Discount at Terminal 5 on new Jaeger?

[DeSoto]

All,

I have almost decided to purchase a 2011 Jaeger Master Geographic in SS. I really like the new design and thinner case, and think it will be a great watch to wear in both the office and casually.

I am travelling on business shortly and have spoken with Mappin & Webb at Terminal 5 in Heathrow, who have confirmed that they could have this watch for me to buy as I pass through - 'without VAT' (which I assume is just a heavy discount) - at £6805 representating a saving of approximately £1500 off list.

I suppose I should be happy with that but something is telling me that in this market I might be able to do even better. However, I don't want to push at a closed door, so was wondering if anyone had any experience with buying a watch in this way, and whether a discount could be negotiated?

Thank you in advance for any help. I am always amazed at the depth of expertise available on PH and am sure it will not let me down!

D.

[Pesty]

You could try but not sure if they would last week I was flying from terminal 5 however BA being a bunch of tts had overbooked my flight so had to transfer to terminal 4.

i asked if they could do a discount on a Zenith and they wouldn't. That was watches of switzerland though i think

[JOETHETOE]

20% is a pretty decent saving on a new Jaeger, not sure you will get anywhere but if you dont ask you dont get and the worst case scenario is...

"no sir we cannot discount this watch any further, you are already saving 20% so stop being a cheeky fooker" ;-)

good luck, lovely watch.

[M888SXY]

A colleague of mine recently got another 10% off with M&W but you must ask before you go.

[marcgti6]

I'd recommend that you speak to this guy, he can source both new and pre-owned JLC's. Very helpful chap with a great reputation on here.

http://www.hackettwatches.com/

I enquired about a Master Compressor 2 and he came back with a very good price.

[DeSoto]

Many thanks all for the help. I'll let you know what ensues and ensure an obligatory wrist shot is posted in due course!

D.

[paul0843]

Done it a few years back with a breathing.. No vat and 20 % off.. Had it all pre arranged by
phone a few days before travel...

[AndrewD]

Give Dominic Hackett a call. I've bought two JLC's from him in the past few months

[andy tims]

AndrewD said:

Give Dominic Hackett a call. I've bought two JLC's from him in the past few months

Just the 1 for me, but same recommendation.

[Tazza]

I bought a JLC from Dominic a couple of years ago - That's who I'd go back to if I were ever in a position to buy another!!