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skater24x · 16 January 2009, 08:11 AM

I have two watches up on ebay and I'm getting all kinds of stupid offers either high or low, Hong Kong and Indonesia.. Whats the deal is this how it goes? Would love some advise..

Tony-GB · 16 January 2009, 08:17 AM

Some things I do to weed out the timewasters:

You can state what countries you accept bids from.

You can also state no bidders with feedback of less than ten (or however many you want)- all positive.

Also state 10% deposit through PayPal require by winning bidder within 24hrs of the auction closing.

Full payment to be received within five days of the auction closing.

No dodgy Escrow- Paypal or bank transfer only.

But be careful of PayPal. The buyer can lodge a grievance stating item not as described & they can get their money back & it takes ages for it to get sorted out. Ebay & PayPal always take the buyers side in a dispute.

Spark · 16 January 2009, 08:22 AM

Oh man tell me about it.
I sometimes think there are more idiots out there than anything else.
I've had offers of a quarter of the watches value even on a bad day and some of the ridiculous questions are beyond belief.
Good luck with your auctions

Sperry · 16 January 2009, 08:20 AM

You never know. Maybe people never know what to expect on their end.

There is an ebayer in Reading, PA, selling a 1970s Air King in "Excellent" condition, 97% he says. The case and bezel are covered with scratches. The bid is up to $380. I'm local, but he will not allow inspection before the sale, but a 100% 7-day return policy.

Maybe people are jaded with eBay; as with my other passion, the Volvo 850 Turbo, the best buyer will be on an enthusiast forum.

TheVTCGuy · 16 January 2009, 02:34 PM

I'd post them here on TRF rather then Ebay, you'll get a fair price and you (kind of) know the type person you're dealing with.

bodybump · 16 January 2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skater24x

I have two watches up on ebay and I'm getting all kinds of stupid offers either high or low, Hong Kong and Indonesia.. Whats the deal is this how it goes? Would love some advise..

ignore them!!! i have the same problem too...like what they said if you put no international buyers they wont bother you...but sometimes they will lure you with good offers... let them do it...only do wire transfer for international bidders....remember your the seller you always make the call not them...

jas55 · 16 January 2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skater24x

I have two watches up on ebay and I'm getting all kinds of stupid offers either high or low, Hong Kong and Indonesia.. Whats the deal is this how it goes? Would love some advise..

Which watches have you got listed? A Seadweller?

Z-Sub · 16 January 2009, 05:25 PM

That's why it's named "Flea-Bay"

skater24x · 16 January 2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jas55

Which watches have you got listed? A Seadweller?

I'm selling my SS Daytona and the new GV I just bought, and possibly a few others. Its just hard to justify all these watches when the economy is so bad. I'm trying to liquidate some quick assets to buy another house. SW Florida is at rock bottom or really close to it. You can buy waterfront direct Gulf access homes "5 minutes to the Gulf" 800 thousand dollar homes 2-3 years ago for 175 to 300 now.

toph · 16 January 2009, 09:40 PM

There are loads of Indonesian Scammers on ebay. Do not send there over ebay under any circumstances unless you know the person personally. They use stolen credit cards, fake escrow from Indonesia where they cannot be caught.

16 January 2009, 08:11 AM	#1
skater24x Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cape Coral Fl Posts: 31	Selling a couple watches on Ebay I have two watches up on ebay and I'm getting all kinds of stupid offers either high or low, Hong Kong and Indonesia.. Whats the deal is this how it goes? Would love some advise..

16 January 2009, 08:17 AM	#2
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Some things I do to weed out the timewasters: You can state what countries you accept bids from. You can also state no bidders with feedback of less than ten (or however many you want)- all positive. Also state 10% deposit through PayPal require by winning bidder within 24hrs of the auction closing. Full payment to be received within five days of the auction closing. No dodgy Escrow- Paypal or bank transfer only. But be careful of PayPal. The buyer can lodge a grievance stating item not as described & they can get their money back & it takes ages for it to get sorted out. Ebay & PayPal always take the buyers side in a dispute. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org Last edited by Tony-GB; 16 January 2009 at 08:17 AM.. Reason: spelling

16 January 2009, 05:25 PM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	That's why it's named "Flea-Bay" __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

16 January 2009, 09:40 PM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	There are loads of Indonesian Scammers on ebay. Do not send there over ebay under any circumstances unless you know the person personally. They use stolen credit cards, fake escrow from Indonesia where they cannot be caught. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

16 January 2009, 08:22 AM	#3
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Oh man tell me about it. I sometimes think there are more idiots out there than anything else. I've had offers of a quarter of the watches value even on a bad day and some of the ridiculous questions are beyond belief. Good luck with your auctions

16 January 2009, 08:20 AM	#4
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	You never know. Maybe people never know what to expect on their end. There is an ebayer in Reading, PA, selling a 1970s Air King in "Excellent" condition, 97% he says. The case and bezel are covered with scratches. The bid is up to $380. I'm local, but he will not allow inspection before the sale, but a 100% 7-day return policy. Maybe people are jaded with eBay; as with my other passion, the Volvo 850 Turbo, the best buyer will be on an enthusiast forum.

16 January 2009, 02:34 PM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I'd post them here on TRF rather then Ebay, you'll get a fair price and you (kind of) know the type person you're dealing with.

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