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17 April 2022, 01:42 PM | #91 |
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OP I believe you're better pivoting towards other, Rolex or other brand, options. A very tough market region combined with a top coveted piece and an admitted lack of hustle and unstoppable desire will likely doom your pepsi goal. Best of luck in any case. |
17 April 2022, 08:49 PM | #92 |
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I wouldn't let your situation put you off.
I have heard an ad say that someone on a list for 2 years with no spend might stand a chance if they are honest and friendly. I'm not sure it will mean a gmt straight out but perhaps something to lead into that. I extend my best wishes to your family in light of your service, I have a hundred family members out in your part of Canada. |
17 April 2022, 10:25 PM | #93 | |
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1. Chinese is a nationality, not a race. 2. Canada has a huge Chinese money laundering problem. 3. It is called "Chinese" money laundering because the money comes from China. 4. Canada has a reputation for being the country with the weakest AML enforcement of any Western democracy. 5. The Chinese money laundering problem in particular started in Real Estate, but has spread to luxury goods. 6. The other side of the country, but there is even a term of art now called "The Vancouver Model" that discusses the issue. 7. You can find MSM articles and government reports that reference Rolex in regard to money laundering. 8. To address the Real Estate problem, the Canadian government placed a 2-year ban on foreign ownership last week. 9. Guess where the money that previously went into Real Estate will head to next. Hint: it will go to luxury goods. 10. Without giving away too much about my bio, I was a senior executive in one of the largest organizations in the world that deals with AML and oversaw the international AML work ... including working with Interpol and other agencies. Finally, you may want to delete your hypothetical example about crime committed by African Americans.
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17 April 2022, 10:27 PM | #94 | |
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Hi Kerwi, Thank you for the update. Perhaps - if not too stressful for you - you could send an email every other month or so to say “hi, please don’t forget about me, I’m still interested”. Maybe there are AD reps from Canada on this forum who might consider helping, my friend. You never know. Loads of great people around in this world - you included. Cheers, Alex |
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17 April 2022, 11:41 PM | #95 |
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I would not be put off by that message. It is a standard reply. Just touch base with them every few months. You have nothing to lose other than the 30 seconds or so it'll take you to send a text message or email. The wait time for a Pepsi is years so just be patient.
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17 April 2022, 11:45 PM | #96 | |
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Exactly. He will have to be at the right place at the right time. But sending a monthly email reminder is very easy and requires no investment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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18 April 2022, 12:30 AM | #97 | |
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Again, can I say that I'm afraid to wear my Rolex in my city because of robberies done by a certain race? And then give you stats to back up that a certain race commits more crimes? Absolutely not. So please do not do it again. |
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18 April 2022, 12:55 AM | #100 | |
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You could try following up with them a couple times a year when you're passing by the area, it wouldn't hurt to just stop in, ask how it's going and how the Rolex situation is, but don't get your hopes up. A BLRO is a very big ask, but you never know, and may get lucky. Alternatively, maybe consider getting a "lesser" Rolex to start, it won't lose any money, or look to other brands. Tudor makes an excellent and similar GMT. Omega doesn't have a BLRO bezel but are just as good. |
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