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DaveInLA · 8 May 2008, 05:26 PM

I live in the San Gabriel Valley part of LA, CA. I'm looking to buy my first Rolex in about a year or so, and would like to know if anybody's got any experiences with AD in this area. What I'd like to know most is if any discounts of MSRP are given or if any are willing to negotiate, or if they're all charging sticker price. Thanks

mach330 · 8 May 2008, 05:36 PM

Try Hing Wa Lee. I've gotten two rollie's from them (although it was their irvine and rowland heights store). i believe it's in the focus plaza.

DaveInLA · 8 May 2008, 05:53 PM

mach, I live pretty close to Hing Wa Lee-- do they entertain negotiations or offer discounts?

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 May 2008, 10:08 PM

Welcome to TRF, Dave!

Getting a discount depends on the size of the AD outlet, what model you want to buy, if he has more than one of the same model in stock, your negotiatian skills and last but not least the payment method (cash seems to help).

Most sport's Rolex watches in SS would not be discounted, at all.

If you want a Rolex in TT (steel and gold), the AD's make more profit on those, so you should be able to get 15 %+ discount.

If you desire a Rolex in precious metal (all gold or even Platinum), perhaps with a diamond dial, you're looking at discounts of typically 20 %+.

Best of luck!

PhillipShanghai · 9 May 2008, 02:07 AM

purchased a lady's DJ at Hing Hua Lee about 1.5 years ago and got discount, about 20% off on a ladies TT. I recently went to check out some stuff and the new manager wasn't too eager to give me a discount.

DCG · 9 May 2008, 02:28 AM

Hing Wa Lee is a Chinese ran AD so culture wise they discount. However the way they do it is to raise the price about $1000.00 over MSRP and then offer you a discount making newbie buyers think they are saving money but they are not. You might be able to save about $100-$200 at best on a stainless sports watch, maybe..

PhillipShanghai · 9 May 2008, 02:38 AM

That could also be the case.

Does anyone know the retail price for a ladies DJ in TT with champagne dial back in July 2006?

The prices at Hing Hua Lee, all have added sales tax.

Qatari · 9 May 2008, 02:40 AM

if you can try to Drive to La JOLLA sandeign in PROSPECT PL there is alote of boutiques selling Rolex and i get my First Rolex DD ss from there with no waiting list and only 300$ more then AD in summer 2007.

rickyslam · 9 May 2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DCG

Hing Wa Lee is a Chinese ran AD so culture wise they discount. However the way they do it is to raise the price about $1000.00 over MSRP and then offer you a discount making newbie buyers think they are saving money but they are not. You might be able to save about $100-$200 at best on a stainless sports watch, maybe..

This is true. I went to Hing Wa Lee in San Gabriel looking at a SS Sub Date and the price on it was 6333. The sales person told me she will give me a discount, what she did was give me msrp+tax. If I didn't know any better I would have thought it was a great deal.

mach330 · 9 May 2008, 08:00 AM

never been to the HWL in SG, but here in Irvine and Rowland Heights about 2-3 yrs ago. I got a 15% discount on my GMT-II and around the same for my dad's DJ. Cash speaks wonders though with a chinese store. I had to bring my Chinese friend to get that discount. LOL

veilstylez · 9 May 2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveInLA

I live in the San Gabriel Valley part of LA, CA. I'm looking to buy my first Rolex in about a year or so, and would like to know if anybody's got any experiences with AD in this area. What I'd like to know most is if any discounts of MSRP are given or if any are willing to negotiate, or if they're all charging sticker price. Thanks

I know a great AD that discounts SS sports models up to 12% including tax, so its like getting 20% off. More on TT models of course.

But if you wait a year, you might end up paying more after another price increase...dont wait.

DaveInLA · 9 May 2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by veilstylez

I know a great AD that discounts SS sports models up to 12% including tax, so its like getting 20% off. More on TT models of course.

But if you wait a year, you might end up paying more after another price increase...dont wait.

Hey veilstylez, that sounds great! Do you mind sharing what AD this is?

8 May 2008, 05:26 PM	#1
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	Any experience with AD in Los Angeles area? I live in the San Gabriel Valley part of LA, CA. I'm looking to buy my first Rolex in about a year or so, and would like to know if anybody's got any experiences with AD in this area. What I'd like to know most is if any discounts of MSRP are given or if any are willing to negotiate, or if they're all charging sticker price. Thanks

8 May 2008, 10:08 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Dave! Getting a discount depends on the size of the AD outlet, what model you want to buy, if he has more than one of the same model in stock, your negotiatian skills and last but not least the payment method (cash seems to help). Most sport's Rolex watches in SS would not be discounted, at all. If you want a Rolex in TT (steel and gold), the AD's make more profit on those, so you should be able to get 15 %+ discount. If you desire a Rolex in precious metal (all gold or even Platinum), perhaps with a diamond dial, you're looking at discounts of typically 20 %+. Best of luck! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 May 2008, 02:28 AM	#6
DCG "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 1,165	Hing Wa Lee is a Chinese ran AD so culture wise they discount. However the way they do it is to raise the price about $1000.00 over MSRP and then offer you a discount making newbie buyers think they are saving money but they are not. You might be able to save about $100-$200 at best on a stainless sports watch, maybe.. __________________ Sub LV

8 May 2008, 05:36 PM	#2
mach330 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OC Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90 Posts: 394	Try Hing Wa Lee. I've gotten two rollie's from them (although it was their irvine and rowland heights store). i believe it's in the focus plaza.

8 May 2008, 05:53 PM	#3
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	mach, I live pretty close to Hing Wa Lee-- do they entertain negotiations or offer discounts?

9 May 2008, 02:07 AM	#5
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	purchased a lady's DJ at Hing Hua Lee about 1.5 years ago and got discount, about 20% off on a ladies TT. I recently went to check out some stuff and the new manager wasn't too eager to give me a discount.

9 May 2008, 02:38 AM	#7
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	That could also be the case. Does anyone know the retail price for a ladies DJ in TT with champagne dial back in July 2006? The prices at Hing Hua Lee, all have added sales tax.

9 May 2008, 02:40 AM	#8
Qatari Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Qatar Watch: DD 2 Posts: 30	if you can try to Drive to La JOLLA sandeign in PROSPECT PL there is alote of boutiques selling Rolex and i get my First Rolex DD ss from there with no waiting list and only 300$ more then AD in summer 2007.

9 May 2008, 08:00 AM	#10
mach330 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OC Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90 Posts: 394	never been to the HWL in SG, but here in Irvine and Rowland Heights about 2-3 yrs ago. I got a 15% discount on my GMT-II and around the same for my dad's DJ. Cash speaks wonders though with a chinese store. I had to bring my Chinese friend to get that discount. LOL

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