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Watch Purchase in Nassau

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by drjohngober, May 18, 2014.

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  1. drjohngober

    drjohngober Formula 3

    Jul 23, 2006
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    We have a trip planned to Nassau and am thinking about purchasing a AP ROO ( Diver or Safari) for an upcoming landmark birthday while there. I have read online about Little Switzerland and John Bull. Anyone have any experience and strategies for purchasing there?
     
  2. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    You may be better off purchasing in the US . Especially if you can find a pre-owned . When purchasing outside the US you must deal with customs . All of the watches I've owned have been pre owned with no real problems . My latest. is an AP offshore w the ceramic bezel . Saved almost 10 k from new . If I can be of any help you are welcome to PM me . Good luck
     
  3. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Wear it home. Put the box in the luggage. Chances of customs catching it are slim.

    Be sure you know what it costs in the US before you go.
     
  4. tazz99

    tazz99 F1 Rookie
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    See what you can get one for in the US, tax included. You can beat the sales tax in some cases if you have it shipped out of the state of the seller. If you buy in Nassau make the best deal you can (cash might save you 3%). Pay the duty, it is like 1.5% of the amount over $5,000. Duty is doody.
     
  5. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ
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    No.

    Those kinds of discounts don't exist anymore. Unfortunately.

    Matt
     
  6. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    I know for a fact you can buy in the US for the same or less . I do this for a living . Ps . If you have any problems with the watch it's much easier to deal within this country
     
  7. HOBE456

    HOBE456 Karting

    Apr 27, 2012
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    Cigarzman is 100%. Best deals are here not there. Years ago it was there not here, but it's all changed.
     

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