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Deroya · 16 August 2016, 11:30 AM

Well, you hate to see that happen. I first saw this watch a few years ago and I really wanted to have it for use in uniform. After searching for months bought one on eBay for $150 ($300 MSRP), but it wasn't as comfortable as my suunto core and it started to collect dust in the case. Eventually thinned out my collection of less expensive watches and I sold it off for $140 i think not even a year ago.

Well now to my surprise I stumbled across this on amazon and i cant find one anywhere on the internet. I mean, i know they were sought after when i was looking for one in 2014, but $2600? What the hell? This guy just trying to cash in because there aren't any anywhere

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-GW3000B.../dp/B004YZIBSK

bdex75 · 16 August 2016, 11:39 AM

Supply and demand at its finest. I love G shocks but my upper limit is about $250.

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Vigilance247 · 16 August 2016, 11:58 AM

Last night, just for giggles, I looked up my childhood Swatch from 1986. I was amazed that it now sells for $90!

WhatTheDeuce · 16 August 2016, 12:01 PM

Wow, 10x increase! Best investment I've ever made.

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rush735 · 16 August 2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Wow, 10x increase! Best investment I've ever made.

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Kingair · 16 August 2016, 12:14 PM

Still need to buy my first G-Shock !

swils8610 · 16 August 2016, 01:01 PM

I had many Swatch Watch's when I was a teenager. I think they were $30 back then.

rr-nyc · 16 August 2016, 01:14 PM

Things on Amazon, especially older/discontinued items, get priced ridiculously high but it doesn't mean anyone is paying that much.

I have an a Leica C-lux camera that cost $600 new but is now discontinued. Prices range from $799-$3,500 for what is now an outdated, underwhelming compact camera. I highly doubt there are buyers out there

seand442 · 16 August 2016, 01:21 PM

I would do some digging before buying that. Found this one that was up for sale last week.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...b-3452154.html

GradyPhilpott · 16 August 2016, 01:31 PM

I'm not sure how stuck you are on color, but here's one in orange for a much better price.

https://smile.amazon.com/G-SHOCK-COC...TEEBRPS9AN86RB

There once was and still may be a bug in Amazon's code that gives some pretty outrageous prices for some pretty mundane articles.

There was once a ceramic Buddha for sale on Amazon for about a million dollars and you could buy the same one over at Archie McPhee for about twenty.

I buy a lot from Amazon, but I'm pretty leery of prices that seem out of hand.

offrdmania · 16 August 2016, 01:52 PM

Just because he has it listed for $2600 doesn't mean it will sell at that price and until it sells at that price, it is still worth $140

Star Ferry · 16 August 2016, 03:54 PM

Plenty of what I call "aspirational pricing" out there ...

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Deroya · 16 August 2016, 10:15 PM

I agree with all of you here I just couldn't believe the markup they're trying to do. Trust me I would never pay this for a Casio. I'm not in the market for another one but just found it interesting. G-shocks are great though, Cant kill them. I wear a suunto core everyday in uniform and as this is an amazing watch I've already been through 4 of them on warrenny because they just aren't as durable as g-shocks.

Etschell · 17 August 2016, 12:46 AM

i bought an iphone 1 for 399 and opened it. then i sold it for 450 unlocked. now it is worth thousands unopened. :(

GB-man · 17 August 2016, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

i bought an iphone 1 for 399 and opened it. then i sold it for 450 unlocked. now it is worth thousands unopened. :(

that's idiotic. Are they actually selling at those prices?

Etschell · 17 August 2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

that's idiotic. Are they actually selling at those prices?

yes. collectors items. if you buy one now for a few grand itll be worth a lot more in 20-30 years. possibly a few hundred grand.

