Some Clarifications (hopefully) on AD's...
| Some clarifications on AD's and internet sales...
Omega, and I suspect many other makers do not permit it's AD's (Authorized Dealers) to do business over the internet. If an AD were to actually conduct a sale over the internet, and Omega found out, they'd likely get their Authorized Dealer's agreement pulled post haste.
However, it's my understanding that AD's are permitted to display on their website that they are an Authorized Dealership, and I believe they are permitted to display pictures/descriptions of watches they carry. But they are not permitted to have mechanisms in place on any websites/the internet which would allow sales.
Further AD's are permitted to display their contact information, including email addresses, location addresses, directions, and phone numbers.
Additionally, AD's are permitted to take and fulfill orders via mail, or via phone. As neither of those are internet transactions.
So, one can call an Authorized Dealer in another state in the US and purchase a watch via phone, possibily avoiding the expense of sales tax. In fact, it's possible for people outside the US to also call a US dealer and do the same, but they'd have to pay any Customs or other taxes as dictated by the place they live.
Sam has passed along information to an AD, if he's the same fellow I know, you'll have a great experience.
I hope this post has clarified things somewhat in your mind.
-- Chuck |
