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iSellJerseyShore · 25 March 2009, 01:48 AM

When purchasing your time piece of choice, how did you make your purchase? Did you pay cash, use your credit card or finance the watch of your dreams?

Obviously each purchase method has its up's and downs, just curious to see how the community is making their purchases.

-Frankie

SLS · 25 March 2009, 01:54 AM

I use the CC to pay for it so I can get the miles then pay the CC off 100% when I get the bill. I never finance a luxury item (excluding a vehicle), if I can't afford to pay it off when I get the bill, I do not buy it.
~Scott

greenfan · 25 March 2009, 01:54 AM

Cash....

mck22 · 25 March 2009, 01:58 AM

I have paid cash for mine, but they were all from individuals.

ijen0311 · 25 March 2009, 01:59 AM

I bought mine on 0% interest for 2 years. I figured eh, why not... I'll use their money

BuffaloRolex · 25 March 2009, 01:59 AM

I went cash--well, bank check...

seantk · 25 March 2009, 02:00 AM

I have paid using a both CC and also using cash. Just depends. However, I do not like carrying cash

Sean

SirLoki · 25 March 2009, 02:01 AM

my very first Rolex purchase 16710 i paid cash; got lucky on the craps table in 2002

my other 3 i got no interest same as cash financing for 2 years on each.

redshirt1957 · 25 March 2009, 02:05 AM

Cash or check only.

Rockrolex · 25 March 2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I use the CC to pay for it so I can get the miles then pay the CC off 100% when I get the bill. I never finance a luxury item (excluding a vehicle), if I can't afford to pay it off when I get the bill, I do not buy it.
~Scott

Exactly the way I do it. My purchases have bought a lot of upgrades on long haul flights.

Lion · 25 March 2009, 02:11 AM

I paid with cash for my PEPSI!!!
Cash is king!!!

tifosi · 25 March 2009, 02:22 AM

No interest financing on my Omegas and Cash for my Rolex

Mirx · 25 March 2009, 02:24 AM

Cash.

londonbagpuss · 25 March 2009, 02:24 AM

hi

scottkit · 25 March 2009, 02:25 AM

CC, I go for the miles.

alphamale2012 · 25 March 2009, 02:25 AM

Has to be cash

chriseskew24 · 25 March 2009, 02:25 AM

Cash twice credit once..

pz93c · 25 March 2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottkit

CC, I go for the miles.

Same here. Get those Seamiles.

Same with the mortgage payment. Just pay the CC off every month.

kcmo · 25 March 2009, 02:30 AM

I've used all three methods.....of course cash is always best! Then it's DONE!

BigHat · 25 March 2009, 02:31 AM

Have bought a lots of them so many different ways.

Mostly via a credit card for purchase protection and cash back, but paid in full when due. I have also taken the only discount I could get on some hot models and that was interest free financing. I always figure the NPV of the payments, but most of the time I just get tired of making the payments after a few months and just pay the darn thing off. I guess I don't like the monthly reminder of what it cost me either.

Bebot · 25 March 2009, 02:33 AM

AE credit card for mileage and then pay.

rolexgiants · 25 March 2009, 02:45 AM

american express for points... then when i get the bill pay in full... if you finance a rolex you have no business owning one....

LDLemu4U · 25 March 2009, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I use the CC to pay for it so I can get the miles then pay the CC off 100% when I get the bill. I never finance a luxury item (excluding a vehicle), if I can't afford to pay it off when I get the bill, I do not buy it.
~Scott

X2......and if buying from the TRF sellers....usually cash! or by PayPal with CC, not to finance but get the travel points!

Ning Dynasty · 25 March 2009, 02:51 AM

I bought mine straight cash from a fellow WIS.

It sounds like my next one will be done with a good ol' 2 yr int free payment deal

JJ Irani · 25 March 2009, 02:52 AM

Cash only......if you can't afford it, don't buy it. If you can't afford it, don't go into debt and if you still can't afford it, to hell with it.

JJ

Welshwatchman · 25 March 2009, 02:57 AM

I've paid by :

Cash
Cash plus watch
Watch plus cash back to me
Debit Card
Transax (Instant Cheque clearance (back in 2003))
Bank Transfer (to trusted seller)
Paypal (ditto)
Credit Card (for my Double Tesco Clubcard points)
Credit Card (when purchasing through the 'net, Section 75 protection)

Horses for courses.

steengeo · 25 March 2009, 03:04 AM

So far always in cash

fsujp · 25 March 2009, 03:10 AM

Gift. Fiancee bought it this afternoon for me as a wedding present.

