Hey guys, long time reader/poster. I've always bought and sold watches on a forum, but never traded. Was curious from those of you who have, what is the best method to do so, view the trader's feedback? With a PayPal transaction both parties have some form of protection. I am thinking if I cannot sell one of my pieces maybe I can trade it for something I want at the moment.

 

(@Sidrox25 this is not a personal message to you - rather a point of view your questions raised)

This forum is primarily a discussion forum.

What this means is that two people who come together through it have a history of each other they can read and see what sort of person they are each dealing with.

We sell between ourselves, and although many have never met, we have built up a trust over time.

While using Paypal might give a level of protection, I prefer to do my own due diligence on the trading partner, read their history if I have not already, and deal on trust.

Other fora, and sites like ebay are built around profit, and trade. Therefore you have to be very careful as you are dealing with strangers.
If it feels like the people here are strangers, then consider sticking around and participating so that they, and you, become less of a stranger!

Remember this is primarily a knowledge sharing platform.

Sales are for the convenience of the members and as I understand it, a disproportionate headache to the mods.

And the funny thing is, the only requirement for membership here, is the desire to be so.

That seems too much for some.

 

I agree with you fully. I gained a lot of knowledge from the members on here and it has helped me expand my interest in the hobby. I have actually made a friend or two in real life on her as well.


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Traded cash for watches heaps of times

As Spacefruit said more of a community for a lot of us. With a added perk of buying and selling.

Would be several here I would lend a watch for a few weeks to see if they liked it and not bother about anything but the transit.
It's not about the buck for a lot of us.

The first watch I ever sold was to a noob ( @terryb111 ) that sent me several bad watches to look over and due to doing his due diligence and educating himself I sold him a watch at less than I paid. He loved it. He will pay it back to another in years to come as he has a few nice watches now.

 

Oh I've done plenty of sales/purchases online with no issues. I have actually made a friend or two along the way. I was actually approached by a member for a trade and I don't see that this person has much of any history. I don't feel comfortable doing a transaction of this value with that particular person.

There are a few people on here who I know are good to their word and know I am the same as well. Just wanted to get others feedback on the matter as well.

 

Hey, I'm a noob in case anyone wants to sell me an old Speedmaster at half price so I can pay the favor forward......someday.

 

Got a nice white dialled one for you......

 

I saw that one on ebay. It was a 69 to 71 movement in a case with an 80s back and with an all white dial and black hands. Actually, a very attractive piece.

 

Not that one

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rare-white-speedmaster-pro-facepalm.51463/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/japanese-l-e-moon-watch-w-silver-dial.51657/#post-625469