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Kawirider · 18 June 2021, 12:30 PM

Hey guys. So I have a bit of a dilemma. About 2 years ago my quest for a 326933 skydweller white dial started. I inquired in person about one at one AD and really thought I would have luck with this one SA. I maintained contact through email every few months wishing her well and letting her know I still was interested. She was always nice and stated to just be patient.

Somewhere around a year ago I sent a random message to a local AD that I’ve never even walked into. I expressed my wants and I was told it’s an in-demand watch and he would let me know if one comes in.

So what did I do? I went gray and I purchased the 326933.

Randomly today, I got a message from the second AD that a 326933 in white is available and I am next in line. I was shocked as I really didn’t even believe they would remember me.

Now, I have a chance to make my first purchase with an AD and get in the door. I know I won’t be able to jump on any stainless models right away but I don’t care for stainless anyway. I’m just sick of going to ADs and being asked “have you purchased with us before”? It would be nice to be able to potentially request other watches I want in the future.

So I have a few options.

1. I purchase the watch(that’s on hold for me until tomorrow) to get some buy history with the AD. It would be cool to have all the receipts and such in my name.

2. Go see it and respectfully, Pass on the watch. (Don’t want to do this)

3. I can buy the watch from the AD and than sell mine from my gray for the same price I pay. My watch is April 2021 and is like brand new so considering the grays are selling them for 22k + I’m sure someone would love to buy a practically brand new one for 19,200 or so. I already posted it to see if anyone is interested.

4. Buy the new watch from the AD and after go drop mine off at a local reseller who Ive worked with before. His offer is $18,750. To me the few hundred I lose is worth my foot in the door at the AD.

I really want to purchase from the AD but at the same time I would love to pass the “savings” on to someone who’s looking for this watch. I’m positive the gray will repost my watch for 22k or more.

If I sold mine privately, someone would be saving 3k. I would break even which I’m totally fine with but I would gain the buy history with the AD. So that’s a win win in my eyes.

At the same time, I really don’t want to have 40k in watches, nonetheless 2 of the same watch. I don’t know if it’s wise sitting on both of them, waiting for one to sell.

What would you guys do in my shoes? Thanks.

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spikep · 18 June 2021, 12:35 PM

Keep what you have and let someone else get the new watch. Just my opinion.

Furrygoat · 18 June 2021, 12:39 PM

Get the new and get rid of the old, but tbh this seems like a closet for sale post.

Kawirider · 18 June 2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Furrygoat

Get the new and get rid of the old, but tbh this seems like a closet for sale post.

I am a pledge member here for the last few years now and already have it posted in the classifieds. Not trying to break any rules. Genuinely wanted advice. Thanks.

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BNA/LION · 19 June 2021, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kawirider

I am a pledge member here for the last few years now and already have it posted in the classifieds. Not trying to break any rules. Genuinely wanted advice. Thanks.

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You knew what you were going to do. Why bother asking for advice? Just do a poll if you wonder what others here would do in your situation.

Andad · 18 June 2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Furrygoat

Get the new and get rid of the old, but tbh this seems like a closet for sale post.

hutch300 · 18 June 2021, 12:40 PM

I'd go option 4. The extra money isn't worth the hassle to me

AG23 · 18 June 2021, 12:41 PM

Option 4. Lose a little money and start a relationship that you want to develop.

Selling privately is also a nice idea but there’s too many potential hazards for me.

Best of luck

BumbleB · 18 June 2021, 12:42 PM

Just go to see the AD and tell them that you bought it grey as you had been waiting for so long, so don’t want to stop anyone else on the list from getting it. And show them your watch so they don’t think it’s because you don’t have the money.

Then say that you don’t think it’s fair to the next person if you bought this watch just because it was offered to you, but you’re very keen to see what else they may have that you could be interested in.

Honesty is always the best policy and goes a long way, in my book.

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BumbleB · 18 June 2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Just go to see the AD and tell them that you bought it grey as you had been waiting for so long, so don’t want to stop anyone else on the list from getting it. And show them your watch so they don’t think it’s because you don’t have the money.

Then say that you don’t think it’s fair to the next person if you bought this watch just because it was offered to you, but you’re very keen to see what else they may have that you could be interested in.

