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Davidco · 14 May 2011, 12:50 PM

been to an AD and asked to purchase an item like a display stand, display pad, counter mirror, paper weight or something that normally isn't for sale, but is displayed? If so, did you have any success? I figure everything has a price, but dont know if they can sell items like that like I listed.

horseco · 14 May 2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidco

been to an AD and asked to purchase an item like a display stand, display pad, counter mirror, paper weight or something that normally isn't for sale, but is displayed? If so, did you have any success? I figure everything has a price, but dont know if they can sell items like that like I listed.

I wonder if those items were for sale, if they are subject to an annual price increase??? hahahaha!!!

MortgageGuy · 14 May 2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by horseco

I wonder if those items were for sale, if they are subject to an annual price increase??? hahahaha!!!

Price increase

And to the OP, no I have never asked to purchase a display

HKtoter · 14 May 2011, 01:02 PM

The AD in Tupelo gave me a watch display and a bunch of brochures a few weeks back. Very friendly store, the two salesgirls spotted my Pepsi window looking across the mall.

buke45 · 14 May 2011, 01:16 PM

I never have

Abid · 14 May 2011, 04:07 PM

"ahhhh yes I would love to purchase your Rolex display! Whats the best price you can do, I'm paying in cash!"

Runnin' Rebel · 14 May 2011, 04:31 PM

I asked my AD for that big ass ROLEX clock he's got hanging in his store

He just looked at me shook his head and went to his office

Kiwinz · 14 May 2011, 05:34 PM

You just about find any items You want on e.bay's for sale, it's all got a price

Got some Rolex sunnies for sale if You want some

Lol-x · 14 May 2011, 05:35 PM

Yes, I've tried to buy but they are not for sale

OLJR · 14 May 2011, 11:41 PM

I do not think that it makes business sense for Rolex to allow these items to be sold by their ADs.

I expect that trust is a large part of the value of the AD network. Allowing some other punter to buy these bits and bobs could let them set up a shop that looks like an AD but actually is not and this might erode the trust and cause damage to the brand.

The GMT Master · 14 May 2011, 11:43 PM

We certainly have to return all of our display material to Rolex when its updated. Previously, we had to destroy it - I've had to spend several afternoons taking any references to Rolex off backboards etc, scribbling on stands with marker pen, anything to ruin it basically

Roja · 14 May 2011, 11:47 PM

Everything has a price. EVERYTHING.

tattooedfagin · 14 May 2011, 11:53 PM

i tried to get a display mirror from an AD last year whilst on holiday, went as far as asking how much he wanted for it but he was having none of it, just plenty of smiles & a shake of the head

dannyt · 15 May 2011, 12:06 AM

I remember when I bought my Sub-C, I asked if I could get those little leather books that they lay the watches down on. They gave it to me free of charge, but it was from Tag, not Rolex. Still a nice gesture, considering they gave me a 25%+ discount and a free Tag Heuer backpack that is surprisingly high quality. Not to brag or anything, but it was pretty sweet

757doc001 · 15 May 2011, 12:20 AM

I have been given
-polilshing clothes
-rolex magazines
-rolex suede watch holders
-rolex 2011 model catalogue
-rolex tools

I have ask for the Rolex gold bezel clock but no dice>>>I have also ask for pens, I have 1 gold Rolex wave pen with gold crown.

I have never ask for display pieces of stands but thanks for the idea, I will now!

I have seen display pieces and clocks that appear genuine on EBAY!

East Bay Rider · 15 May 2011, 12:28 AM

I once asked for a display stand but was told they could not sell it to me.
I guess eBay is the place to find such things.

Davidco · 15 May 2011, 04:14 AM

I was able to get one of the pads that they set the watches on and a counter mirror but not from an AD. I was curious about the letters and coronet that is under the glass. It seems like they have a lot of these letters and such and they probably have spares, so I was just going to go AD shopping and start hitting them up. Sooner or later I would think someone would bite.

rolexertion · 15 May 2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

I wonder if those items were for sale, if they are subject to an annual price increase??? hahahaha!!!

No, not annual. Semi-annual.

OLJR · 15 May 2011, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Roja

Everything has a price. EVERYTHING.

Mr. Churchill: "Madam, would you sleep with me for a million dollars?"
Madam: "Well yes, I suppose I would"
Mr. Churchill: "What about for ten dollars?"
Madam: "Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am!"
Mr. Churchill:: "We've already established that, now we're merely haggling over the price"

Or something like that.

Abid · 15 May 2011, 04:35 AM

Wow! It seems other members had better luck then me! The only thing I got free was a bottle of water.......ooo yeah I also got a nifty Rolex Mag, but that was it.

Speed · 15 May 2011, 04:35 AM

Uh oh...

I have a feeling that Jocke will be along shortly to post his homage to Rolex. He has every display case / retail tchotchki known to man - in his basement.

