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Why can’t I post in selling threads
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Japanred
·I honestly didn't intend to make you feel unwelcome around here and I can truly sympathize with your feelings as I had not contributed much posts to this site in a while but did always read and follow discussions.
At the same time, the Private Watch Sales section has become a lightning rod lately and longtime members frown upon people who seem to only use the site to post a sales ad... and are getting tired of people asking the very same question again and again.
That's all.
A few samples:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/number-of-posts-before-i-can-put-a-watch-fo-sale.89587/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-to-post-in-the-private-sales.97836/
Shame as I bought my Snoopy Apollo XIII 45th anniversary watch from a member on here 3 years ago. He was extremely personable and likeable and we remain in contact to this day.
I’m a member of several car forums and never come across anything quite like this. Not sure what’s got everyone’s backs up but it’s coming across as an unwelcoming place....
Just my opinion of course.
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KingCrouchy
·I think the negativity you felt has something to do with the trend of today, putting value and investments first when talking of watches. More and more people buy watches to flip them weeks later. The interest is only financially motivated. Collectors here on the forum care more about the history and horological aspects of watches. The corruption of their beloved hobby for the sake of profits, isn't therefore well seen. When you asked about future value and try to sell a watch later, you don't give the impression to care about what is at the heart of this hobby. I'm sure that if you ask about the history or watchmaking aspects of a watch, the Members on the Omegaforum will gladly help you.👍
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Martin_J_N
·A lot of what I’ve seen so far has been negative if I’m honest. A lot of sarcastic comments on this thread when all I’ve done is ask a simple question. I also asked a question about the Apollo 11 50th anniversary future values and got shot down in flames by several long standing members. I’ve also seen someone getting abuse for flipping the aforementioned watch.
Shame as I bought my Snoopy Apollo XIII 45th anniversary watch from a member on here 3 years ago. He was extremely personable and likeable and we remain in contact to this day.
I’m a member of several car forums and never come across anything quite like this. Not sure what’s got everyone’s backs up but it’s coming across as an unwelcoming place....
Just my opinion of course.
OF members are very welcoming, I have had nothing but help and support when I have asked questions.
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorYou can PM the seller and buy watches but... just Send a message to the seller.
Which you knew, most of the angst is there was a thread 3 below yours with the exact same question and about 4 this week. 😉
We are a nice bunch, but how do I sell and how much profit is a watch going to make are a bit tedious that’s all.
Good job on the Avatar and show us a few watches now and all will be good 👍
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Togri v. 2.0
··Wow! Custom title... coolI searched in the SELLER PROFILES AND REVIEWS area for 2 reasons I guess;
1) It’s the first (top) section under the “marketplace” heading. I’d expect an important sticky to be at the top of the first sub forum.
2) “Seller Profiles” is where I expected to find the answer as the question is related to my profile.
Its been suggested that this sort of question is asked a lot which suggests an improvement could be made to the site.
Easy for you to say where it is as you know the answer I guess. Sorry if I’ve somehow offended you.
I am sorry but I couldn't resist the temptation as this has been a really boring day but I have a really hard time seeing how you could make the sticky post about sales rules more obvious than posting it at the top of the goddamn watch sales sub-section and starting the post with "PLEASE READ".
But let us not quarrel. Now you know the sales rules and welcome to the forum. This is a great place even tough it can seem a bit harsh times. In my view a lot of the things said that can seem "unwelcoming" are done to protect the integrity of the forum. Perhaps it is sort of like the father of the girl you are going out with who is eyeballing you and fixing you with his gaze across the table first time you are invited to dinner to try to determine if you intentions with his daughter are honourable (have been in that situation myself 😁)
I had been a member here for about 5 months when I flew to another country to meet a guy who had been so helpful and receive a watch I had bought from a seller near him and carry it halfway across the planet. I don't know many places where you have an item worth several thousand dollars sent to a complete stranger on pure trust alone. Now that is worth protecting and that is why I guess that this place can seem a little harsh at first, if people somehow, unwillingly, come off as someone who just want to sell something quickly without becoming an actual part of the forum 😀
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kkt
·This Google search produced many times that this topic has been discussed before:
+omegaforums.net why can't i post for sale?
This isn't rocket science (or watch servicing).