Honesty is always the best policy and goes a long way, in my book.

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And by the way, the grey offering you below MSRP for a 2 month old watch that sells at a nice premium in the secondary market is daylight robbery. Don’t even consider it man. They charged you market rate, why should you accept below MRSP…

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Old Geezer · 19 June 2021, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Just go to see the AD and tell them that you bought it grey as you had been waiting for so long, so don’t want to stop anyone else on the list from getting it. And show them your watch so they don’t think it’s because you don’t have the money.

Then say that you don’t think it’s fair to the next person if you bought this watch just because it was offered to you, but you’re very keen to see what else they may have that you could be interested in.

Honesty is always the best policy and goes a long way, in my book.

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RKTINC1 · 20 June 2021, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Just go to see the AD and tell them that you bought it grey as you had been waiting for so long, so don’t want to stop anyone else on the list from getting it. And show them your watch so they don’t think it’s because you don’t have the money.

Then say that you don’t think it’s fair to the next person if you bought this watch just because it was offered to you, but you’re very keen to see what else they may have that you could be interested in.

Honesty is always the best policy and goes a long way, in my book.

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Honesty is the best policy. This sounds like the best way to develop a good relationship.

Pw92676 · 18 June 2021, 12:42 PM

#4

samuel019 · 18 June 2021, 12:43 PM

As much as I want to say let someone else get it you gotta do what’s best for you.

If you want a relationship with an A D then there’s only one way to do it. Buy this one. Sell yours.

But then again you said you didn’t want to have 40k in watches so what else would you hope to buy after this one from the A D? Or did you mean 40k in the same watch?

Kawirider · 18 June 2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

As much as I want to say let someone else get it you gotta do what’s best for you.

If you want a relationship with an A D then there’s only one way to do it. Buy this one. Sell yours.

But then again you said you didn’t want to have 40k in watches so what else would you hope to buy after this one from the A D? Or did you mean 40k in the same watch?

At the moment, both. But in the future I would be open to a 126613lb. There was once a time where I paid $1000 for a watch and told myself I would never spend more. Lol

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watchtabs · 18 June 2021, 12:47 PM

Option 4 too… lose a few hundred to build the relationship. I think it’s worth it. I got my last cause I texted my AD and he’s like “I got one”.

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JodyHighroller · 18 June 2021, 12:49 PM

Buy the one offered at the AD and sell your recently acquired one back to the secondary market. You said it yourself losing a few hundred is worth gaining that purchase history.

You may have good intentions passing on the savings, but selling it privately is a hassle for most. Save yourself the trouble and get rid of current one via reseller.

EEpro · 18 June 2021, 12:58 PM

He's a pledge member. He could just post it for sale.

OP, do the deal with AD and recover your grey cost. I had exactly the same thing happen with Pepsi. Sold the grey. Kept the AD sourced.

dannyp · 18 June 2021, 01:05 PM

Option 5: If the AD sells pre-owned pieces, offer to trade them straight up, your current one for the brand new one. Most likely, they can move that one for well above MSRP.

Kawirider · 18 June 2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Option 5: If the AD sells pre-owned pieces, offer to trade them straight up, your current one for the brand new one. Most likely, they can move that one for well above MSRP.

They do sell pre owned. And this sounds like a good idea. But I also worry it can back fire on me. Lol

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dannyp · 18 June 2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kawirider

They do sell pre owned. And this sounds like a good idea. But I also worry it can back fire on me. Lol

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I don't see how. Tell them you bought grey, but really want it with all paperwork in your name, so you're buying it, and selling yours to do so, and for the good of your future relationship, you'd like to offer them the option of making a wider margin by taking yours in trade, 1:1.

Either they'll want to do that or they won't, but make sure they know it's entirely their choice and you want them to do whatever will be best for the long-term relationship.

Gwai · 18 June 2021, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

I don't see how. Tell them you bought grey, but really want it with all paperwork in your name, so you're buying it, and selling yours to do so, and for the good of your future relationship, you'd like to offer them the option of making a wider margin by taking yours in trade, 1:1.

Either they'll want to do that or they won't, but make sure they know it's entirely their choice and you want them to do whatever will be best for the long-term relationship.

