I'm looking to pull the trigger on an oyster perpetual 39. They are occasionally in stock but the dealer will likely have to order the color dial I want (Steel/silver). They have a white one and another AD has a black, so they are certainly not scarce. They said they can indeed order them just cannot guarantee a specific lead time.
Any thoughts on if it's reasonable to ask for a small discount or will that just be met with laughter? Just trying to cover sales tax at least, which is 6% here in PA. I could go to Delaware and get one tax free if I can find one.
There's that, but asking for a nominal discount on a "luxury" item... I know I can't go there in my mind, so more power to you if you can. So yeah, I think it's unreasonable to do this for a luxury item. Especially with no leverage.
Any thoughts on if it's reasonable to ask for a small discount or will that just be met with laughter? Just trying to cover sales tax at least, which is 6% here in PA. I could go to Delaware and get one tax free if I can find one.
It's hard to tell. I was able to get an OP39 ordered, but about 10 minutes of keyboard gymnastics seemed to indicate that there was more going on than just asking for one to be sent.
I asked one AD that I've known for a while but haven't purchased from yet if they offered a cash discount at all. He politely replied that all Rolex products are sold at retail in their stores. I know that's not the case with other brands, even luxury brands sold out of brand boutiques. I would never walk in to Cartier and ask for a discount, for example.
After the comment above, I sprung for the white one because they had one in stock. The only 39mm they had.
I appreciate the perspectives and realize now that PA is not a bad state to live in. We have very low state income tax, too. A good excuse to buy more watches!
Seems as if we have met a conclusion. Congratulations on your new watch. Post some pics in the OP thread. :-!
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