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tkerrmd · 7 January 2016, 08:26 AM

Well if they have one sitting there it means none of their "regulars" wanted it and it should be up for first come at that point

joli160 · 7 January 2016, 08:32 AM

Very funny AD, good business model

watchwatcher · 7 January 2016, 08:36 AM

Well that sucks...even for an AD.

phils · 7 January 2016, 08:38 AM

If they were really stuffy they would demand to see your watch, car keys, bank statement, and your address before letting you even look at a Rolex.

HogwldFLTR · 7 January 2016, 08:41 AM

I bet they say that to all their customers on all their watches; promotes a feeling of elitism and an ever shrinking customer base.

FTX I · 7 January 2016, 08:47 AM

Doesn't make any sense.

1st amg · 7 January 2016, 09:00 AM

They should give their head a shake, they are not the only ones in town. Morons

silverbullet818 · 7 January 2016, 09:07 AM

If I really wanted the watch, this is what I would have done.

I would tell the lady ok, I'll buy two watches right here right now.

She would have to sell you the one you want.

Slap it on your credit card, walk out the door, turn right around and return the one you didn't want.

Then tell her... there are so many ways to skin a cat.

Rock · 7 January 2016, 12:01 PM

This kind of response just begs to have you 'take the piss' with the salesperson.
"So - this model is hard to get? They had one at X, Y, and Z recently."
"Have you been selling watches long?"
"Pity, I guess it must be tough for you to meet your sales targets - you DO have sales targets?".

cornerstore · 7 January 2016, 12:08 PM

I actually encountered the same mentality in Cabo re: a SS Daytona. Wanted me to buy a watch for the wife before selling me a Daytona. We walked out without purchasing anything. Ironically had he sold me the Daytona I would have had to buy the watch the wife wanted as well

goin camping · 7 January 2016, 12:27 PM

That is just so absurd.

GerardoG · 7 January 2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

I have not heard that one before. My AD contact would say that these guys are in the business of "sales prevention" with this type of service.

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Originally Posted by psv

Idiots!

It is readily available at any AD I go to here in the US.

The only watch that is in short supply here in the US is the D-blue.

I have seen this at other ADs. Yet, this story is recurrent

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Originally Posted by ap1

id get elsewhere and go there to have it sized

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Originally Posted by sickened1

Totally agree, G. That's one lousy sales strategy. I mean it's 2016, you'd think that they got rid of that mentality already.

Unbelievable. Really unbelievable.

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Originally Posted by nick c

Crazy

Yes!

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Originally Posted by superdog

that is the dumbest thing i have ever heard.

I agree!

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

My AD has one and would sell it to anyone willing to buy..I've tried it on though out of my watch budget for 2016.

It is a nice watch.

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Cut off your nose to spite your face.

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

well that saves them the bother of selling you one ,,,

Beats me.

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Ahhhh.....come on Gerardo tell them " Your Talking to the Ceo of the 2016 Gtg"

GerardoG · 7 January 2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I wonder how that strategy is working for them

...I do not think it does..

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

I've seen that piece at numerous ADs, and everyone of them would have been happy to "wrap it up" on the spot...wonderful sales strategies, oh so clever

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

That's just nuts. Maybe if you offered to cook a meal for them?

So that is what I forgot!

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Originally Posted by Duke84

Baffling. Why wouldn't they want to make a precious metal sale?

Beats me!

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Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Where is that?

San Antonio, TX

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Originally Posted by ZeKe

That line really works...makes me want to buy 2 watches min from an AD!

Lame

Agree!

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Originally Posted by travisb

Gotta love those strong sales strategies.

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Originally Posted by KenNethcole

They must like having it in their display case so much they don't want to part with it

.

Sooooo true!

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Originally Posted by sco

Same dumb response on the same model!!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...range+response

I actually wound up talking to the manager, that could not apologize enough for her "misinformed staff"...

Chicago suburbs area by chance?

TX here...

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Originally Posted by bodhipooh

Honestly, I do not understand this strategy at all. Even if you are hoping to set aside the piece for a "valued" client/customer, there is nothing logical about not selling a piece that you can replace in stock easily by ordering more from Rolex HQ.

I agree! Someone shows up, ready to buy, and no buyers....no brainer!!!

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Originally Posted by arguetaoscar

Ridiculous .... Their loss!

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Yes!

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Originally Posted by Gerardus

Idiots!

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Originally Posted by Porter

Hahaha...totally crazy!!

Ohhhh yes!

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

To give up a sale in hand for a perceived one is crazy!

Totally agree. Crazy indeed.

