered locally from 0-16% off depending on the model (newest models have no discount and all 18k is the most).

I know that the discounts are regulated by Rolex however if a dealer wants to get creative he can sell with a $500+ store gift card w/ purchase.

JustABreathAway · 20 February 2012, 11:24 PM

20% off my DDII a few months ago. It's the only purchase I've ever made from my local AD.

HL65 · 20 February 2012, 11:25 PM

An AD can give whatever discount he wants to and they vary from AD to AD. Rolex would like to control all discounting and ultimately can by their restrictive controls/demands they place over AD's. This topic has been raised many times- do a search and you will see many threads.

Bill aka Speed: Where are you?

canvasback13 · 20 February 2012, 11:26 PM

30% on a my wife's date just. It is a tt with mop face with diamonds.

Casey VP-26 · 20 February 2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

An AD can give whatever discount he wants to and they vary from AD to AD. Rolex would like to control all discounting and ultimately can by their restrictive controls/demands they place over AD's. This topic has been raised many times- do a search and you will see many threads.

Bill aka Speed: Where are you?

WOW!!! 17000th post. Congratulations.

sprtrlx · 20 February 2012, 11:58 PM

years ago it was 10% off ss 15% off tt and 20% off gold.currently i have been offered 5% off ss and 15% off gold.didnt inquire about tt.got some killer deals off of nos pieces that were brand new and i was the 1st registered owner.they were gold timepieces that i negotiated pretty close to the used market price at the time.

jumproductions · 20 February 2012, 11:59 PM

Yeah I heard that the retail is restricted, over a certain amount they risk losing their license . Canvasback, great price from AD new. Was it the smaller datejust or 36mm version?

HL65 · 21 February 2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey VP-26

WOW!!! 17000th post. Congratulations.

Thanks!

jumproductions · 21 February 2012, 12:03 AM

Good info, I was offered 16% off a RG Day Date II from an AD and 20% off in the Islands of US Retail. At 28% off I am a buyer !

floater156 · 21 February 2012, 12:11 AM

20% off TT DJII

SaddleSC · 21 February 2012, 12:26 AM

40% at Jareds during their inventory liquidation sale.

sleddog · 21 February 2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

An AD can give whatever discount he wants to and they vary from AD to AD. Rolex would like to control all discounting and ultimately can by their restrictive controls/demands they place over AD's. This topic has been raised many times- do a search and you will see many threads.

Bill aka Speed: Where are you?

Agreed on all points...and literally 100's of threads on the same topic!!
So many factors are at play with this, and the best thing to do is just try your bargaining skills in reality and not ask a bunch of members their luck, or lack of it.......

As for Bill, are we looking for the face palm, or the 'sigh'????

JustABreathAway · 21 February 2012, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumproductions

At 28% off I am a buyer !

You're holding out for 28% from an AD? Good luck, and let us know if you get there!

robk215k · 21 February 2012, 12:56 AM

I've gotten 15% & 16% off tt subs. Using debit or cash should get you a higher number figuring they pay an additional 2-3% if you use the credit on your debid card.

jumproductions · 21 February 2012, 01:34 AM

Rob, makes sense or maybe if you have a home in another State mail it there and save on tax?

jumproductions · 21 February 2012, 01:35 AM

Yeah I know that will never happen. The most I have been offered is 25% off from the wholesalers Downtown and 16% off from AD.

sleddog · 21 February 2012, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumproductions

Rob, makes sense or maybe if you have a home in another State mail it there and save on tax?

Any saving at or below MSRP (tax included), is a good thing Jordan!

canvasback13 · 21 February 2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumproductions

Yeah I heard that the retail is restricted, over a certain amount they risk losing their license . Canvasback, great price from AD new. Was it the smaller datejust or 36mm version?

I am not sure. It was "mid size"

Daniel Tan · 21 February 2012, 02:00 AM

I was told that Rolex AD have to order many many non sport model from Swiss Rolex in order to get one sport model.That is why we cant get high discount on most sport model nowadays.And i was also told that the cost price for non sport model (price range below 20k one) is about 7k-8k only for each of their costing? So i think the margin of profit for AD is quite high if compare to the sport model which they sold... The maximun discount that i got for couple of years ago is 28% for the Air King model.

guyrolex · 21 February 2012, 02:49 AM

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

Lion · 21 February 2012, 04:12 AM

Discounts depend on the AD and whether you are buying SS, TT or 18K gold!!!

Al1988 · 21 February 2012, 05:33 AM

I'd guess AD's would be willing to discount more depending on the number of price rises that particular watch has sat through!

So naturally blinged up gold/platinum models come to mind

jizeal · 21 February 2012, 05:36 AM

If we are playing what if... I think the maximum would be 100% if the AD felt like Santa.

Speed · 21 February 2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

An AD can give whatever discount he wants to and they vary from AD to AD. Rolex would like to control all discounting and ultimately can by their restrictive controls/demands they place over AD's. This topic has been raised many times- do a search and you will see many threads.

Bill aka Speed: Where are you?

Sorry. Working today...a bit slow.

There.

