TAG Carrera best price?

TAG Carrera best price?

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HarryW

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Saturday 5th December 2009
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Looking to buy the youngest a semi decent watch for his up and coming 21st. I've done the rounds of the big name high street jewellers to check what he actually likes in the flesh/on the wrist and despite me trying to steer him towards a Omega speedy or PO hehe he has opted for a TAG Carrera CV2010 BA0794 (metal bracelet). Whilst out I tried the usual suspects for discounts and I was gob smacked out how slow some are at getting anywhere close to sealing a deal, RRP -10% was the best I could get and even that was hard work. Now I know I deal with Arabs on a regular basis so perhaps a little of the I want something for nothing haggling comes out in me, but mentally I suspect there is a lot more to be had, even the on-line dealers are offering around 25%.
So my question to the PH community is - where's the best place to spend my money on this watch, personal recommendations appreciated.

HarryW

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Sunday 6th December 2009
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Thanks for all the replies and mail so far, you restore my faith in business. I'll wait till I get all the details in, which will be tomorrow night, lets those that need to speak during office hours to get back to me before choosing where to go.

HarryW

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Tuesday 8th December 2009
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RemaL said:
I bought my tag Carrera in the US for £650 last year and it's about £1200 over here.

might not be of any help but thought it was worth posting
The watches can be had for about £1250 from the US against a UK RRP of £1995 if you want to go that route, but it may be subject to VAT and customs etc.
I'm quite happy to pay a little more to get a UK AD sourced one and am just going through a re quote with most who have mailed me to get the 'best price' hopefully today.

PS I can't pick up my home mail at work so will have to wait to this evening again to reply if you have mailed me.

HarryW

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Thursday 10th December 2009
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Carreras use the Calibre 16 which I believe is a bought in movement.

HarryW

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Thursday 10th December 2009
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gone with DominicH order placed special delivery tomorrow thumbup, I'm now cash poor hehe

HarryW

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Friday 11th December 2009
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received as described before 12, top job Dominic and yes no one bettered you on price. I just need to convince the misses I need a Aquatimer on her tab next hehe