Davidco · 15 May 2011, 04:47 AM

I have even tried pawn shops that sell Rolex and they had nothing display like. When I asked the guy he said, Reps from Rolex have come into his shop and have taken anything that has Rolex on it except for the watches. He said that this has happened to at least 3 of his friends in the pawn business as well. So I'm guessing they keep a pretty good eye out for this kind of thing, unless someone just ripped off the pawn store for it's Rolex goodies.

14 May 2011, 12:50 PM	#1
Davidco Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Arizona Watch: Sub N/D, Expy 2 Posts: 331	Has anyone ever been to an AD and asked to purchase an item like a display stand, display pad, counter mirror, paper weight or something that normally isn't for sale, but is displayed? If so, did you have any success? I figure everything has a price, but dont know if they can sell items like that like I listed.

14 May 2011, 01:02 PM	#4
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	The AD in Tupelo gave me a watch display and a bunch of brochures a few weeks back. Very friendly store, the two salesgirls spotted my Pepsi window looking across the mall. __________________ LUG HOLE LOYALIST

14 May 2011, 04:31 PM	#7
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I asked my AD for that big ass ROLEX clock he's got hanging in his store He just looked at me shook his head and went to his office __________________ ♛ Last edited by Runnin' Rebel; 14 May 2011 at 04:36 PM.. Reason: No reason at all

14 May 2011, 05:35 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Yes, I've tried to buy but they are not for sale __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 May 2011, 11:53 PM	#13
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	i tried to get a display mirror from an AD last year whilst on holiday, went as far as asking how much he wanted for it but he was having none of it, just plenty of smiles & a shake of the head __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

14 May 2011, 01:16 PM	#5
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I never have

14 May 2011, 04:07 PM	#6
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	"ahhhh yes I would love to purchase your Rolex display! Whats the best price you can do, I'm paying in cash!"

14 May 2011, 05:34 PM	#8
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	You just about find any items You want on e.bay's for sale, it's all got a price Got some Rolex sunnies for sale if You want some

14 May 2011, 11:41 PM	#10
OLJR Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Oliver Location: Qatar Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 260	I do not think that it makes business sense for Rolex to allow these items to be sold by their ADs. I expect that trust is a large part of the value of the AD network. Allowing some other punter to buy these bits and bobs could let them set up a shop that looks like an AD but actually is not and this might erode the trust and cause damage to the brand.

14 May 2011, 11:43 PM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	We certainly have to return all of our display material to Rolex when its updated. Previously, we had to destroy it - I've had to spend several afternoons taking any references to Rolex off backboards etc, scribbling on stands with marker pen, anything to ruin it basically

14 May 2011, 11:47 PM	#12
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Everything has a price. EVERYTHING.

15 May 2011, 12:06 AM	#14
dannyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Ontario, CA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 229	I remember when I bought my Sub-C, I asked if I could get those little leather books that they lay the watches down on. They gave it to me free of charge, but it was from Tag, not Rolex. Still a nice gesture, considering they gave me a 25%+ discount and a free Tag Heuer backpack that is surprisingly high quality. Not to brag or anything, but it was pretty sweet

15 May 2011, 12:20 AM	#15
757doc001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Virginia Watch: 116610LN C Posts: 478	some stuff I have been given -polilshing clothes -rolex magazines -rolex suede watch holders -rolex 2011 model catalogue -rolex tools I have ask for the Rolex gold bezel clock but no dice>>>I have also ask for pens, I have 1 gold Rolex wave pen with gold crown. I have never ask for display pieces of stands but thanks for the idea, I will now! I have seen display pieces and clocks that appear genuine on EBAY! __________________ Don't just make a living, make a difference!

15 May 2011, 12:28 AM	#16
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I once asked for a display stand but was told they could not sell it to me. I guess eBay is the place to find such things. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

15 May 2011, 04:14 AM	#17
Davidco Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Arizona Watch: Sub N/D, Expy 2 Posts: 331	I was able to get one of the pads that they set the watches on and a counter mirror but not from an AD. I was curious about the letters and coronet that is under the glass. It seems like they have a lot of these letters and such and they probably have spares, so I was just going to go AD shopping and start hitting them up. Sooner or later I would think someone would bite.

15 May 2011, 04:35 AM	#20
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	Wow! It seems other members had better luck then me! The only thing I got free was a bottle of water.......ooo yeah I also got a nifty Rolex Mag, but that was it.

15 May 2011, 04:35 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Uh oh... I have a feeling that Jocke will be along shortly to post his homage to Rolex. He has every display case / retail tchotchki known to man - in his basement.

15 May 2011, 04:47 AM	#22
Davidco Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Arizona Watch: Sub N/D, Expy 2 Posts: 331	I have even tried pawn shops that sell Rolex and they had nothing display like. When I asked the guy he said, Reps from Rolex have come into his shop and have taken anything that has Rolex on it except for the watches. He said that this has happened to at least 3 of his friends in the pawn business as well. So I'm guessing they keep a pretty good eye out for this kind of thing, unless someone just ripped off the pawn store for it's Rolex goodies.

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