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paverman · 16 May 2010, 02:21 AM

I know this has been asked and answered before, but I can't readily find the answer in previous threads. What is a typical diccount one can expect on a new Pam?

Ken

niels74 · 16 May 2010, 03:27 AM

very very low , they might throw in a strap if yer lucky...

Milgauss J · 16 May 2010, 04:15 AM

I am no expert but I was given 2 free alligator straps when I bought my 292. I once inquired about getting a 312 right after the stock market crash and was offered 10 or 15 percent off but I didn't jump on the deal. It seems like it is very hard to get discounts on Panerai's especially on more popular models.

B. Doggy · 16 May 2010, 04:59 AM

Don't expect much, if any. Ask for some straps though!

Psmith · 16 May 2010, 11:52 AM

Zero in Aus, unless you are a 'special' customer. In fact you'll be lucky to find any actual watches...

Cheers

Brunotheboxer · 16 May 2010, 12:36 PM

In my home state I was told that I could acquire 0% off because they were feeling generous. In St. Thomas where I bought my 111 I received about 10% off because I have a nice face.

jvo300 · 16 May 2010, 01:34 PM

My first Pam was a 176 which I got 15 percent off at local AD last year. That's the only AD experience Ive had with Panerai. Hope that helps.

Trurolexer · 16 May 2010, 02:32 PM

5-10% only for Historic models.

johnswatch · 16 May 2010, 07:58 PM

I got 5% in Sydney for my 112.

They were very polite and simply explained that Panerai don't hang around long enough for them to have to discount.

I spent 15 minutes thiking about it while I got a coffee and then had to wait when I came back as another customer was buying a 111.

They sell very quickly.

Psmith · 16 May 2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnswatch

I got 5% in Sydney for my 112.

They were very polite and simply explained that Panerai don't hang around long enough for them to have to discount.

I spent 15 minutes thiking about it while I got a coffee and then had to wait when I came back as another customer was buying a 111.

They sell very quickly.

Nice going - was that at JFP or THG?

THG in Melb often have no stock whatsoever, or just a couple of unloved models. Wierd thing is, you cannot actually order a watch...

Cheers

Spencer · 17 May 2010, 02:58 AM

It also depends on teh model. Sure just about every PAM is desirable, but I think some of your more widely available models like a 111 might get you a 5-10% discount, but like most said, a free strap or two.

Your best bet is to buy it out of state and save on sales tax.

paverman · 17 May 2010, 03:18 AM

Thanks for all the input. I visited a local AD yesterday and was told a 10% discount is the best that they would do, so from what I'm hearing that's not too bad. I didn't press any harder since I wasn't going to buy at that time. They did offer free shipping as well to avoid sales tax (I'm across state line from my AD)

16 May 2010, 02:21 AM	#1
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	AD price discount? I know this has been asked and answered before, but I can't readily find the answer in previous threads. What is a typical diccount one can expect on a new Pam? Ken

16 May 2010, 03:27 AM	#2
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	not enough very very low , they might throw in a strap if yer lucky...

16 May 2010, 04:59 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Don't expect much, if any. Ask for some straps though! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 May 2010, 11:52 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Zero in Aus, unless you are a 'special' customer. In fact you'll be lucky to find any actual watches... Cheers __________________

16 May 2010, 07:58 PM	#9
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I got 5% in Sydney for my 112. They were very polite and simply explained that Panerai don't hang around long enough for them to have to discount. I spent 15 minutes thiking about it while I got a coffee and then had to wait when I came back as another customer was buying a 111. They sell very quickly. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

16 May 2010, 04:15 AM	#3
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	I am no expert but I was given 2 free alligator straps when I bought my 292. I once inquired about getting a 312 right after the stock market crash and was offered 10 or 15 percent off but I didn't jump on the deal. It seems like it is very hard to get discounts on Panerai's especially on more popular models.

16 May 2010, 12:36 PM	#6
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	In my home state I was told that I could acquire 0% off because they were feeling generous. In St. Thomas where I bought my 111 I received about 10% off because I have a nice face.

16 May 2010, 01:34 PM	#7
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	My first Pam was a 176 which I got 15 percent off at local AD last year. That's the only AD experience Ive had with Panerai. Hope that helps.

16 May 2010, 02:32 PM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	5-10% only for Historic models.

17 May 2010, 02:58 AM	#11
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	It also depends on teh model. Sure just about every PAM is desirable, but I think some of your more widely available models like a 111 might get you a 5-10% discount, but like most said, a free strap or two. Your best bet is to buy it out of state and save on sales tax. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

17 May 2010, 03:18 AM	#12
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Thanks for all the input. I visited a local AD yesterday and was told a 10% discount is the best that they would do, so from what I'm hearing that's not too bad. I didn't press any harder since I wasn't going to buy at that time. They did offer free shipping as well to avoid sales tax (I'm across state line from my AD)

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