Rolex

Hi all. I shall keep this short but I wanted to share my anger at the greedy dealers who wish to mint money on the new Daytona. I tried to find a feedback link direct to Rolex but was unsuccessful. In Kuala Lumpur, the dealers have decided it's a great id... 

don't waste your time. It's dealers' call to do business. Rgds Raymond

the old saying "a fool and his money are soon parted" is true in everything unfortunately. good for you that you were disciplined.

All over the the South Asia region. Especially where the dealers have shops in the region, the prices will be controlled. The current asking price is approx USD19k. Patiently waiting to get mine. Cheers

I am happy to hear that there are dealers that honour a list. That\'s how I perceive a process to be. I do want to share that the list price is in the region of 10K USD. Anything above that is pure greed. At that list price the dealers already make a heal... 

Just wait it out.. Save your money. IMHO.. These are luxury goods. Need to pay to play specially when something is as "hot" as the new Daytona c. HAGWE.. Cheers! James

Here in the Brazil when the Chevrolet Corsa ( Opel Corsa B for someones places) in 1994, the price was 7k dollars and the agio was 7k dollars, without opcional, naked car. My father was the AD of the Chevrolet on the Brazil and profited too many. With the... 

As a buyer, clearly, I would prefer if the AD sold the watch at list. From the other side, though, it would be irrational to sell an item for anything less than the market price. A business takes a fair amount of inventory risk, etc., and the profit from ... 

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Why have a price list and instead let\'s negotiate all pieces based upon market conditions? Now there\'s a thought...

with some exceptions, of course

They are called MSRP - manufacturer's suggested retail price. I am sure if dealers are prohibited from selling above list they will be disciplined. If buyers can negotiate to buy below MSRPs, why are dealers not allowed to sell above? While I as a buyer d... 

I would like to share that dealers are prohibited to sell their pieces with a steep discount and manufactures check with fake buyers. But selling it WAY ABOVE the MRSP is honkey dorey? I beg to differ. Cheers

And which brands. 35-40% disocunts in Asia is not uncommon for many brands even walk-ins get 30 all the time esp in the current economic climate. Fyi.

For 30K Malaysian I would fly to London and buy a Patek instead.

which corresponds about 7,500 US$. But there's another side of the story: When a Rolex dealer needs to buy items that are not hot, sometimes vice versa, many buyers demand a rebate. What makes in market economy rebate more acceptable than a premium? I hav... 

I am happy for you. I wish things work that way here but it doesn\'t. It\'s a parallel universe which has a lot of grey. It\'s a bore at times.

They have a long list of clients or VIPs wanting this piece. For someone who walks in from the street and wants it now, they have to justify selling to him. Money talks. Personally, I would wait until the craze dies out. cheers fernando

I fully agree. I have a few other Daytona\'s to use for now. Cheers

When I read posts like this, the premise is always that if the watch was available for sale by a dealer at list price, then you in particular would be able to buy it at list price? Why do you think you would have access to a new Daytona at list price? If ... 

John, I have been buying from this dealer for 30 years. I don\'t know if that "qualifies" me as a good buyer but I have every complication from a 2 hand till minute repeater from them. Now you tell me if I may be miffed? Cheers

After all that business, they can't give you first shot at a watch you want? That's just blatant disrespect. Walk!

The dealer sounds tactless.

They just charge what the market can stomach and bill accordingly. Sickening. Cheers J

Buy an Omega instead.

That\'s an idea

Best wishes Alkiro

But you will get your Rolex Dayto one day, at the retail. Don't accept to play this game. Best of luck and resistance. Nicolas

Thanks Nicolas. There is no way I will throw my money away at this dealer. He has lost my business for good. Cheers

I plan to do that but not in my home country. I will look to place my name in a queue somewhere else. Thanks Nicolas

It was the same when the DSSD was first introduced. I recall the ADs quoted a few grands above list. Even for the D-blue, is it really at US$3-400 above the existing model? Since it is regular production model, I would say be patient and not chase after i... 

The daytonas are never sold at list price from this part of the world. The old model still cost USD12k approx brand new at the dealers. The price tag for the new Daytona is there for all to see but you can\'t get it at list price. Well we all have a choic... 

Kee, firstly I am not angry but disgusted. Secondly I wanted to share this experience and hear alternative views which I have so, its been successful in what the primary objective was by posting. Cheers J

I too am looking to get the Daytona and I am not paying the additional premium. Was at the dealers the other day admiring the beauty...unfortunate is a see no buy sort of thingy. Worse part was that it wasn\'t reserved for anyone but just waiting to go to... 

The whole experience is just Sucky Cheers J

I can only assume it isn't uncommon over where you are..?? Here in England it is very strict....in fact on the opposite side if a Rolex dealer is found to be offering a discount they will get warned and then loose the contract. Even I don't get a discount... 

Hiya, Unfortunately the same is not true where I live. The dealers are just asking for ridiculous premiums. If your willing to pay, you can get a piece. I find this practice repulsive. I will wait and let the market cool before I dip my toe in. For now I ...