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EDT3 · 27 November 2012, 12:53 PM

Found this at the local Costco over the weekend. They also had IWC, Breitling and Cartier but this was the priciest!

subtona · 27 November 2012, 01:02 PM

can you haggle with cosco?

RolexRaymond · 27 November 2012, 01:06 PM

It was only a matter of "time". What next?

mmmk604 · 27 November 2012, 01:07 PM

LOL wow which costco?

sleddog · 27 November 2012, 01:09 PM

There's been quite a few threads over the years on Costco selling Rolex, and other high end brands..

james1787 · 27 November 2012, 01:12 PM

Is it only AD's that can sell new? Would that make Costco an AD? (Not sure how that all works with new Rolex watches..)

gt3pilot · 27 November 2012, 01:14 PM

I've seen them at a few Costco's. AD's that lost their franchise have sold off some of their inventory to the buyers at Costco. Rolex won't buy back inventory so this is what can happen when they close AD's that still hold inventory, especially high dollar models and hard to move models that have been sitting in their cases for years.

-Scott B.

Stargazer1980 · 27 November 2012, 01:19 PM

Very interesting!

Trouble15 · 27 November 2012, 01:21 PM

haha nice. Still have yet to see a Rolex at my local Costco.

Chewbacca · 27 November 2012, 01:22 PM

love it...

i'd buy it just to frame the receipt showing cat littler, hanes xl briefs, rolex, huggies, peter pan peanut butter and mach3's...

... of course, i'd return the rolex next day...

itchy243mhz · 27 November 2012, 01:29 PM

Wow, I see they are going bold with this one!

Armyguy03 · 27 November 2012, 01:39 PM

I was in HI visiting the NEX (Naval Exchange) and almost tripped over myself when I saw that they were selling pre-owned Rolex's, in very good shape too. The prices were "okay" and they were giving away a watch winder with each watch purchased. They had a GMT Pepsi that I couldn't put down, and I schooled the salesman on the function of the additional hand, and bezel. Next visit will be in a year, and I will see if they still have the stand, and might pick up a vintage Sub.

financeman · 27 November 2012, 01:52 PM

120 pack of two ply toilet paper, check.
36 pack of batteries, check.
10 gallon tub of peanut butter, check.
15 pounds of hamburger meat, check.
$24,000 Rolex, check.

Why can't I get a shopping list like this when I go to costco's.
Lol

bycrom · 27 November 2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

love it...

i'd buy it just to frame the receipt showing cat littler, hanes xl briefs, rolex, huggies, peter pan peanut butter and mach3's...

... of course, i'd return the rolex next day...

77T · 27 November 2012, 02:08 PM

Spoke to my local Costco manager when I read some of the earlier threads about Rolexes. She said they can dabble a bit based on local demand. But she isn't risking that much money for the little margin to be gained.

They do have Breitlings, etc, though.

changzilla · 27 November 2012, 02:09 PM

I'd be interested to see the Kirkland deep sea!

Nidal · 27 November 2012, 02:14 PM

The price is a steal

Watchmutt · 27 November 2012, 02:44 PM

Think of the Costco card rebate you could get :)

Htab · 27 November 2012, 03:28 PM

Nice

bayerische · 27 November 2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by financeman

120 pack of two ply toilet paper, check.
36 pack of batteries, check.
10 gallon tub of peanut butter, check.
15 pounds of hamburger meat, check.
$24,000 Rolex, check.

Why can't I get a shopping list like this when I go to costco's.
Lol

Hello Kitty watches can be found in the supermarkets over here... Never ever a Rolex.

Grissom · 27 November 2012, 05:28 PM

The only issue I see is when you have to buy a 3-pack!

1watchaholic · 27 November 2012, 05:29 PM

Breitlings, TAG Heuer, Cartier…but I've never seen Rolex at Costco!! Business must be getting better!!

Dr. Robert · 27 November 2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grissom

The only issue I see is when you have to buy a 3-pack!

I can see the 3 pack now.....a datejust, a sub & an explorer

in a plastic blister pack

novan3 · 27 November 2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by changzilla

I'd be interested to see the Kirkland deep sea!

Lmao

padi56 · 27 November 2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexRaymond

It was only a matter of "time". What next?

Myself cannot see a problem they are only like the many grey dealers world wide.And just like any other third party seller of any retail commodities even watches all brands.And just when you buy a Rolex at a AD you have to go to that store to buy.So its the same as going to Costco or any other retail store only difference Costco is not a AD, just like any other grey market retailer..

Art 1 · 27 November 2012, 09:45 PM

I have seen all the brands mentioned above, except Rolex. I did see a Patek Philipe once.

TempoKing · 27 November 2012, 10:48 PM

For that price (?)...I hope this 118205 is new !!..
Because retail is 34k and they want 24k.....But...if their asking price of 24k...is for a used watch .(?)....Run
......and if it is the 118208....run even faster

Also I like the display...holding the pad with the DD in place - by using the box's closing tension...

FeelingTheBlues · 27 November 2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

There's been quite a few threads over the years on Costco selling Rolex, and other high end brands..

