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Old 30 November 2012, 09:40 AM   #31
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There are a lot of Rolexes collecting dust in AD's that were purchased before the last few price increases. On a model like a TT datejust these discounts are out there to be found.
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Old 30 November 2012, 11:19 AM   #32
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Old 30 November 2012, 12:42 PM   #33
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40% seems a bit aggressive so best of luck!!
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Old 30 November 2012, 12:48 PM   #34
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I am inclined to think that the "friend" got something like 25% and no tax. That would sum up to a theoretical saving of 3x%... then he rounded the number up to 40% to be more dramatic...
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Old 30 November 2012, 12:51 PM   #35
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Just walk up to the counter and say "Kramer".
Great line.
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Old 30 November 2012, 01:18 PM   #36
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I am inclined to think that the "friend" got something like 25% and no tax. That would sum up to a theoretical saving of 3x%... then he rounded the number up to 40% to be more dramatic...

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Old 30 November 2012, 01:40 PM   #37
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Just go ahead and ask. They'll likely look at the invoice on their computer from your friend, and go from there. Asking is free, and especially if you add that you came their on the recommendation from your friend, it can't but help.
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Old 30 November 2012, 02:14 PM   #38
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Why not give the money to your friend and have him get you one for 40% off and give Him $500 for going.. If he declines then he is full of ....
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Old 30 November 2012, 02:45 PM   #39
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I just bought my first and tried dealing with two in Bay Area AD's and could not swing even .000000000000000000001% off, same thing when I was recently in Maui, cash in hand getting serious, best there was tax savings, and they pretty much knew all they had to do was toss me a bone for the deal... Good luck.
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Old 1 December 2012, 01:47 AM   #40
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Must be new old stock but 40%? 30-35% I have seen.
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Old 1 December 2012, 03:38 AM   #41
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Just walk up to the counter and say "Kramer".
LOL love the Seinfeld reference
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Old 1 December 2012, 04:16 AM   #42
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Old 1 December 2012, 04:26 AM   #43
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Just walk up to the counter and say "Kramer".
This actually worked for me at B. Sacamano Fine Jewelers. It does help to know a guy.
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Old 1 December 2012, 02:15 PM   #44
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Oh boy

Yes!

Speed has left the building.

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Old 1 December 2012, 02:30 PM   #45
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What I have heard of more frequently are co-workers who exaggerate about how good a deal they got.
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