Best place to sell

[grimjim]

Hi guys
Id like to ask for any advice on how to sell a used Rolex in the UK ?
I have a 1994 Date just bi metal that i need to get rid of so i can upgrade to an explorer 2.
Do Rolex dealers off good prices on trade ins ? or would somewhere like Ebay be my best bet.I have never really used Ebay so dont think anyone is likely to buy from me with no user rating.
Thanks for any advice you can give .
jim

[Puffy]

best chance of a good deal would be here and TURF. most dealers will give you a scrap price

[grimjim]

Originally Posted by Puffy

best chance of a good deal would be here and TURF. most dealers will give you a scrap price

Yeah thats what i was thinking,id like to go into a dealer with the cash so i could hit them for a real good deal.i know its hard to give a value but any idea what sort of price i shoud be asking ? ive looked on ebay and the cheapest seem to go for around £1800 .mines in great condition with the box but no papers but its recently been serviced and has a year left on the warranty from the jewlers i bought it from.

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by grimjim

Yeah thats what i was thinking,id like to go into a dealer with the cash so i could hit them for a real good deal.i know its hard to give a value but any idea what sort of price i shoud be asking ? ive looked on ebay and the cheapest seem to go for around £1800 .mines in great condition with the box but no papers but its recently been serviced and has a year left on the warranty from the jewlers i bought it from.

Try Sanderson and Son. They buy and sell DJs

[grimjim]

Originally Posted by Puffy

Try Sanderson and Son. They buy and sell DJs

Thanks I just took a look on their site and they have one for sale for £2200 that looks exactally the same and is a similar year

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by grimjim

Thanks I just took a look on their site and they have one for sale for £2200 that looks exactally the same and is a similar year

yes speak to Gary, solid guy, very honest and will help you 100% if he can

[toph]

if you have pics, we might be able to help with value a bit more. ebay is good but then you have fees there. You can always state in the listing that you are happy to meet any buyer at an Authorised Dealer for verification etc. good luck
cheers

[grimjim]

I think i might get the prize for the most useless poster on here today ,how do i post pics ? i can take some on my phone but im not sure how to get them up on here .

[padi56]

Originally Posted by grimjim

I think i might get the prize for the most useless poster on here today ,how do i post pics ? i can take some on my phone but im not sure how to get them up on here .

I would suggest you read the forum rules below about selling watches via forum etc.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9423

And for posting pictures via a free picture host look at link below its very easy to do.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

[grimjim]

[QUOTE=padi56;2400987]I would suggest you read the forum rules below about selling watches via forum etc.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9423

And for posting pictures via a free picture host look at link below its very easy to do.

Thanks padi .I think the second link you sent me for posting pics might be the wrong one

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

[padi56]

[QUOTE=grimjim;2400996]

Originally Posted by padi56

I would suggest you read the forum rules below about selling watches via forum etc.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9423

And for posting pictures via a free picture host look at link below its very easy to do.

Thanks padi .I think the second link you sent me for posting pics might be the wrong one

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

Sorry put the wrong link correct below and if you scroll right down the page under your post.You will find another box to upload and embed your picture.When you are in advanced reply mode past the box with your text you will see Additional Options http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

[Rolex116520]

At the end of the day Ebay is not a bad place to sell . Make sure you post a maximum of clear pictures , describe the watch to the best of your ability and if you are a newbie seller offer the possibility to view , verify and deal face to face the watch in a secure environment like an AD .

[grimjim]

Thank god for that ,im pleased with myself now

[Rolex116520]

Well done .. Normally I would ask for a couple more pictures . But .. this time maybe not

[grimjim]

Well they say you learn something new everyday

Padi edit
Well you got there in the end will delete the red X posts.

[grimjim]

Thanks padi you might have stopped me looking a total fool,although i could do with them back so i can post on the for sale forum . i thought with me being a member since october it might have let me post on there anyway.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by grimjim

Thanks padi you might have stopped me looking a total fool,although i could do with them back so i can post on the for sale forum . i thought with me being a member since october it might have let me post on there anyway.

No you re-read the for-sale rules like I posted for you in above link and there was only a red X in your previous posts.

[grimjim]

ah right
it looks like i need another 8 posts then

[Rolex116520]

Originally Posted by grimjim

ah right
it looks like i need another 8 posts then

And then 24 Hours .

[grimjim]

ha ha well good job im not in a big hurry to sell then.
The only reason i fancy changing the DJ is because a younger girlfriend of mine said it looked a bit of an old mans watch
this set the alarm bells ringing in my 34 year old mind