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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 offensive. Have you experienced this type of sales pressure from AD's of Patek? Thanks in advance for your input and feedback.
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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...
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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...