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Mosco · 7 August 2013, 02:00 AM

If so, what have been your experiences with the concierge services? TIA.

mastermixer · 7 August 2013, 08:19 AM

I am pretty sure it is no better than an Amex Platinum concierge service.

Plus when I looked at one in the store the employees sales pitch to me was "you've got the big house, the nice car, luxury watch, power suit (I think I laughed out loud), and what? you are going to walk around with an iPhone like every other a**hole."

bayerische · 7 August 2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mastermixer

I am pretty sure it is no better than an Amex Platinum concierge service.

Plus when I looked at one in the store the employees sales pitch to me was "you've got the big house, the nice car, luxury watch, power suit (I think I laughed out loud), and what? you are going to walk around with an iPhone like every other a**hole."

Wearing your Super Man suit shopping again?!

I reckon you didn't buy one?

Mosco · 7 August 2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mastermixer

I am pretty sure it is no better than an Amex Platinum concierge service.

Plus when I looked at one in the store the employees sales pitch to me was "you've got the big house, the nice car, luxury watch, power suit (I think I laughed out loud), and what? you are going to walk around with an iPhone like every other a**hole."

what a sales-pitch

alubin · 7 August 2013, 10:56 AM

never owned one, but have known people that have, and it is no better than amex platinum and surely worse than amex centurion. There are far better products out there that come with concierge service so i personally wouldn't bother with such a ridiculous product that will be obsolete in 6 months. Just one mans opinion.

Lgear080 · 7 August 2013, 11:03 AM

Stick w Amex platty mosco... Much better value.

Vertu will be out of the picture soon anyways.

Mosco · 7 August 2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgear080

Stick w Amex platty mosco... Much better value.

Vertu will be out of the picture soon anyways.

why do you think so?

Lgear080 · 7 August 2013, 01:53 PM

Just don't think that the concept has any life left.
Blown away they lasted this long. Cell phones are
Ubiquitous, how can you possibly sell them upmarket?
I'm certain they've operated at a loss in many quarters.

skprd13 · 7 August 2013, 02:33 PM

Ignorant here what is Vertu?

Langleyz · 7 August 2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mastermixer

Plus when I looked at one in the store the employees sales pitch to me was "you've got the big house, the nice car, luxury watch, power suit (I think I laughed out loud), and what? you are going to walk around with an iPhone like every other a**hole."

Oh boy, that's awesome haha!

Dr. Robert · 7 August 2013, 03:26 PM

[QUOTE=skprd13;4327407]Ignorant here what is Vertu?[/QUOT

over priced jewel like cell phone.

bayerische · 7 August 2013, 05:47 PM

Nokia used to own them, but it's now been sold. Can't remember who bought them...

One thing is sure, since Nokia is in a squeeze, had they been making money out of Vertu, there's no chance they would have sold them.

GradyPhilpott · 7 August 2013, 09:44 PM

http://www.gizmag.com/vertu-ti-luxur...rtphone/26255/

http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/06/v...llation-v-fcc/

Sounds like a great idea to me.

Spend 5 figures on a device that is guaranteed to become obsolete in a year or less.

At least a Rolex will be relevant and operational for at least a half century, if well cared for.

Mosco · 7 August 2013, 10:40 PM

I have been able to find them at deep discounts (closeouts), so just wondering if at that point it's worth it...

Langleyz · 8 August 2013, 12:45 AM

My old man had one years ago. The concierge came in handy one night, but the phone itself was on par with a Nokia 3310... At the time most people were using an iPhone 3G. Haven't seen much of them since then. I guess they have a smart phone equivalent nowadays.

Langleyz · 8 August 2013, 12:48 AM

Although,,, I happened to come across the phone earlier in the year at his place and was blown away with how new it still looked. Polished ceramic etc.

mike@ec · 8 August 2013, 12:49 AM

nothing special at all, amex gives me better service

Langleyz · 8 August 2013, 12:59 AM

Just looking at the website. The video for the Vertu Ti makes it look awesome in a ridiculously extravagant sort of way! I wouldn't turn one down. Although I could probably have a nicer car first. A bigger house too. And acquire some kind of power suit before that purchase.

Mosco · 8 August 2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Langleyz

Just looking at the website. The video for the Vertu Ti makes it look awesome in a ridiculously extravagant sort of way! I wouldn't turn one down. Although I could probably have a nicer car first. A bigger house too. And acquire some kind of power suit before that purchase.

Not much discount on the Ti's yet, but a secondary 'grey market' (very similar to watches) has emerged for some of the simpler current models. Constellations, Ascents, etc. I am considering getting in, but since I would never sell a product I could speak about intelligently, I have to try one out first.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 8 August 2013, 01:06 AM

They come out the box obsolete. They use the older "Ice Cream Sandwich" OS and almost every other "peons" smart phone is more advanced.
Concierge service can be had with AMEX as others have said.
This phone is Dooshbaggery defined.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 8 August 2013, 01:07 AM

Although I am sure like anything in this world, at the right price there is a buyer so good luck Mosco.

mastermixer · 8 August 2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Wearing your Super Man suit shopping again?!

