amanico
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Mech , you're totally right
AD is AD and grey market or un AD are another thing...
I won't buy at an AD a watch above the retail...The retail is the retail...And if you begin to mix the rules, it's the beginning of
the end...
I read Mr Philippe STERN in Patek Magazine about this topic.
He said that he totally disagrees with this kind of attitude from ADs...And that he will act to stop it.
That proves that what you said, mech, is true, and you're not the only one to report it, here...
Best.
Nicolas
Question regarding Patek sales policy
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
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
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,
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
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...