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arturo7
·There is value in having a good relationship with a B&M shop. It's good to have a place you can trust for service and repairs.
Is it okay to ask.....
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Dan S
·There is value in having a good relationship with a B&M shop. It's good to have a place you can trust for service and repairs.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.I don't think there's much of an advantage to building a relationship with a B&M shop or dealer. You don't need a relationship to buy from them, that's what they do.
And honestly, collectors are sitting on the best watches. If you're willing to pay dealer pricing and you see a member post a watch you like, contact them by PM and call dibs or even ask if an offer would be ok. A strong offer can sometimes pull a watch out of a collector's hands. I'd much rather have relationships with other collectors than with dealers.
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paddymoran
·I can see that for new watches. But I've never seen the benefit of using a B&M shop for service or repairs of vintage watches. In my experience the best watch repair people work for themselves.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.What constitutes a B&M shop? One that sells vintage watches and services? A repair place whose main business is repair? In the case of the latter I’d generally say they are overpriced for both service and sales. For the former I’m much more comfortable using a shop with multiple watchmakers, history and a solid reputation. It would be great if we all had access to a local Archer or Freese. That is unfortunately not the case.
