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roadrunner117 · 21 October 2015, 04:41 AM

Interesting article about a Milwaukee Bucks player who wanted to go buy his first Rolex, but the AD wouldn't let him in the door:

http://uproxx.com/dimemag/2015/10/jo...date-car-cops/

Koala · 21 October 2015, 05:38 AM

they should give Henson the watch he wants for free. what a bunch of racist jerks.

KenNethcole · 21 October 2015, 05:39 AM

Doesn't make sense since he shopped at the store before they should recognize him especially at his height

Wingman244 · 21 October 2015, 05:59 AM

It does not make sense:

"A man, later identified as John Henson, informed the officer that he was there to buy his first Rolex, but every time he tries the door, it’s locked and they don’t let him in."

Why would he persist in trying to give that store his money? I am sure there are other Rolex AD's in the area that would be more than happy for his business.

When I walk into the store if I even think they are not treating me well, I walk out. (Unless it's Target or Costco.... But funny thing is they usually treat me pretty well)

Lordofrolex · 21 October 2015, 06:12 AM

Why would Henson buy from there if he felt unwanted.

I would take my business somewhere else

Investr · 21 October 2015, 06:18 AM

I just texted Henson the numbers for Sohail and Tony (justrolexs).....

Pix · 21 October 2015, 06:20 AM

Don't be so quick on the AD, know all the facts.

azguy · 21 October 2015, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Investr

I just texted Henson the numbers for Sohail and Tony (justrolexs).....

I'm pretty sure he wants the full AD treatment including the diet Coke

nicked · 21 October 2015, 07:14 AM

Epic fail, only in the U.S.

Star Ferry · 21 October 2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nicked

Epic fail, only in the U.S.

Baseless statement

Fresh_1 · 21 October 2015, 07:39 AM

It would be foolish to judge / speculate on what happened until all the facts are in.
Lets not jump to conclusions just yet.

Racerdj · 21 October 2015, 07:42 AM

A story with many twists and turns.

GB-man · 21 October 2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Koala

they should give Henson the watch he wants for free. what a bunch of racist jerks.

Yeah I would have gifted him a rolex if I were the owner and apologized regardless of the circumstance. Doesn't matter the situational specifics, it looks bad and the sooner they make whole the better in the public eye.

This reminds me of when the Hermes store didn't let Oprah in

BIG mistake.

AS1 · 21 October 2015, 07:48 AM

a thread unlikely to end well.

kunlun · 21 October 2015, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicked

Epic fail, only in the U.S.

Seriously, does anyone truly believe there is less racism in their country?

There's no call for what happened to this man and he (and others) should seek business elsewhere.

Fresh_1 · 21 October 2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

A story with many twists and turns.

The owner says he knows John Henson & has met him in store before, yet Henson says every time he tries to go in its closed?

Someone is lying. The liar is probably the culprit. Meeting scheduled tonight between owner Dixon, Henson & Bucks to set record straight.... Giving a free Rolex for racial profiling will not solve anything if guilty, striping owner of license more appropriate.

Syed117 · 21 October 2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fresh_1

The owner says he knows John Henson & has met him in store before, yet Henson says every time he tries to go in its closed?

Someone is lying. The liar is probably the culprit. Meeting scheduled tonight between owner Dixon, Henson & Bucks to set record straight....

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks...334712911.html

The owner apologized and acknowledged that it shouldn't have happened. Milwaukee is one of America's most segregated cities, so it's not entirely surprising that something like this happened.

Hopefully he gets his Rolex.

We are now living in a new age of internet mob justice. Reviewers have absolutely destroyed their reputation on Yelp and the google review results should reflect the hundreds of 1 star reviews soon enough.

Despite that, it will all be forgotten in a week or two.

stil · 21 October 2015, 08:23 AM

Not enough info...probably never will be and quite frankly, why should any of us care?

It's not our business.

alanc · 21 October 2015, 08:24 AM

With all respect to the OP and other commenters -

I see way more than enough of this sort of thing elsewhere. Generally these stories are written more to incite emotion than inform, and it is hard to comment on them without sounding either racist or too PC for one's own good. I'd rather not try to thread that needle.

IMHO, I think we should leave this stuff elsewhere and limit our conversations here to the watches themselves. Just my two cents.

Fresh_1 · 21 October 2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by alanc

With all respect to the OP and other commenters -

I see way more than enough of this sort of thing elsewhere. Generally these stories are written more to incite emotion than inform, and it is hard to comment on them without sounding either racist or too PC for one's own good. I'd rather not try to thread that needle.

IMHO, I think we should leave this stuff elsewhere and limit our conversations here to the watches themselves. Just my two cents.

Well said.

Old Expat Beast · 21 October 2015, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanc

With all respect to the OP and other commenters -

I see way more than enough of this sort of thing elsewhere. Generally these stories are written more to incite emotion than inform, and it is hard to comment on them without sounding either racist or too PC for one's own good. I'd rather not try to thread that needle.

IMHO, I think we should leave this stuff elsewhere and limit our conversations here to the watches themselves. Just my two cents.

Exactly. Thread closed.

HL65 · 21 October 2015, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicked

Epic fail, only in the U.S.

Stupid comment

And good move closing Adam.

21 October 2015, 04:41 AM	#1
roadrunner117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Posts: 85	Denied buying first Rolex Interesting article about a Milwaukee Bucks player who wanted to go buy his first Rolex, but the AD wouldn't let him in the door: http://uproxx.com/dimemag/2015/10/jo...date-car-cops/

21 October 2015, 05:38 AM	#2
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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	A story with many twists and turns. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

21 October 2015, 05:39 AM	#3
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Doesn't make sense since he shopped at the store before they should recognize him especially at his height

21 October 2015, 05:59 AM	#4
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: Root Beer Posts: 734	It does not make sense: "A man, later identified as John Henson, informed the officer that he was there to buy his first Rolex, but every time he tries the door, it’s locked and they don’t let him in." Why would he persist in trying to give that store his money? I am sure there are other Rolex AD's in the area that would be more than happy for his business. When I walk into the store if I even think they are not treating me well, I walk out. (Unless it's Target or Costco.... But funny thing is they usually treat me pretty well)

21 October 2015, 06:18 AM	#6
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I just texted Henson the numbers for Sohail and Tony (justrolexs).....

21 October 2015, 06:20 AM	#7
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Don't be so quick on the AD, know all the facts.

21 October 2015, 07:14 AM	#9
nicked Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Cold Canada Watch: 214270, 3570.50 Posts: 174	Epic fail, only in the U.S.

21 October 2015, 07:39 AM	#11
Fresh_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Nicholas Location: NYC Watch: 116520 Posts: 855	It would be foolish to judge / speculate on what happened until all the facts are in. Lets not jump to conclusions just yet.

21 October 2015, 07:48 AM	#14
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	a thread unlikely to end well.

21 October 2015, 08:23 AM	#18
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Not enough info...probably never will be and quite frankly, why should any of us care? It's not our business.

21 October 2015, 08:24 AM	#19
alanc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Connecticut Watch: 114270 16710B Posts: 1,062	With all respect to the OP and other commenters - I see way more than enough of this sort of thing elsewhere. Generally these stories are written more to incite emotion than inform, and it is hard to comment on them without sounding either racist or too PC for one's own good. I'd rather not try to thread that needle. IMHO, I think we should leave this stuff elsewhere and limit our conversations here to the watches themselves. Just my two cents.

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