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6 July 2018, 08:16 AM | #1 |
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SS sport model discount from trusted sellers?
I assume it's unlikely nowadays given circumstances, but is it considered bad taste to request a small discount from a trusted seller on SS models (SubC, Milgauss)?
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6 July 2018, 08:22 AM | #2 |
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Not a chance in this environment. Expect an upcharge, to be exact. You will likely pay more from a TS than MSRP @ AD
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6 July 2018, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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Of course you can ask a trusted seller for a discount off of their listed prices and most expect you to!
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6 July 2018, 08:29 AM | #4 |
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You can always ask. Worst thing they can say is no.....but you assumed correctly, they will leverage the current environment of course.....they're making a living after all like everyone else.
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6 July 2018, 08:42 AM | #5 |
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Some models that may have hung around a month or two at their asking price would be a likely candidate for some price flexibility by the TS.
I’ve seen some Daytona500’s going for less that last year’s asking prices. Until you ask you’ll never know. I do believe your approach could affect the answer. For example, pitching lowball offer below MSRP for a watch with an asking price $5000 above MSRP would likely get no response. Same for “What’s your Best Price on this?” Good luck in your quest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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6 July 2018, 08:44 AM | #6 |
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So they ask above MSRP and you are willing to pay a premium when going to them. No harm to ask for some discount and most likely they will give you some % off but that doesn't change the fact that you still pay above retail.
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6 July 2018, 08:47 AM | #7 |
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Explorer II........yes. Ask.
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6 July 2018, 08:59 AM | #8 |
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Always ask
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6 July 2018, 09:04 AM | #9 |
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Bad taste ? I'm sure they expect it and have a little wiggle room. Every time I asked I got something off from an AD or a grey dealer, including my last four purchases since last november, and yes all four were new SSsports. -7 to -9% off MSRP. Never ask until your ready to pull the trigger.
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6 July 2018, 09:26 AM | #10 |
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If you don’t ask, you’ll never know!
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6 July 2018, 09:29 AM | #11 |
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You can ask for discount. But discounts on Rolex are long gone. MSRP is new discount :)
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6 July 2018, 09:49 AM | #12 |
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I don't believe its in bad taste. I'd just message them and tell them what your price is and if they can locate an appropriate condition watch for you. I mean you're probably not going to get a new Sub for below msrp but you might find a clean excellent condition with a 2010 serial for a good price. Or you might find a 2015 serial for a few hundred below msrp. Depends on how old the watch is and the condition. I know that DAVIDSW always has clean and excellent condition watches. So I'd start with him.
Might even consider a trade of your 116710LN and get a sweet deal. Heck I bet you can get a Milgauss for next to nothing. When you pull the trigger remember to let us know and post some pics!
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