What Would Happen If…

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by goldenboy80

I know this may not be a popular view, but I like the way Rolex and its ADs are managing everything including the allocation process. I wouldn't change one thing about it. The challenge and the wait makes me appreciate the pieces more. The ADs at the stores aren't always able to give you exactly what you want when you want it but that's life and the reality of luxury goods in an inflationary environment. I haven't noticed that Rolex sports models are particularly hard to get. You have to put some effort into it but it's totally do-able given mass-production of Rolex. Every day they keep making more.

If a ran an AD (which I don't)... I would set aside your next model of interest for you. ADs have a tough job... and it's nice to see someone appreciate them.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by vh2k

If a ran an AD (which I don't)... I would set aside your next model of interest for you. ADs have a tough job... and it's nice to see someone appreciate them.

Can I come visit your new AD? Ha ha!

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Can I come visit your new AD? Ha ha!

We would love to build a relationship with you and your family. Let's schedule an in-person appointment to get to know each other.

[superpop]

All of this nonsense could be eliminated if Rolex maintained current MSRP but allowed AD's to add an ADM (additional dealer markup). This would eliminate the speculative buying and people just buying anything they are offered because they know they can flip it for a quick buck. My guess is that this single action would stabilize the market on all but the most popular models, that would lead to a little more equilibrium. All the flippers on this forum do not like this idea though. I would not mind paying a premium to the AD to have the assurance of buying from an AD and not some joker on the internet.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by jsavoie88

Interesting. I was not aware of that requirement.

Thank you for explaining.


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Yeah, it's new. Put in place maybe in the last month or two.

[IamJacky]

Originally Posted by liveralone

All pieces that AD’s received for inventory went into the display case and we’re available to whoever walked in? Would a first come first serve market normalize pricing?

[liveralone]

Yeah, a couple of people mentioned this and I have to say I agree. That would be the case, lol.

Originally Posted by IamJacky

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by goldenboy80

I know this may not be a popular view, but I like the way Rolex and its ADs are managing everything including the allocation process. I wouldn't change one thing about it. The challenge and the wait makes me appreciate the pieces more. The ADs at the stores aren't always able to give you exactly what you want when you want it but that's life and the reality of luxury goods in an inflationary environment. I haven't noticed that Rolex sports models are particularly hard to get. You have to put some effort into it but it's totally do-able given mass-production of Rolex. Every day they keep making more.

I agree.


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