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Bulliondesk · 5 June 2016, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Flstfirider

About 8 years ago there were many forum threads about Ben Bridges requiring SS Daytona's to be engraved before leaving the store.

This is a joke right?

polarinda · 5 June 2016, 04:20 AM

Next time ask to be no.2 on the list.

Viffer · 5 June 2016, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

As I've already said earlier - the OP's ire is understandable. But some of the later posts brought me back.

Do we expect special treatment because I did this or that for you to deserve it...or "you promised me"?

Well here's the thing...we're not so special when the pool is wide and deep at an AD. We're a customer among thousands of others. For each of us who spent $X over Y years, there's bound to be someone who spent twice that over double the years. That's where a trusted TRF seller is better IMHO.

The OP didn't rant or rave - so not aiming this his way - but I hope this little story I just wove helps illuminate a possible sign that some of us may have a "Sense Of Entitlement" complex

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"Sense Of Entitlement" is running through this thread like words through a stick of rock, all over a round bit of ceramic. What have we learned so far, there's Very Important Persons, there's Very Self-Important Persons and those on a list

KarlS · 5 June 2016, 04:46 AM

Maybe they sold it to DavidSW he has had 2 now

Gaijin · 5 June 2016, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

They would not? Huh? You did want it engraved, right?

Uh, no.

Gaijin · 5 June 2016, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by iliketime

wait you are LEO, what do you mean they would not let you leave without having something engraved?

I got the call and I went down there. They showed it to me and I pulled out my card. The sales manager said I had to have something /anything engraved on the caseback. Anything. Like hell I said. Then we cannot sell it to you. If you want it that's the rules here. We went back and forth and they were not budging. The MSRP was $ 6700. No tax. On here they were going for 10-12 grand.

I wanted the watch at MSRP so I allowed them to put my initials on the back. They allowed me at that point to pay them. That's how it went down.

They knew if I didn't agree to their terms it was out the backdoor to the next friend, family or big spender. It wasn't like I could say fine I'll just go to another AD! This was 2006 or 7. That's just the way it was. You'll pay, you'll play by our rules or beat it.

Luap1976 · 5 June 2016, 05:33 AM

This thread went nowhere, what a long read lol

slillestrand · 5 June 2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

I got the call and I went down there. They showed it to me and I pulled out my card. The sales manager said I had to have something /anything engraved on the caseback. Anything. Like hell I said. Then we cannot sell it to you. If you want it that's the rules here. We went back and forth and they were not budging. The MSRP was $ 6700. No tax. On here they were going for 10-12 grand.

I wanted the watch at MSRP so I allowed them to put my initials on the back. They allowed me at that point to pay them. That's how it went down.

They knew if I didn't agree to their terms it was out the backdoor to the next friend, family or big spender. It wasn't like I could say fine I'll just go to another AD! This was 2006 or 7. That's just the way it was. You'll pay, you'll play by our rules or beat it.

Ben Bridge.... I prefer to purchase at any AD... As long as it is NOT Ben Bridge. I can get a better customer experience elsewhere.

Regards,
Scott

Brenngun · 5 June 2016, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by abovedeck

I have purchased about 8 PM pieces in the last 12 months including two PPs, so I'm definitely one of their best, if not favorite clients.

Well. Apparently not.

eco8gator · 5 June 2016, 07:00 AM

So what AD is the OP?

Let us know; if you want to keep them honest they need to learn a lesson and the best way to do it is to hit them where it hurts...their wallet.

It doesn't take much to affect big sales at an AD since they are a dime a dozen...highly competitive.

If anyone is to blame for this blame the Rolex marketing...Rolex could easily ramp up production to support the masses because there just aren't that many people who can afford a 13k watch.

theken · 5 June 2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

Next time ask to be no.2 on the list.

boogiebot · 5 June 2016, 11:32 AM

This is JMO, but if you feel they lied and you got jerked around then I think you should take your business elsewhere.

If you have spent that much money in one place and there was a verbal agreement with a deposit clearly your money is not appreciated.

As consumers the only way we vote is with our cash. Spend your cash in another establishment that appreciated your business.

clb521 · 5 June 2016, 12:03 PM

Honestly I think there are more dealers than not that will just tell you your the first on the list just so you can buy it from them. Its BS especially if you put money down. Doesnt surprise me though.

All the dealer cares about is that the first person to come in who happen to be on the list will get the watch. Any dealer who says their was some confusion about who should gets the watch first is BS. They are either incompetant or lieing. They can keep track of millions of dollars in inventory but cant figure out where the right waiting list is for a watch?

BS.....

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Gaijin · 5 June 2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slillestrand

Ben Bridge.... I prefer to purchase at any AD... As long as it is NOT Ben Bridge. I can get a better customer experience elsewhere.

Regards,
Scott

It wasn't Ben Bridge. I would never shop there. Snooty salespersons with the "Rolex does not allow discounts" line. No thanks.

bdex75 · 5 June 2016, 01:08 PM

1. I would be upset I didn't have my watch.
2. The AD "list" is ripe for interpretation. Mainly who is the owners/GM's best buddy.

