Why is Maurice Lacroix having such a big discount?

[armereth]

Hi Guys,

In Bay and many other watch sites, I noticed that there are few of Maurice range i.e. Divina Lady, Miros Diver were discounted by as high as [no discussion of discount allow] and more!!!! They were not replicas. DO you guys know anything wrong with them? I am interested in getting one soon.

Cheers

[takashi78]

Nothing wrong with it.
Just not selling well. Xx% for ML watches can be seen always. Same goes for other brand or model which is not selling well.

[armereth]

errrrr... any idea why not selling well? They are well built in my opinion.

Anyway, I am keen on the Miros Diver (Chronometer) which according to the seller doesnt comes with separate COSC cert. Just the engraving at the backcase. Is this normal?

Really appreciate your feedback

Thanks

[steveting]

what is the website??

[Scott C.]

pls guys, please do not discuss name of the seller/website/discounted price in the forum...

please check the forum rules and regulation..


thanks,
scott

[armereth]

Hi Scott,

I apologise if I have broken any rules (where is it by the way?) but I didn't mentioned the name of seller or websites. I don't think exxx is a watch selling website but a portal which doesn't represent a single business entity. It is like mentioning the name of a shopping centre if you like. And also, I believe I didn't mentioned the actual discount (just a range) in my post which, by the way, isn't a specially negotiated just-for-me discount but rather a published discount % which is available to anyone that has access to internet. Don't see anything wrong here. No?

Anyway, my question is why Maurice watches can be discounted that much? A simple question to seek reassurance from the forumers here before committing my purchase as I am new to watch collection. Ain't want to be nobody's sucker!

On the other hand, I gather the rules must be there for the sake of preventing commercial posting or perhaps to discourage price "war" between businesses but isn't a forum is where we all share information? Especially one where all can benefit from?


Just my thought. No offence intended.

Cheers
Arms

[B.]

Hi Scott,

I apologise if I have broken any rules (where is it by the way?) but I didn't mentioned the name of seller or websites. I don't think exxx is a watch selling website but a portal which doesn't represent a single business entity. It is like mentioning the name of a shopping centre if you like. And also, I believe I didn't mentioned the actual discount (just a range) in my post which, by the way, isn't a specially negotiated just-for-me discount but rather a published discount % which is available to anyone that has access to internet. Don't see anything wrong here. No?

Anyway, my question is why Maurice watches can be discounted that much? A simple question to seek reassurance from the forumers here before committing my purchase as I am new to watch collection. Ain't want to be nobody's sucker!

On the other hand, I gather the rules must be there for the sake of preventing commercial posting or perhaps to discourage price "war" between businesses but isn't a forum is where we all share information? Especially one where all can benefit from?


Just my thought. No offence intended.

Cheers
Arms

A place where we can get to know the best deal available. I like the idea very much. Currently done my "research" on pricing or "lobang" from our neighboring country's forum which is very useful. I felt "safe" knowing that whatever I bought is within the price range of what others pay. What more if I can get cheaper deal.

Sorry mod, my 2 cents only 

[David_cheong]

Look at this way. Sometimes, I could not really understand and pick up words / sentences with so many xxxx.

IMHO, its ok to mention the established shop name of an AD at a particular shopping complex and the wares / stock they are carrying with its retail price. But then strictly no preferred discount rates are to be discussed.

eg. If Woo Hing can publish their Rolexes with its list prices on the little green book and given free to public, then its OK for us to discuss their list price on this forum.

If you must mention the discount rates, then the shop names / location should be refrain in the discussion.

If you must mention the brand name, which is having a grand sales with huge discount, then the shop names should be refrain in the discussion. Mentioning of location is permitted, No?. eg. ML is currently having a grand sale with x discount at Time Sq, Check it out....No?

For sensitive issue, it’s Ok to PM each other
This is a forum where all general informations are shared among the members.

Over to you Moderator/s

My two cents worth
dc

[dennis.T]

wow…our mod start headache liao…might be the mod/founder dnt wish to let this forum become too commercialize?? Or there are some legal implication behind if you discuss the price & shop name openly which we didnt know??

[armereth]

Oppps...sorry Mr moderators for stirring this. My bad.

But its good to get it out in the open so that we know what is to be discussed in public and what shouldn't be.

 
Amrs

P/S - The "xxx" in my previous post is added by myself just in case it is not allowed. It wasn't the moderator doing but the "e" missing in the original first post is a mystery.

[armereth]

A place where we can get to know the best deal available. I like the idea very much. Currently done my "research" on pricing or "lobang" from our neighboring country's forum which is very useful. I felt "safe" knowing that whatever I bought is within the price range of what others pay. What more if I can get cheaper deal.

