zephyr49
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Think it depends on the business culture too
In Singapore, prices are never advertised with the watch. It may be seem as rude (in local culture) and there is the other issue of 'controlled' pricing, before and after list. You get what I mean. In fact, you seldom get the retail pricelist that comes with the product catalog here. Conversely, in Japan, pricing is more readily availability.
Lionel
Pricing
Hi,just a general question for one and all that has intrigued me for some time. If I see an advert for a BMW, a new flat somewhere etc etc,the advert always (or nearly always) has a price. Why do watch adverts never have a price,even if it is a "rack rate...
One word: Luxury
Luxury products are never advertised with prices attached. As the word suggests, it's an unnecessary expenditure that's well described by the old adage: If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. Goods like an LV bag or high-end furniture are never...
Not totally accurate
This is not 100% accurate actually - Mille watches always have the price printed on the ad... Agree, luxury items rarely are advertised with a price but I think for some, it’s actually a good provocative element, which no doubts appeals to Mille and a few...
True... but very rare...
Mostly, the price is an eye-catcher statement in itself if advertised. I'd say the strategy works well for a new boy/unknown for shock value.
I would love to know the prices...
I do not buy (collect ?) based on a brand or function. I'm an impulse buyer that looks at a watch, decides if I like it and... go for it (or not)! I had some bad experiences with watches that (IMHO) did not deserve the price and some other (similarly bad)...