What a way to build a relationship! If I were the AD in question, OP'd be back on the street even before he'd finished his pitch.

Cheers
Marc

Kawirider · 18 June 2021, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwai

What a way to build a relationship! If I were the AD in question, OP'd be back on the street even before he'd finished his pitch.

Cheers
Marc

Yeah this sounds good on paper but I just personally see it not going over well.

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Drexel07 · 19 June 2021, 02:17 AM

Horrible idea. Your priority is building the relationship. This 1000% would risk it and could get you blacklisted at that AD. Buy the new watch, sell the old one to a trusted seller here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawirider

They do sell pre owned. And this sounds like a good idea. But I also worry it can back fire on me. Lol

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Spectre38 · 18 June 2021, 01:11 PM

I personally would decline the offer, thanking them for keeping you in mind. As much as you think it would be cool to have the papers and receipts in your name, just for the sake of having them in your name, it would also be cool for the next guy that gets the chance to buy it if you pass.

I passed on a no date sub because I have my SD... I knew that it would mean a lot to the next person on the list. Everybody is different, but that's how I would play it. Good luck with your decision... let us know how it turns out.

Giangos · 18 June 2021, 01:40 PM

Get the one from the AD, and sell yours for the best price you can get. Even losing a few hundred is worth gaining with an AD.
And don’t bring any of this up with the AD. Why confuse a simple situation, they offered and you are buying. End of story, and keep away from their second hand pieces. In and out.

Let’s see an incoming tomorrow

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Polar Bear · 18 June 2021, 03:59 PM

Sell old
Buy new
Cross your fingers it means something

If you really feel bad about someone else missing out, privately sell your old model for RRP to someone you like that way you're not out of pocket for the new piece, but you havent made a profit either

RJRJRJ · 18 June 2021, 04:05 PM

Buy it and sell the old one. This is as no-brainer as a no-brainer can get.

Dasd329 · 18 June 2021, 04:50 PM

Number 4 all day

Cheng · 18 June 2021, 05:17 PM

Keeping a good relationship with AD is key, you might need them in the future. So yeah, sell old and buy new.

18 June 2021, 12:30 PM	#1
Kawirider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NY Posts: 501	Need advice. AD called. Hey guys. So I have a bit of a dilemma. About 2 years ago my quest for a 326933 skydweller white dial started. I inquired in person about one at one AD and really thought I would have luck with this one SA. I maintained contact through email every few months wishing her well and letting her know I still was interested. She was always nice and stated to just be patient. Somewhere around a year ago I sent a random message to a local AD that I’ve never even walked into. I expressed my wants and I was told it’s an in-demand watch and he would let me know if one comes in. So what did I do? I went gray and I purchased the 326933. Randomly today, I got a message from the second AD that a 326933 in white is available and I am next in line. I was shocked as I really didn’t even believe they would remember me. Now, I have a chance to make my first purchase with an AD and get in the door. I know I won’t be able to jump on any stainless models right away but I don’t care for stainless anyway. I’m just sick of going to ADs and being asked “have you purchased with us before”? It would be nice to be able to potentially request other watches I want in the future. So I have a few options. 1. I purchase the watch(that’s on hold for me until tomorrow) to get some buy history with the AD. It would be cool to have all the receipts and such in my name. 2. Go see it and respectfully, Pass on the watch. (Don’t want to do this) 3. I can buy the watch from the AD and than sell mine from my gray for the same price I pay. My watch is April 2021 and is like brand new so considering the grays are selling them for 22k + I’m sure someone would love to buy a practically brand new one for 19,200 or so. I already posted it to see if anyone is interested. 4. Buy the new watch from the AD and after go drop mine off at a local reseller who Ive worked with before. His offer is $18,750. To me the few hundred I lose is worth my foot in the door at the AD. I really want to purchase from the AD but at the same time I would love to pass the “savings” on to someone who’s looking for this watch. I’m positive the gray will repost my watch for 22k or more. If I sold mine privately, someone would be saving 3k. I would break even which I’m totally fine with but I would gain the buy history with the AD. So that’s a win win in my eyes. At the same time, I really don’t want to have 40k in watches, nonetheless 2 of the same watch. I don’t know if it’s wise sitting on both of them, waiting for one to sell. What would you guys do in my shoes? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2021, 12:35 PM	#2
spikep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 🇺🇸 Posts: 537	Keep what you have and let someone else get the new watch. Just my opinion. __________________ 16610 LN, 16610 LV, 126610 LV, 126622 Rhodium, 126710 BLRO jubilee, 126710 BLRO oyster, 126719 Meteorite, 116710 BLNR, 126711 CHNR, 126715 CHNR, 326934 BLACK, 326934 GREEN, 216570 BLACK, 116500LN WHITE, 116500LN BLACK, 126710 VTNR jubilee