Really? Where?

beshannon · 27 November 2012, 11:10 PM

I have seen Rolex at my local Costco before.

Last week they had a Panerai and a Breitling in the case

ColT32 · 27 November 2012, 11:18 PM

I read a while ago that Omega were trying to sue Costco for selling their watches that they'd bought wholesale from a foreign market, undercutting the local AD's. I wonder if Rolex know that Costco are stocking their watches and if they plan on taking similar action.

27 November 2012, 12:53 PM	#1
EDT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZ Watch: GMT II Coke Posts: 132	Rolex at Costco Found this at the local Costco over the weekend. They also had IWC, Breitling and Cartier but this was the priciest!

27 November 2012, 01:02 PM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	can you haggle with cosco? __________________

27 November 2012, 01:09 PM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	There's been quite a few threads over the years on Costco selling Rolex, and other high end brands.. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

27 November 2012, 01:14 PM	#7
gt3pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: Indiana Watch: this Posts: 537	I've seen them at a few Costco's. AD's that lost their franchise have sold off some of their inventory to the buyers at Costco. Rolex won't buy back inventory so this is what can happen when they close AD's that still hold inventory, especially high dollar models and hard to move models that have been sitting in their cases for years. -Scott B. __________________

27 November 2012, 01:29 PM	#11
itchy243mhz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Southern Maryland Watch: 14060M, 116613LB Posts: 389	Wow, I see they are going bold with this one! __________________ Lug Hole Commando

27 November 2012, 01:06 PM	#3
RolexRaymond "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 58	It was only a matter of "time". What next?

27 November 2012, 01:07 PM	#4
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	LOL wow which costco?

27 November 2012, 01:12 PM	#6
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Is it only AD's that can sell new? Would that make Costco an AD? (Not sure how that all works with new Rolex watches..)

27 November 2012, 01:19 PM	#8
Stargazer1980 Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Calgary AB CANADA Watch: 5513 Rolex (1968) Posts: 62	Very interesting!

27 November 2012, 01:21 PM	#9
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	haha nice. Still have yet to see a Rolex at my local Costco.

27 November 2012, 01:22 PM	#10
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	love it... i'd buy it just to frame the receipt showing cat littler, hanes xl briefs, rolex, huggies, peter pan peanut butter and mach3's... ... of course, i'd return the rolex next day...

27 November 2012, 01:39 PM	#12
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	I was in HI visiting the NEX (Naval Exchange) and almost tripped over myself when I saw that they were selling pre-owned Rolex's, in very good shape too. The prices were "okay" and they were giving away a watch winder with each watch purchased. They had a GMT Pepsi that I couldn't put down, and I schooled the salesman on the function of the additional hand, and bezel. Next visit will be in a year, and I will see if they still have the stand, and might pick up a vintage Sub.

27 November 2012, 01:52 PM	#13
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	120 pack of two ply toilet paper, check. 36 pack of batteries, check. 10 gallon tub of peanut butter, check. 15 pounds of hamburger meat, check. $24,000 Rolex, check. Why can't I get a shopping list like this when I go to costco's. Lol __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

27 November 2012, 02:08 PM	#15
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Spoke to my local Costco manager when I read some of the earlier threads about Rolexes. She said they can dabble a bit based on local demand. But she isn't risking that much money for the little margin to be gained. They do have Breitlings, etc, though. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 November 2012, 02:09 PM	#16
changzilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Michigan Watch: Nothing yet Posts: 141	I'd be interested to see the Kirkland deep sea!

27 November 2012, 02:14 PM	#17
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	The price is a steal

27 November 2012, 02:44 PM	#18
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Think of the Costco card rebate you could get :)

27 November 2012, 03:28 PM	#19
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Nice

27 November 2012, 05:28 PM	#21
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	The only issue I see is when you have to buy a 3-pack! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

27 November 2012, 05:29 PM	#22
1watchaholic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub Serti Posts: 557	Breitlings, TAG Heuer, Cartier…but I've never seen Rolex at Costco!! Business must be getting better!!

27 November 2012, 09:45 PM	#26
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have seen all the brands mentioned above, except Rolex. I did see a Patek Philipe once.

27 November 2012, 10:48 PM	#27
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	For that price (?)...I hope this 118205 is new !!.. Because retail is 34k and they want 24k.....But...if their asking price of 24k...is for a used watch .(?)....Run ......and if it is the 118208....run even faster Also I like the display...holding the pad with the DD in place - by using the box's closing tension...

27 November 2012, 11:10 PM	#29
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I have seen Rolex at my local Costco before. Last week they had a Panerai and a Breitling in the case __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

27 November 2012, 11:18 PM	#30
ColT32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Col Travis Location: Manchester, UK Watch: TTDJ, ΩPO, Posts: 62	I read a while ago that Omega were trying to sue Costco for selling their watches that they'd bought wholesale from a foreign market, undercutting the local AD's. I wonder if Rolex know that Costco are stocking their watches and if they plan on taking similar action.

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