Community Stories

Private sales...member comments.

Locked
lillatroll
Posts
2,771
Likes
4,378
nonuffinkbloke nonuffinkbloke
Ahhh thankyou for asking @lillatroll.😀 The Peru visit (via New York City) is still to happen mate, and I'm looking forward to it. Maybe sometime in June or July??? I won't be taking the Omega Speedmaster 105.012-65 to Peru. That will remain, in the UK, in the care of my daughter.👍

Meanwhile, Peruvian culture is manifest at home.😕 A lot of 'runny porrige' drinking seems to be going on in the mornings??? Yes... the drinking of 'runny porridge' from a pint glass is now a daily event in my kitchen.😲 At the moment my strategy is to have a cup of tea, eat boiled eggs with toast and pretend my wife's 'runny porridge' drinking is not happening.👍
I just googled avena which is what your better half is drinking. You will be pleased to know that bread and jam is also on offer for breakfast so you won t starve. Might want to take some PG Tips just in case.
 
U
Posts
25,980
Likes
27,710
Faz Faz
What I appreciate most on this forum is the membership's ability to self moderate.

Yes, just like hockey - the players can make their own justice. Which is why you need goons like me. 😁 😜
 
omegastar
Posts
1,861
Likes
5,424
Faz Faz
I like it when members vouch for the seller and the product sold here on the OF. I couldn't see this would work on other forums. We have a tight community it seems and nothing wrong in egging on the sale of a watch many of us would buy...

Yes, but then you could simply push on the like button.
I sometimes felt it had more to do with the identity of the seller then with the watch offered. But maybe I am totally wrong.
I wanted to hear what the other members or Mods thought about it.
HAGWE
 
Jonathan40
Posts
1,129
Likes
5,965
It is absolutely correct to highlight any issues with a sales thread but done with the knowledge that the seller is trying to sell something they listed in the most accurate way they can/know, often using words/info from when they bought it previously. We are all different in our knowledge or interpretation of what is poor,average, excellent and dare I say unpolished.
It would be easy to spot someone who continues to miss represent sales posts within this community and most things are offered with a returns policy in the event of a difference of opinion.
The minimum post rules etc on this forum help protect us all from bad things happening. As mentioned previously by other members I am also a member of other forums and over the years have found this site to be the most professionally administered site on the web. As my sons tee-shirt says “bad guys beware”
Happy selling and good hunting everyone.
 
nonuffinkbloke
Posts
2,170
Likes
5,730
lillatroll lillatroll
I just googled avena which is what your better half is drinking. You will be pleased to know that bread and jam is also on offer for breakfast so you won t starve. Might want to take some PG Tips just in case.
Thankyou @lillatrol😀 I shall stock up on the way to Heathrow Airport.👍

I just said to my wife "Amore... I'll do your breakfast in the morning... do you want me to make you Avena?"

She looked suprised and said " How de hell yooz knows deez thingz? ... who yooz speeka to about my Avenazz?😁
Edited:
 
DRjre086
Posts
498
Likes
911
Definitely a subject that many have different opinions on. I personally like being able to see comments on sales posts in regards to issues with the watch for sale. However, I do think the “cheering on” muddies the water on the sales post. In that case, I think the simple like button would suffice.

I can say I myself have recently learned quite a bit by seeing these posts correcting or at least bringing to light potential issues with a watch.

Cheers
 
F
Posts
98
Likes
47
Well, I suppose this is useful info, as a newbie here, I'm interested to figure out a potential reasonable way to buy a particular item - knowing the rules helps...
 
Dan S
Posts
24,378
Likes
54,247
It is becoming painful to see the ridiculously exaggerated descriptions becoming more common in the Private Sales forum. I looked there recently and saw a badly overpolished watch with obviously re-lumed hands being described as "unpolished" and in "exceptional condition". However, I just don't feel comfortable commenting on qualitative descriptions in the sales thread itself. Hopefully buyers are not blindly believing these listings, but sending DMs to experts to ask for feedback.
Edited:
 
jpjsavage
Posts
437
Likes
673
DRjre086 DRjre086
Definitely a subject that many have different opinions on. I personally like being able to see comments on sales posts in regards to issues with the watch for sale. However, I do think the “cheering on” muddies the water on the sales post. In that case, I think the simple like button would suffice.

I can say I myself have recently learned quite a bit by seeing these posts correcting or at least bringing to light potential issues with a watch.

Cheers

I agree with this. I've learnt a lot from reading comments on other fora re. watches that are up for sale. I can appreciate that it can go a bit downhill on occasions, but there is a self-regulating aspect to the way a community works and if something isn't right then it seems appropriate for the community to comment on it. And those trying to sell watches should take the time to describe them accurately, including anything that is amiss.
 
wristpirate
Posts
1,243
Likes
3,842
Dan S Dan S
It is becoming painful to see the ridiculously exaggerated descriptions becoming more common in the Private Sales forum. I looked there recently and saw a badly overpolished watch with obviously re-lumed hands being described as "unpolished" and in "exceptional condition". However, I just don't feel comfortable commenting on qualitative descriptions in the sales thread itself. Hopefully buyers are not blindly believing these listings, but sending DMs to experts to ask for feedback.

