Rob
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Thankfully...
have not gotten this sales technique from AD I go to. Think this is NOT a sales policy endorsed by PP unlike another watch company's official boutique policy(basically soured me for good from that brand). More like your particular AD's effort to not only move basic stuff thus geting more for what they can get out of premium goodies but to deftly circumvent being tagged as an AD that is 'selling above MSRP". Just my own two cents... 
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...