Deroya · 17 August 2016, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

i bought an iphone 1 for 399 and opened it. then i sold it for 450 unlocked. now it is worth thousands unopened. :(

Wow

Dr. Robert · 17 August 2016, 03:06 AM

I have that same Casio................I'll sell to you for 1/2 the price that Amazon posted

Deroya · 17 August 2016, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I have that same Casio................I'll sell to you for 1/2 the price that Amazon posted

I'll give you $150

ronaldmckim · 28 December 2016, 12:43 AM

Dude why going for Amazon if you can listed on ebay for $180. here is the listing link
http://www.ebay.com/p/Casio-GW3000BB...atch/174033015

Moreover, here are few good G-shock watches reviews if you wanna take some help from.
http://www.mywatchvilla.com/best-g-shock-watches/

Regards

16 August 2016, 11:30 AM	#1
Deroya 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GA Watch: Sub/Explorer Posts: 499	A G-shock pilot i once owned now on Amazon for $2500 Well, you hate to see that happen. I first saw this watch a few years ago and I really wanted to have it for use in uniform. After searching for months bought one on eBay for $150 ($300 MSRP), but it wasn't as comfortable as my suunto core and it started to collect dust in the case. Eventually thinned out my collection of less expensive watches and I sold it off for $140 i think not even a year ago. Well now to my surprise I stumbled across this on amazon and i cant find one anywhere on the internet. I mean, i know they were sought after when i was looking for one in 2014, but $2600? What the hell? This guy just trying to cash in because there aren't any anywhere https://www.amazon.com/Casio-GW3000B.../dp/B004YZIBSK

16 August 2016, 11:58 AM	#3
Vigilance247 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rio Grande Valley Watch: DJ41 Posts: 310	Last night, just for giggles, I looked up my childhood Swatch from 1986. I was amazed that it now sells for $90! __________________ You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

16 August 2016, 12:01 PM	#4
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Wow, 10x increase! Best investment I've ever made. Sent from half way through the Kessel Run using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

16 August 2016, 01:21 PM	#9
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	I would do some digging before buying that. Found this one that was up for sale last week. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...b-3452154.html __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

16 August 2016, 01:31 PM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I'm not sure how stuck you are on color, but here's one in orange for a much better price. https://smile.amazon.com/G-SHOCK-COC...TEEBRPS9AN86RB There once was and still may be a bug in Amazon's code that gives some pretty outrageous prices for some pretty mundane articles. There was once a ceramic Buddha for sale on Amazon for about a million dollars and you could buy the same one over at Archie McPhee for about twenty. I buy a lot from Amazon, but I'm pretty leery of prices that seem out of hand. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 August 2016, 11:39 AM	#2
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Supply and demand at its finest. I love G shocks but my upper limit is about $250. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2016, 12:14 PM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Still need to buy my first G-Shock !

16 August 2016, 01:01 PM	#7
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	I had many Swatch Watch's when I was a teenager. I think they were $30 back then.

16 August 2016, 01:14 PM	#8
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Things on Amazon, especially older/discontinued items, get priced ridiculously high but it doesn't mean anyone is paying that much. I have an a Leica C-lux camera that cost $600 new but is now discontinued. Prices range from $799-$3,500 for what is now an outdated, underwhelming compact camera. I highly doubt there are buyers out there

16 August 2016, 01:52 PM	#11
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Just because he has it listed for $2600 doesn't mean it will sell at that price and until it sells at that price, it is still worth $140 __________________ TRF Member 11738

16 August 2016, 03:54 PM	#12
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Plenty of what I call "aspirational pricing" out there ... Sent from my SM-G9200 using Tapatalk

16 August 2016, 10:15 PM	#13
Deroya 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GA Watch: Sub/Explorer Posts: 499	I agree with all of you here I just couldn't believe the markup they're trying to do. Trust me I would never pay this for a Casio. I'm not in the market for another one but just found it interesting. G-shocks are great though, Cant kill them. I wear a suunto core everyday in uniform and as this is an amazing watch I've already been through 4 of them on warrenny because they just aren't as durable as g-shocks.

17 August 2016, 12:46 AM	#14
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i bought an iphone 1 for 399 and opened it. then i sold it for 450 unlocked. now it is worth thousands unopened. :( __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 August 2016, 03:06 AM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I have that same Casio................I'll sell to you for 1/2 the price that Amazon posted __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 December 2016, 12:43 AM	#20
ronaldmckim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Posts: 2	Dude why going for Amazon if you can listed on ebay for $180. here is the listing link http://www.ebay.com/p/Casio-GW3000BB...atch/174033015 Moreover, here are few good G-shock watches reviews if you wanna take some help from. http://www.mywatchvilla.com/best-g-shock-watches/ Regards

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