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4srolex · 22 April 2015, 04:40 AM

Watches were BNIB. I'm not sure of the warranty because Costco usually has a very liberal policy if you are not satisfied they will take it back except for computers and TV's which changed to 90 days a couple of years ago. I noticed a Costco card in the box which probably stated the warranty period. I should have check but I had to buy groceries for dinner.

I used to sell computer software and hardware to Costco and I know their maximum mark-up is 13% and they usually like exclusive or special bundles so that others cannot price match since it is considered different kind of like the mattress industry.

Best watch I ever saw was a carbon fiber Jaeger-LeCoultre 15 years ago for under $3,000. I have buyers remorse and always think about the one that got away

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Originally Posted by 4srolex

Went to my local Costco ready to pickup dinner and saw a TT Sub in the display case. If anybody is looking to pickup a Sub TT in the Bay Area, you can head over to the Mt. View Costco and see 2 Rolex watches on display. I mentioned in another post that Subs are a dime a dozen in the valley and I think this proves my point.

I really like my BLNR so there was no chance of me purchasing the Sub but I always b-line to the watch display to see what is in-stock and I saw the 2 green boxes from the front entrance and knew right away there might be something interesting today at Costco.

TT Sub and a SS/WG Ladies DJ at the Mt. View Costco

AK797 · 22 April 2015, 05:27 AM

It would need to have the warranty card for me.

westsiderkg · 22 April 2015, 05:38 AM

Good info, thanks.....

watchwatcher · 22 April 2015, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It would need to have the warranty card for me.

Yeah...one could do better with our trusted sellers IMO. But it is kind of cool to see a Rolex sitting at your local Costco.

ftgokie · 22 April 2015, 07:02 AM

2 months ago I seen a Datejust with box papers and warranty card at Tulsa Hills Sams...kinda took me by suprise.

My wife is a hairdresser and owns a hair salon and we walk over to the beauty aisle and she about flips out and I have to hear her about how Sams shouldnt be carrying Paul Mitchell Pro supplies, that only authorized dealers are supposed to carry that stuff...granted, it was more expensive than what she can get the items for at her authorized supplier but still, it was kindof funny to see her totally blow a gasket....

Girkmonster · 22 April 2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It would need to have the warranty card for me.

Why? Costco warrants their products for longer and covers everything? Also, how do we know that it doesn't have a warranty card? After two years, what good is a warranty card anyway?

AK797 · 22 April 2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Girkmonster

Why? Costco warrants their products for longer and covers everything? Also, how do we know that it doesn't have a warranty card? After two years, what good is a warranty card anyway?

I don't want Costco or anyone they send it to working on my Rolex. If the watch had any problems within the first 2 years I only want Rolex working on it so need the warranty card.

edgware14 · 22 April 2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I don't want Costco or anyone they send it to working on my Rolex. If the watch had any problems within the first 2 years I only want Rolex working on it so need the warranty card.

But you don't need the warranty card for Rolex to work on your watch?

EDIT: Just seen you said within the first two years, that's true.

watchnutty · 22 April 2015, 11:14 AM

right next to the aisle with the 5 gallon tubs of mayonnaise.

Wesley Crusher · 22 April 2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

I enjoy looking but who the heck would buy a Rolex at Costco?

I don't know, who the heck would buy a Rolex from some random guy on the internet?

A Rolex is not some sort of godly item. If the price is right, I don't see why buying it from Costco is an issue.

incontrol · 22 April 2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I don't know, who the heck would buy a Rolex from some random guy on the internet?

A Rolex is not some sort of godly item. If the price is right, I don't see why buying it from Costco is an issue.

Agree 100%. I bought a watch there for my wife. After a couple of years it fogged up so I returned it to Costco with no receipt. They refunded me more than I paid for it. I would buy a Rolex from them in a heartbeat. Too bad I have not really seen them in NJ.

dchernikoff · 6 May 2015, 07:03 AM

My wife just txted me with a picture of this -- she's at the Mountain View Costco right now. I txted back that my birthday was comming up and that TT Submariner looked really nice. I'm not holding my breath, though -- but if she did buy it for me you better believe I'd wear it, Costco or not! ;)

-Dan

4srolex · 6 May 2015, 09:39 AM

Looks like the watches I saw a couple of weeks ago are still available and out of the case.

