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pitpro
·A zero feedback buyer jumps in at the last second and "wins" with a $1315 bid?
I CALL SHENANIGANS!!!!!
Seamaster SS with Coffin markers - Original?
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ulackfocus
·and won't pay : )
Probably. Wonder if said zero feedback buyer e-mailed the seller first?
IF YOU HAVE NO FEEDBACK AND WISH TO BID, PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST AS I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL BIDS.
How long til this is relisted?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorHow long til this is relisted?
Since this is Super Bowl week, I"ll give over/under at 3 days.
What say you?
gatorcpa
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pitpro
·Probably. Wonder if said zero feedback buyer e-mailed the seller first? How long til this is relisted?
IF YOU HAVE NO FEEDBACK AND WISH TO BID, PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST AS I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL BIDS.
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MSNWatch
··Vintage Omega AficionadoIt's certainly OK to put in your 2 cents, but now I'm going to make it 4.
Shill bidding happens everywhere, from AQ and OmegaMania to the crappiest eBay items. Nothing we say here is going to change that. Nothing we say is going to stop it either. Like death and taxes, it exists.
By discussing our opinions of value, we are trying to save people from paying too much for an item. Sometimes, feelings are going to be hurt and egos bruised. That's life. If shillers read this and place phony bids, then we should be noticing this activity and reporting publically about it on this forum too. I don't want this place to become over moderated like a lot of the other forums. It's different here, and I'd like to keep it that way.
It's up to you if you wish to make your thoughts known in a public forum or not. I don't think it's up to us to censor the content here just to make it more difficult for potential evil-doers. Better to have a positive attitude and educated watch buyers, who'll then know how to spot such shenanigans when they happen.
Like Sy Syms used to say..."An educated consumer is our best customer".
gatorcpa
No doubt forums like this one have made it more difficult to pursue vintage omegas at low prices. But you take the good with the bad - the internet has vastly increased knowledge and access to these watches - I have bought and sold watches and made friends in 5 continents and over 30 countries - all from the comfort of my home!
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ulackfocus
·I have bought and sold watches and made friends in 5 continents and over 30 countries - all from the comfort of my home!
Pants optional! 😜
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scotty
·No doubt forums like this one have made it more difficult to pursue vintage omegas at low prices. But you take the good with the bad - the internet has vastly increased knowledge and access to these watches - I have bought and sold watches and made friends in 5 continents and over 30 countries - all from the comfort of my home!
As the original poster on this watch I debated with myself as to posting the details on the watch because I knew that by bringing attention to the watch I "might" miss out on a good watch at a great price. The information and knowledge I've gained on this forum is amazing. That knowledge allowed me to question the true vintage of the dial as per my original post.
Hey guys, this Seamaster caught my eye because it has the same coffin markers as my Seamaster 18K XVI. There are no pics of the inside of the watch though. The dial looks vintage to me but almost too clean. Does that make it a service replacement?
Now, if I come across a watch that I'm truly interested in, and trust my knowledge, I have to admit I keep it too myself until after I actually own it! 😗
I just wanted to thank everybody here for sharing their knowledge and passion for true vintage Omega's! and not being shy about it! Cheers.
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mac_omega
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Yep! This is the way I will go too... Hoi and me we practise this way and he is an honest guy - you can rely on his word!
If he asks me not to bid on a watch he is keen on I will step back and vice versa - so we keep the price low 😉
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John R Smith
·Snag is, if everyone did that it would make for a rather dull Forum . . .
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Dablitzer
·Here is a coffin case + arabic numeral Seamaster I sold a while back, I really regret it ! It had the best of a few attributes, The rose gold markers, alpha hands, and the type of case style I love in steel, probably be hard to find another with this exact combination, but hey ho! 😒 Incidentally, I sold this for £350, which I think is a great price considering its rarity!
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John R Smith
·Gosh, Alex, the bracelet alone is worth a hundred quid! And the watch is really nice . . . were you feeling particularly generous that day? 😉
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Dablitzer
·Gosh, Alex, the bracelet alone is worth a hundred quid! And the watch is really nice . . . were you feeling particularly generous that day? 😉
