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I wonder the AD position on long-term, loyal flippers (?)
….a sale is a sale, right ;-)
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By: mdg : April 26th, 2024-23:52
A good friend wanted a limited Lange piece last year or so. He'd already purchased 2 or 3 'normal' Langes and 2 or 3 very pricey special Langes. They told him to buy another Lange he didn't want nor need in order to be considered. Really put him off. He's...
I never did.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : April 29th, 2024-19:23
I think if you remove the Patek name from most of their low and mid offerings, they wouldn't do well at all. For the minute repeaters, as I mentioned elsewhere, my wofe has perfect pitch, so we would have to see the specific watch (they vary!) before comm...
Certainly hope so
By: Henke : April 27th, 2024-06:00
But bad times will hit the non hyped models much harder than the usual suspects. I would love for the market to soften enough so I can pick up a 39mm Dato at a reasonable price. I have some hope as it isn't a CB or a Nautilus...
This isn’t news.
By: gary_g : April 27th, 2024-01:30
It’s just now it’s so much more amplified. ADs have always done this. I was once told to buy an omega, JLC and a panerai in order to get a 5711. In retrospect it was a good deal. Or, how many datejusts did one have to buy to get a SS Daytona? Before pande...
That’s a good poin.
By: PaddyP : April 27th, 2024-03:34
That’s a good point. My thoughts are you shouldn’t be left in the lurch when your AD loses the relationship. You should be invited to shop at the nearest AD and your interest list and purchased piece history should carry over to the next. Like with Ferrar...
I understand
By: PaddyP : April 27th, 2024-08:57
what you are saying but you shouldn’t just start from scratch and have no communication at all. Even an invitation to enquire elsewhere would have been nice, but nothing. For what its worth, before I moved elsewhere I was told I would not accepted at anot...
For me it's very simple
By: Eric67 : April 27th, 2024-12:21
I don't play these games. No bundling, no waiting lists, no allocations, no premium. Never. I do things in my work and life that are far more important (don't want to seem pretentious because really I'm not, it's just a fact, a watch is only a watch) than...
By: pmh6000 : April 27th, 2024-17:02
I believe Mr Stern is sincere in his letter and I also believe he is an astute businessman. The AD I most frequently visit is a Rolex and Patek authorized establishment. Over the years he has never asked for or even hinted that I buy something as a preclu...
Great post Gordon.
By: Miles_151 : April 28th, 2024-08:52
I absolutely hate the new world we all live in today for so many reasons. My beloved hobby of horology has all but been ruined by the new money supposed watch enthusiasts. Those that know me know I speak my mind. As an old school collector who started col...
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