I'm going to be selling an Omega bracelet I have. I can sell it as is, which means with all the scrapes and such, or I could have it refinished and add that cost to the price. Which would you rather do? Save a few bucks and perhaps send it to your guy, or have my guy do it and it's ready to wear? Thanks Tom
Based on prices I've seen on eBay, I'd lean toward selling it as-is. Generally, you'll never get back the money you sunk into any repair (even in a non-functional state, at least for watches). I've seen people list watches immediately after a repair (~$600), provide the receipt, and essentially get the going rate for that particular used model. Had they listed it as needing a servicing, they might have lost $100-$200. It usually doesn't pay to include any sort of servicing as a bonus... Most people searching for bracelets--especially newer models--aren't concerned with the physical condition. They're just happy when the correct model appears (and a bidding war ensues). On a related note, I also recommend NOT listing things in lots/bundles. You get way more money by listing things separately.
I suppose it depends on what it will cost you for the refinish, but if your guy is good and does it for a sharp price then: Modern = refinish Vintage = as is If he´s expensive, then `as is` for both
Hm, it's a modern Seamaster bracelet. I was thinking $300ish as is or $350ish refinished. I'm not concerned about the price so much as actually getting it sold without losing my ass. Tom
People will buy it at that price, as is (unless it's in HORRIBLE condition). It really depends on how bad it looks. Did you run over it with a tank? No? Then it's probably fine to sell as is.
Omega will charge $75 to refinish, and unless the bracelet is totally trashed, I can't see how you make up the difference.
Don't care about that, just want it sold to some happy sucker, I mean, buyer. Honestly, I wish I could keep it, because it's stellar on the vintage Seamaster 300, but I've narrowed down my rotation for straps and bracelets, and the 1610/840 (with the original modern Seamaster endpieces) needs to go to someone who will get some use out of it. Eh, I can live with it. Not always about making a profit, right? Tom
Do people really make a profit selling all these watches and buying others? I can see occasionally doing it, but in the long run its got to cost money to play right?
To the OP's question, I'd probably just sell it as-is. When you factor in your time and energy to get the band refinished prior to sale, it's probably not worth the additional hassle.
