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JCirillo · 21 February 2009, 07:07 AM

Has anyone seen or been offered recently a discount in the 20% range for a SS sport model? I would think in this economy there are not a lot of people willing to pay list, or be excited with 5%.

Of course, luxury has a brand to protect; i was in the Louis Vuitton store in Manhattan over Christmas and they would rather walk you than even acknowledge a request for a better price.

PS, my AD choices here are Tourneau and I know better than to even think about a deal there...

tifosi · 21 February 2009, 07:15 AM

I was offered 10% off a Sub no-date on my first visit to an AD. But they werent giving that discount on every Rolex apparently...

casadecamporolex · 21 February 2009, 07:19 AM

I am visiting my hometown in upstate NY, and the ADs around here aren't walking anyone. It doesn't matter what the model is...they are playing "let's make a deal."

AIKO · 21 February 2009, 07:37 AM

Offered 22% on an EXPII.

tifosi · 21 February 2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

Offered 22% on an EXPII.

That makes we wish I was ready to buy my EXPII

AIKO · 21 February 2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

That makes we wish I was ready to buy my EXPII

I was so sure I was going to get it and then ended up getting the LV. Although, I would buy from someone on this forum for an even better deal.

Deep Sea · 21 February 2009, 08:23 AM

An AD in NC will give 20% off anything in their case, except for the SDDS. I have asked about an ND, YM, SD, and Sub date, and all were 20% off MSRP. Granted I would give back an immediate 7% in tax, but the original discount was 20%.

I don't think they'll deal over the phone, either.

AIKO · 21 February 2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Deep Sea

An AD in NC will give 20% off anything in their case, except for the SDDS. I have asked about an ND, YM, SD, and Sub date, and all were 20% off MSRP. Granted I would give back an immediate 7% in tax, but the original discount was 20%.

I don't think they'll deal over the phone, either.

Will they ship out of state (friend) to save the tax?

nwappraisals · 21 February 2009, 08:52 AM

AIKO - Will you post or PM their name or phone number?

gaopa · 21 February 2009, 08:55 AM

buy an EXP II, huh? ;~)

mailman · 21 February 2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCirillo

Has anyone seen or been offered recently a discount in the 20% range for a SS sport model? I would think in this economy there are not a lot of people willing to pay list, or be excited with 5%.

Of course, luxury has a brand to protect; i was in the Louis Vuitton store in Manhattan over Christmas and they would rather walk you than even acknowledge a request for a better price.

PS, my AD choices here are Tourneau and I know better than to even think about a deal there...

20% all day long on anything except a GV or SS Daytona. This was before the hard times hit

Art 1 · 21 February 2009, 09:41 AM

I know a guy who just got 20% off an EXp2, not easy to do in these parts.

xrayos · 21 February 2009, 10:05 AM

NC must be feeling the pain of BOA, Wachovia, etc.

casadecamporolex · 21 February 2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by xrayos

NC must be feeling the pain of BOA, Wachovia, etc.

I do not think there is anywhere that is not getting crushed right now in the USA, or for that matter, anywhere in the world.
When there are few buyers, excess inventory and over-anxious sellers, prices tumble.
If your AD doesn't move on the price, find one that will. They are everywhere to be found.

emmagee · 21 February 2009, 10:46 AM

I stopped in one AD in Dallas before buying a pre-owned GMT IIC, they offered to cover the sales tax. I called several others, told them I was going to buy a IIC this week and asked for their best deal, out-the-door, MSRP of $7K total was the best I could fine, most were a bit more. I saved over $2K, and bought one on TZ, I'm every bit as happy.

Lion · 21 February 2009, 10:48 AM

I agree, shop around there are AD's willing to negotiate. Two weeks ago my AD sold me a Sub ND for 22% off retail. But it was one(Z-serial#) they had had in stock for awhile and I'm sure they were glad to move it!!!

Trurolexer · 21 February 2009, 12:34 PM

I get 23% discount for sport models except GMT II-c, they only give me 15% off.

Deep Sea · 21 February 2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

Will they ship out of state (friend) to save the tax?

If you walk in the store and see your pearly white, chances are they will ship to SC to save the tax. They're close to the SC border, on the coast (hint).

Let me know if you want the name of my sales dude.

mk

Deep Sea · 21 February 2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCirillo

Has anyone seen or been offered recently a discount in the 20% range for a SS sport model? I would think in this economy there are not a lot of people willing to pay list, or be excited with 5%.

