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janice&fred
·One that always irks me is when the seller is trying to present something as a tantalizing tidbit of insider info offered in parenthesis like (rare model) or (Rolex) when listing a Tudor.
As a buyer, does it bother you when...
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abrod520
·Half the jokers in the "Unrealistic price expectations" thread are PRICED TO SELL for 2x+ market rate.
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eugeneandresson
·I can't stand "from my private collection"
This.
What exactly does this mean? Do they have a public collection? I can half-understand if some well known watch dealer with huge turnover would state this (and it is a top top quality piece), but it still means nothing to me and I am certain all dealers sell their private watches in their regular stock without stating this in anycase (can't say I have seen any state this because it adds zero meaning/value, most watches they sell are their in anycase (unless on consignment) so its mostly moot). Idiots!
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FREDMAYCOIN
·“Forced to sell” or “must let it go”
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Dan S
·On the other hand, I see some real head-scratchers in the other direction as well. There was a listing recently where the seller listed an asking price, and then wrote something like "there is slight room for negotiation". What?
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STANDY
·Then there is the
“Last chance folks, then it’s off to the bay”
So are they taking it holidays !? It’s a dress watch and probably not waterproof, so not a good choice for the bay. 🤨
“Last chance folks, then it’s off to the bay”
So are they taking it holidays !? It’s a dress watch and probably not waterproof, so not a good choice for the bay. 🤨
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amcclell
·I can't stand "from my private collection": who cares?
And the "Calatrava" word used inappropriately.
I am inclined to allow one exception for the use of Calatrava with brands other than Patek. The alliteration aesthetic of Caravelle Calatrava has a pleasant ring to it as it rolls off the tongue.
If Patek ever ventures into composite-cased, LCD-display time pieces, I would also forgive its use with Casio for the same reason.
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SkunkPrince
·Because of where I live, when I see "Calatrava", this is what I think of...
http://mam.org/info/calatrava.php
http://mam.org/info/calatrava.php
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Toishome
·What bothers me the most is when every defect on a watch magically finds an exotic name.
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blueteg
·My favorite is when a buyer low balls the seller with their offer and includes the word "cash" after typing the dollar amount.
Cash?? What other means would you use to pay for the purchase of this item off of a random Joe selling something off of Facebook or an internet forum? LOL. Credit? Layaway? Barter?
Cash?? What other means would you use to pay for the purchase of this item off of a random Joe selling something off of Facebook or an internet forum? LOL. Credit? Layaway? Barter?
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mjb
·My most hated:
"Minty"
"Minty"
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kip595
·Also; "LNIB"...when there ISN'T ANY BOX OR EVEN DOCS!
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asrnj77
·I’m always amused by the legalese “I’m not a dealer and have no affiliation with Rolex, Omega, JLC, etc. I’m just a private collector who exchanges watches” blah blah blah.
I’m not sure what this is legally protecting them from and I also don’t think this statement would actually hold up in any sort of court. Yes you have no affiliation with any watch manufacturer but you’re most certainly a watch dealer
I’m not sure what this is legally protecting them from and I also don’t think this statement would actually hold up in any sort of court. Yes you have no affiliation with any watch manufacturer but you’re most certainly a watch dealer
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Marsimaxam
·🍿... have enjoyed this thread... and all too true.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for Rent
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Scarecrow Boat
·My most hated:
"Minty"I am 100% on-board with you. I will not consider any ad that uses this word. It is total BS.
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Jonathan40
·This thread should be re named.
Preparing for your first OF sale useful information
Everything posted all true. There are others and remember generally if it looks like a turd. IIAT
Preparing for your first OF sale useful information
Everything posted all true. There are others and remember generally if it looks like a turd. IIAT
