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View Poll Results: Where did you buy your rolex? | |||
AD | 101 | 50.75% | |
Gray Market | 58 | 29.15% | |
Used, ebay, ect... | 40 | 20.10% | |
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22 November 2012, 02:23 AM | #31 |
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JLC Reverso and Sub were AD.
My parents bought/helped me buy them so if they were confiscated for some reason I would be devastated. From now on though I will buy grey and if it gets confiscated and the shop in question has shut down (come on what are the chances of both happening ?) then I will just live and let live. With my JLC Reverso and my Sub I have everything I could need any way. |
22 November 2012, 02:25 AM | #32 |
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AD's and trusted sellers on TRF's for new. Other private sellers for some vintage pieces. Never ebay. I'd steer clear of Melrose.
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22 November 2012, 07:46 AM | #33 |
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The problem with Gray Market is that SOMETIMES, some of the parts (external/internal) may be an aftermarket. If you do come across purchasing from a gray market, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you getting it all checked out to see all the parts are authentic.
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22 November 2012, 07:54 AM | #34 |
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All 3 for me at different times.
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22 November 2012, 08:02 AM | #35 | |
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22 November 2012, 08:10 AM | #36 |
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I wouldnt buy from an AD, Id always look to save 20% plus by buying a gently used watch from a trusted seller here, grey market dealer or even from ebay as long as I can view the watch in person and I have studied the watch and best fakes so I know if its authentic. Worth the effort to save a thousand bucks or two.
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22 November 2012, 08:15 AM | #37 |
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I can't vote unless/until I can check two choices. I bought my first 3 Rolexes from AD's and my last 2 from trusted dealers on this forum and I won't darken the AD's door again. The trusted sellers here saved me a bunch of money and met/exceeded my hopes/expectations in every way.
I don't post much here, I just want access to the trusted sellers. |
22 November 2012, 08:16 AM | #38 |
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AD for me but wouldn't hesitate to buy from someone i trusted
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22 November 2012, 08:37 AM | #39 | |
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I think the small print on the bottom of every page on the Melrose website says it all really:
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22 November 2012, 09:01 AM | #40 |
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I bought my last watch gently used from an AD. Best of both world's and I saved several thousand dollars. Next one will be grey, though.
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22 November 2012, 12:32 PM | #41 |
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I have purchased from an AD and gray market.
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22 November 2012, 02:47 PM | #42 |
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With all of this info best of luck with your search!
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22 November 2012, 06:36 PM | #43 |
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I purchased from all three.
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22 November 2012, 10:30 PM | #44 |
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Davidsw and sleep easy
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23 November 2012, 04:25 AM | #45 |
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I voted AD as that is where I purchased most of what I have. I would not hesitate to buy from one of the trusted sellers here if the price was more attractive than what my AD could offer.
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23 November 2012, 04:29 AM | #46 |
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I've bought all 3 from an AD and slept well.
Saying that, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from a trusted seller on here in future. |
23 November 2012, 04:32 AM | #47 |
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Only from AD
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23 November 2012, 05:22 AM | #48 |
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I don't see the difference between Grey Market and TRF "Trusted Sellers". Many that I have contacted refer to themselves as dealers. They are not Authorized and should fall under the same catagory as the grey market.
While the instance of getting a fake from a trusted seller is low, there is still that chance. When you purchase from an AD, that chance is nil. |
23 November 2012, 06:34 AM | #49 |
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If you bought your watch from Melrose it is not 100% Rolex. All the Rolex's they sell come with aftermarket bracelets at least.
In the poll I had to put AD but I wouldn't hesitate to by from one of the "trusteds" here on TRF. I don't necessarily consider them grey dealers though. |
23 November 2012, 07:36 AM | #50 |
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I did the AD thing on my first Rolex because it was my first and I wanted to make sure I got the real deal and I did not know where else to buy. I also wanted my first one to feel a little special and not something I ordered and was shipped to me.
That being said, I would only buy grey or from trusted sellers on here now because the selection is better and the money you save you can out toward your next watch.
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23 November 2012, 08:24 AM | #51 | |
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By the way, does not exist a new and unworn Rolex half the price... |
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23 November 2012, 08:28 AM | #52 | |
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23 November 2012, 09:30 AM | #53 |
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If you know watches, GM is recommended for saving money.
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23 November 2012, 09:48 AM | #54 |
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Why not? They are not Authorized Dealers. If they consider themselves "dealers", they are grey dealers. I think that the volume that they sell takes them outside the realm of being private sellers.
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23 November 2012, 02:53 PM | #55 | |
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I don't think of Rolex or the TRF sellers on here has being in that mold. I suppose exchange rate fluctuations may present such opportunities from time to time but I don't think it is the inherent characteristic of secondary sellers of fine watches. |
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23 November 2012, 08:55 PM | #56 |
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Most "grey dealers", ie: random non-authorized shops, are not importers as you stated above. They source their watches similar to the TRF sellers. While I can appreciate that we get a discount from TRF sellers and that they are trustworthy, that does not change the fact that they are not authorized and are a part of the grey market.
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28 November 2012, 12:41 AM | #57 |
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For the exact date just I want various places have it used and the used price is the exact same price as the AD price minus tax. My choice is made...AD all the way
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28 November 2012, 03:42 AM | #58 |
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Re: what OP said...is it true that the first service at the RSC is free, if the watch is purchased at an AD? I have never heard that.
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28 November 2012, 04:32 AM | #59 |
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