"I know how the game is played.."

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Commander C.

Do you have any suggestions for how someone should behave and what actions they should take if they want to purchase a Rolex from an AD such as yourself?

Invite them to lunch and bring an envelope with cash.

[DiamondAD]

Originally Posted by Commander C.

Do you have any suggestions for how someone should behave and what actions they should take if they want to purchase a Rolex from an AD such as yourself?

Sure, be nice and honest. But also be realistic, as I am with my clients. Don't be a know it all.
It's like the barberhshop scene from Grand Tourino. Don't just walk into a mans shop and ask for a Daytona... or GMT

[Michael1968]

[DiamondAD]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Rolex created the situation. If you want to sell Rolex it's kinda part of the deal.

Knowing the game and choosing to play are two different things. Are you saying there is no game???

My point is if a guy comes in and says thats, and they do, then why don't they buy something for their wife or girlfriend. Or do some other service with us?

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by DiamondAD

My point is if a guy comes in and says thats, and they do, then why don't they buy something for their wife or girlfriend. Or do some other service with us?

Because they choose not to play the game.

I understand the bublic is full of A-holes whether you work at Walmart or Saks. But again, Rolex created this hostile environment. There's no excuse for rude behavior but what an absolute cluster Rolex has cultivated for themselves!

[Subb]

Complete the statement, that could help anyone figure what you're talking about.

[Notimetodie]

Originally Posted by DiamondAD

My point is if a guy comes in and says thats, and they do, then why don't they buy something for their wife or girlfriend. Or do some other service with us?

Any guy who walks into a diamond dealer wanting a Rolex clearly doesn’t know how to play the game.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by DiamondAD

Why do people say this to me, an AD?
If you do, then why don't you already have blah blah blah?
I had two jabroni's say this last week.

I think you’ll find no one really knows how the game is played. Unless you mean the art of the trade or how the sausage gets made. We just assume that it happens, but no one else is in the room where it happens.

[DiamondAD]

Originally Posted by BDII

Do you own the AD?

No, employee

[Big Tex Rolex]

Life is too short … maybe consider another line of work, for your own well being.

I’m not sure getting mad at someone, because they are asking you for something that they want, is healthy.

[DiamondAD]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Because they choose not to play the game.

I understand the bublic is full of A-holes whether you work at Walmart or Saks. But again, Rolex created this hostile environment. There's no excuse for rude behavior but what an absolute cluster Rolex has cultivated for themselves!

Rolex didn't create it. Demand did. Covid didnt help

[subtona]

just stop playing.
sell the watch and be done with it.

[DiamondAD]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

Life is too short … maybe consider another line of work, for your own well being.

I’m not sure getting mad at someone, because they are asking you for something that they want, is healthy.

I don't get mad. It's just annoying. We actually laugh at people who stupid stuff like that.

[DiamondAD]

Originally Posted by subtona

just stop playing.
sell the watch and be done with it.

Not to know it all douche bags

[Lesnerelli23]

Originally Posted by RussW

I think you’ll find no one really knows how the game is played. Unless you mean the art of the trade or how the sausage gets made. We just assume that it happens, but no one else is in the room where it happens.

Oh boy, we’ve hit the Hamilton phase of this thread


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[ratty]

Originally Posted by DiamondAD

Sure, be nice and honest. But also be realistic, as I am with my clients. Don't be a know it all.
It's like the barberhshop scene from Grand Tourino. Don't just walk into a mans shop and ask for a Daytona... or GMT

But if you only want a Daytona or GMT?

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Lesnerelli23

Oh boy, we’ve hit the Hamilton phase of this thread


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[Dauntless]

What would be expected from your AD to obtain a GMT or Daytona?

[omar-rye]

Is that you James? I didn't expect to see you on the forums. How's the family? How's business? Anyways, you'd better listen you piece of dirt. I need my Panda now! When can I expect a call, text, email, letter, or even a pigeon post? Anyways, hope to chat with you soon my friend

[d7s]

There have been many times I’ve been treated like garbage at the ADs even before I opened my mouth and asked any question, attitude changes when I take my jacket off and they can spot whatever I’m wearing but still, I would say the douchery goes both ways, actually in my case I’m never a douche, I’m always smiley, polite and excited to nerd out about watches, yet I’ve had 10 different Rolex and still didn’t manage to get a single one from an AD…I guess I don’t know how to play the game after all :(

[Vince_76]

So tell me… how much do you pimp out (not pump out) a client for them to be even considered for a Daytona?

I’ll tell you one thing. Wouldn’t be me. Have more self respect than to play games and beg for stuff

[MegaXray]

Originally Posted by DiamondAD

Sure, be nice and honest. But also be realistic, as I am with my clients. Don't be a know it all.
It's like the barberhshop scene from Grand Tourino. Don't just walk into a mans shop and ask for a Daytona... or GMT

What's wrong with that? So you are admitting to playing a game yourself and lying to your customers about what you have in the safe?

I'll acknowledge that Rolex caused some of the game, but the AD themselves acting as a gate keeper is the worst. Do you want to sell product and make money? It's fairly simple I suppose.

[Calatrava r]

I agree you should look for another line of work. This difficult watch market has taken its toll on you. Understandable of course, but regularly feeling ill of people makes no sense. Life is too short.

[Jasb]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Is that you James? I didn't expect to see you on the forums. How's the family? How's business? Anyways, you'd better listen you piece of dirt. I need my Panda now! When can I expect a call, text, email, letter, or even a pigeon post? Anyways, hope to chat with you soon my friend

^^^^I like this guy

[drrd]

Originally Posted by DiamondAD

Not to know it all douche bags

Can you not tone it down a bit?

You can’t possibly speak to your clients the way you post so why vent like that here?

[Bro Watch]

I was on holiday and went by an AD to look at a non Rolex brand. The sales associate treated me like I could not afford the watch I was looking at. He mentioned selling me some women's gold watches or even writing an SA on why I wanted to buy the watch. I'm glad that the AD that I purchased all my Rolex's from doesn't play silly games like that. The sad thing is, I probably make more money in a week than this sales guy makes a year. When you're looking to spend 6 figures on a watch, that should be enough for them.

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[Watchesnguitars]

Grabbing the popcorn for this one..

[logix1229]

jabroni's...haven't heard that one in a while. lol

[Hollie_Rollie]

“Jabroni”




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[Vince_76]

Lmao I feel bad for anyone who’s encountered this SA. What’s the point of venting like this?