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nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:26 PM

I decided to drop by my local AD today to see what is new and exciting in the world of retail jewelry. As soon as I walked in, the manager warmly greeted me and in an almost gleeful manner said something to the effect of, "I have something you want." He then goes on to tell me that he has a white faced SS Daytona in the back which I could have. This was the first time I was ever offered a Daytona. Being addicted to this forum, I am well aware that SS daytonas are popping up all over (at least in the States). As a result, I wasn't taken back by his pronouncement, but I knew I was going to be facing a dilemma.

So there I was sitting at his Rolex counter, playing with the Daytona (it was the first time I have had the pleasure of "test driving" one) and I noticed that he had a Milgauss LV in the case. Also a first for me to see and play with! In conversation, I asked him what he thought about the DSSD. He responded by pointing out the he had one on display. I asked him to please break that one out too. Another first for me.

Let me tell, you , with the GMTII CC (which I had been wearing on my wrist) alternating wrist time with the Daytona, DSSD and a Milgauss, it was an extremely pleasant experience. The four made a very nice stainless steel quartet. Very nice indeed.

Then he says, how about I make up a package on all three? I think my jaw dropped and I gulped. My dilemma had now became even more torturous. He said he'd give me until tomorrow to make a decision on the Daytona, before he offered it to anyone else.

Please keep in mind that he did not call me to tell me about the Daytona. He had my phone number (unless he had lost it or forgot I existed - I did buy three Rolexes from them in the last 12 months). Only by happenstance did I ventured into his shop, and although all the stickers appeared to be on the watch, I could tell I was not the first person to have played with the watch. Form this I concluded that this hotcake must have been chilling in the back for at least a little while.

So, dear friends, now I must face my dilemma. I guess I could afford the watches, buying one or all three will not deplete my cash position in any major way. However, I do feel that it is kind of extravagance and maybe over an indulgence, especially in these tough times.

May I pose a few questions? At what price do you think it would be "prudent" (if it ever is prudent) to buy these babies? What price do you think is would a good deal? For each or for the trio? Am I crazy to even think about it? Am I craze to ask for for everyone's opinions? I would sincerely appreciate your input.

Oh, btw, in case the manager is reading this right now: Please give me your best deal, I need all the motivation you can give me. This is a tough decision for me!

Brian

ijen0311 · 22 March 2009, 01:29 PM

Since you said you have the money, I guess it comes down to:
1. The deal he gives you (tough to say since they're popular, hardish to find) and
2. Where do you go next after getting 3 semi-grail models?

I would anticipate for the bulk purchase they would give you 10% off? At least?

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:35 PM

You would think at least 10%, right? I don't know~

kcmo · 22 March 2009, 01:36 PM

Wow, that is a dilemma indeed. If you're seriously thinking of getting all three, I'd imagine that a 15-20% discount would be fair!

GinGinD · 22 March 2009, 01:39 PM

I think you're absolutely right. It would be totally self-indulgent to take all three. Therefore you should buy them and send me one.

Jeannie

Mike B · 22 March 2009, 01:40 PM

Wow, I wish my local AD had all three of those watches in stock !
If that were me, and I could comfortably afford all 3, I'd get all 3 at the blink of en eye.

Lion · 22 March 2009, 01:41 PM

Brian, of course the choices are yours to make but if he offered 20% off list on the three watches or on any one of the three then maybe I would consider purchasing. Gee, it's fun spending your money!!!

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinGinD

I think you're absolutely right. It would be totally self-indulgent to take all three. Therefore you should buy them and send me one.

Jeannie

Which one?

MrRetep · 22 March 2009, 01:42 PM

This seems like a nice problem to have

In my opinion if you do go for the "Three-Pack" they should give you one hell of an awesome deal. And if you just choose to go for the daytona..well they should still give you an awesome deal.

If it were me, and i could afford the three. I would DEFINITLEY go for it

postiff · 22 March 2009, 01:45 PM

If you bought all 3 I would have to think you could get 10-15 at least, hope for 20.

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Brian, of course the choices are yours to make but if he offered 20% off list on the three watches or on any one of the three then maybe I would consider purchasing. Gee, it's fun spending your money!!!

I haven't spent a nickel yet! I think these are the suggested retail:

Daytona: $9,250
LV Milgauss $6,395
DSSD: $8,950

Total: $24,595

20% would be nice. Hmmmm

ijen0311 · 22 March 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

I haven't spent a nickel yet! I think these are the suggested retail:

Daytona: $9,250
LV Milgauss $6,395
DSSD: $8,950

Total: $24,595

20% would be nice. Hmmmm

$9,925
$7,495
$9,250

from what I see...

Bisquitlips · 22 March 2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Wow, that is a dilemma indeed. If you're seriously thinking of getting all three, I'd imagine that a 15-20% discount would be fair!