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Lee Michaels in North Star mall San Antonio. Moretti's is the only other AD off of 281.

Now you know I am stalking you!

Spooky! Yes, spot on on AD.

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Originally Posted by dera

That salesperson should be working next door...

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

You should provide their name and number so we can call and mock them. Jackwagons.

Hmmm....not a bad idea

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Originally Posted by Yuri.Popov

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Originally Posted by Etschell

see my post almost certain this is lee michaels fine jewelry located at north star mall in San Antonio.

Bingo!

GerardoG · 7 January 2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Well if they have one sitting there it means none of their "regulars" wanted it and it should be up for first come at that point

I agree! It is nonsense! It even gets worse, went to their second location (La Cantera) and got...THE SAME RESPONSE!

so it is a 'corporate answer'

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Originally Posted by joli160

Very funny AD, good business model

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well that sucks...even for an AD.

Ohhh it does!

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Originally Posted by phils

If they were really stuffy they would demand to see your watch, car keys, bank statement, and your address before letting you even look at a Rolex.

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I bet they say that to all their customers on all their watches; promotes a feeling of elitism and an ever shrinking customer base.

Well, that is getting nowhere. Fast. Real fast.

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Doesn't make any sense.

Not at all!

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

They should give their head a shake, they are not the only ones in town. Morons

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

If I really wanted the watch, this is what I would have done.

I would tell the lady ok, I'll buy two watches right here right now.

She would have to sell you the one you want.

Slap it on your credit card, walk out the door, turn right around and return the one you didn't want.

Then tell her... there are so many ways to skin a cat.

That would be fun! I have actually played a game on situstions like these....will disclose privately...

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Originally Posted by Rock

This kind of response just begs to have you 'take the piss' with the salesperson.
"So - this model is hard to get? They had one at X, Y, and Z recently."
"Have you been selling watches long?"
"Pity, I guess it must be tough for you to meet your sales targets - you DO have sales targets?".

Pretty Woman at Rodeo Drive comes to mind

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

I actually encountered the same mentality in Cabo re: a SS Daytona. Wanted me to buy a watch for the wife before selling me a Daytona. We walked out without purchasing anything. Ironically had he sold me the Daytona I would have had to buy the watch the wife wanted as well

I know the feeling. They try to hard to push for the sale, when pulling is so much easier.

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Originally Posted by goin camping

That is just so absurd.

It is!

Old Geezer · 7 January 2016, 05:15 PM

Did you see a line of people waiting to buy one? I supposed not. Some business people are so silly, it's amazing they can even run a business. A statement like that pretty much guarantees a customer won't ever return to that store.

GerardoG · 7 January 2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Did you see a line of people waiting to buy one? I supposed not. Some business people are so silly, it's amazing they can even run a business. A statement like that pretty much guarantees a customer won't ever return to that store.

Both stores were empty!

TripleB Boston · 8 January 2016, 12:08 AM

Two words: Trusted Sellers.

I found them and never looked back. Unfortunately they can't get the Rolex Magazines so I have to kiss a little ass.

Thank God for TRF and Trusted Sellers.

beer · 8 January 2016, 12:27 AM

could maybe work if a couple walked in, would be an excuse to buy a watch each

but if that was me would just go to another AD and buy 2 watches there

subtona · 8 January 2016, 01:09 AM

Let's see if I understand this correctly...

If I walked in as a new customer I would be offered zero discount and they would tell me we can't sell to you because you are a new customer.

Resulting in perhaps one of our trusted sellers walking in and being happily offered the same watch for ~20 % off.

...And the secondary market is born.

Makes perfect sense.

jrs146 · 8 January 2016, 01:54 AM

Some people just don't understand business... I understand they are trying to portray exclusivity, but instead they are just pushing good customers away.

axjimenez · 8 January 2016, 02:04 AM

Confused....why would they...oh well. Poor form!

bbressler · 8 January 2016, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Lee Michaels in North Star mall San Antonio. Moretti's is the only other AD off of 281.

Now you know I am stalking you!

Is Dennis Jewelry still an AD? They've always been great to me. Don't see them listed on the rolex.com anymore though.

Cuts33 · 8 January 2016, 02:35 AM

Have heard this in the Chicago area as well.

Never ceases to amaze me how many people act like they are doing you a favor by letting you buy a watch as opposed to the other way around - being genuinely grateful that you would give them your business in the first place.

alanc · 8 January 2016, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleB Boston

Two words: Trusted Sellers.

I found them and never looked back. Unfortunately they can't get the Rolex Magazines so I have to kiss a little ass.

Thank God for TRF and Trusted Sellers.

Agreed - David SW has three for sale on his website as of two minutes ago.

