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smoofaloaf · 15 June 2013, 10:09 AM

I recently purchased a sub-c from an AD and after a month i reopened the box to notice that the serial #/price tag was missing. I called up the AD and spoke to the manager who stated that they keep the tags for their stockroom for reordering purposes and the customer does not get them. Is this normal pratice? I have tags from my prior non-rolex purchases. Is this something to get upset over?

kbutler1 · 15 June 2013, 10:18 AM

There was a recent thread on this I believe. I think the consensus was that yes, this does happen sometimes. People have demanded the tag though with success. Anyone correct me if I am wrong.

Tools · 15 June 2013, 10:18 AM

Yes, that is quite normal.. that tag is specifically for inventory..

I suppose that if you feel that you have the need for a plastic tag with barcode, you can go down there and discuss it with them....

cop414 · 15 June 2013, 11:46 AM

My hangtag was with my watch but the barcode sticker had been removed from the backside.

padi56 · 15 June 2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smoofaloaf

I recently purchased a sub-c from an AD and after a month i reopened the box to notice that the serial #/price tag was missing. I called up the AD and spoke to the manager who stated that they keep the tags for their stockroom for reordering purposes and the customer does not get them. Is this normal pratice? I have tags from my prior non-rolex purchases. Is this something to get upset over?

I would be more concerned if one of the important bits was missing like the warranty card the plastic AD inventory price tag is not really important

trumpedaces · 28 August 2013, 06:08 AM

Thanks for this post, made me calm down about my missing inventory tag for my Explorer.

LA_LEC · 28 August 2013, 06:15 AM

Perhaps not important but if you want it then you should have it. Especially when purchasing a new $8000 plus item.

It has already been discussed to death how it is important for reselling (agree or disagree really doesn't matter as the opinion on the topic is split and will remain that way - there is no correct absolute answer). However, it is a deal breaker for some.

Ask for it.

trumpedaces · 28 August 2013, 06:48 AM

Agreed. Didn't realize it's importance or necessity when purchasing. Bought a 39mm Explorer I from an AD in USVI. Of course got Box, chronometer tag, warranty card, etc. Should've done my research in what to ask for. This forum is great for a new Rolex owner/fan. Thanks again!

HL65 · 28 August 2013, 08:36 AM

I have had AD's keep tag and for me could care less and place ZERO value in it! As long as watch has warranty card, boxes, booklets you are fine IMHO. Enjoy you watch....Cheers,

applebook · 28 August 2013, 08:46 AM

I would gently request it. Why not?

77T · 28 August 2013, 08:52 AM

IMHO, nope you really don't need the tag.

azguy · 28 August 2013, 08:56 AM

The experts will tell you that your watch is worth about $500 less without that tag when it comes to resale value...

Nidal · 28 August 2013, 09:08 AM

Happened to me. Really no effect on resale. You can request from AD

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rjarr · 28 August 2013, 09:18 AM

The tag has no effect on the value as long as you have the warranty card that matches your watch you are good.

15 June 2013, 10:09 AM	#1
smoofaloaf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: sf Posts: 7	serial # tag missing I recently purchased a sub-c from an AD and after a month i reopened the box to notice that the serial #/price tag was missing. I called up the AD and spoke to the manager who stated that they keep the tags for their stockroom for reordering purposes and the customer does not get them. Is this normal pratice? I have tags from my prior non-rolex purchases. Is this something to get upset over?

15 June 2013, 10:18 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Yes, that is quite normal.. that tag is specifically for inventory.. I suppose that if you feel that you have the need for a plastic tag with barcode, you can go down there and discuss it with them.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 June 2013, 11:46 AM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	My hangtag was with my watch but the barcode sticker had been removed from the backside. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

28 August 2013, 06:15 AM	#7
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Perhaps not important but if you want it then you should have it. Especially when purchasing a new $8000 plus item. It has already been discussed to death how it is important for reselling (agree or disagree really doesn't matter as the opinion on the topic is split and will remain that way - there is no correct absolute answer). However, it is a deal breaker for some. Ask for it. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

28 August 2013, 08:36 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I have had AD's keep tag and for me could care less and place ZERO value in it! As long as watch has warranty card, boxes, booklets you are fine IMHO. Enjoy you watch....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 June 2013, 10:18 AM	#2
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	There was a recent thread on this I believe. I think the consensus was that yes, this does happen sometimes. People have demanded the tag though with success. Anyone correct me if I am wrong.

28 August 2013, 06:08 AM	#6
trumpedaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: New York, NY Watch: BLNR Posts: 416	Thanks for this post, made me calm down about my missing inventory tag for my Explorer.

28 August 2013, 06:48 AM	#8
trumpedaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: New York, NY Watch: BLNR Posts: 416	Agreed. Didn't realize it's importance or necessity when purchasing. Bought a 39mm Explorer I from an AD in USVI. Of course got Box, chronometer tag, warranty card, etc. Should've done my research in what to ask for. This forum is great for a new Rolex owner/fan. Thanks again!

28 August 2013, 08:46 AM	#10
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	I would gently request it. Why not? __________________

28 August 2013, 08:52 AM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	IMHO, nope you really don't need the tag. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 August 2013, 08:56 AM	#12
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The experts will tell you that your watch is worth about $500 less without that tag when it comes to resale value...

28 August 2013, 09:08 AM	#13
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Happened to me. Really no effect on resale. You can request from AD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

28 August 2013, 09:18 AM	#14
rjarr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Richie Location: new york Watch: AP,Rolex Posts: 114	The tag has no effect on the value as long as you have the warranty card that matches your watch you are good.

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