X2! I would expect 20% in this economy.

DS/B MINI S · 22 March 2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

X2! I would expect 20% in this economy.

I Agree

Anything less than 20% and I'd walk

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

$9,925
$7,495
$9,250

from what I see...

I'm sure you're right: I was going from memory. So total of $26,670.

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

I Agree

Anything less than 20% and I'd walk

Wow, think I can get 20% off a Daytona? Thaat would be something. It was a V serial number.

bradg · 22 March 2009, 01:55 PM

Sounds like about 17- 18 grand would be a nice deal...if you have it and wont miss it...what a collection you would have and how to give each some wrist time??? What a nice problem!! Go for it if you have it....Me...I'd get em all...then your done for a while and can just enjoy wearing them...it's only money, and it aint worth a whole lot right now...let us know what happens....GOOD LUCK

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

X2! I would expect 20% in this economy.

Would you do it?

STEELINOX · 22 March 2009, 01:55 PM

be afraid to say, "25% for cash, will this do?" and show him the cash, checkbook or AMEX cashiers checque...

Thanks,
Randy

ijen0311 · 22 March 2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

Wow, think I can get 20% off a Daytona? Thaat would be something. It was a V serial number.

Push them for it. They obviously want to sell them or he wouldn't be asking you to buy all three.

Make them throw in all kinds of free stuff too. Even crap you don't want.

MrRetep · 22 March 2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

be afraid to say, "25% for cash, will this do?" and show him the checkbook or AMEX cashiers checque...

Thanks,
Randy

Better yet show up with 20k in cash

Im sure that would be a convinving site.

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradg

Sounds like about 17- 18 grand would be a nice deal...if you have it and wont miss it...what a collection you would have and how to give each some wrist time??? What a nice problem!! Go for it if you have it....Me...I'd get em all...then your done for a while and can just enjoy wearing them...it's only money, and it aint worth a whole lot right now...let us know what happens....GOOD LUCK

Thanks - nice sentiments. I'm not a rich guy, but I do have some money in the bank. $20G is not going to change much in my life, unless I feel guilty about it. I mean, it is hard to make money right now. I'm happy that I am able to pay my bills. But it's not like I socking money away these days. So I find it a bit hard to even consider to indulge like this.

Thanks again.

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 02:00 PM

There's also 8% sales tax.

Blown Wide Open · 22 March 2009, 02:00 PM

If this decision would not hurt you financially, and you get a 20% discount on all three.

Would I do it?....in a heartbeat.

PAtrick

ijen0311 · 22 March 2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

Thanks - nice sentiments. I'm not a rich guy, but I do have some money in the bank. $20G is not going to change much in my life, unless I feel guilty about it. I mean, it is hard to make money right now. I'm happy that I am able to pay my bills. But it's not like I socking money away these days. So I find it a bit hard to even consider to indulge like this.

Thanks again.

You are a rich guy to me!

But hey... the economy ain't getting better til people start spending!

STEELINOX · 22 March 2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

Thanks - nice sentiments. I'm not a rich guy, but I do have some money in the bank. $20G is not going to change much in my life, unless I feel guilty about it. I mean, it is hard to make money right now. I'm happy that I am able to pay my bills. But it's not like I socking money away these days. So I find it a bit hard to even consider to indulge like this.

Thanks again.

and spread the joy by buying all three by using the gut wrenching fist-o-cash he cant refuse and do a lotto on two that you would like to flip to the great people over here !

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 02:02 PM

Thanks for all the input. And so quickly!

Ok, how about this for another question: If I had to unload the three watches, how much do you think I could sell them a year from now, lightly worn?

Ken Cox · 22 March 2009, 02:03 PM

The AD won't lose any money with a 20% discount, and he needs the cash flow.

Do him a favor.

nylawbiz · 22 March 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

You are a rich guy to me!

But hey... the economy ain't getting better til people start spending!

Just a mere consolation for being 53! I'd take your youth over my money any day!

mdtddd2007 · 22 March 2009, 02:03 PM

if i could afford all 3 i see you should get at least 10-15% also. But to pick one i would go for ss daytona. msrp V series is 9925 and get at least 5% off no tax. at least. good luck....