Etschell · 8 January 2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bbressler

Is Dennis Jewelry still an AD? They've always been great to me. Don't see them listed on the rolex.com anymore though.

Nope...

powerband · 8 January 2016, 10:47 AM

That sales technique would work if the only other AD is on Mars.

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Hairdude1 · 8 January 2016, 02:09 PM

Just crazy!

GB-man · 8 January 2016, 02:32 PM

I would have said, that's a shame I wanted to buy a one for each of my sons for New Years . I knew it would be tought to find six of them. Thanks for your time

doozyj · 8 January 2016, 02:34 PM

Asshats, would of told them to go $#%* themselves...respectfully of course.

7 January 2016, 08:32 AM	#32
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Very funny AD, good business model __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 January 2016, 08:41 AM	#35
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	I bet they say that to all their customers on all their watches; promotes a feeling of elitism and an ever shrinking customer base. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 January 2016, 12:01 PM	#39
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	This kind of response just begs to have you 'take the piss' with the salesperson. "So - this model is hard to get? They had one at X, Y, and Z recently." "Have you been selling watches long?" "Pity, I guess it must be tough for you to meet your sales targets - you DO have sales targets?". __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

8 January 2016, 12:27 AM	#48
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	could maybe work if a couple walked in, would be an excuse to buy a watch each but if that was me would just go to another AD and buy 2 watches there __________________

8 January 2016, 01:54 AM	#50
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Some people just don't understand business... I understand they are trying to portray exclusivity, but instead they are just pushing good customers away. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

7 January 2016, 08:26 AM	#31
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Well if they have one sitting there it means none of their "regulars" wanted it and it should be up for first come at that point

7 January 2016, 08:36 AM	#33
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Well that sucks...even for an AD.

7 January 2016, 08:38 AM	#34
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	If they were really stuffy they would demand to see your watch, car keys, bank statement, and your address before letting you even look at a Rolex.

7 January 2016, 08:47 AM	#36
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Doesn't make any sense.

7 January 2016, 09:00 AM	#37
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	They should give their head a shake, they are not the only ones in town. Morons

7 January 2016, 09:07 AM	#38
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	If I really wanted the watch, this is what I would have done. I would tell the lady ok, I'll buy two watches right here right now. She would have to sell you the one you want. Slap it on your credit card, walk out the door, turn right around and return the one you didn't want. Then tell her... there are so many ways to skin a cat.

7 January 2016, 12:08 PM	#40
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	I actually encountered the same mentality in Cabo re: a SS Daytona. Wanted me to buy a watch for the wife before selling me a Daytona. We walked out without purchasing anything. Ironically had he sold me the Daytona I would have had to buy the watch the wife wanted as well

7 January 2016, 12:27 PM	#41
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	That is just so absurd.

7 January 2016, 05:15 PM	#45
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	Did you see a line of people waiting to buy one? I supposed not. Some business people are so silly, it's amazing they can even run a business. A statement like that pretty much guarantees a customer won't ever return to that store.

8 January 2016, 12:08 AM	#47
TripleB Boston Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jonny Location: Boston MA Watch: GMTII Blue/Red Posts: 566	Two words: Trusted Sellers. I found them and never looked back. Unfortunately they can't get the Rolex Magazines so I have to kiss a little ass. Thank God for TRF and Trusted Sellers.

8 January 2016, 01:09 AM	#49
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Let's see if I understand this correctly... If I walked in as a new customer I would be offered zero discount and they would tell me we can't sell to you because you are a new customer. Resulting in perhaps one of our trusted sellers walking in and being happily offered the same watch for ~20 % off. ...And the secondary market is born. Makes perfect sense.

8 January 2016, 02:04 AM	#51
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	Confused....why would they...oh well. Poor form! __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

8 January 2016, 02:35 AM	#53
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	Have heard this in the Chicago area as well. Never ceases to amaze me how many people act like they are doing you a favor by letting you buy a watch as opposed to the other way around - being genuinely grateful that you would give them your business in the first place.

8 January 2016, 10:47 AM	#56
powerband "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 289	That sales technique would work if the only other AD is on Mars. Sent from my slingshot using Tapatalk

8 January 2016, 10:56 AM	#57
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778

8 January 2016, 02:09 PM	#58
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Just crazy! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

8 January 2016, 02:32 PM	#59
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I would have said, that's a shame I wanted to buy a one for each of my sons for New Years . I knew it would be tought to find six of them. Thanks for your time

8 January 2016, 02:34 PM	#60
doozyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 205	Asshats, would of told them to go $#%* themselves...respectfully of course.

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