Dear John,

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 the price is too high. i have a pretty cool AD. It's not all about the "bottom line" to him. It's more about the client and the "after service" that makes many of his clients return... with confidence. It would be great if more ADs were like him but unfortunately it is not the case.

Of course, it comes down to this: if you want it and don't buy it, someone else will. So, the question would be, how bad do you want it? If you are waiting for your dream watch and it comes in, it is within your grasp, are you willing to pay the premium for it?

As for my relationship with my AD, I, personally, don't ask for a discount. If he wants to give me one, fine. But I don't ask for one. I'll do my research so when I go in, or when he calls me, I'll know what the retail is. If I like the retail, then I'll get it because that is what the value to me is worth. I don't haggle. If I believe it is a fair price, then I'll get it. It doesn't matter if others think differently if, to me, it is a fair price. I'm the one that will buy it. I'm the one that will wear it. I'm the one that will be happy with it, so, to belabor the point one last time, if I think it is a fair price, I'll be okay with it.

Sorry, looks like I got up on my soap box for a minute.

Thanks,

Bob

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 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...

Please adivse me who to contact and where to send the letter if you can.

By: johnsinger56 : February 26th, 2008-13:58

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...

Mech , you're totally right

By: amanico : February 26th, 2008-23:25

Dear John , you are right : give a glance to my posts regarding

By: chronoman19 : February 27th, 2008-00:06

yes I've had similar experience. It seems to be common pracice now in some countries...

By: shattuck86 : February 28th, 2008-04:51

Dear John,

By: masterspiece : February 29th, 2008-16:55

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...