bhall41
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A watch collector friend once told me that anything less than a 50% discount on a new watch still ensured a huge profit to the retailer. I thought he was having a go but he's probably right -
Without fail I've been offered 30% off the list price pretty much as soon as I show any interest in a watch, without mentioning competitors' pricing.... and not just in Australia.
Popular brands like TAG, Omega and Longines seem to initiate spontaneous discounting here, and Rolex would as well I imagine, though I've never had an interest in purchasing the latter so I can't say first hand.
I can't discuss Hermes watches at this time.
Yes, it is pretty standard to be offered 20% - 30% off a new watch from an authorised dealer, even in Oz. I have been offered discounts on new Rolexes from ADs in Melbourne, without hinting that I was serious about purchasing. Having said that, I think you would need to be slightly mad to purchase a Rolex new when there is a thriving second hand market. Moreover, new Rolexes are generally bling / fugly.