Appropriate to give a small gift to AD who came through?

[HappyDad]

I am wondering if it would be appropriate to give a small gift to my AD when she finally comes through with a watch I have been waiting for.

I'm not talking about an expensive gift, but rather something small, ie. a Starbucks gift card or something along these lines.

What do you think?

[Tools]

You can do what you choose, but most sales staff are pretty satisfied with the commission or increase in status that they get from the sale.

In some cultures, it would be an insult.

[JRell]

I almost gifted a Blanton’s, but decided not to at the end, couldn’t give it up!

[JSolution]

Personally I would find that a very awkward encounter from both ends, but everyone is different.

[Chewbacca]

All I’ve ever done was send pizza to my AD after a purchase and that was really just because I abuse their free parking.

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by HappyDad

I am wondering if it would be appropriate to give a small gift to my AD when she finally comes through with a watch I have been waiting for.

I'm not talking about an expensive gift, but rather something small, ie. a Starbucks gift card or something along these lines.

What do you think?

Lorena at Rolex Fortane?

It would be appreciated but won't get you any bonus points towards your next purchase. If you do it, do it for the right reason (being a good person, not with an ulterior motive).

[XBMX]

More common for the AD to present a thanks for purchasing guift to the buyer.
Mine gave me a travel umbrella.

[HappyDad]

It would be appreciated but won't get you any bonus points towards your next purchase. If you do it, do it for the right reason (being a good person, not with an ulterior motive).

That wouldn’t be for ulterior motives but rather to show my appreciation for her having set aside something for me while dozens (maybe hundreds) of other people were just told to put their names down for that same watch.

It sounds like the overall feeling to this entire thread is to not gift anything. Fine by me. I just wanted to find out what others do/did when they got the mythical call.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by HappyDad

That wouldn’t be for ulterior motives but rather to show my appreciation for her having set aside something for me while dozens (maybe hundreds) of other people were just told to put their names down for that same watch.

It sounds like the overall feeling to this entire thread is to not gift anything. Fine by me. I just wanted to find out what others do/did when they got the mythical call.

Over the course of the year, I usually give a small gift to anyone who regularly does services for me. Yes, I pay for the services, but I still usually like to show appreciation.

If you’re regularly interacting with this person, why not give them a Starbucks gift card?

Giving a gift to the owner of the AD would be weird. But to a salesman who did right by you? Nah.


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[KathleenL]

When we went into the AD to pick up my watch last year, we brought a nice bottle of wine for him. Normally I wouldn't think it necessary to give a gift to someone after giving him just shy of $11,000, but he managed to get my #1 choice -- the discontinued Sundust dial, AND we picked it up exactly one month to the day from when I first told him what I wanted. Heck, I would have given him a case of wine for that.

[Watchguy7]

I was going to post this same question today. So I too would be interested to read what others think about this.

It seems appropriate to me, just was not sure what was normal.

[Starhutch]

I have brought a really nice bottle of wine and it was much appreciated.

[Starhutch]

Originally Posted by JRell

I almost gifted a Blanton’s, but decided not to at the end, couldn’t give it up!

That’s a rare bottle to find anymore..sad

[Danny83]

I say yes I do always have even 10 years ago

[skoobasam]

I bring him a bottle of whiskey after each purchase, he tends to reciprocate with champagne though.


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[wchbos]

I tried to give my sales guy a Starbucks card when I picked up my Daytona but he refused to take it. I appreciate that he didn't but really wanted to show my appreciation for his efforts.

[tudk]

Wanted to give my AD a gift after my CHNR allocation last year however
she advised she was not allowed to accept.

I have been told that Rolex HQ are really cracking down on grey market dealing
and gifts . I have been told that they are examining allocations and are suspicious where there is more than one allocation per customer per year.
I am sure that some members here have received more than one allocation
per year and half their luck.

[rolex75216]

As long as your gift is not your phone number you'll be alright.

[tropicwatches]

I think that might be an awkward interaction. Just say thank you.

[EEpro]

Yes. Do it.

[Df1kilo1]

I had no purchase history nothing. Squat. Nothing. And I got the ND Sub. . There was a nice chop house in the area I got him a gift certificate for his efforts. . Super super appreciative got a handwritten note later etc.
I’m glad I did it.

[dpt.calvin]

They should thank you for your business. Not the other way around. What a backwards world we live in.

When I bought my house, my realtor gave me a gift.

When my interior designer finished my house, she gave me a gift.

[bswizzle2552]

You paying for the watch is the only thank you they need

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

They should thank you for your business. Not the other way around. What a backwards world we live in.

When I bought my house, my realtor gave me a gift.

When my interior designer finished my house, she gave me a gift.

My realtor probably makes more money than I do. They are making tens of thousands of dollars or more off of the transaction. Same with the interior director.
This is a salesman he definitely makes a lot less than I do. I give a gift to my housekeeper, I give a gift to the bartender that takes care of me at my watering hole. I give a little bit to the guy who sold me my car.

Giving the AD (owner) a gift is more along to your examples. Giving a small gift to a salesman is not.

[Jttran28]

I have mine a Starbucks gift card and he said it wasn’t necessary and not to do it again.


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[Cigars&Watches]

I gave a gift when I picked up my first watch. Tried to give a gift when I picked up my second watch but he threatened to put me on the no call list. Lol.. I think there is a Rolex policy to not accept gifts… when I pick up my third I will offer… it’s a nice gesture for sure. Sounds like you want to so go for it as long as it’s for the right reasons which I can see if hat it is.
Good luck

[jmrxtr]

my AD has come through several times. out of the blue she offered me a batman. i sent flowers just say an extra special thanks

[thenewrick]

Donuts will get you any steel reference but a Shaqaroni will get you an off catalogue gemset novelty.

[HappyDad]

Donuts will get you any steel reference but a Shaqaroni will get you an off catalogue gemset novelty.

LOL I had to Google what a Shaqaroni was. I imagined a fancy japanese whisky or something.

[ArtNouveau]

My current SA has been my go to and friend for over 20 years, have bought somewhere around 10 watches from him. I have never given him a gift and I don’t think he expects one. The store usually gives some trinkets to go with the purchase.