Drew
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sales policy
I received an offer to puchase a 5960p and had been serting aside funds for some time. As noted by others, the AD would not sell unless I spend another large amount on anther piece. This was not part of our arrangement. I oferred to wire the ful amount for the one I first selected and then to wire the full amount to the other whenit was to arrive in a few months. I was told no and must wire all now or loose the sale. I asked for a couple weeks as most. When I got back they had sold both pieces to someone else. Belived the dealer could have had a long term relationship but was not really interested in one.
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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...
Selling at List Price and above by a reputable AD
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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...