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  1. Cozmopak Sep 22, 2019

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    I’ve read posts on this forum that refer to Instagram as a decent way to search for watches for sale. Does anyone have tips for how to do this?
     
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  2. Dan S Sep 22, 2019

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    If you see a watch you want to buy, send a pm to the person asking if he's interested in selling it. It's annoying as heck, but I can tell you from first-hand experience that people do it all day long, so they must be successful sometimes.
     
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  3. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Sep 22, 2019

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    Search hashtags like #watchforsale and scroll through 200,000 posts at your leisure.
     
  4. Bille Sep 22, 2019

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    Anybody who can recomend any Instagram accounts (usernames on people) who are into vintage Speedmasters?
     
  5. Dan S Sep 22, 2019

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    Just follow various Speedmaster-related hashtags. That will be more useful than just following the feeds for a few people.
     
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  6. Boony Sep 22, 2019

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  7. fbf Sep 22, 2019

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    search for hashtag you are looking for ie. watch you wanna buy. People who are selling tend to put appropriate hashtags with the sale. you will see them when you logon to instagram. Also, a lot of dealers have instagram account and they actually sell on it too. you can search and follow them. TBH, sometimes they sell on the instagram much faster than on their own websites.
     
  8. Bille Sep 22, 2019

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    Thanks;)
     
  9. shishy www.hpmor.com Sep 22, 2019

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    This guy seems pretty about vintage speedies

    https://www.instagram.com/speedmaster101/
     
  10. speedydownunder Sep 22, 2019

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  11. speedydownunder Sep 22, 2019

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    Also

    @vintagespeedmaster (one of our own here)
     
  12. speedydownunder Sep 22, 2019

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    Then look at who they follow and so it goes..
     
  13. Ree Sep 22, 2019

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    If you are really new at IG, be careful with bogus sellers. Some simply repost others' pictures without having the watch, nor the intention in sending you anything after receiving payment.
    Always background-search the sellers.
    Safest bet are reputable dealers who sometimes post items on their Instagram first, before going live on their site.
    If it's a private seller, it's best to meet in person.
    And remember, high followers count doesn't guarantee credibility. Anyone can buy followers and likes these days.
     
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  14. mblease Sep 23, 2019

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    Follow the hashtags and cross your fingers.
     
  15. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Sep 23, 2019

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