ADs becoming desperate?

[April26]

So not had anything from my ad this year. Popped in a couple times guy I usually deal with not there but just pop in to see if anything is about.
Anyway this morning get a unusual text from SA

Hi ****
Hope you are well? Just messaging to see if there is anything I can help you with going into the Christmas period and if you are wanting anything before the new year? Pahaps a watch? Let me know if there is anything I can help you with?

Look of course I rang the store straight up to see if I could speak to him he was busy and rang me back basically offering me anything except as Daytona I asked for as skydweller in blue he said they were very difficult but could have either of the other colours by Christmas.

Whether he pulls this off I don’t know Like I said not had anything this year and not a big spender. Do you think the ads are becoming a bit desperate now maybe watches becoming more avalible? He knows what’s coming in hoping I get the call very soon

[minute_man]

Still far from desperate and they're unlikely to ever be, as the stock dumping channels (greys) remain open, with the relationship now being better than ever.

But watches are certainly becoming easier to get in general as flipping potential diminishes. As a result, many of those on the list will pass on a piece when called.

While it's still true that people wait for years, there are increasingly more accounts of people getting the call sooner than expected or sooner than they were told.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by April26

o you think the ads are becoming a bit desperate now maybe watches becoming more avalible?

I think your salesperson wants to make a sale for comission.

Welcome to the forum

[Seddyspaghetti]

“It’s happening”

[brandrea]

So they didn’t have the two watches you wanted

[April26]

Originally Posted by brandrea

So they didn’t have the two watches you wanted

Well I knew that I would be get a Daytona and don’t really care for it. He just said blue skydweller is like gold dust they hardly get them but never know he may come through

[ThatOtherGuy7]

Did you also ask for some punctuation marks?

[bluestreak]

Watch Salesman tries to sell watches= desperate

[Robf52]

Desperate?......No.

[Rolex_Fan_]

Originally Posted by April26

So not had anything from my ad this year. Popped in a couple times guy I usually deal with not there but just pop in to see if anything is about.
Anyway this morning get a unusual text from SA

Hi ****
Hope you are well? Just messaging to see if there is anything I can help you with going into the Christmas period and if you are wanting anything before the new year? Pahaps a watch? Let me know if there is anything I can help you with?

Look of course I rang the store straight up to see if I could speak to him he was busy and rang me back basically offering me anything except as Daytona I asked for as skydweller in blue he said they were very difficult but could have either of the other colours by Christmas.

Whether he pulls this off I don’t know Like I said not had anything this year and not a big spender. Do you think the ads are becoming a bit desperate now maybe watches becoming more avalible? He knows what’s coming in hoping I get the call very soon

Just thinking out loud here, but pahaps you not share the exact email word for word in case they see it? Maybe it's just me.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by ThatOtherGuy7

Did you also ask for some punctuation marks?

Sylvia is on the list to first receive a spell checker. Once that comes in, she's going to ask about some punctuation.



I suppose although I don't know this for a fact and am just speculating but a lot of people post to this and other forums using their phone instead of a computer which I suppose is more convenient for them but really doesn't do much for us especially if they use voice-to-text which I suppose has the benefit of generally spelling things correctly but has the downside of little to punctuation and of course as we all no [sic] the wrong word can be used if it sounds the same as another

[amh]

I was "allocated" a Tudor I didn't ask for. Desperate to sell Tudor & Omega but not Rolex - yet.

[Calatrava r]

I think ADs are doing just fine. You should be very pleased someone at an AD is thinking of you for a Rolex purchase. Maybe ADs are finally able to catch a breath.

[Guppydriver]

It's nice to see the casual flipper's margin has shrunk on a number of models so as to not to be bothered.

Those guys/gals in the past who were on the list for and bought ANYTHING are deciding it's not worth the effort (with obvious exceptions). Hopefully this creates opportunity for those wanting DJ's, Explorers, AK's, YM's, Black Subs, etc...

