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Well, there are other variables to consider here: was the AR in financial trouble? Because sometimes that occurs, and they will start giving better discounts from the get go if they are hurting. Also, as aforementioned in this thread certain companies, such as PP have gone up so stratospherically both in the new and pre-owned markets, that I don't foresee them being discounted greatly (Panerai is a different story).
yes and no. They are not immune to financial pressures. The Swiss government did not decide to peg the Swiss to the Euro for ***** and giggles. While they would not reduce prices, they would offer a larger "accomodation" to their retailers and you would see a lot more stuff makes its way to grey market retailers. In 2008, when the economy first hit the fan, an acquaintance purchased a PP and Panerai at two different AR's and both offered him significant discounts (+15%) before he even asked. Before this I never really heard of popular higher end stuff being so easily discounted at AR's. I would expect similar to occur and just a lot more AR's sending stuff to the grey market guys.
Well, there are other variables to consider here: was the AR in financial trouble? Because sometimes that occurs, and they will start giving better discounts from the get go if they are hurting. Also, as aforementioned in this thread certain companies, such as PP have gone up so stratospherically both in the new and pre-owned markets, that I don't foresee them being discounted greatly (Panerai is a different story).
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