Sorry mod, my 2 cents only 

Hi Berg

Yes. Information on where to get the "best deal" is always one of the main driver behind a successful forum. It all boils down to dollar and cents. In fact, thanks to a list of tyre prices in an automotive forum, I have saved hundreds of ringgit over the years on tyres.

Cheers
 

[Scott C.]

Arms,
Reason i'm saying that is not because you have violate the rules but just in case you guys will int he subsequence/following discussion. In general, please avoid associate the AD/Salesman/shop-name and the discounted price given. As for the rules, please refer to http://tamhk.com/mwf/index.php/topic,687.0.html

Dennis, you are right, at this point, we didn't intend to do so

thanks,
scott

[armereth]

Arms,
Reason i'm saying that is not because you have violate the rules but just in case you guys will int he subsequence/following discussion. In general, please avoid associate the AD/Salesman/shop-name and the discounted price given. As for the rules, please refer to http://tamhk.com/mwf/index.php/topic,687.0.html

Dennis, you are right, at this point, we didn't intend to do so

thanks,
scott

Hi Scott,

Oh thats good. I am Innocent then. 

Also noted the general rules about mentioning names and price. Well, you are the boss. When in Rome, do what the roman does.

Ok, back to my question, is there any issue with the ML Miros Diver? Was told that it is newly launched and not availabel in Malaysia yet so cant check it out. But most importantly it is within my reach (budget wise). I need to place a 30% deposit to order. So any feedback is appreciated.   

Cheers
Arms

[Scott C.]

any picture?

if i were you, try your luck  hahahaha

[armereth]

Sure

Here you go



So if  is good, then i knw what to do. 

Thanks

[Scott C.]

Looking good a... 40mm case? If 20mm lug can swap bracelet with nato/strap easily since 20mm strap easy to come by


if price is good can consider one

[David_cheong]

Hey, thats a good looking watch. what more with a 200m WR. Can almost wear it anywhere, be its dinner suit / wet suit.
If the price is good, why not.

dc

[Gigi]

there is actually a review done by WatchTime few month ago. you can search for the review in watchtime website under "archive" or something similar.

[arki888]

you should ask for more discount for this brand.. or if you can wait for any of the AD to give a good offer clearance price. i am sure u can get a fantastic price..... just start checking with AD for more info........happy buying.........nice choice...


cheers.

bobby

[armereth]

Thanks guys....

The watch is order upon request so I cant really raba-raba it before buying. But the seller has one coming in next week so will take a look before deciding.

Sametime, I have checked a similar one (no Chronometer) at local dealer. Honestly, it doesn't seems to feel solid enough for a RM6000 watch but then thats the non-Chronometer one. So will wait till next week to check out the actual item. For Rm7000 (thats the list price for the chronometer), I can opt for BALL which i think feels more "expensive" or even a Mido (their Chronometer is sub Rm3000)

Anyway, lets wait next week and will update you guys.. ya

Gigiplastic, thanks will def check the review.


Cheers
Arms

[jackaleyess]

CURRENTLY WEARING A RM11K ML PONTOS.. AMAZING WATCH. BOUGHT IT FROM PAVILLION.

[terrenceterrence]

CURRENTLY WEARING A RM11K ML PONTOS.. AMAZING WATCH. BOUGHT IT FROM PAVILLION.

Good for you. But why do you have to dig up a 2 year old thread and SHOUT about what's on your wrist and how much you bought it for?

[IWCking]

Getting big discount for a lot of brands are normal. U just have to build up relationship with them.

I also do not see anything wrong to talk about discount so long as we do not mention the shop or location. Other forums also talk about it openly so long as no AD name is cited or indicated.

[TheHobbit]

Getting big discount for a lot of brands are normal. U just have to build up relationship with them.

I also do not see anything wrong to talk about discount so long as we do not mention the shop or location. Other forums also talk about it openly so long as no AD name is cited or indicated.

Basically MWF does not want itself or it's readers and forummers to be placed in a awkward position. For example, if the subject of discount is allowed:

Guy A goes to a shop and wants to buy a watch. The shop quotes him a price. Guy A ask what is the discount rate and the seller tells him. Guy A not happy because he read on MWF that you can get a better discount. So he tells the seller that he read you can get a better discount. Seller tells him no. Guy A goes back and complains that he cannot get the same discount. Question why so. Ask where can he get the discount. And the story goes on.....

We need to appreciate and you rightly said, discount rates are very subjective and can and is largely based on relationship. So you can and may get a particular discount rate that others may and can never enjoy. This can disadvantage the seller, readers, forummers and the forum and put everyone in bad light.

Anyway, the forum has the PM function to allow members to contact each other and discounts or other subject matter can be discussed offline.

[IWCking]

Guy A will still complain if Guy B PM him that the discount is X but the shop only gives Y. Simple logic.

Anyway. I have stated my point that nothing wrong so long as AD name is not mentioned openly. But you guys call la. I never have any issue with getting discount.