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Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 12:20 pm

Tony Duronio
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though a great time to pick one up if so inclined:X

http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J138688&storeid=1&track=79&taxid=79&propid=472

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 12:30 pm

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Tony Duronio wrote:
Tony....My Sentiments Exactly I Have One that I bought at $399...been trying to Sell it For $300 NIB....because It Just diesn't Cut it For MeEvery Newbie Needs to Learn....Be Patient,Because Everything Goes Way Down in Price at Slop,and Even when they Say Sold Out.....It Comes Back a Year Later....Cheaper...This Just Burns Me....NUFF SAID though a great time to pick one up if so inclined:X

http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J138688&storeid=1&track=79&taxid=79&propid=472

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 12:40 pm

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I always wait till the prices go down....Didn't Kurt Adler just get the SAII?? $1699 at SNBC?? Maybe he got it at a great price elsewhere??;)

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 02:08 pm

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It's very bad business to do stuff like this. People really do not want to be made fools of. Most legit companies will send their products to someone else to unload for them. They have lost all credibility and their ranting and raving about pricing has turned into a big joke. In short, they suck.:D

Tony Duronio wrote:
though a great time to pick one up if so inclined:X

http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J138688&storeid=1&track=79&taxid=79&propid=472

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 02:14 pm

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I don't know why you should get upset with shopnbc. You know that they are a commodity seller. They are not your local Watch Store. They sell on price and having great deals on items. They don't have any other standard than that. So, it should come as no surprise that six moths or a year later there is a better deal on some items. Their buyers are no doubt ALWAYS working for the next special with all of their vendors.

So, Lior cuts a better deal with Jacques Lemans on this particular watch to offer an even greater savings. Maybe he got them from another dealer who couldn't sell them, or Jacques Lemans just wanted to move them. Who knows. It is the way of the retail world.

Your local Best Buy does it every month on computers, TV sets, CD players, iPods, etc. If you just bought an Apple iPod two months ago for $300, guess what? You can buy a better one now with VIDEO capability for the same price. Oh, and your "old" model can be had for as little as $199 in some places.

So, if you buy from shopnbc and get a new model watch when it is first introduced you can expect to pay more for it than what I will pay. Because I will wait six months or for the shake out and the inevitible price drop. There is a time to buy and a time to wait if you want a bargain.

Last edited on Fri Oct 28th, 2005 02:18 pm by mcwright

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 02:17 pm

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I thought that watch was $1299:shock:LOL I may pick one up when they hit $599, but, I have seen some really nice collectable watches for $599. :DIt isn't very comforting to know that there is no real value in a watch you just bought because the prices don't really have any meaning. Invicta should be selling cleaning products or diet pills. Was 59.99, slashed to 29.99, down to 19.99 and now today's special, 3 for 9.99 and 12 free straps are included.:D

watchluvr1 wrote:
I always wait till the prices go down....Didn't Kurt Adler just get the SAII?? $1699 at SNBC?? Maybe he got it at a great price elsewhere??;)

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 02:43 pm

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You're right. They are just like all of the other liquidators. The trouble I see with Invicta is that they are retailing and liquidating at the same time.LOL Sometimes on the same watch on a day to day basis. One day the watch is retail the next it is discounted and after that, retailed again.:D A novice will get ripped. Was is the SAII selling for more than the COSC Speedy?:shock::D:D:D

mcwright wrote:
I don't know why you should get upset with shopnbc. You know that they are a commodity seller. They are not your local Watch Store. They sell on price and having great deals on items. They don't have any other standard than that. So, it should come as no surprise that six moths or a year later there is a better deal on some items. Their buyers are no doubt ALWAYS working for the next special with all of their vendors.

So, Lior cuts a better deal with Jacques Lemans on this particular watch to offer an even greater savings. Maybe he got them from another dealer who couldn't sell them, or Jacques Lemans just wanted to move them. Who knows. It is the way of the retail world.

Your local Best Buy does it every month on computers, TV sets, CD players, iPods, etc. If you just bought an Apple iPod two months ago for $300, guess what? You can buy a better one now with VIDEO capability for the same price. Oh, and your "old" model can be had for as little as $199 in some places.

So, if you buy from shopnbc and get a new model watch when it is first introduced you can expect to pay more for it than what I will pay. Because I will wait six months or for the shake out and the inevitible price drop. There is a time to buy and a time to wait if you want a bargain.

