RJM25R

iTrader: (1)

I'm gay and live in a castle.

Devildog

Retailers are struggling at the moment and there is a good mark up on most watches.

Walk into Goldsmiths, tell them what you want and are prepared to buy today. Say you can get it online cheaper but would rather deal face to face, if the price is right.

You should be able to negotiate a decent discount on all but the most desirable (in terms of demand/supply) watches. If they have one (or more) in the store, its not "in demand" and you should get at least 10% off if not significantly more.

Or, as above, phone around and get best price first, but nothing beats being there in person with credit card out.

I got 10% of my wife's watch a while back just by asking "how about a discount?" - and that was before economic downturn.

NACRO

Refreshing to see someone in a sham marriage admit it. Congratulations.

NACRO

Or better yet, negotiate the discount, get the credit card out then enquire if they'll split the 3% c/c fee with you were you to pay by debit card/cash.

Anyone looking for a decent discount on gents steel sports Rolex is going to be sorely disappointed I feel. Some piece of battery powered badge engineered tat from TAG should see you with a hefty discount however.

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

I'd put it on the c/c personally, you have better protection in case the watch turns out to be defective. It might even be worth getting a new card with an introductory cashback offer if they're still available.

stiscooby, you have PM

NACRO

You only have to pay for a token amount of the watch with the C/C to get that protection not the whole sum.
Still worth it for 1.5% of a sizeable sum.

RJM25R

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for letting me join your club

All I need to do now is post meaningless tat on thread's and the transformation will be complete!

Errr, wait, ...........

































I'm there already!

NACRO

Sadly you aren't invited to join 'my club' you don't meet the membership requirements. We do have rather high standards old boy.

GC8

Steady Alan: an inadvertantly helpful post!

NACRO

It was 'vertent' like almost everything I post and my name isn't and never has been 'Alan'

ScoTTyB

NACRO's right. TAG's are overpriced shiney tat with a big advertising budget. Nothing says "I can't afford a real watch" more than a TAG, believe me.

NACRO

Now a nice vintage Heuer on the other hand...............

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They won't lose 50 percent of their value the moment you leave the shop either.

GC8

That doesnt really matter, does it? Whether you are Alan Pastor or not, its just a useful handle.

GC8

Yes, a nice old Heuer would be a far better purchase. You might even buy two for £1,600. The dials dont seem to last very well though, unfortunately.

NACRO

Did we agree to call you 'Tarquin' once upon a time?

GC8

That blue Monaco is nice and almost completely free of patina. But then, it bloody well should be at £5,500!

GC8

Not that I recall? You can call me Tarquin if you like, but I doubt that you will as, you know that you wont get a rise out of me .

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

Amex Platinum cash back card is currently offering 5% back for the first 3 months - that's another £75 back against a £1500 watch.

GC8

For £1,500 I think that Id look out for a nice used Submariner date. Add a little for a service and you have an awful lot more watch for the money; and I say that as someone who owns an old mechanical TAG-Heuer.

NACRO

Tarka is correct but if he can find a Sub date for 1500 quid* then I'll eat my deerstalker. More like 2-2250.

*in the EU, with box,papers and not a wreck.

RJM25R

iTrader: (1)

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Thats why lots of shops won't accept Amex. They charge up to 8% to the shop, then give you 5% back

GC8

Perhaps, but times are hard.

NACRO

So hard that Rolex increased it's UK list prices recently. Driving up the price of used examples.

Makes their products even better value IMO because it means the type of people who buy TAG watches can't afford to wear a Rolex.

GC8

I have to admit that their user profile and 'type' is very different now to when I bought one in 1991. As it was the first proper watch that I bought, I still have a soft spot for my 4000, but I prefer vinatge Omegas now (over 'better' watches too).

NACRO

It isn't so much the fact they seem to appeal to clueless mugs these days as the fact that the brand has been devalued by the number of poor and tasteless products they produce.

There are actually some interesting watches made by TAG even today, the Calibre 36 being one.
However the proliferation of cheapo quartz models which look and feel even nastier than they are, the management/ethos of the brand and the profile of their clients is a huge turn off for most people in the know.

Coffin Dodger

Ahhh, normal service resumed, and free from the spectre of infractions

P1-Brad

As has already been said ... walk into Goldsmiths (preferably towards the end of the month when they're nearing target 'deadline') and ask for their best price ... then negotiate a bit more off for buying it there and then. I got over 15% off my Seamaster Planet Ocean doing just this in Goldsmiths - in the Oracle, Reading. Never thought to negotiate in a 'high street' shop before, and suggested a price more as a flippant remark ... needless to say I was surprised at how willing they were to discount.

Also already mentioned, but just got my Tag Ti5 back from a service, 8 week wait and £150 lighter in the pocket.

Enjoy your present, my SPO was a 30th birthday present to myself

GC8

I find myself agreeing with him though.

Robert Rosario

Why not drive to Norwich if you want to buy from a high street jeweller where we have a wide range of quality jewellers, including two good high end independents where you can have a haggle.

Or, you could drive to Great Yarmouth, and visit the excellent *** and Sons who also have a good range.

mamoon2

I've got one of these

The list price is £3400 but i've seen these used knocking about for £2250. Cracking watch, and the difference in quality is worth the extra cash in my opinion