I reckon you didn't buy one?

Haha Its safe to say I did not purchase one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

I have been able to find them at deep discounts (closeouts), so just wondering if at that point it's worth it...

I was offered a brand new one with the concierge from a customer and most people that dealt in them only wanted to pay pretty low... I believe around 70% off retail. Of course some models have better resale than others so that would have to be taken into consideration.

mastermixer · 8 August 2013, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Langleyz

Just looking at the website. The video for the Vertu Ti makes it look awesome in a ridiculously extravagant sort of way! I wouldn't turn one down. Although I could probably have a nicer car first. A bigger house too. And acquire some kind of power suit before that purchase.

The power suit is a must have apparently

TSW · 8 August 2013, 06:19 AM

After sales on Vertu has not been working very well.

perpetualman88 · 8 August 2013, 06:21 AM

Greg Send me the 10k or whatever they cost. Keep your cell and plan and you can call me anytime for tix, reservations, or general recommendations

7 August 2013, 02:00 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Any Vertu owners? If so, what have been your experiences with the concierge services? TIA. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

7 August 2013, 03:26 PM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	[QUOTE=skprd13;4327407]Ignorant here what is Vertu?[/QUOT over priced jewel like cell phone. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 August 2013, 05:47 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nokia used to own them, but it's now been sold. Can't remember who bought them... One thing is sure, since Nokia is in a squeeze, had they been making money out of Vertu, there's no chance they would have sold them. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 August 2013, 09:44 PM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	http://www.gizmag.com/vertu-ti-luxur...rtphone/26255/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/06/v...llation-v-fcc/ Sounds like a great idea to me. Spend 5 figures on a device that is guaranteed to become obsolete in a year or less. At least a Rolex will be relevant and operational for at least a half century, if well cared for. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 August 2013, 10:40 PM	#14
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I have been able to find them at deep discounts (closeouts), so just wondering if at that point it's worth it... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

7 August 2013, 08:19 AM	#2
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	I am pretty sure it is no better than an Amex Platinum concierge service. Plus when I looked at one in the store the employees sales pitch to me was "you've got the big house, the nice car, luxury watch, power suit (I think I laughed out loud), and what? you are going to walk around with an iPhone like every other a**hole."

7 August 2013, 10:56 AM	#5
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	never owned one, but have known people that have, and it is no better than amex platinum and surely worse than amex centurion. There are far better products out there that come with concierge service so i personally wouldn't bother with such a ridiculous product that will be obsolete in 6 months. Just one mans opinion.

7 August 2013, 11:03 AM	#6
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Stick w Amex platty mosco... Much better value. Vertu will be out of the picture soon anyways.

7 August 2013, 01:53 PM	#8
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Just don't think that the concept has any life left. Blown away they lasted this long. Cell phones are Ubiquitous, how can you possibly sell them upmarket? I'm certain they've operated at a loss in many quarters.

7 August 2013, 02:33 PM	#9
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Ignorant here what is Vertu?

8 August 2013, 12:45 AM	#15
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	My old man had one years ago. The concierge came in handy one night, but the phone itself was on par with a Nokia 3310... At the time most people were using an iPhone 3G. Haven't seen much of them since then. I guess they have a smart phone equivalent nowadays.

8 August 2013, 12:48 AM	#16
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	Although,,, I happened to come across the phone earlier in the year at his place and was blown away with how new it still looked. Polished ceramic etc.

8 August 2013, 12:49 AM	#17
mike@ec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer II, Posts: 419	nothing special at all, amex gives me better service

8 August 2013, 12:59 AM	#18
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	Just looking at the website. The video for the Vertu Ti makes it look awesome in a ridiculously extravagant sort of way! I wouldn't turn one down. Although I could probably have a nicer car first. A bigger house too. And acquire some kind of power suit before that purchase.

8 August 2013, 01:06 AM	#20
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	They come out the box obsolete. They use the older "Ice Cream Sandwich" OS and almost every other "peons" smart phone is more advanced. Concierge service can be had with AMEX as others have said. This phone is Dooshbaggery defined.

8 August 2013, 01:07 AM	#21
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Although I am sure like anything in this world, at the right price there is a buyer so good luck Mosco.

8 August 2013, 06:19 AM	#24
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	After sales on Vertu has not been working very well. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 August 2013, 06:21 AM	#25
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	Greg Send me the 10k or whatever they cost. Keep your cell and plan and you can call me anytime for tix, reservations, or general recommendations

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