Speed · 6 May 2015, 10:48 AM

Ah...the Rolex(es) at a Costco thread. :-)

stainlesssteve · 6 May 2015, 11:57 AM

A VERY close relative of mine was the manager of jewelry operations for Costco. I know the full story and wish I could share it all with you but I don't want to get someone in trouble. The watches come from a "diverter", a 1 man operation who acquires the watches and supplies them to Costco. Costco actually had to buy him a computer so he could conduct business with them electronically.

bdex75 · 6 May 2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Ah...the Rolex(es) at a Costco thread. :-)

IT'S ALIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!

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bdex75 · 6 May 2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stainlesssteve

A VERY close relative of mine was the manager of jewelry operations for Costco. I know the full story and wish I could share it all with you but I don't want to get someone in trouble. The watches come from a "diverter", a 1 man operation who acquires the watches and supplies them to Costco. Costco actually had to buy him a computer so he could conduct business with them electronically.

Is his code name DavidSW?? Just kidding. But they arrive at Costco the same way they arrive to every forum member that purchases BNIB from any trusted seller on the forum.

I don't get the point of removing the warranty card, if Rolex wanted to know can't they just run the serial number and know what dealer it came from??

Believe there was another Costco thread that had a link to where Rolex tried to stop this as well, and was unsuccessful.

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DCgator · 6 May 2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eric319

Where and how are they sourcing these? Will Rolex service them? Can we be certain they are real?

Why would a large company like Costco sell a fake Rolex? Explain.

DCgator · 6 May 2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by westsiderkg

Maybe I am out of the loop

Ya think? :D

tomcorkery · 6 May 2015, 12:37 PM

hmmmm. So you can use it as a trade in for no loss. You see another you like in a while, you just bring yours back. If they dont have the money in the cash register just use the gift card to purchase another watch? Is this thinking correct?

Syed117 · 6 May 2015, 12:56 PM

It is rather amusing seeing the reactions of some people in this thread.

Rolex at Costco?! Impossible!

Must be terrible to be so insecure that a watch being sold at Costco causes such unrest.

The average person doesn't know about buying watches from the "trusted sellers" on the Internet. If someone can get a deal on a Rolex at Costco, why not?

It's not like Rolex is known for making watches that leave the factory defective or have issues within two years. Who cares about the warranty? Especially when Costco is apparently giving you the best return policy ever.

Mr. K · 6 May 2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgear080

Bought mine from Sohail w a warranty card for $1300 less... What's the big deal?

$9700. Good deal. Congrats!

Speed · 7 May 2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

IT'S ALIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!

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Exactly.

I just don't get the fascination.

Costco sells stuff. Lots of different stuff. They get a random item here and there. And sell it.

Oooooh.

GB-man · 7 May 2015, 10:59 PM

The old Costco rolex thread. Classic trf. I'd buy from them if the deal was that compelling. That deal is not that compelling to me.

inzite · 7 May 2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I don't know, who the heck would buy a Rolex from some random guy on the internet?

A Rolex is not some sort of godly item. If the price is right, I don't see why buying it from Costco is an issue.

u sure it's not a GODLY item? :o i mean all the folks here put it as that! :D

padi56 · 7 May 2015, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stainlesssteve

A VERY close relative of mine was the manager of jewelry operations for Costco. I know the full story and wish I could share it all with you but I don't want to get someone in trouble. The watches come from a "diverter", a 1 man operation who acquires the watches and supplies them to Costco. Costco actually had to buy him a computer so he could conduct business with them electronically.

I find that very very very hard to believe Costco get there watches the same way as any other grey market dealer does.And myself would have no problem whatsoever in buying a Rolex from Costco.

CabbageHead · 7 May 2015, 11:40 PM

But what about buyers who want to overpay at the AD in the hopes of being fawned over and getting chocolates and hats or golf tees or whatever?

How do they fit into the buying ROLEX at Costco scene?

Costco better find a way to cater to them.. perhaps a private tour of the sampling stations, maybe a complimentary red vest or a custom ROLEX highlighter for the ceremonial "highlighting of the receipt" on the way out of the garage doors.

brannonj1 · 7 May 2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CabbageHead

But what about buyers who want to overpay at the AD in the hopes of being fawned over and getting chocolates and hats or golf tees or whatever?

How do they fit into the buying ROLEX at Costco scene?