3. I have no idea why they take deposits. Just seems it creates "is there a contract?" Issues.

I would think you could throw a fit and get your $1000 back and go somewhere else, but you now have leverage at this AD. I would make sure they are aware of that and treat you well and stay there if you want the watch ASAP.

I think the OP is playing it cool because there could be a very logical explanation to what happened at that restaurant. If it is a multi-location franchise I have no clue if each store gets their own allocation (I assume so). If that is the case and this gentleman you saw was number one on the list at another location but lives closer to your location and your location let him take delivery there as a courtesy I don't see what there is to be bent about. But I would think my watch would be there then or very soon. Another location sold their #1 allocation to the person who was #1 on their list. He just happened to take delivery at the store close to you.

Now I will say that I have spent no where near what the OP has spent at my AD, maybe $65k in 3 years, and I was first on the list for a bronze BB. I told them I wanted it sealed in the shipping crate. I got a call from my guy saying it was there. They had someone else who was very hot to trot on the same watch and asked if I would be willing to wait if they took care of me. I agreed and they opened it and sold it to the other very happy buyer. It is all about respect and honoring ones word. I think my small family owned AD is good on both accounts. The big guys???? Probably not so much.

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abovedeck · 8 June 2016, 03:17 AM

Received a phone call this morning from the general manager of the store, she informed me that the watch I had seen was from another store and that it had been transferred over on her day off.

She apologized, however, and explained that she can understand how this would have made me feel before I received an explanation and that she hopes this does not affect our relationship.

The good news is that my Daytona came in and I can pick it up as soon as I'm back from my trip. The bad news is that she offered me no discount on this piece, but did promise a significant discount on any other model (10% more than normal).

If she is telling the truth and they did not allocate the watch they promised me, I'm fine with the offer. But there really is no way for me to know FOR SURE. Luckily I've swept this all under the rug and am kind of over it.

Thanks for all the input :)

myc ritz · 8 June 2016, 03:29 AM

Sounds like a happy ending. I would think they are telling the truth. Enjoy the Daytona!!!

_Ronni_ · 8 June 2016, 03:39 AM

What a conicidence that they happen to receive a black Daytona on the day they have THAT conversationn with you, huh?

I think they are lying.

ZeKe · 8 June 2016, 03:58 AM

Hope you pick up your Daytona 500 soon and post pics.
No point in dragging this out any further; problem solved.
Life is way too short....Enjoy!

The Joker · 8 June 2016, 04:02 AM

Job done. No more issue.

Tan · 8 June 2016, 04:21 AM

Nice result, congrats!

joli160 · 8 June 2016, 04:24 AM

Congrats already, enjoy it

mjclark32 · 8 June 2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by abovedeck

Received a phone call this morning from the general manager of the store, she informed me that the watch I had seen was from another store and that it had been transferred over on her day off.

She apologized, however, and explained that she can understand how this would have made me feel before I received an explanation and that she hopes this does not affect our relationship.

The good news is that my Daytona came in and I can pick it up as soon as I'm back from my trip. The bad news is that she offered me no discount on this piece, but did promise a significant discount on any other model (10% more than normal).

If she is telling the truth and they did not allocate the watch they promised me, I'm fine with the offer. But there really is no way for me to know FOR SURE. Luckily I've swept this all under the rug and am kind of over it.

Thanks for all the input :)

Just so happened on her day off... Gotta love these coincidences...
At least your watch is in and you'll have it soon

GoingPlaces · 8 June 2016, 04:39 AM

Different salesperson?

peterskinner · 8 June 2016, 04:45 AM

So, if your AD is truthful, you spent ten pages making a series of false attacks on her. She gets you the watch you want. Your response ''no discount'' and the suggestion that she may still be a liar.
Classy stuff. Well done, you.

Robrob777 · 8 June 2016, 04:56 AM

Everyone will wake up one day after the madness goes away, aaaaaand realize that ALL the Daytonas are just too small.

outtatime · 8 June 2016, 05:01 AM

Hooray! A happy ending for the rich people!

:)

InfinityNexus · 8 June 2016, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shawndww

I have many businesses. I don't fail to deliver.. I guess I'm just not sensitive. And interpret this as simple whining.

Not surprised; so many business treat customers this way.
Remind me to never drop in on...whatever it is that you do

mjclark32 · 8 June 2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

So, if your AD is truthful, you spent ten pages making a series of false attacks on her. She gets you the watch you want. Your response ''no discount'' and the suggestion that she may still be a liar.
Classy stuff. Well done, you.

Pretty big "if", IMO.
All these posts/pages aren't just from the OP...

ronin_ph · 8 June 2016, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

What a coincidence running into that guy.
It sounds like they don't value your business, tell them to kick rocks.

Don't kick things. I kicked something in anger this weekend. Bad idea. Toe is still throbbing and toe nail is ready to fall off.

