tp://www.ebay.com/itm/1954-universal-geneve-polarouter-/231014038515Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network





I certainly hope so!

It's a good one.
gatorcpa

 

no

 

Nope

 

Roger that. I still like it, just not $800 worth.
gatorcpa

 

I think that one was worth more, as the case was much sharper and it has a black dial, which generally brings a premium.

On the other hand, the gold capped watch did have a NOS original watchband, and the circular chapter ring, which are both rare.

I guess my point is that while it's well worth $500, I'm not sure it's worth $800 in that condition.

On the issue of shilling (the bidding practice, not the old British coin), I get concerned when I see a series of escalating bids from one person. That technique usually doesn't win an auction, but generally succeeds in pushing up the listed price on eBay. That's a flaw in the eBay system.

Take care,
gatorcpa

 

At the end of the day, I don't think it mattered, as my bid was higher than all the "laddered" bids. The (non) winner had bid very early on anyway.

However, I just get the feeling that the seller just wasn't happy with the final auction price, whether a shill or not.
gatorcpa

 

You know you have a problem when even your shill won't give you a decent bid for your item.