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Bob

 

It is not for me the question of price. It is the question of making the availability of the watch to me contingent upon my purchasing another watch from them. Yes, it is true that if I don't get it someone else will. On the other hand, any mediocre AD can be replaced (as this one will be). The watch in quesion isn't even a limited edition and I've been contact by two other dealers  thus far (not AD's) who wanted to sell the 5098 to me at a big premium. That also I will no longer do (though I don't particularly feel that they are doing anything wrong by selling it at a premium). I have made the mistake of buying a watch at a premium before because I thought I had to have it right then. If I had waited a bit, I would have saved many thousands . I appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts and experiences on the subject I brought up. I think most agree with me that this AD did not treat me very well and did not behave properly. I have contacted Patek and they also agree that making the watch contingent upon my buying another piece was improper. I love Patek watches so this experience with this AD does not turn me off to the brand in any way.

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Question regarding Patek sales policy

 
By: johnsinger56 : February 25th, 2008-14:03
I received a phone call from my local Patek AD offering me the Patek 5098 that they just got in contingent upon my buying another lesser expensive watch that they know I am also interested in. Is this a normal sales technique? If so, I find it highly offe... 

I'd complain

 
By: nothing but time : February 26th, 2008-11:09
I'd write a letter to Thiery and complain.. If you are well spoken and articulate your concern, you can bet it will garner the attention of Patek's owners.. This is an unseemly way to sell a timepiece. The AD is in too powerful position to abuse and inves... 

Selling at List Price and above by a reputable AD

 
By: Mech : February 26th, 2008-16:17
I was shopping for a 5140 and 5146 recently and we all know it's almost impossible to get one pending PP's price revisions and stocking. But I did with a reputable, really reputable AD who 'happen' to have one of these so I was delighted and ready to part... 

Dear John,

 
By: masterspiece : February 29th, 2008-16:55
It seems that it is not unusual for ADs to try to sell it that way. If you search through other threads regarding AD practices, it seems that many Purists have experienced that. i've been fortunate with my AD that he would even suggest NOT to buy because ... 

Bob

 
By: johnsinger56 : February 29th, 2008-21:59
It is not for me the question of price. It is the question of making the availability of the watch to me contingent upon my purchasing another watch from them. Yes, it is true that if I don't get it someone else will. On the other hand, any mediocre AD ca...