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5 June 2016, 01:08 PM	#285
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	AD lied, Daytona C madness... 1. I would be upset I didn't have my watch. 2. The AD "list" is ripe for interpretation. Mainly who is the owners/GM's best buddy. 3. I have no idea why they take deposits. Just seems it creates "is there a contract?" Issues. I would think you could throw a fit and get your $1000 back and go somewhere else, but you now have leverage at this AD. I would make sure they are aware of that and treat you well and stay there if you want the watch ASAP. I think the OP is playing it cool because there could be a very logical explanation to what happened at that restaurant. If it is a multi-location franchise I have no clue if each store gets their own allocation (I assume so). If that is the case and this gentleman you saw was number one on the list at another location but lives closer to your location and your location let him take delivery there as a courtesy I don't see what there is to be bent about. But I would think my watch would be there then or very soon. Another location sold their #1 allocation to the person who was #1 on their list. He just happened to take delivery at the store close to you. Now I will say that I have spent no where near what the OP has spent at my AD, maybe $65k in 3 years, and I was first on the list for a bronze BB. I told them I wanted it sealed in the shipping crate. I got a call from my guy saying it was there. They had someone else who was very hot to trot on the same watch and asked if I would be willing to wait if they took care of me. I agreed and they opened it and sold it to the other very happy buyer. It is all about respect and honoring ones word. I think my small family owned AD is good on both accounts. The big guys???? Probably not so much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2016, 04:24 AM	#292
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	Congrats already, enjoy it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 June 2016, 05:01 AM	#297
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Hooray! A happy ending for the rich people! :) __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

5 June 2016, 04:20 AM	#272
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Next time ask to be no.2 on the list.

5 June 2016, 04:46 AM	#274
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Maybe they sold it to DavidSW he has had 2 now

5 June 2016, 05:33 AM	#277
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	This thread went nowhere, what a long read lol

5 June 2016, 07:00 AM	#280
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	So what AD is the OP? Let us know; if you want to keep them honest they need to learn a lesson and the best way to do it is to hit them where it hurts...their wallet. It doesn't take much to affect big sales at an AD since they are a dime a dozen...highly competitive. If anyone is to blame for this blame the Rolex marketing...Rolex could easily ramp up production to support the masses because there just aren't that many people who can afford a 13k watch.

5 June 2016, 11:32 AM	#282
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	This is JMO, but if you feel they lied and you got jerked around then I think you should take your business elsewhere. If you have spent that much money in one place and there was a verbal agreement with a deposit clearly your money is not appreciated. As consumers the only way we vote is with our cash. Spend your cash in another establishment that appreciated your business.

5 June 2016, 12:03 PM	#283
clb521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 529	Honestly I think there are more dealers than not that will just tell you your the first on the list just so you can buy it from them. Its BS especially if you put money down. Doesnt surprise me though. All the dealer cares about is that the first person to come in who happen to be on the list will get the watch. Any dealer who says their was some confusion about who should gets the watch first is BS. They are either incompetant or lieing. They can keep track of millions of dollars in inventory but cant figure out where the right waiting list is for a watch? BS..... Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

8 June 2016, 03:17 AM	#286
abovedeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: all around... Posts: 309	Received a phone call this morning from the general manager of the store, she informed me that the watch I had seen was from another store and that it had been transferred over on her day off. She apologized, however, and explained that she can understand how this would have made me feel before I received an explanation and that she hopes this does not affect our relationship. The good news is that my Daytona came in and I can pick it up as soon as I'm back from my trip. The bad news is that she offered me no discount on this piece, but did promise a significant discount on any other model (10% more than normal). If she is telling the truth and they did not allocate the watch they promised me, I'm fine with the offer. But there really is no way for me to know FOR SURE. Luckily I've swept this all under the rug and am kind of over it. Thanks for all the input :)

8 June 2016, 03:29 AM	#287
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	Sounds like a happy ending. I would think they are telling the truth. Enjoy the Daytona!!!

8 June 2016, 03:39 AM	#288
_Ronni_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Copenhagen, DK Posts: 7	What a conicidence that they happen to receive a black Daytona on the day they have THAT conversationn with you, huh? I think they are lying.

8 June 2016, 03:58 AM	#289
ZeKe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Grandpa's Tissot Posts: 733	Hope you pick up your Daytona 500 soon and post pics. No point in dragging this out any further; problem solved. Life is way too short....Enjoy!

8 June 2016, 04:02 AM	#290
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Job done. No more issue.

8 June 2016, 04:21 AM	#291
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Nice result, congrats!

8 June 2016, 04:39 AM	#294
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Different salesperson?

8 June 2016, 04:45 AM	#295
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	So, if your AD is truthful, you spent ten pages making a series of false attacks on her. She gets you the watch you want. Your response ''no discount'' and the suggestion that she may still be a liar. Classy stuff. Well done, you.

8 June 2016, 04:56 AM	#296
Robrob777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: WA Posts: 272	Everyone will wake up one day after the madness goes away, aaaaaand realize that ALL the Daytonas are just too small.

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