Although I don't see display cases full anytime soon, just being able to express interest in a piece you fancy knowing that there is a high chance of having it on your wrist in less than six months or so would be wonderful.

[enjoythemusic]

So an AD knows you've been waiting a while and appreciates you stopping in from time to time. They want to make your holiday extra special. And you post saying the AD is desperate???

Color me puzzled that you're not being thankful. If you want I'd happily take your place, can you get me a 36mm Tiffany please as my wife has been waiting for one. It'd make a great holiday gift for her. Thank you, you're the best!

[S.Explorer]

My AD (also in the UK) isn't showing signs of desperation but we shall see, especially with the economic downturn.

[Trailboss516]

Wish I got an email like that

[JRell]

I am finding availability on pretty much everything expect SS Daytonas easing.

[Ensign]

Could be ADs may be forced to move watches from the safe to the cases; or they are just practicing their salesman skills.

[messikens]

So no SA pays attention and everywhere were go were have to beg / but stuff we don't want to establish a mythical relationship since getting watches is close to impossible
>>> ADs are the scum of the earth

SA proactively calls, checks in and asks if there's something they can do (aka - that's their job) >>> ADs are getting desperate

Can ADs ever win on this forum?


In all honesty, nice to see some customer service and customer appreciation return for 10ks trinkets! I for one am happy with the way things are going

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by April26

So not had anything from my ad this year. Popped in a couple times guy I usually deal with not there but just pop in to see if anything is about.
Anyway this morning get a unusual text from SA

Hi ****
Hope you are well? Just messaging to see if there is anything I can help you with going into the Christmas period and if you are wanting anything before the new year? Pahaps a watch? Let me know if there is anything I can help you with?

Look of course I rang the store straight up to see if I could speak to him he was busy and rang me back basically offering me anything except as Daytona I asked for as skydweller in blue he said they were very difficult but could have either of the other colours by Christmas.

Whether he pulls this off I don’t know Like I said not had anything this year and not a big spender. Do you think the ads are becoming a bit desperate now maybe watches becoming more avalible? He knows what’s coming in hoping I get the call very soon

this does indeed seem like a very good sign. And congrats!

[Harry-57]

The SS Sky Dweller is a superb watch. If you like it and your AD can get you one you are going to be impressed.

[mountainjogger]

OP, how does the email (which was very nice) translate into the AD being desperate?

[Chewbacca]

My AD friend said that until they ask you to change into a personalized robe and wait on the table, they’re not desperate.

Still way off.

[Polar Bear]

Asking aint getting

I'm assuming you're not one of his largest clients
Call him back and ask for a Pepsi and see if that lands by Christmas (this year)

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by messikens

Can ADs ever win on this forum?

Yes they can, +1 for Mayors and Watches of Switzerland.

[H25B]

Anecdotally, there’s lots of evidence things are loosening up a little. Flippers are squeezed now and losing interest. Still a long way from things being back in the case. A lot of us are done buying anyway. Only thing I’d be interested in is a BLRO. I “got the call” recently for a BLNR, which I do LOVE and waited a long time for.

[Gab27]

I don't think 'desperate' is the correct term, but I do think we're heading towards a state where sales associates may have to put more effort into selling than they did during the early part of 2022.

The message you got was, more or less, a sales associate trying to sell.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by H25B

Only thing I’d be interested in is a BLRO. I “got the call” recently for a BLNR, which I do LOVE and waited a long time for.

And when you have both you can swap bracelets.

[sleepydoc]

Originally Posted by m j b

Sylvia is on the list to first receive a spell checker. Once that comes in, she's going to ask about some punctuation.



I suppose although I don't know this for a fact and am just speculating but a lot of people post to this and other forums using their phone instead of a computer which I suppose is more convenient for them but really doesn't do much for us especially if they use voice-to-text which I suppose has the benefit of generally spelling things correctly but has the downside of little to punctuation and of course as we all no [sic] the wrong word can be used if it sounds the same as another

Lol.