Of course, luxury has a brand to protect; i was in the Louis Vuitton store in Manhattan over Christmas and they would rather walk you than even acknowledge a request for a better price.

PS, my AD choices here are Tourneau and I know better than to even think about a deal there...

Have you also considered one of the good grey guys? busa180 (Jerry) might be worth contacting. He's in the NY metro area, and can probably get you what you want at a price that will beat any AD by hundreds, and probably no shipping involved. Here's his last post:

Link....http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=68529

For what it's worth, I'm waiting on him to get me a ND Sub, as it'll be cheaper than I can get at my AD. The delta in price is well worth the 'risk' of not having the full warranty. Plus I can get all the 'extra' goodies from him (bracelet, insert) when I get the watch, as there is a good chance these little items will become harder to get in the future and will cost quite a lot more.

Martin

chenx15 · 21 February 2009, 01:40 PM

28% in some 22% in others and none for ss daytona, gv, and dssd

hwilsdorf · 21 February 2009, 08:37 PM

20%-22% except for Daytona, GV, GMT2C and SDDS.

Nica64 · 21 February 2009, 11:57 PM

15 to 18% except Daytona or Milgauss...... at it's only to old and good customers.

dardeca · 22 February 2009, 12:32 AM

I was just offered 20% off a GMT IIc

eminere™ · 22 February 2009, 02:47 AM

Managed to get just over 20% off a Datejust from a really nice dealer. We were first-time customers too.

21 February 2009, 07:07 AM	#1
JCirillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: John Cirillo Location: Manhattan Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 119	AD Discounts Has anyone seen or been offered recently a discount in the 20% range for a SS sport model? I would think in this economy there are not a lot of people willing to pay list, or be excited with 5%. Of course, luxury has a brand to protect; i was in the Louis Vuitton store in Manhattan over Christmas and they would rather walk you than even acknowledge a request for a better price. PS, my AD choices here are Tourneau and I know better than to even think about a deal there...

21 February 2009, 07:15 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I was offered 10% off a Sub no-date on my first visit to an AD. But they werent giving that discount on every Rolex apparently... __________________ Russ

21 February 2009, 08:23 AM	#7
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	An AD in NC will give 20% off anything in their case, except for the SDDS. I have asked about an ND, YM, SD, and Sub date, and all were 20% off MSRP. Granted I would give back an immediate 7% in tax, but the original discount was 20%. I don't think they'll deal over the phone, either. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

21 February 2009, 08:55 AM	#10
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	buy an EXP II, huh? ;~) Attached Images

21 February 2009, 10:48 AM	#16
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I agree, shop around there are AD's willing to negotiate. Two weeks ago my AD sold me a Sub ND for 22% off retail. But it was one(Z-serial#) they had had in stock for awhile and I'm sure they were glad to move it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 February 2009, 07:19 AM	#3
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,328	I am visiting my hometown in upstate NY, and the ADs around here aren't walking anyone. It doesn't matter what the model is...they are playing "let's make a deal."

21 February 2009, 07:37 AM	#4
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Offered 22% on an EXPII.

21 February 2009, 08:52 AM	#9
nwappraisals Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 22	AIKO - Will you post or PM their name or phone number?

21 February 2009, 09:41 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I know a guy who just got 20% off an EXp2, not easy to do in these parts.

21 February 2009, 10:05 AM	#13
xrayos "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VA Posts: 32	NC must be feeling the pain of BOA, Wachovia, etc.

21 February 2009, 10:46 AM	#15
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	I stopped in one AD in Dallas before buying a pre-owned GMT IIC, they offered to cover the sales tax. I called several others, told them I was going to buy a IIC this week and asked for their best deal, out-the-door, MSRP of $7K total was the best I could fine, most were a bit more. I saved over $2K, and bought one on TZ, I'm every bit as happy.

21 February 2009, 12:34 PM	#17
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I get 23% discount for sport models except GMT II-c, they only give me 15% off.

21 February 2009, 01:40 PM	#20
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	28% in some 22% in others and none for ss daytona, gv, and dssd __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

21 February 2009, 08:37 PM	#21
hwilsdorf Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 106	20%-22% except for Daytona, GV, GMT2C and SDDS.

21 February 2009, 11:57 PM	#22
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	15 to 18% except Daytona or Milgauss...... at it's only to old and good customers. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

22 February 2009, 12:32 AM	#23
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	I was just offered 20% off a GMT IIc

22 February 2009, 02:47 AM	#24
eminere™ Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Watch: Datejust Posts: 64	Managed to get just over 20% off a Datejust from a really nice dealer. We were first-time customers too.

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