People are fickle creatures. When money is involved they will sell to anyone. I’d hazard a guess that if someone was selling and I offered the asking price, it wouldn’t matter what posts have been in the past.
You couldn't be more wrong. There are plenty of members here I wouldn't sell a watch to even if they offered double the asking price.
You’re right: people are fickle creatures. Or perhaps more accurately: oftentimes, people can be fickle. But not here. In my experience, anyway, the OF community (operative word) is respectful, helpful and clear in intent. Sure, there have been and will be those who insist on skirting or questioning the rules most members tacitly accept. This understanding and respect of guidelines is what makes OF such an excellent place. It has taught me plenty and saved me money; the gift that keeps on giving. And @Spacefruit is right: communities pay attention. (Speaking of which, when you do reach the magic post number read and learn from his sales posts. They exemplify the transparency, honesty and excellence this site is well known for.)
In many arenas, you are correct: when it comes to the necessities in life, people will lower their standards to meet their needs. We have a different milieu here. Most people weighing in don't need to buy a watch or sell a watch. It's a hobby for the relatively well-heeled. And, because this is a social club, of sorts, those who sell can be picky who they sell to. However, if they recently lost their job, they would sell to you in a heartbeat.
I wouldn’t sell my Casio G-shock for £100.000.000.000.000.000.000 million trillion trillion billion Jeff Bezos could offer all his money for one of my watches and I would say “No thanks, but how about you instead pay your workers more”
You can have ALL of my watches for £10,000,000. I’ll deliver them personally within that price anywhere in the world!
