Evening gents,
I've been looking at a few Grand Seiko models recently.
What do you think are realistic expectations of a discount buying new ?
Cheers,
maseman
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Evening gents,
I've been looking at a few Grand Seiko models recently.
What do you think are realistic expectations of a discount buying new ?
Cheers,
maseman
I got 18% off my Snowflake. Probably more can be had, but I’m far too British to haggle.
Timely thread. I was on the verge of asking the same question myself.
Don’t suppose the GS dealer in Leeds is known as willing to negotiate? If/when they open up again. I need to see one in the flesh and try one on as I’ve never owned a GS before. Look perfect on paper and YouTube though.
I'd be quite interested in hearing some values too, as well as what could be expected on the Seiko LX range.
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In my recent experience this GS AD has a positive attitude to negotiation and will do what is necessary to try and secure a deal. They are quite well known on here as a big Breitling dealer.
They already have a few models listed with 20% off.
https://amjwatches.co.uk/grand-seiko.html
I got just over 20% off when I bought my snowflake.
Thanks guys.
I’ve found Jura pretty accommodating.
I’ve been offered 15% over the phone from one dealer, I reckon they may go a little more if I pushed...
If it wasn’t so thick I’d pull the trigger...
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Did pretty well I think.
A SBGJ 013 at just over 28% off RRP.
maseman
Care to share the AD?Quote:
Originally Posted by maseman
I think it all depends on which particular model you are after.
I just bought one of these SLGH003 and managed to get absolutely no discount—sadly
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gr...lse-escapement
Yeah it really varies by model. I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that if I want an SBGA413 there won’t be a discount. The AD simply doesn’t have to discount that model since it’s guaranteed to sell. More common models definitely can be had with a discount.
I find that if you get in really early, before they know how popular a particular line will be, you may be more likely to get a discount. But as others have said it depends on so many variables: popularity, part of the country, the sales manager’s target, whether you buy then and there, AD relationship etc
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It's been named in the threadQuote:
Originally Posted by petay993
I was offered 24% recently on a GS GMT quartz from a UK AD.
I was looking at the White Birch at Francis and Gaye, which is listed at list price.
https://www.francisandgaye.co.uk/gra...LGH005G-p34601
They only have one in stock, do you think they would discount?
Wow that is lovely. You can only ask...
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Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
I think it's only just come out and most dealers don't have any stock yet and if they only have one then I guess they don't need to discount.Quote:
Originally Posted by markbannister
Edit: I've pinged an e-mail to their customer services, but not expecting any great results. Logically they are only going to reduce something that they are keen to move on.
have to say I was very tempted by the blue snowflake on SC today for £3800... good thing recent purchases wiped me out:P
I looked at that as well, very nice indeed and a good saving on list. The only thing that put me off were the hands on that watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyzzj