Hi Graf,
For me, the difference between eBay, Chrono24 etc and OF is that OF is a community, albeit it has a sales portal attached. As a community, the member’s agreed code of conduct is a shining light that makes this place special. No one goes on EBay to morn the loss of their father or celebrate a wedding, but that happens here. The post count is designed to get people invested on this community. If people aren’t invested, then this is just another eBay. In my opinion, the scenario you set out of “let people buy my watches if they like” is disingenuous, and not as clever as you may have thought. Your post was - by design - intended to solicit sales before you had ability to sell here. Further, asking OF members for their time and talent in pricing your watches so that you will then flip them might be fine in some circumstances, but I think it smells bad when someone asks for the community’s help while in the same breath is saying that they refuse to accept the community’s rules.
Thank you for the opportunity to have this conversation. I hope you stick around.
PS check out the sticky threads for new members if you would like some greater context
