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ADs are now (rightly so) more judicious in who they sell the hot steel models to. Like it or not, its the way things are done and shouldn't be changing soon.
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Bruce Williams
Chronological waitlists are a thing of the past. It is now a more nuanced process based on a professional relationship. ADs are now (rightly so) more judicious in who they sell the hot steel models to. Like it or not, its the way things are done and shouldn't be changing soon.
1) Let your AD know who you are and what watch specifically you are looking to buy. They need to see you are serious and will enjoy and wear the watch. They need to see that you will not flip the watch
2) Be a genuine, courteous, and kind person (that should go without saying but you would be surprised) you are not entitled to anything including Rolex
3) No brown-nosing or being smarmy. You want the AD to like you and not be annoyed when you come in
4) Start a purchase history if you haven't already. This is essential if you want the really hard to get models. It is not essential for one of the basics like an Air-King or OP
5) DO NOT FLIP your purchases. ADs want the watches to go to long term homes. If you go to a store event, wear your purchases. Sales associates notice these things
6) It helps becoming a newer sales associates client as opposed to the top established sales associate's client. Even if you have spent thousands, there is always a better customer than you out there.
7) Maintain and develop your professional relationship with your AD. Buying watches is a slippery slope and usually doesn't end with one.
Above all enjoy the process and hobby, we are in this to have fun. Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions. Thanks for watching guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8T74yqd3YQ
Premiered 20 minutes ago
Bruce Williams
Chronological waitlists are a thing of the past. It is now a more nuanced process based on a professional relationship. ADs are now (rightly so) more judicious in who they sell the hot steel models to. Like it or not, its the way things are done and shouldn't be changing soon.
1) Let your AD know who you are and what watch specifically you are looking to buy. They need to see you are serious and will enjoy and wear the watch. They need to see that you will not flip the watch
2) Be a genuine, courteous, and kind person (that should go without saying but you would be surprised) you are not entitled to anything including Rolex
3) No brown-nosing or being smarmy. You want the AD to like you and not be annoyed when you come in
4) Start a purchase history if you haven't already. This is essential if you want the really hard to get models. It is not essential for one of the basics like an Air-King or OP
5) DO NOT FLIP your purchases. ADs want the watches to go to long term homes. If you go to a store event, wear your purchases. Sales associates notice these things
6) It helps becoming a newer sales associates client as opposed to the top established sales associate's client. Even if you have spent thousands, there is always a better customer than you out there.
7) Maintain and develop your professional relationship with your AD. Buying watches is a slippery slope and usually doesn't end with one.
Above all enjoy the process and hobby, we are in this to have fun. Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions. Thanks for watching guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8T74yqd3YQ