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Pair of Omega Watches Destined for Scrap
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OmegaP99
·Good lord... I had no idea... Well now its a bit of an ethical quandary for me... Do I tell them what it is or get it as cheaply as I can...
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NDLaw2009
·I just talked to the guy. I told him the potential upside but also pointed out certain flaws. Something is going on with the crown (it won't push in), the crystal is scratched to hell, the case is not perfect (lots of scratches, etc.), and it needs to be serviced. I also told him I am not familiar enough with Benrus to know if there is some fine distinction between the models that affect value greatly. So, I offered $200. He said he would check with his partner so we will see.
I figured this was a better approach given that I am hoping they will loop me in on watches in the future. Show them I am up front, etc.
I figured this was a better approach given that I am hoping they will loop me in on watches in the future. Show them I am up front, etc.
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lillatroll
·If no one else wants it and you do not want it for yourself, I would be interested in the Benrus. I really like it.
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High Hope
·@NDLaw2009 , cool finds and the shop sounds interesting. Good luck from one Domer to another (‘83, ‘88.)
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Engee
·Good lord... I had no idea... Well now its a bit of an ethical quandary for me... Do I tell them what it is or get it as cheaply as I can...
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SkunkPrince
·I am of the opinion that a dealer has the responsibility of knowing what he has and pricing it accordingly, not me.
The same opinion would not necessarily apply to your retired neighbor.
It’s been interesting selling off my model train collection I will never use. I’m about done selling everything, and every price I’ve asked has not been questioned. I suspect because most of it was never used had a part in it. A friend told me I was pricing too low, but I have made some people very happy and this stuff will get used, and that’s important to me too.
The same opinion would not necessarily apply to your retired neighbor.
It’s been interesting selling off my model train collection I will never use. I’m about done selling everything, and every price I’ve asked has not been questioned. I suspect because most of it was never used had a part in it. A friend told me I was pricing too low, but I have made some people very happy and this stuff will get used, and that’s important to me too.
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NDLaw2009
·I ended up offering $650 for the entire lot (the Seamaster, Bulova, and Benrus discussed in this thread, a waltham wristwatch, and all the pocket watches). Would essentially break down to about $25 per pocket watch and a little more for the wristwatches. That struck me as a "fair" offer given the circumstances... We will see what they say!
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