Convention in Asia

Aug 24, 2014,07:09 AM
 

In Asia, it is conventional to list prices in  shop windows too.


So, do I conclude that in USA and Canada, you have to guess a ballpark price before entering the shop? Then, to confirm the price by asking a salesman?

Does the price change according to what the salesman thinks you can afford?

Regards
MTF


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No waffling; they post prices

 
 By: cazalea : August 23rd, 2014-15:47
The folks at this boutique are not afraid to post the list price - they say it saves lots of time fencing around: It looks like 62,00 or 67,500 is the price of entry Cazalea I like the pocket watch best, but!...  
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Woah nice MB&Fs!!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 23rd, 2014-20:09
All the HMs and LMs are pieces of tech and art combined! The entry level should be the LM101. Did you see it Cazalea? It's 40mm and the smallest sized MBF too Cheers Robin
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Nice detail.......

 
 By: Sandgroper : August 23rd, 2014-20:15
The rectangular holes on the strap! Thank you for the pictures Cazalea. Cheers Francois from Down Under
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Seems to be convention in Europe

 
 By: jmpTT : August 24th, 2014-05:12
It leaves me curious. Why is it convention to post prices in European shop windows, but not in North America? MB & F offers a broad selection at their entry price point. My choice is the Legacy Machine No 1, even if it's not quite "traditional" MB &am... 
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Convention in Asia

 
 By: MTF : August 24th, 2014-07:09
In Asia, it is conventional to list prices in shop windows too. So, do I conclude that in USA and Canada, you have to guess a ballpark price before entering the shop? Then, to confirm the price by asking a salesman? Does the price change according to what... 
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I think the price does vary according to your demeanor

 
 By: cazalea : August 24th, 2014-08:20
There\'s generally a tiny coded tag on the watch which may have a "list" price, but you always ask the price regardless. That\'s my experience Mike
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wiggle room....

 
 By: Ancienne Le Brassus : August 24th, 2014-14:36
It is... depending on the AD, like buying a car sometimes... at least here in Spain, you can negotiate some large differences between list and out the door price...depending on 'how' you pay (cc, cash, trade-in, etc. etc..) Leaves a window of opportunity ... 
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I love posted prices.

 
 By: doobooloo : August 24th, 2014-21:00
Personally, I think having prices displayed as is common in Europe and Asia is a great idea, and I don't think it precludes the "wiggle room" that many AD's are able to offer... just sets a commonly agreed upon starting point. But this does bring up an in... 
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Looks like a huge department store to me...

 
 By: andrewluff : August 25th, 2014-02:41
being with H? Well it cuts out the chit chat I guess... you know the price so you can either afford it or not... but some of the romance is lost. I love that pocket watch too... but... Cheers Andrew
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Cool! [nt]

 
 By: Horology75 : October 4th, 2014-14:21
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Just a guess!

 
 By: sham1 : October 7th, 2014-12:49
Hope you enjoyed browsing around the magnificent watch department at Harrods. They revamped it a few years back and there are a number of small boutiques within the watch department to add to the shopping experience. Unfortunately Robin's LM101 has still ... 
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