18 June 2021, 12:42 PM	#9
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	Need advice. AD called. Just go to see the AD and tell them that you bought it grey as you had been waiting for so long, so don’t want to stop anyone else on the list from getting it. And show them your watch so they don’t think it’s because you don’t have the money. Then say that you don’t think it’s fair to the next person if you bought this watch just because it was offered to you, but you’re very keen to see what else they may have that you could be interested in. Honesty is always the best policy and goes a long way, in my book. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

18 June 2021, 12:43 PM	#14
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	As much as I want to say let someone else get it you gotta do what’s best for you. If you want a relationship with an A D then there’s only one way to do it. Buy this one. Sell yours. But then again you said you didn’t want to have 40k in watches so what else would you hope to buy after this one from the A D? Or did you mean 40k in the same watch? __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

18 June 2021, 12:47 PM	#16
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Need advice. AD called. Option 4 too… lose a few hundred to build the relationship. I think it’s worth it. I got my last cause I texted my AD and he’s like “I got one”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

18 June 2021, 12:39 PM	#3
Furrygoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 428	Get the new and get rid of the old, but tbh this seems like a closet for sale post.

18 June 2021, 12:40 PM	#7
hutch300 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,482	I'd go option 4. The extra money isn't worth the hassle to me

18 June 2021, 12:41 PM	#8
AG23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Al Location: Australia Posts: 341	Option 4. Lose a little money and start a relationship that you want to develop. Selling privately is also a nice idea but there’s too many potential hazards for me. Best of luck

18 June 2021, 12:42 PM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	#4

18 June 2021, 12:49 PM	#17
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Buy the one offered at the AD and sell your recently acquired one back to the secondary market. You said it yourself losing a few hundred is worth gaining that purchase history. You may have good intentions passing on the savings, but selling it privately is a hassle for most. Save yourself the trouble and get rid of current one via reseller.

18 June 2021, 12:58 PM	#18
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	He's a pledge member. He could just post it for sale. OP, do the deal with AD and recover your grey cost. I had exactly the same thing happen with Pepsi. Sold the grey. Kept the AD sourced. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

18 June 2021, 01:05 PM	#19
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Option 5: If the AD sells pre-owned pieces, offer to trade them straight up, your current one for the brand new one. Most likely, they can move that one for well above MSRP.

18 June 2021, 01:11 PM	#25
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	I personally would decline the offer, thanking them for keeping you in mind. As much as you think it would be cool to have the papers and receipts in your name, just for the sake of having them in your name, it would also be cool for the next guy that gets the chance to buy it if you pass. I passed on a no date sub because I have my SD... I knew that it would mean a lot to the next person on the list. Everybody is different, but that's how I would play it. Good luck with your decision... let us know how it turns out. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

18 June 2021, 01:40 PM	#26
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,655	Get the one from the AD, and sell yours for the best price you can get. Even losing a few hundred is worth gaining with an AD. And don’t bring any of this up with the AD. Why confuse a simple situation, they offered and you are buying. End of story, and keep away from their second hand pieces. In and out. Let’s see an incoming tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2021, 03:59 PM	#27
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	Sell old Buy new Cross your fingers it means something If you really feel bad about someone else missing out, privately sell your old model for RRP to someone you like that way you're not out of pocket for the new piece, but you havent made a profit either

18 June 2021, 04:05 PM	#28
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Buy it and sell the old one. This is as no-brainer as a no-brainer can get.

18 June 2021, 04:50 PM	#29
Dasd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 21	Number 4 all day

18 June 2021, 05:17 PM	#30
Cheng Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 205	Keeping a good relationship with AD is key, you might need them in the future. So yeah, sell old and buy new.

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