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Old 2 November 2023, 07:04 AM   #1
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What would be expected from your AD to obtain a GMT or Daytona?
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Old 2 November 2023, 06:50 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 2 November 2023, 06:53 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 2 November 2023, 08:47 AM   #4
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I don't get mad. It's just annoying. We actually laugh at people who stupid stuff like that.
I feel sorry for you
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:04 AM   #5
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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
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:18 AM   #6
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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
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Old 2 November 2023, 10:23 AM   #7
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^^^^I like this guy
Likewise my friend
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Old 2 November 2023, 06:52 AM   #8
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just stop playing.
sell the watch and be done with it.
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Old 2 November 2023, 06:53 AM   #9
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just stop playing.
sell the watch and be done with it.
Not to know it all douche bags
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:40 AM   #10
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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?
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Old 2 November 2023, 08:31 AM   #11
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Not to know it all douche bags
the business is literally selling watches.

whoever your customers are, they have accepted that there is a game and are willing to engage.

I am a collector.
I have heard of the game.
I am not willing to engage nor walk into the AD any longer.


what if they simply close their doors and all sales are done on line direct to manufacturer?

like it or not, desirable customer or not... the store doesn't exist without the customer.

make every customer feel special, even when you tell them no and then eventually make the sale.
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Old 2 November 2023, 11:39 PM   #12
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Not to know it all douche bags
Isn’t part of sales dealing with difficult customers or prospects?
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Old 4 November 2023, 02:25 PM   #13
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Not to know it all douche bags

it's clear to me who the douche bag is in this equation and it's not the customer. I'll leave it at that!
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Old 5 November 2023, 12:23 AM   #14
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it's clear to me who the douche bag is in this equation and it's not the customer. I'll leave it at that!
I'm not the one who has their watch models listed below their posts. Cringy and douch baggery
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Old 5 November 2023, 02:48 AM   #15
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I'm not the one who has their watch models listed below their posts. Cringy and douch baggery
A lot of people love Rolex and are proud of their collections. But for these folks, you would not have a job.
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:04 AM   #16
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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 :(
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:09 AM   #17
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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
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:16 AM   #18
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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.
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:44 AM   #19
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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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Old 2 November 2023, 07:45 AM   #20
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Grabbing the popcorn for this one..
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:46 AM   #21
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jabroni's...haven't heard that one in a while. lol
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:47 AM   #22
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:53 AM   #23
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Lmao I feel bad for anyone who’s encountered this SA. What’s the point of venting like this?
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Old 2 November 2023, 07:56 AM   #24
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Old 2 November 2023, 08:02 AM   #25
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Dark Souls is NOT that hard!
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Old 2 November 2023, 08:04 AM   #26
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Can't wait until next week when he tosses a fit and never comes back...just like all those before him.
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Old 2 November 2023, 08:06 AM   #27
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Old 2 November 2023, 08:07 AM   #28
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I don’t know man. You work behind a counter. About 1 step up from someone that has to ask, “do you want fries with that?”

So I would get some perspective. lol.


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Old 2 November 2023, 08:36 AM   #29
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I don’t know man. You work behind a counter. About 1 step up from someone that has to ask, “do you want fries with that?”

So I would get some perspective. lol.


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Old 2 November 2023, 08:13 AM   #30
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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.
A shopkeeper that hates his customers. Lovely !
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