Costco better find a way to cater to them.. perhaps a private tour of the sampling stations, maybe a complimentary red vest or a custom ROLEX highlighter for the ceremonial "highlighting of the receipt" on the way out of the garage doors.

westsiderkg · 8 May 2015, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stainlesssteve

A VERY close relative of mine was the manager of jewelry operations for Costco. I know the full story and wish I could share it all with you but I don't want to get someone in trouble. The watches come from a "diverter", a 1 man operation who acquires the watches and supplies them to Costco. Costco actually had to buy him a computer so he could conduct business with them electronically.

Cmon, really? What, will the Costco Police (i.e. 90 year old retired people that sign your receipts on the way out) track you down in the middle of the night, in a dark and secluded alley, and beat you to a pulp for sharing their "secret sources", lol.

Question though for those who have bought (or attempted to buy) a Rolex at Costco....does the Jewelry Manager entertain price negotiations?

6 May 2015, 07:03 AM	#42
dchernikoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 678	My wife just txted me with a picture of this -- she's at the Mountain View Costco right now. I txted back that my birthday was comming up and that TT Submariner looked really nice. I'm not holding my breath, though -- but if she did buy it for me you better believe I'd wear it, Costco or not! ;) -Dan Attached Images

6 May 2015, 09:39 AM	#43
4srolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Gears in motion Posts: 572	Looks like the watches I saw a couple of weeks ago are still available and out of the case. __________________ Rolex, Zenith, Omega, Tag Heuer When people ask how was your day? I tell them: "Same circus just different clowns!"

6 May 2015, 12:56 PM	#51
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	It is rather amusing seeing the reactions of some people in this thread. Rolex at Costco?! Impossible! Must be terrible to be so insecure that a watch being sold at Costco causes such unrest. The average person doesn't know about buying watches from the "trusted sellers" on the Internet. If someone can get a deal on a Rolex at Costco, why not? It's not like Rolex is known for making watches that leave the factory defective or have issues within two years. Who cares about the warranty? Especially when Costco is apparently giving you the best return policy ever. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

22 April 2015, 05:27 AM	#32
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It would need to have the warranty card for me.

22 April 2015, 05:38 AM	#33
westsiderkg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Pittsburgh Dad Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: '66 Submariner Posts: 1,121	Good info, thanks.....

22 April 2015, 07:02 AM	#35
ftgokie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Shawn Location: Fort Gibson Watch: 2T Submariner Posts: 270	2 months ago I seen a Datejust with box papers and warranty card at Tulsa Hills Sams...kinda took me by suprise. My wife is a hairdresser and owns a hair salon and we walk over to the beauty aisle and she about flips out and I have to hear her about how Sams shouldnt be carrying Paul Mitchell Pro supplies, that only authorized dealers are supposed to carry that stuff...granted, it was more expensive than what she can get the items for at her authorized supplier but still, it was kindof funny to see her totally blow a gasket....

22 April 2015, 11:14 AM	#39
watchnutty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 347	right next to the aisle with the 5 gallon tubs of mayonnaise.

6 May 2015, 10:48 AM	#44
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ah...the Rolex(es) at a Costco thread. :-)

6 May 2015, 11:57 AM	#45
stainlesssteve "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Seattle Posts: 250	A VERY close relative of mine was the manager of jewelry operations for Costco. I know the full story and wish I could share it all with you but I don't want to get someone in trouble. The watches come from a "diverter", a 1 man operation who acquires the watches and supplies them to Costco. Costco actually had to buy him a computer so he could conduct business with them electronically.

6 May 2015, 12:37 PM	#50
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	hmmmm. So you can use it as a trade in for no loss. You see another you like in a while, you just bring yours back. If they dont have the money in the cash register just use the gift card to purchase another watch? Is this thinking correct?

7 May 2015, 10:59 PM	#54
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	The old Costco rolex thread. Classic trf. I'd buy from them if the deal was that compelling. That deal is not that compelling to me.

7 May 2015, 11:40 PM	#57
CabbageHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 369	But what about buyers who want to overpay at the AD in the hopes of being fawned over and getting chocolates and hats or golf tees or whatever? How do they fit into the buying ROLEX at Costco scene? Costco better find a way to cater to them.. perhaps a private tour of the sampling stations, maybe a complimentary red vest or a custom ROLEX highlighter for the ceremonial "highlighting of the receipt" on the way out of the garage doors.

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