In these cases perhaps you should DM the seller? If they don't amend the listing then call them out in the thread itself.
 
mjb
Posts
873
Likes
1,048
wristpirate wristpirate
In these cases perhaps you should DM the seller? If they don't amend the listing then call them out in the thread itself.

I agree. I wouldn't know what "experts" to ask.
 
STANDY
Posts
16,863
Likes
47,905
Dan S Dan S
It is becoming painful to see the ridiculously exaggerated descriptions becoming more common in the Private Sales forum. I looked there recently and saw a badly overpolished watch with obviously re-lumed hands being described as "unpolished" and in "exceptional condition". However, I just don't feel comfortable commenting on qualitative descriptions in the sales thread itself. Hopefully buyers are not blindly believing these listings, but sending DMs to experts to ask for feedback.

I just chuckle at every bump the above type lister adds 😁
 
Dan S
Posts
24,378
Likes
54,247
wristpirate wristpirate
In these cases perhaps you should DM the seller? If they don't amend the listing then call them out in the thread itself.

If somebody made an objective factual error, I would probably do that, e.g. if they identified a movement incorrectly or claimed that a service bezel was original. But I would feel funny messaging a seller about more subtle things (like over-polishing or re-luming). If the seller is bold enough to make claims like that in the listing, they will probably just argue with me, and I'm really not looking to be confrontational. Better for buyers to ask by DM.
 
Maganator
Posts
1,177
Likes
1,757
Dan S Dan S
If somebody made an objective factual error, I would probably do that, e.g. if they identified a movement incorrectly or claimed that a service bezel was original. But I would feel funny messaging a seller about more subtle things (like over-polishing or re-luming). If the seller is bold enough to make claims like that in the listing, they will probably just argue with me, and I'm really not looking to be confrontational. Better for buyers to ask by DM.

I can understand that - but the private sales forum here should really be a safe space for purchasers.

Of course, members should do their own research, before they buy, but if the experts on here see a polished example being advertised as 'unpolished' or a relume not being highlighted then that should be called out privately by DM and if the seller doesn't budge then call them out publicly.

I get that people may want to avoid unnecessary confrontation but we don't want this descending into eBay-style descriptions.
 
Walrus
Posts
10,816
Likes
53,250
Right of the bat here when I was asking if vintage movados are sold here several gentlemen posted what they had. One was particularly nice with a stunning dial. Can’t give full feedback as I didn’t purchase yet, too many watches in service but I thought it was really cool I got the approaches especially being new here. Thanks for that again guys.,
 
sollman
Posts
4
Likes
0
I think it's ok to - and have done so - vouch for a seller you know or a watch you've actually seen at a gtg. Again these can be deceptive tactics if it's a brand new member posting a comment this for another brand new seller.

I don't think anyone should comment on price as far as, that's too much to ask. But pointing out something way way below market as a potential scam is helpful.
 
Dan S
Posts
24,378
Likes
54,247
sollman sollman
I don't think anyone should comment on price as far as, that's too much to ask.

This is actually explicit against the rules of the sales forum.
 
Japanred
Posts
451
Likes
515
Dan S Dan S
It is becoming painful to see the ridiculously exaggerated descriptions becoming more common in the Private Sales forum. I looked there recently and saw a badly overpolished watch with obviously re-lumed hands being described as "unpolished" and in "exceptional condition". However, I just don't feel comfortable commenting on qualitative descriptions in the sales thread itself. Hopefully buyers are not blindly believing these listings, but sending DMs to experts to ask for feedback.
I wouldn’t know an overpolished watch from an unpolished watch. Nor would I know what reluming looks like. Nor would I know who to DM for advice. So as a novice collector it would help if someone politely commented on the thread and asked the seller to clarify.

Likewise if I was selling a watch and I had mistakenly described it, I’d be happy to be corrected by an expert.

I think this would ensure that sales are moderated to some extent which would over time improve confidence in the forums marketplace.
 
249 More Posts...

Similar threads

Boulder Horology

Positive private sales experience with RevZMan123

Boulder Horology Seller Profiles & Reviews
Boulder Horology
Boulder Horology
Posts
0
Views
173
mikeo1

how do you search for a specific watch in the private sales forum

mikeo1 Open Discussion
jsducote
jsducote
Posts
5
Views
2K
Deafboy

Buying from Private seller on Chrono24

Deafboy Open Discussion
Laneside
Laneside
Posts
30
Views
10K
Larry S

Another Private Sales Forum Etiquette Question

Larry S Forum News & Member Support
Dan S
Dan S
Posts
31
Views
4K
G

Online Private Sales

getapilot Modern Omega Watches
gearjockey
gearjockey
Posts
25
Views
4K
sleepyastronaut

Private Sales 2022-02-21

sleepyastronaut Open Discussion
sleepyastronaut
sleepyastronaut
Posts
1
Views
975