Thank God for the Internet (BG2)

[TempoKing]

According to a survey by Burst Media more than 51 percent of all US consumers will buy something via the web. For us the aficionados of all watches, the internet has introduced timepieces that we would not have access to them otherwise. But some think of the internet especially retail operations as anathema, the way to take bread from their mouth. The president of a large and heavy name in the industry of watchmaking says...unless you buy from us or our stores, your assurance for quality is in jeopardy ??..and goes on saying...watches bought in the internet have traveled through many avenues, these timepieces are often missing paperwork, required for service, or have another owners name...Of cource he says nothing about the fact that you bought this timepiece for 40% off retail. The bottom line is that the internet is responsible for the tremendous interest in fine Swiss wathes, many watch makers if it was not for the internet would only be known by their mothers only. What do you think..????

[vman]

Absolutely. People who think that Internet destroyed their business simply do not want to accept the reality: Internet will bring more business. Internet is here to stay.

I buy groceries at a grocery store because there is no decent on-line retailer yet. If I can find something on the net, I get it. Shoes, electronics, clothing, pay bills, invest, etc. All this is done within minutes via computers. There is no way in hell I would be able to learn about new watches or pick up a hobby without researching material that can be published half world away. Before I read your post, I came across the fine watch showed below:



Within several minutes I did some research on the maker and now I am interested in the brand. Perhaps I am a potential buyer!

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by vman

Absolutely. People who think that Internet destroyed their business simply do not want to accept the reality: Internet will bring more business. Internet is here to stay.

I buy groceries at a grocery store because there is no decent on-line retailer yet. If I can find something on the net, I get it. Shoes, electronics, clothing, pay bills, invest, etc. All this is done within minutes via computers. There is no way in hell I would be able to learn about new watches or pick up a hobby without researching material that can be published half world away. Before I read your post, I came across the fine watch showed below:



Within several minutes I did some research on the maker and now I am interested in the brand. Perhaps I am a potential buyer!

I sell diamonds for a living, I gradually see that the internet diamond dealers such as Blue River in Egypt...(sic)..lol...Have sold something like 280 millions...IN THE INTERNET..wow

[frostie]

Interenet is here to stay and it's a powerful tool. You can connect with the whole world and you can also start you own business even if you have a low budget. Personally speaking internet is one of the most powerful tools that we have.

[Welshwatchman]

To think, no internet, no TRF.

[haakon59]

The Internet means quite a few things. For some, it might destroy the way their business has been done and it might knock down their pricing structure. So there is a reason some would be upset. On the other hand, this new way of doing things might also create new opportunities. One good use we have already found: starting a watch community which allows you to communicate easily with each other. The Internet is bringing a great amount of change.

[monkfish]

Which just goes to show when sci-fi films about robots taking over the world are seen as over the top you have to wonder if they are that over the top but let me ask you this, can you turn the internet off? or maybe they are over the top actually....

[mikey]

I got my first Internet multimedia computer in 1995 think it was an IBM. Once I got on the internet it was morning and when I turned it off it was night time. Besides washroom breaks and candy bars, I was glued to the Internet. After 13 years, the Laptop is the best invention in addition to the Internet. I just got my laptop and I spend hours on the internet. I buy my Rolex and Montblanc pens for a fraction of what dealers sell for.

[rpryan55]

I do think that websites like Blue Nile, for instance, has brought a tremendous amount of knowledge to consumers and has forced jewelers with physical stores to compete. But I agree with Anastasios that without the internet, there are a lot of watches I wouldn't even know about.

[Dan Pierce]

It can cut both ways. Some investigate on the net and purchase locally. There are other instances when you can review a product in person and find the best price on the net.
I've done both. No question the internet is an economic engine.
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