+omegaforums.net why can't i post for sale?
This isn't rocket science (or watch servicing).
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AAAKK
·I had been a member here for about 5 months when I flew to another country to meet a guy who had been so helpful and receive a watch I had bought from a seller near him and carry it halfway across the planet. I don't know many places where you have an item worth several thousand dollars sent to a complete stranger on pure trust alone. Now that is worth protecting and that is why I guess that this place can seem a little harsh at first, if people somehow, unwillingly, come off as someone who just want to sell something quickly without becoming an actual part of the forum 😀
100% this. Worth protecting because once it's gone, it's not coming back. And if you don't understanding this or if you're overly sensitive to what are admittedly sometimes harsh tactics, then it's probably not the place for you. OP, hopefully you'll stick around a bit and get a better feel for the forum.
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cicindela
··Steve @ ΩFive been a member on here a couple of years now and although I don’t have loads of posts (69 I think) I cant comment on selling threads.
Anyone know why?
Thanks.
We have all the answers 🙄.
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FlyingSnoopy
·Please remember you may message any one of the Mods and ask questions anytime you wish.
We have all the answers 🙄.
Cheers
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Togri v. 2.0
··Wow! Custom title... coolPlease remember you may message any one of the Mods and ask questions anytime you wish.
We have all the answers 🙄.
Might I also suggest an exclamation mark after “PLEASE READ” in the sticky. That would make it much more noticible and definitely go a long way to prevent these questions in the future 😁😁
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Japanred
·I think the negativity you felt has something to do with the trend of today, putting value and investments first when talking of watches. More and more people buy watches to flip them weeks later. The interest is only financially motivated. Collectors here on the forum care more about the history and horological aspects of watches. The corruption of their beloved hobby for the sake of profits, isn't therefore well seen. When you asked about future value and try to sell a watch later, you don't give the impression to care about what is at the heart of this hobby. I'm sure that if you ask about the history or watchmaking aspects of a watch, the Members on the Omegaforum will gladly help you.👍
Just because I’m interested in future values doesn’t mean that I’m in it to make a profit or flip. I buy watches mainly because I like the stories and history behind them, moon/space watches in particular. I don’t think people should be so quick to criticise.
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Japanred
·Might I also suggest an exclamation mark after “PLEASE READ” in the sticky. That would make it much more noticible and definitely go a long way to prevent these questions in the future 😁😁
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaIf this question has been asked so much then I’d suggest it’s a problem with the forum/sticky rather than all the users who can’t find the answer.
I disagree.
The watch sales sub-forum layouts are clear and easily understood, even I can see them and understand them, and I'm a grumpy old man.
Are you accessing the site via a computer or a telephone?
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Martin_J_N
·iPhone. It’s 2019 😉
I'm a newbie here, only joined a few weeks ago but I have no issues finding the relevant post on my 2017 iPhone, so not sure what is wrong with your version of the iPhone. Maybe the issue is that some people cannot be bothered or don't want to spend time searching forums to do things properly, they just moan when they get pulled up.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaiPhone. It’s 2019 😉
😁
Yep, I figured that out when I looked at my calendar hanging on the kitchen wall 😉.
I don't use my phone to access the web, I hardly know where it is half the time, but on the rare occasions I have done it, I found it a real PITA compared to seeing things on a Macbook Pro 15".
I’m not a complete Luddite though, heres a pic I took yesterday with my “telephone”
Careful Spidey, it’s a jungle out there.
I tried to warn you!
🙁
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Martin_J_N
·😁
Yep, I figured that out when I looked at my calendar hanging on the kitchen wall 😉.
I don't use my phone to access the web, I hardly know where it is half the time, but on the rare occasions I have done it, I found it a real PITA compared to seeing things on a Macbook Pro 15".
I’m not a complete Luddite though, heres a pic I took yesterday with my “telephone”
Careful Spidey, it’s a jungle out there.
I tried to warn you!
🙁
Awesome pictures 😀
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Japanred
·I'm a newbie here, only joined a few weeks ago but I have no issues finding the relevant post on my 2017 iPhone, so not sure what is wrong with your version of the iPhone. Maybe the issue is that some people cannot be bothered or don't want to spend time searching forums to do things properly, they just moan when they get pulled up.
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