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floater156 · 1 December 2012, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Just walk up to the counter and say "Kramer".

LOL

love the Seinfeld reference

Trouble15 · 1 December 2012, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

Just walk up to the counter and say "Kramer".

T. Ferguson · 1 December 2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Just walk up to the counter and say "Kramer".

This actually worked for me at B. Sacamano Fine Jewelers. It does help to know a guy.

Chewbacca · 30 November 2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by changzilla

What's a tactful way to name drop (permission granted from co-worker) and ask an AD for the same discount he received? He calculated it to be about 40% (is that even possible?) on a TT datejust.

walk in with your co-worker. bring cash. be ready to buy.

good luck!

77T · 30 November 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

walk in with your co-worker. bring cash. be ready to buy.

good luck!

Yep!

This will also get to the bottom of the ~40% off he claimed.

Ever see a friend with a new Corvette?
He will always start by telling you what a good deal he got - not that he thought he looked good in it

yemenmocha · 30 November 2012, 09:40 AM

There are a lot of Rolexes collecting dust in AD's that were purchased before the last few price increases. On a model like a TT datejust these discounts are out there to be found.

Speed · 30 November 2012, 11:19 AM

Oh boy

Gaijin · 1 December 2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Oh boy

Yes!

Speed has left the building.

Nicely done.

z32turbo · 30 November 2012, 12:42 PM

40% seems a bit aggressive so best of luck!!

themast · 30 November 2012, 12:48 PM

I am inclined to think that the "friend" got something like 25% and no tax. That would sum up to a theoretical saving of 3x%... then he rounded the number up to 40% to be more dramatic...

Runnin' Rebel · 30 November 2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by themast

I am inclined to think that the "friend" got something like 25% and no tax. That would sum up to a theoretical saving of 3x%... then he rounded the number up to 40% to be more dramatic...

This

caryyee · 30 November 2012, 01:40 PM

Just go ahead and ask. They'll likely look at the invoice on their computer from your friend, and go from there. Asking is free, and especially if you add that you came their on the recommendation from your friend, it can't but help.

Stonedcl · 30 November 2012, 02:14 PM

Why not give the money to your friend and have him get you one for 40% off and give Him $500 for going.. If he declines then he is full of ....

bycrom · 30 November 2012, 02:45 PM

I just bought my first and tried dealing with two in Bay Area AD's and could not swing even .000000000000000000001% off, same thing when I was recently in Maui, cash in hand getting serious, best there was tax savings, and they pretty much knew all they had to do was toss me a bone for the deal... Good luck.

porschejeff · 1 December 2012, 01:47 AM

Must be new old stock but 40%? 30-35% I have seen.

30 November 2012, 09:40 AM	#6
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	There are a lot of Rolexes collecting dust in AD's that were purchased before the last few price increases. On a model like a TT datejust these discounts are out there to be found. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

30 November 2012, 12:42 PM	#9
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	40% seems a bit aggressive so best of luck!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

30 November 2012, 11:19 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Oh boy

30 November 2012, 12:48 PM	#10
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	I am inclined to think that the "friend" got something like 25% and no tax. That would sum up to a theoretical saving of 3x%... then he rounded the number up to 40% to be more dramatic...

30 November 2012, 01:40 PM	#12
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Just go ahead and ask. They'll likely look at the invoice on their computer from your friend, and go from there. Asking is free, and especially if you add that you came their on the recommendation from your friend, it can't but help.

30 November 2012, 02:14 PM	#13
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	Why not give the money to your friend and have him get you one for 40% off and give Him $500 for going.. If he declines then he is full of ....

30 November 2012, 02:45 PM	#14
bycrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 156	I just bought my first and tried dealing with two in Bay Area AD's and could not swing even .000000000000000000001% off, same thing when I was recently in Maui, cash in hand getting serious, best there was tax savings, and they pretty much knew all they had to do was toss me a bone for the deal... Good luck.

1 December 2012, 01:47 AM	#15
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Must be new old stock but 40%? 30-35% I have seen.

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