22 March 2009, 01:26 PM	#1
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	So A Man Walks Into an AD, . . . I decided to drop by my local AD today to see what is new and exciting in the world of retail jewelry. As soon as I walked in, the manager warmly greeted me and in an almost gleeful manner said something to the effect of, "I have something you want." He then goes on to tell me that he has a white faced SS Daytona in the back which I could have. This was the first time I was ever offered a Daytona. Being addicted to this forum, I am well aware that SS daytonas are popping up all over (at least in the States). As a result, I wasn't taken back by his pronouncement, but I knew I was going to be facing a dilemma. So there I was sitting at his Rolex counter, playing with the Daytona (it was the first time I have had the pleasure of "test driving" one) and I noticed that he had a Milgauss LV in the case. Also a first for me to see and play with! In conversation, I asked him what he thought about the DSSD. He responded by pointing out the he had one on display. I asked him to please break that one out too. Another first for me. Let me tell, you , with the GMTII CC (which I had been wearing on my wrist) alternating wrist time with the Daytona, DSSD and a Milgauss, it was an extremely pleasant experience. The four made a very nice stainless steel quartet. Very nice indeed. Then he says, how about I make up a package on all three? I think my jaw dropped and I gulped. My dilemma had now became even more torturous. He said he'd give me until tomorrow to make a decision on the Daytona, before he offered it to anyone else. Please keep in mind that he did not call me to tell me about the Daytona. He had my phone number (unless he had lost it or forgot I existed - I did buy three Rolexes from them in the last 12 months). Only by happenstance did I ventured into his shop, and although all the stickers appeared to be on the watch, I could tell I was not the first person to have played with the watch. Form this I concluded that this hotcake must have been chilling in the back for at least a little while. So, dear friends, now I must face my dilemma. I guess I could afford the watches, buying one or all three will not deplete my cash position in any major way. However, I do feel that it is kind of extravagance and maybe over an indulgence, especially in these tough times. May I pose a few questions? At what price do you think it would be "prudent" (if it ever is prudent) to buy these babies? What price do you think is would a good deal? For each or for the trio? Am I crazy to even think about it? Am I craze to ask for for everyone's opinions? I would sincerely appreciate your input. Oh, btw, in case the manager is reading this right now: Please give me your best deal, I need all the motivation you can give me. This is a tough decision for me! Brian

22 March 2009, 01:41 PM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Brian, of course the choices are yours to make but if he offered 20% off list on the three watches or on any one of the three then maybe I would consider purchasing. Gee, it's fun spending your money!!! __________________ 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!!!

22 March 2009, 01:55 PM	#19
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	i would not... be afraid to say, "25% for cash, will this do?" and show him the cash, checkbook or AMEX cashiers checque... Thanks, Randy

22 March 2009, 02:00 PM	#24
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	If this decision would not hurt you financially, and you get a 20% discount on all three. Would I do it?....in a heartbeat. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

22 March 2009, 01:29 PM	#2
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Since you said you have the money, I guess it comes down to: 1. The deal he gives you (tough to say since they're popular, hardish to find) and 2. Where do you go next after getting 3 semi-grail models? I would anticipate for the bulk purchase they would give you 10% off? At least?

22 March 2009, 01:35 PM	#3
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	You would think at least 10%, right? I don't know~

22 March 2009, 01:36 PM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, that is a dilemma indeed. If you're seriously thinking of getting all three, I'd imagine that a 15-20% discount would be fair!

22 March 2009, 01:39 PM	#5
GinGinD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jeannie Location: North Carolina Posts: 533	I think you're absolutely right. It would be totally self-indulgent to take all three. Therefore you should buy them and send me one. Jeannie

22 March 2009, 01:40 PM	#6
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Wow, I wish my local AD had all three of those watches in stock ! If that were me, and I could comfortably afford all 3, I'd get all 3 at the blink of en eye.

22 March 2009, 01:42 PM	#9
MrRetep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Pete Location: Orange County, CA Watch: the Lakers Posts: 686	This seems like a nice problem to have In my opinion if you do go for the "Three-Pack" they should give you one hell of an awesome deal. And if you just choose to go for the daytona..well they should still give you an awesome deal. If it were me, and i could afford the three. I would DEFINITLEY go for it

22 March 2009, 01:45 PM	#10
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	If you bought all 3 I would have to think you could get 10-15 at least, hope for 20.

22 March 2009, 01:55 PM	#17
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Sounds like about 17- 18 grand would be a nice deal...if you have it and wont miss it...what a collection you would have and how to give each some wrist time??? What a nice problem!! Go for it if you have it....Me...I'd get em all...then your done for a while and can just enjoy wearing them...it's only money, and it aint worth a whole lot right now...let us know what happens....GOOD LUCK

22 March 2009, 02:02 PM	#27
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Thanks for all the input. And so quickly! Ok, how about this for another question: If I had to unload the three watches, how much do you think I could sell them a year from now, lightly worn?

22 March 2009, 02:03 PM	#28
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	The AD won't lose any money with a 20% discount, and he needs the cash flow. Do him a favor.

22 March 2009, 02:03 PM	#30
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	if i could afford all 3 i see you should get at least 10-15% also. But to pick one i would go for ss daytona. msrp V series is 9925 and get at least 5% off no tax. at least. good luck....

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