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·Loved the article. I buy a ton on ebay. One thing I don't agree with Eric about: I rarely ask questions as the seller can post the answers on the listing thus helping others to bid up the price. I love bad pictures which usually indicates a disinterested or uneducated seller (it gives me a chance to sleuth). I search for key words: "knob", "face", "overwound", etc., which also indicates a non-watch seller. Always check their history of what they buy and sell. If I see a bunch of watches in their history, I assume they know what they are doing and I'm less likely to find a treasure. I live for the person who is truly selling Grandpas watch ;-)
Ha, good points. I agree with you. If I really find a gem of a listing and have 100% confidence, I just shut the heck up and wait until it is ending to bid. Better not to be in touch with the seller or even watch the watch so as to not signal any interest.
Best regards,
Eric Wind