Well, at least the OP did not ask what the "Average" discount was...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Agreed on all points...and literally 100's of threads on the same topic!!
So many factors are at play with this, and the best thing to do is just try your bargaining skills in reality and not ask a bunch of members their luck, or lack of it.......

As for Bill, are we looking for the face palm, or the 'sigh'????

< Groan >
< Sigh >

There you go Rob.

jumproductions · 21 February 2012, 06:43 AM

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

Lagunatic · 21 February 2012, 07:30 AM

I got 30% discount on my Sea-Dweller 4000 back in 1994.

sam florio · 21 February 2012, 10:39 AM

In Toronto, it's not unusual to get 20 pct off msrp.....

Speed · 21 February 2012, 10:49 AM

Double Face Palm

perpetualman88 · 21 February 2012, 10:50 AM

:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Double Face Palm

handdoc · 21 February 2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

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

Where?

20 February 2012, 11:18 PM	#1
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	Rolex AD - maximum discount What is the maximum discount you have received from an authorized dealer? In the Virgin Islands they have a slightly a lower retail and discount ranges from 10%-15% but is fixed. I have been offered locally from 0-16% off depending on the model (newest models have no discount and all 18k is the most). I know that the discounts are regulated by Rolex however if a dealer wants to get creative he can sell with a $500+ store gift card w/ purchase.

20 February 2012, 11:25 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	An AD can give whatever discount he wants to and they vary from AD to AD. Rolex would like to control all discounting and ultimately can by their restrictive controls/demands they place over AD's. This topic has been raised many times- do a search and you will see many threads. Bill aka Speed: Where are you? __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 February 2012, 12:11 AM	#10
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	20% off TT DJII __________________ Lead by example through production.

21 February 2012, 12:26 AM	#11
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	40% at Jareds during their inventory liquidation sale. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

21 February 2012, 12:56 AM	#14
robk215k "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: Bucks County, PA Watch: Batman Posts: 472	I've gotten 15% & 16% off tt subs. Using debit or cash should get you a higher number figuring they pay an additional 2-3% if you use the credit on your debid card. __________________ Found my TT Bluesy 116613 from and AD! Next....

20 February 2012, 11:24 PM	#2
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	20% off my DDII a few months ago. It's the only purchase I've ever made from my local AD.

20 February 2012, 11:26 PM	#4
canvasback13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 25	30% on a my wife's date just. It is a tt with mop face with diamonds.

20 February 2012, 11:58 PM	#6
sprtrlx Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pa Posts: 98	years ago it was 10% off ss 15% off tt and 20% off gold.currently i have been offered 5% off ss and 15% off gold.didnt inquire about tt.got some killer deals off of nos pieces that were brand new and i was the 1st registered owner.they were gold timepieces that i negotiated pretty close to the used market price at the time.

20 February 2012, 11:59 PM	#7
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	Yeah I heard that the retail is restricted, over a certain amount they risk losing their license . Canvasback, great price from AD new. Was it the smaller datejust or 36mm version?

21 February 2012, 12:03 AM	#9
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	Good info, I was offered 16% off a RG Day Date II from an AD and 20% off in the Islands of US Retail. At 28% off I am a buyer !

21 February 2012, 01:34 AM	#15
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	Rob, makes sense or maybe if you have a home in another State mail it there and save on tax?

21 February 2012, 01:35 AM	#16
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	Yeah I know that will never happen. The most I have been offered is 25% off from the wholesalers Downtown and 16% off from AD.

21 February 2012, 02:00 AM	#19
Daniel Tan Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: daniel tan Location: Malaysia Watch: DSSD DJ EXPII PAM Posts: 210	I was told that Rolex AD have to order many many non sport model from Swiss Rolex in order to get one sport model.That is why we cant get high discount on most sport model nowadays.And i was also told that the cost price for non sport model (price range below 20k one) is about 7k-8k only for each of their costing? So i think the margin of profit for AD is quite high if compare to the sport model which they sold... The maximun discount that i got for couple of years ago is 28% for the Air King model.

21 February 2012, 02:49 AM	#20
guyrolex Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: John Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, SubC LV Posts: 258	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

21 February 2012, 04:12 AM	#21
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Discounts depend on the AD and whether you are buying SS, TT or 18K gold!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 February 2012, 05:33 AM	#22
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	I'd guess AD's would be willing to discount more depending on the number of price rises that particular watch has sat through! So naturally blinged up gold/platinum models come to mind

21 February 2012, 05:36 AM	#23
jizeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: South Florida Watch: neilswatches@gmail Posts: 5,157	If we are playing what if... I think the maximum would be 100% if the AD felt like Santa.

21 February 2012, 06:43 AM	#25
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	guyrolex, that is pretty good. I should call your guy in New York !

21 February 2012, 07:30 AM	#26
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	I got 30% discount on my Sea-Dweller 4000 back in 1994.

21 February 2012, 10:39 AM	#27
sam florio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto Watch: DJ II Posts: 328	In Toronto, it's not unusual to get 20 pct off msrp.....

21 February 2012, 10:49 AM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Double Face Palm

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