Meeting with Rolex AD

[joli160]

Originally Posted by Rosex

I have been in sales nearly all my life and most salespeople react well to attitude not clothing. A great attitude will get you the best deal. When people come at me hard, agressive or rude I get turned off and would rather forgo my commission than deal with them.

I am not in sales, only in buying. Totally understand and it works the other way around as well.
I walk if the vibe is wrong, regardless the deal

[ERok32]

Originally Posted by nworbled

Here's a somewhat related question--when you guys and gals walk into the Rolex store do you dress up knowing that you're going into the store? Like do you dress up to make it known (or look like) that you are able and willing to spend a small fortune on a watch? Or do you just dress in the same casual manner that you would normally dress?

I used to hear about people dressing down to visit a car dealership cause they didn't want the car dealer to know they had the money to afford a higher payment and didn't want to get ripped off at the dealership. But I've also heard the opposite in that people will dress up nicer cause otherwise they feel sometimes a car dealership won't give them the time of day if they come in dressed like a bum.

Seriously, you’re way over thinking this. I’ve met many people who consider jeans and a polo shirt to be supremely formal attire and rock high end watches. Not like you’re shopping for a complicated Patek or anything.


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[RJRJRJ]

I've never once considered how I'm dressed when buying something expensive i.e. car, watch, and have always been treated well. And I dress extremely casually.

Originally Posted by ERok32

Seriously, you’re way over thinking this. I’ve met many people who consider jeans and a polo shirt to be supremely formal attire and rock high end watches. Not like you’re shopping for a complicated Patek or anything.


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I've tried on $200,000 pateks and $400,000 Richard milles in my torn jeans and baseball hat.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by nworbled

Here's a somewhat related question--when you guys and gals walk into the Rolex store do you dress up knowing that you're going into the store? Like do you dress up to make it known (or look like) that you are able and willing to spend a small fortune on a watch? Or do you just dress in the same casual manner that you would normally dress?

I used to hear about people dressing down to visit a car dealership cause they didn't want the car dealer to know they had the money to afford a higher payment and didn't want to get ripped off at the dealership. But I've also heard the opposite in that people will dress up nicer cause otherwise they feel sometimes a car dealership won't give them the time of day if they come in dressed like a bum.

Car dealers may be "deceptive" at times but they have the advantage of not being emotional about the vehicle the way many buyers are. They've seen it all before, you aren't going to get anywhere by playing dress up (or down). You either go in as a well informed consumer with a firm position or you don't.

Whether you got their attention in the lot or not was just part of the game. Ignoring you is the salesman's equivalent of a schoolgirl playing hard to get.

I will admit I am in the automotive business and am able to buy most cars at a set discount similar or equal to the manufacturers employees but I also know enough dealers to be sure they are not swayed by your worn out shoes.

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[jimcameron]

If you don't want to go in person, just send them your wallet, the rest is all fluff.

[Tom5518]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Car dealers may be "deceptive" at times but they have the advantage of not being emotional about the vehicle the way many buyers are. They've seen it all before, you aren't going to get anywhere by playing dress up (or down). You either go in as a well informed consumer with a firm position or you don't.

Whether you got their attention in the lot or not was just part of the game. Ignoring you is the salesman's equivalent of a schoolgirl playing hard to get.

I will admit I am in the automotive business and am able to buy most cars at a set discount similar or equal to the manufacturers employees but I also know enough dealers to be sure they are not swayed by your worn out shoes.

Sometimes they might be playing hard to get, but often they just think you are going to be a waste of time or they flat out don't like you.

[Jona]

My AD gets its share of wealthy customers and sometimes my Mazda is the cheapest car in the lot. They tell me a story though of once having misjudged a casually dressed guy who was a prominent member of our local baseball team. Paid in the millions. I wear sweatpants and t shirts but my CC has a $30k limit and I am treated well.

[Harry-57]

My AD doesn't take a blind bit of notice. They've seen it all. They know that holding someone's money is of more value that holding an opinion about how they dress.

[whuang29]

Should definitely check it out. Far as I know with my AD experience. Visiting in person even for a chat has proven successful for many occasions. But of course that depends on the SA. I've been lucky enough that through my multiple visits and relationship with the SA, I am able to get the watches that I want.