Good Article On Vintage Watch Collecting

gatorcpa · Feb 7, 2013

A friend sent this article over today.

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/02/07/how-to-buy-a-vintage-watch/

Good common sense information for the newbie. A reminder to the more experienced.
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ulackfocus · Feb 7, 2013

I don't know who Jason Heaton is, but his advice is something we hammer home to n00bs every day:

If we’ve managed to sell you on the merits of buying vintage, now it’s time to caution you. The vintage watch market is rife with fakes, so-called “frankenwatches”, and unscrupulous sellers. Do your homework. Talk to collectors, join web forums and ask questions; learn about the watches you’re interested in. Post photos and solicit feedback.

Hallelujah brotha!

Wonder if I can use my (much less than) significant pull and status to get guys like him to join up? 😕

gatorcpa · Feb 7, 2013

U ulackfocus
Wonder if I can use my (much less than) significant pull and status to get guys like him to join up? 😕

It's like I say about the IRS...if you don't ask, you don't get. 😁

He did mention a couple of other forums in the article.
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ulackfocus · Feb 7, 2013

Invitation sent. 👍

Good Article On Vintage Watch Collecting

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