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...your AD doesn't have the Breitling you're interested in purchasing? My AD doesn't have a large selection and currently does not carry the watch that has my interest: a Montbrillant Datora. Before I would have the AD order it for me, I'd like to try it on once more. The last time I was able to try one on was during a cruise that stopped in Grand Cayman. That was about 7 months ago. I'm just a little nervous about spending the $$$ before trying it on once more.

What do you guys do in this situation?

Thanks,
E

I ask my AD to get it in on approval. If I like it I buy it, otherwise I don't. I have had no problems with that approach, but I'm not sure how easy it is for smaller independent ADs to do that - i.e. not sure if they have to pay for the watch to come in to stock or whether they can return to the distributor if not sold.

Roffensian wrote:

Exactly what I do. In the past they've been happy to get two of the same watch but with different dial colours for me to decide which.

Author:	331 LX Eric [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:31 am ]
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...your AD doesn't have the Breitling you're interested in purchasing? My AD doesn't have a large selection and currently does not carry the watch that has my interest: a Montbrillant Datora. Before I would have the AD order it for me, I'd like to try it on once more. The last time I was able to try one on was during a cruise that stopped in Grand Cayman. That was about 7 months ago. I'm just a little nervous about spending the $$$ before trying it on once more. What do you guys do in this situation? Thanks, E

Author:	Roffensian [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:36 am ]
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331 LX Eric wrote: ...your AD doesn't have the Breitling you're interested in purchasing? My AD doesn't have a large selection and currently does not carry the watch that has my interest: a Montbrillant Datora. Before I would have the AD order it for me, I'd like to try it on once more. The last time I was able to try one on was during a cruise that stopped in Grand Cayman. That was about 7 months ago. I'm just a little nervous about spending the $$$ before trying it on once more. What do you guys do in this situation? Thanks, E I ask my AD to get it in on approval. If I like it I buy it, otherwise I don't. I have had no problems with that approach, but I'm not sure how easy it is for smaller independent ADs to do that - i.e. not sure if they have to pay for the watch to come in to stock or whether they can return to the distributor if not sold.

Author:	jnelson3097 [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:29 am ]
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Find the nearest AD and make a day-trip out of it. If you're going to spend the money on the watch, you might as well make sure you like it so spending a few hours, if that's what it would take, isn't that big of a deal.

Author:	RJRJRJ [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:34 am ]
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My AD can order it for me to look at as well. They are an independent dealer.

Author:	Driver8 [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:01 am ]
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Roffensian wrote: I ask my AD to get it in on approval. If I like it I buy it, otherwise I don't. I have had no problems with that approach, but I'm not sure how easy it is for smaller independent ADs to do that - i.e. not sure if they have to pay for the watch to come in to stock or whether they can return to the distributor if not sold. Exactly what I do. In the past they've been happy to get two of the same watch but with different dial colours for me to decide which.

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Author:	In2Deep [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:08 am ]
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Since you already know what you want you can order it from another AD or even take part in the group buy

Author:	331 LX Eric [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:18 am ]
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Thanks for the replies...it is helpful. I just wasn't sure what the protocol was in this situation. In2Deep - I will review the group buy posting again...and I may be in touch very soon. Thanks for your help! E

Author:	331 LX Eric [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:29 pm ]
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Mario: Just read through the group buy thread...I'll contact you after Nov. 18 (my 90 day anniversary). Thanks! E

Author:	aleister [ Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:37 pm ]
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Driver8 wrote: Roffensian wrote: I ask my AD to get it in on approval. If I like it I buy it, otherwise I don't. I have had no problems with that approach, but I'm not sure how easy it is for smaller independent ADs to do that - i.e. not sure if they have to pay for the watch to come in to stock or whether they can return to the distributor if not sold. Exactly what I do. In the past they've been happy to get two of the same watch but with different dial colours for me to decide which. I agree completely. Ask your AD to get the model(s) you want to look at from the distributor. That should be done without any commitments - if your AD isn't willing to do that for you, you should probably change AD. My AD has brought several models to the store for me, especially at times when I couldn't decide. When I decided between a Navi World and a Montbrillant Legende he brought home both of them, both in black and white - totally 4 watches just for me to look at.

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