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squidnut
·Maybe the pawn guy thought it was a MOONSWATCH 🤣. I personally have scored great deals at thrift stores but never a pawnshop. If anything they inflated the prices.
Autheticity Check Omega Speedmaster
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97TJ
·Not to rain on your parade, but...
Either this is the most ignorant, inept pawn shop in existence or something is way off here?
Pawn shops know what the value of a genuine watch is, so unless they're just stupid, really, really stupid, something's a miss here.
Crack it open and show us the mvt.
edit: I see you opened it, wow, that's one set of goobers running that pawn shop.
I'm wondering if it could be a Frankenwatch?
Either this is the most ignorant, inept pawn shop in existence or something is way off here?
Pawn shops know what the value of a genuine watch is, so unless they're just stupid, really, really stupid, something's a miss here.
Crack it open and show us the mvt.
edit: I see you opened it, wow, that's one set of goobers running that pawn shop.
I'm wondering if it could be a Frankenwatch?
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Davidt
·Not to rain on your parade, but...
Either this is the most ignorant, inept pawn shop in existence or something is way off here?
Pawn shops know what the value of a genuine watch is, so unless they're just stupid, really, really stupid, something's a miss here.
Crack it open and show us the mvt.
edit: I see you opened it, wow, that's one set of goobers running that pawn shop.
I'm wondering if it could be a Frankenwatch?
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squidnut
·Not to rain on your parade, but...
Either this is the most ignorant, inept pawn shop in existence or something is way off here?
Pawn shops know what the value of a genuine watch is, so unless they're just stupid, really, really stupid, something's a miss here.
Crack it open and show us the mvt.
edit: I see you opened it, wow, that's one set of goobers running that pawn shop.
I'm wondering if it could be a Frankenwatch?
Its is weird, but also makes sense, assuming they aren't selling a $10,000 watch to their watch guy for $900. Even with someone knowledgeable on watches, it seems this watch could fly under the radar. It's impossible to be an expert on everything....which is why I went straight to the watch community.
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TimeODanaos
·You're welcome, you can put it on eBay now.
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hansaboy
·Forgive me of my lack of knowledge. I currently own 6 inexpensive watches (sub $200 each). I started looking into watches 2 weeks ago on getting one for myself for my 1st fathers day. I was in the pawn shop and said i'm looking for a tudor or omega. They brought this out and after seeing the responses back on it, I went back and bought it. I know very little about watches, parts, and what not. Learning a lot in the past 24 hours lol.
Do not get me wrong here, you have found a nice Speedy at an incredible bargain price.
The forum always love a good story, and we happily help people with their questions.
I myself have had (and still have) tons and tons of questions, and received answers from kind and patient members.
Everybody here on the forum has been new to vintage watches, and there are lots and lots of things to be aware of and learn about.
BUT:
You have managed within a couple of days to find a watch, ask the forum about the watch and the VALUE of the watch,
buy the watch and also inform us that you will sell the watch.
Even though there might be some holes in your story,
the issue here is that when we posted information and links about the Speedy that you were planing to buy,
it felt that you did not bother to read the articles (it could have taken some time…..😉),
and instead kept on asking about the value….
Now you know the value (possible),
instead of keeping the watch, taking care of it and enjoying it - you will flip it!
I do hope you understand that this is not so popular here….?
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bazelot
·great watch but i do not understand why you want to sell it. you said you were looking for a nice watch for your first father's day and now that you found one you already want to flip it?
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Radius321
·Great deal, well done
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Ron_W
·Let`s make a Sticky out of this one !
Learn How to FLIP 😁
Learn How to FLIP 😁
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ahlgringo
·Not quite sure why so many (including myself) read through 4 pages of this. I believe zero of this story.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Yep and now the buyer is looking to sell it. Funny that.
It's just a noob back door sales post guys, possibly from a pawnbroker who scored big time against a mug punter. Treat the whole story with suspicion would be my advice. If you reach out to make an offer direct to the OP, I think you would need your head examining.
It's just a noob back door sales post guys, possibly from a pawnbroker who scored big time against a mug punter. Treat the whole story with suspicion would be my advice. If you reach out to make an offer direct to the OP, I think you would need your head examining.
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squidnut
·great watch but i do not understand why you want to sell it. you said you were looking for a nice watch for your first father's day and now that you found one you already want to flip it?
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squidnut
·Not quite sure why so many (including myself) read through 4 pages of this. I believe zero of this story.
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squidnut
·Yep and now the buyer is looking to sell it. Funny that.
It's just a noob back door sales post guys, possibly from a pawnbroker who scored big time against a mug punter. Treat the whole story with suspicion would be my advice. If you reach out to make an offer direct to the OP, I think you would need your head examining.
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squidnut
·Do not get me wrong here, you have found a nice Speedy at an incredible bargain price.
The forum always love a good story, and we happily help people with their questions.
I myself have had (and still have) tons and tons of questions, and received answers from kind and patient members.
Everybody here on the forum has been new to vintage watches, and there are lots and lots of things to be aware of and learn about.
BUT:
You have managed within a couple of days to find a watch, ask the forum about the watch and the VALUE of the watch,
buy the watch and also inform us that you will sell the watch.
Even though there might be some holes in your story,
the issue here is that when we posted information and links about the Speedy that you were planing to buy,
it felt that you did not bother to read the articles (it could have taken some time…..😉),
and instead kept on asking about the value….
Now you know the value (possible),
instead of keeping the watch, taking care of it and enjoying it - you will flip it!
I do hope you understand that this is not so popular here….?
I want to thank you all for the help and recommendations. I hope to preserve this watch and find it a home with someone who will truly appreciate it. I will then take the proceeds and buy a better watch than I could originally afford, put an extra payment on my mortgage, take the wife out to a nice dinner, and reinvest it into my business.
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squidnut
·If anyone has any further questions, I would be happy to answer them. I will not be turning and burning from this community like some may think. I truly do want an Omega Seamaster 300m to celebrate my first fathers day (my son was born Jan 1st). I have sent an inquiry to Eric Wind based off a recommendation to either consign the watch or sell it to his company. I will continue to update this post with my findings.
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pdxleaf
·You could probably trade it for a Seamaster 300.
Can't wait to read the sales script for this watch on Wind vintage. /sarcasm
Can't wait to read the sales script for this watch on Wind vintage. /sarcasm
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