As you know Elwyn that's virtually unheard of in the US. I suspect that it's 'we are the only AD for 180 miles so you have to use us' mentality.
You know how to reach George
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| Author: | br549 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Obstinate AD |
I just wanted to check and see if I lived in a parallel universe or something but I have an AD (the only one for 180 miles) that refuses to discount a single dime off of the MSRP of their Breitlings. And I mean not a single bloody dime. The price in the price list is the price you pay. Is my AD an exception to the rule? Anyone else have one like this? |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
The only AD in my city gives 5% on new and 10% on old models (cash only). |
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| Author: | KJM11379 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
Where I live, I can score between 20-28% off depending on the model. Usually 25% though. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
As you know Elwyn that's virtually unheard of in the US. I suspect that it's 'we are the only AD for 180 miles so you have to use us' mentality. You know how to reach George
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| Author: | Phill_78 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
br549 wrote: ... I have an AD (the only one for 180 miles) ... It would seem to me that this is the main reason. He's just taking advantage of the fact that is the only AD in 180 miles. |
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| Author: | MasterOfEvil [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
Where I live there are two AD's within a two-hour drive. One tells me Breitling does not let them go below 8-12% discount (I don't know where they made that one up but...) and the other will discount close to 30% off on certain models. |
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| Author: | br549 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
I suspect you guys are correct concerning the "exclusivity" factor of the AD. They really scorch my skillet though with their arrogance. You would think though that they would be a little bit flexible however. I mean a sale is a sale.  Fortunately I'm not in the market for a new watch at the time Roff but you can bet your last dollar I'll be giving George a call should the need arise. Thanks guys. @Bnewbie. I can't believe that you can get 5% off in Croatia!!! I thought that tried to rip you guys off every chance they had there. While 5% is not great it's 5% more than I can get right here in the good ole USA! 
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
Roffensian wrote: You know how to reach George I can't understand why they wouldn't discount and this is the only AD I've ever heard of doing that. As always, let me know when you're ready and I cn get you George's info. |
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| Author: | br549 [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
jnelson3097 wrote: Roffensian wrote: You know how to reach George I can't understand why they wouldn't discount and this is the only AD I've ever heard of doing that. As always, let me know when you're ready and I cn get you George's info. Thank you. I will do just that. 
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| Author: | 9 iron [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
The AD in Sacramento said he'd never heard of Breitlings being discounted and said they'd never do more than a 10% sale every now and then. From the sound of it, he was not prepared to offer me even that as his tone of voice was pretty negative on the subject. In the age of the internet, that simply means I'll spend 2K-3K somewhere else. |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
br549 wrote: @Bnewbie. I can't believe that you can get 5% off in Croatia!!! I thought that tried to rip you guys off every chance they had there. While 5% is not great it's 5% more than I can get right here in the good ole USA! How about $10 for a single spring bar at my AD? 
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| Author: | Kid Vegas [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
Lots of AD's in Southern Cal, and I found almost all of them willing to make deals. 25% off was a typical quote and/or starting point. All except a certain chain that starts with "T" and rhymes with "her know". I recently went into one of their locations in the Northeast and was also firmly quoted 0% off, MSRP is what you pay, you will pay sales tax, you will like it, and you should be happy to buy from us..... |
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| Author: | Fiery [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
In my country ADs do not like discounting. However, where I got my Colt they give 10% discount on any Tag, Omega or Breitling. In the US I would expect anything between 10% and 20% if you pay by cash. If your AD refuses to give 10%+ discount, find another AD. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
wow, i get 30 to 35 every time |
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| Author: | yackety yak [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Obstinate AD |
I just bought a B01 and got 22% off retail with no real hard time. I think anyone wanting full retail in these times is crazy. Good luck |
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