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ScottishRolex · 13 October 2020, 07:16 AM

Has anyone used the E- Boutique to purchase from Panerai?

They are bringing in some PAM 01314’s and I would like to pick one up but this system is new to me and I have never bought a new panerai.

A couple questions-

- Do they charge sales tax?
- Are prices negotiable or is it strictly MSRP?

Thanks!

enjoythemusic · 13 October 2020, 07:29 AM

msrp, and tax as applicable in your area.

Swaye · 13 October 2020, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

msrp, and tax as applicable in your area.

What this smart man said. I just used the service for a 1055. No issues to report and watch came with all the bells and whistles. But, as noted, there is no negotiation.

thsiao · 13 October 2020, 01:56 PM

Do you have a boutique nearby? I would buy from an AD or boutique, there’s always a bit of negotiation there or at the minimum a few free straps. The only reason to buy online would be for a limited edition that is only sold online.

WatchEater666 · 13 October 2020, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thsiao

do you have a boutique nearby? I would buy from an ad or boutique, there’s always a bit of negotiation there or at the minimum a few free straps. The only reason to buy online would be for a limited edition that is only sold online.

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Blunt Instrument · 13 October 2020, 02:41 PM

I’ve bought a strap from the e-boutique and had to pay for taxes and shipping.

The experience was fine, though they aren’t a full service provider — for example, when I followed up for an extra strap minder or spring bars for the strap, they said I should contact an AD. Maybe they’re still working on the experience; I gotta say the packaging was very nice.

As for the 1314, I’d suggest checking in with a trusted seller, like davidsw. They might be able to source one with a discount and w/o taxes. That’s how I got my Panerai, which is a boutique variant.

SWS65SM · 13 October 2020, 02:55 PM

you can call in instead of writing email and waiting for reply.

Sales tax does apply, it goes with the tax rate of the delivery zip code. E-boutique does allow shipping to another city with lower sales tax rate and you retrieve it afterwards yourself, u know what that means.

But like others said, might be better if you hit up a local boutique, you never know the kind of discount that might be had there.

13 October 2020, 07:16 AM	#1
ScottishRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: FL Posts: 412	E- Boutique Purchase Has anyone used the E- Boutique to purchase from Panerai? They are bringing in some PAM 01314’s and I would like to pick one up but this system is new to me and I have never bought a new panerai. A couple questions- - Do they charge sales tax? - Are prices negotiable or is it strictly MSRP? Thanks!

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thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	Do you have a boutique nearby? I would buy from an AD or boutique, there’s always a bit of negotiation there or at the minimum a few free straps. The only reason to buy online would be for a limited edition that is only sold online. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

13 October 2020, 02:41 PM	#6
Blunt Instrument "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Seattle Posts: 56	I’ve bought a strap from the e-boutique and had to pay for taxes and shipping. The experience was fine, though they aren’t a full service provider — for example, when I followed up for an extra strap minder or spring bars for the strap, they said I should contact an AD. Maybe they’re still working on the experience; I gotta say the packaging was very nice. As for the 1314, I’d suggest checking in with a trusted seller, like davidsw. They might be able to source one with a discount and w/o taxes. That’s how I got my Panerai, which is a boutique variant.

13 October 2020, 02:55 PM	#7
SWS65SM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: EAST Watch: Rainbow....CasiOak Posts: 508	you can call in instead of writing email and waiting for reply. Sales tax does apply, it goes with the tax rate of the delivery zip code. E-boutique does allow shipping to another city with lower sales tax rate and you retrieve it afterwards yourself, u know what that means. But like others said, might be better if you hit up a local boutique, you never know the kind of discount that might be had there.

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