Law4778 · 25 March 2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

american express for points... then when i get the bill pay in full... if you finance a rolex you have no business owning one....

What kind of a comment is that, i financed my Rolex with 0% interest, the reason i have done this is because i have a new baby on the way and there are more important things to spend £3740 on which as i type is sitting in my bank account, i did have to pay the 20% deposit which was in cash and is more money than 90% of the general public would ever dream of spending on a watch.
In the past 10 years i have spent about 10k on watches all paid for in cash, so what gives you the right to say i have no business in owning a Rolex just because i have chosen to pay for it by finance, to me i am still paying for it but choose to keep my money in the bank for more important things.

vapalux · 25 March 2009, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Cash only......if you can't afford it, don't buy it. If you can't afford it, don't go into debt and if you still can't afford it, to hell with it.

JJ

The Godfather is as ever correct!

If you can't afford it, don't buy it

If I want something that is £1 and I have 99p in my pocket, I can't afford it.

Si

25 March 2009, 01:48 AM	#1
iSellJerseyShore "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Frankie Location: NJ - JerseyShore Watch: GMT-Master IIc Posts: 1,023	How did you make your purchase - Cash, Credit or Finance? When purchasing your time piece of choice, how did you make your purchase? Did you pay cash, use your credit card or finance the watch of your dreams? Obviously each purchase method has its up's and downs, just curious to see how the community is making their purchases. -Frankie

25 March 2009, 01:54 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I use the CC to pay for it so I can get the miles then pay the CC off 100% when I get the bill. I never finance a luxury item (excluding a vehicle), if I can't afford to pay it off when I get the bill, I do not buy it. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

25 March 2009, 01:54 AM	#3
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Cash.... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

25 March 2009, 01:58 AM	#4
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	I have paid cash for mine, but they were all from individuals. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

25 March 2009, 02:11 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I paid with cash for my PEPSI!!! Cash is king!!! __________________ 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!!!

25 March 2009, 01:59 AM	#5
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I bought mine on 0% interest for 2 years. I figured eh, why not... I'll use their money

25 March 2009, 01:59 AM	#6
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I went cash--well, bank check...

25 March 2009, 02:00 AM	#7
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I have paid using a both CC and also using cash. Just depends. However, I do not like carrying cash Sean

25 March 2009, 02:05 AM	#9
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Cash or check only.

25 March 2009, 02:22 AM	#12
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	No interest financing on my Omegas and Cash for my Rolex __________________ Russ

25 March 2009, 02:24 AM	#13
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	Cash.

25 March 2009, 02:24 AM	#14
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	hi

25 March 2009, 02:25 AM	#15
scottkit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hawaii Watch: SD, 2C Posts: 66	CC, I go for the miles.

25 March 2009, 02:25 AM	#16
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Has to be cash

25 March 2009, 02:25 AM	#17
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Cash twice credit once..

25 March 2009, 02:30 AM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've used all three methods.....of course cash is always best! Then it's DONE!

25 March 2009, 02:31 AM	#20
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Have bought a lots of them so many different ways. Mostly via a credit card for purchase protection and cash back, but paid in full when due. I have also taken the only discount I could get on some hot models and that was interest free financing. I always figure the NPV of the payments, but most of the time I just get tired of making the payments after a few months and just pay the darn thing off. I guess I don't like the monthly reminder of what it cost me either.

25 March 2009, 02:33 AM	#21
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	AE credit card for mileage and then pay.

25 March 2009, 02:45 AM	#22
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,903	american express for points... then when i get the bill pay in full... if you finance a rolex you have no business owning one....

25 March 2009, 02:51 AM	#24
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	I bought mine straight cash from a fellow WIS. It sounds like my next one will be done with a good ol' 2 yr int free payment deal

25 March 2009, 02:52 AM	#25
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Cash only......if you can't afford it, don't buy it. If you can't afford it, don't go into debt and if you still can't afford it, to hell with it. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 March 2009, 02:57 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I've paid by : Cash Cash plus watch Watch plus cash back to me Debit Card Transax (Instant Cheque clearance (back in 2003)) Bank Transfer (to trusted seller) Paypal (ditto) Credit Card (for my Double Tesco Clubcard points) Credit Card (when purchasing through the 'net, Section 75 protection) Horses for courses. __________________ ..33

25 March 2009, 03:04 AM	#27
steengeo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Steen Georg Location: Denmark Watch: DSSD/Gold GMT IIc Posts: 92	So far always in cash

25 March 2009, 03:10 AM	#28
fsujp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Joshua Location: Tampa, FL Watch: GMT II 16710 Posts: 92	Gift. Fiancee bought it this afternoon for me as a wedding present.

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