trm949
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Thanks for the Responses; Success in NY
Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I visited the NY VC Boutique last week. Selection was better than most AD's and staff was very friendly. However, as suggested, they would not work on the price and offered me a gift instead. A few of the grey market dealers on 47th Street seemed professional and trustworthy, and claimed to have new watches still sealed in original boxes for good prices. However, I then visited two AD's, and found one with inventory as good as the Boutique's -- at least for the watches in which I was most interested. They did work on price and, while still more expensive than the 47th Street dealers, the comfort of buying direct from an AD made the extra cost worth it. They also offered added perks, like a complimentary polish of my old Rolex. In the end, I purchased a new Overseas Chrono from the AD and was very happy with the entire experience. What I saved off list price will go towards the next addition to my collection.... perhaps from the same AD next time I'm in NY....
Shopping in New York
By: trm949 : January 25th, 2014-15:34
I will be in New York next week and plan to visit the Vacheron Boutique. Does anyone know if they will they work on price, or are you likely to get a better price at an AD? Also, does anyone have recommendations for watch dealers on 47th Street that offer...
Some answers...
By: KIH : January 27th, 2014-07:27
1. Boutiques in general do not discount. AD MAY discount, but can't be sure. But, AD is on 54th, and the boutique is around 60th, so you can find by yourself. 2. 47th st. is full of grey dealers or used watch dealers. I suggest anyone who wants to help do...
Thanks
By: trm949 : February 5th, 2014-19:41
Thanks! I love the blue as well and was really torn between them. In the end, I just had to pull the trigger and pick one. Having seen all three colors in person now, I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the dials on this beautiful watch.
47th street is scary...
By: patrick_y : February 6th, 2014-11:16
I'd be very wary to buy on 47th street. I'd probably buy a watch at auction before 47th street. And boy, have I had problems with the auction houses. Congratulations on the new watch. Very glad that you were able to get the watch you wanted at an AD inste...
Corporate Policy
By: maberlin : January 28th, 2014-16:40
As the other responses have inferred, there is a corporate policy prohibiting VC Boutiques from discounting. On the other hand, they will have several times the inventory of any AD. There are, however, quite a few ADs in NYC, so you might get lucky. As fa...
