Is it possible to edit the posting rules to allow pictures on request in private watch sales? I do not want photos of my watch handing on the internet for the rest of my life if the watch does not sell, I am sure the potential buyers will appreciate more privacy as well. Everything stays the same as far as posting rules, but pictures will be sent on a request via PM.
I believe that goes against the spirit of the FS subforum. It is an exchange for collectors, and a valuable source of historic info on sales prices, which would be useless without pics that show the condition.
I don't think that would be possible, for a plethora of reasons. There have been cases where a watch being sold proved to be a redial and the diligence of the members is what identified that. I'm sure that wouldn't be your case but adding such a rule would definitely lower the quality of the marketplace. I think the rules are ok just like they are right now, but it's just my two cents.
If you are concerned about your pictures ending up where they shouldn't why not watermark them? Chrono24, for example, has a smart example of watermarking.
If you don't want to contribute to the archive, perhaps you may just want to sell elsewhere. The sales forum is a part of OF, which is a community of collectors, and the permanence of the photos and asking prices is a great resource for all of us.
Bad idea...
Just getting a feeling of what other members think.
Okay, so it's 5 negatives all under archive prospective. Do any actual buyers or sellers want to pitch in?
Okay, so it's 5 negatives all under archive prospective. Do any actual buyers or sellers want to pitch in?
Okay, so it's 5 negatives all under archive prospective. Do any actual buyers or sellers want to pitch in?
Does it matter?
You have to post pictures if you want any chance of selling on eBay or Etsy. The pictures become the property of the site once you post them. They decide when they come down, not you.
You want to sell without pictures, go on Craig’s List and take your chances.
My advice is to get good copyright protection software and watermark the photos. At least if they get stolen, someone will have a tough time removing the marks.
gatorcpa
Does it matter?
You have to post pictures if you want any chance of selling on eBay or Etsy. The pictures become the property of the site once you post them. They decide when they come down, not you.
You want to sell without pictures, go on Craig’s List and take your chances.
My advice is to get good copyright protection software and watermark the photos. At least if they get stolen, someone will have a tough time removing the marks.
gatorcpa
Okay, so it's 5 negatives all under archive prospective. Do any actual buyers or sellers want to pitch in?
eBay and Esty are public selling platforms I was talking about Private Watch Sales category in OF, I was just looking for more privacy nothing more nothing less.