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 03:01 pm

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RandyG wrote:
I thought that watch was $1299:shock:LOL I may pick one up when they hit $599, but, I have seen some really nice collectable watches for $599. :DIt isn't very comforting to know that there is no real value in a watch you just bought because the prices don't really have any meaning. Invicta should be selling cleaning products or diet pills. Was 59.99, slashed to 29.99, down to 19.99 and now today's special, 3 for 9.99 and 12 free straps are included.:D

In Invicta's case Randy, I KNOW you aren't buying them based on value. At least I hope not. In the case of some of the other brands on shopnbc, well that should define it right there. If your favorite ticker shows up on shopnbc, expect a price merry-go-round. That's what they do. You just have to get on the right pony at the right time to get the best price. :D:D:D

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 03:16 pm

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What are you talking about:shock:??? In another 27.5 years these Invictas will be worth big money. Eyal promissed.:D:D

mcwright wrote:
RandyG wrote:
I thought that watch was $1299:shock:LOL I may pick one up when they hit $599, but, I have seen some really nice collectable watches for $599. :DIt isn't very comforting to know that there is no real value in a watch you just bought because the prices don't really have any meaning. Invicta should be selling cleaning products or diet pills. Was 59.99, slashed to 29.99, down to 19.99 and now today's special, 3 for 9.99 and 12 free straps are included.:D

In Invicta's case Randy, I KNOW you aren't buying them based on value. At least I hope not. In the case of some of the other brands on shopnbc, well that should define it right there. If your favorite ticker shows up on shopnbc, expect a price merry-go-round. That's what they do. You just have to get on the right pony at the right time to get the best price. :D:D:D

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 03:20 pm

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mcwright wrote:
Michael...Electronics is a Cut Throat Industry and Is Apples to Watermelons in Comparison to WatchesI Would Agree on the Found a Better Deal Idea You Have....But The Minute Repeater Never Left Stock They Obviously Are Unloading.....I have Questioned the Ethics of Slop for a Year Now.since They have Been under New Mgt......I Respect Your WIS Knowledge Michael but these Guys at Slop are just Giving The Industry a Black Eye IMHO....I Have Learned to Wait it Out...But Never Thought I Would See The Repeater Drop this Low....I Wouldn't Be Upset Except for Now it is at the Price it is Really Worth...again IMO.....I Beleive Lior and JLM are in Business Together...with all the Japanese movements that are being Introduced into the New Geneve JLM's it Has Everyone WonderingIt Is a Good Buy at $299.. I don't know why you should get upset with shopnbc. You know that they are a commodity seller. They are not your local Watch Store. They sell on price and having great deals on items. They don't have any other standard than that. So, it should come as no surprise that six moths or a year later there is a better deal on some items. Their buyers are no doubt ALWAYS working for the next special with all of their vendors.

So, Lior cuts a better deal with Jacques Lemans on this particular watch to offer an even greater savings. Maybe he got them from another dealer who couldn't sell them, or Jacques Lemans just wanted to move them. Who knows. It is the way of the retail world.

Your local Best Buy does it every month on computers, TV sets, CD players, iPods, etc. If you just bought an Apple iPod two months ago for $300, guess what? You can buy a better one now with VIDEO capability for the same price. Oh, and your "old" model can be had for as little as $199 in some places.

So, if you buy from shopnbc and get a new model watch when it is first introduced you can expect to pay more for it than what I will pay. Because I will wait six months or for the shake out and the inevitible price drop. There is a time to buy and a time to wait if you want a bargain.

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 04:05 pm

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I am certainly not blaming you for being upset. I wouldn't like it either if the watch I bought dropped two hundred bucks.

But, the shopping network TV business is pretty competitive. And while shopnbc may have these watches sitting in stock, there is no reason not to believe that there isn't an order for more coming. Maybe even with price protection on shopnbc's current stock (it does happen).

Buying from shopnbc is like buying from a snake. Sooner or later its gonna bite you. Its your choice. If a hot deal springs up on shopnbc and you take advantage of it, there is no guarantee that it won't be sold at a lower price later. You have to realize that it is shopnbc's nature.

As for the Industry, well, the "Industry" is selling to shopnbc or they wouldn't be on the air with watches. So who's fault is it, ultimately?

Last edited on Fri Oct 28th, 2005 04:06 pm by mcwright

Posted: Fri Oct 28th, 2005 04:25 pm

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mcwright wrote:
You're Right Michael The Big 3 of Slopnbc....Eyal,David and Lior I am certainly not blaming you for being upset. I wouldn't like it either if the watch I bought dropped two hundred bucks.

But, the shopping network TV business is pretty competitive. And while shopnbc may have these watches sitting in stock, there is no reason not to believe that there isn't an order for more coming. Maybe even with price protection on shopnbc's current stock (it does happen).

Buying from shopnbc is like buying from a snake. Sooner or later its gonna bite you. Its your choice. If a hot deal springs up on shopnbc and you take advantage of it, there is no guarantee that it won't be sold at a lower price later. You have to realize that it is shopnbc's nature.

As for the Industry, well, the "Industry" is selling to shopnbc or they wouldn't be on the air with watches. So who's fault is it, ultimately?

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