Discount on a SS/18k DateJust at an AD?

[StarSovereign]

What is a reasonable discount to ask for at an AD for a SS/18k DateJust? The deal would be with cash. Don't want to offend the AD with too low of an offer... Any thoughts would be appreciated...

Thanks!

[kareemthedream33]

I wouldn't make a dollar amount offer, I'd ask for a certain percent. I think 8-12% is reasonable. I've heard stories of more, but I've also personally been told on several occasions that even though they would like to, they can't discount anything above 4-5% unless you buy a model 10k or above.

[StarSovereign]

Anybody?

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I wouldn't make a dollar amount offer, I'd ask for a certain percent. I think 8-12% is reasonable. I've heard stories of more, but I've also personally been told on several occasions that even though they would like to, they can't discount anything above 4-5% unless you buy a model 10k or above.

Start a bit lower and offer him 20%-25% off, and try to work it a bit. I think even 15% might not be that much, however see what you can get.

Either that or check out this site and one of the trusted sellers. Shop around a bit before you decide.

[Captainz]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Start a bit lower and offer him 20%-25% off, and try to work it a bit. I think even 15% might not be that much, however see what you can get.

Either that or check out this site and one of the trusted sellers. Shop around a bit before you decide.

You should be able to get 20-25% off. However build a relationship and a implied "future" purchase.

Cash always helps, information always helps and other AD's in the mix for competition.

Buying the watch is always the FUN part! Enjoy.

Al

*remember buyers will always say the same things and sellers always hint scarcity and imply "other" buyers are interested. The game is well known, so honesty is your best negotiation skill. I will buy from A TRF Trusted seller next, the only problem is I wish I had a lot of money so I can buy from all of them, as not to offend the others!!!!

[snowbird]

You can get them for about 20% off gray market so that's one reference point, but that may be more than your AD is willing to do.

[rmfnla]

Go in a few times and look at a different watches before you buy; they will be more inclined to do whatever it takes to nail down the sale rather than let you leave yet again.

[EchoBlueUK]

20% would be the target imho.

[kareemthedream33]

I gotta go to the AD's you guys shop at. Is it honestly a reasonable expectation that a first time buyer would be able to get 20-25% off?

[Wisconsin Proud]

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I gotta go to the AD's you guys shop at. Is it honestly a reasonable expectation that a first time buyer would be able to get 20-25% off?

Absolutely.

[kareemthedream33]

Wow, I need to seriously consider doing some more AD research for my next purchase then.

[buke45]

10-20% It's hard to tell, with a TT DJ, alot will have to do with the popularity of the dial the watch has, how many TT DJ they have in stock and how long the watch has been there.

[jeremyam]

1.) negotiate a price, let's assume 15% off retail is a good deal (this is open for debate)
2.) bypass tax, or some of it by further negotiations
3.) when the price has come down then drop the cash offer. if you use a CC and don't carry ANY balance, you can maybe get the price down another 2%, if you have a cash back feature, you should know what percentages you need to be getting the better option.