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Tri-National-Man · 9 October 2013, 04:57 PM

Hi guys, here's my dilemma; I purchased my first LV brand new in 2008 (M) and kept it mint/stickered/never worn in my drawer, occasionally bringing it out to swoon over/give it a full wind..Much hassle over the years from forum members saying I should wear and enjoy...Well I never wore it but have really enjoyed a brand new LV for nearly 5 years (OCD

)..Recently, I acquired a slightly later 2009 V series, which had been worn, so this is my wearable LV

I've been offered £5600 Cash for my stickered LV - which is fast approaching double what I originally paid for it...Is this a no brainer and should I go for this offer, or should I keep it tucked away for a few more years??

T-Bag · 9 October 2013, 05:14 PM

The question is: What would you do with the proceeds? If you aren't investing in something more enjoyable than an LV, dont do it! I love my LV

Hairdude1 · 9 October 2013, 05:16 PM

agree with above

Old Expat Beast · 9 October 2013, 05:25 PM

Depends if you need the money. Price can only go up, unless US goes over the fiscal cliff after October 17 and a million Americans need to sell their Rolexes.

Cru Jones · 9 October 2013, 05:34 PM

i would let it go....these are not rare watches, so, who knows how much more the pricing will go? plus, cashing in will free you of the worry over value and you can get something different that you can actually wear and enjoy.

LA_LEC · 9 October 2013, 05:54 PM

Unless you need the cash I say KEEP IT!

As was mentioned above they are in fact NOT rare watches BUT unworn fully stickered ones ARE. They are getting more rare each day as someone peels the stickers off and wears it...that's 1 less fully stickered virgin LV.

travisb · 9 October 2013, 06:12 PM

I'd let go of the unworn one.
It seems that you'll never wear it.
Acquiring the more recent LV that has already been worn seems to have given you a reason to wear it. So keep on wearing it and enjoy it. Watches are no fun when just being stored away.

Tri-National-Man · 9 October 2013, 06:27 PM

Thanks for all your feedback guys...Still in two minds about it...

Luv rolex · 9 October 2013, 06:47 PM

Hi shaun, recently i bought a bnib 16610 LV full boxes, papers and stickered and i decided to enjoy my sub c and keep the lv in drawer. I like the idea that i have a brand new watch in my drawer so i can wear the other and enjoy

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Old Expat Beast · 9 October 2013, 06:50 PM

Could be like The Picture of Dorian Gray, though.

Gaijin · 9 October 2013, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA_LEC

Unless you need the cash I say KEEP IT!

As was mentioned above they are in fact NOT rare watches BUT unworn fully stickered ones ARE. They are getting more rare each day as someone peels the stickers off and wears it...that's 1 less fully stickered virgin LV.

Yes. Totally agree with you. I have an M that I wear and a fully stickered V that is tucked away. LVs rare? Maybe not. Fully stickered unworn one. Yes.

I suspect that it will double again for you in 5 -10 years. If you don't need the money or want anything else. Keep it.

mailman · 9 October 2013, 08:08 PM

I've never liked to keep something I don't use and enjoy. Life's too short. You have one to wear. Doubling your profit in a short time sweetens the deal even more. Sell it and move on to the next

Cc1966 · 9 October 2013, 08:59 PM

You seem to enjoy having your stickered special/pristine LV - I say keep it and reap the rewards down the road.

captkevin · 9 October 2013, 09:45 PM

Kind of in the same boat. I have F serial with flat 4 bezel. I hardly ever wear it and now that I have 116610LV, I know I won't wear it. Only thing keeping me from selling is that people say they will be valuable in the future.

Gaijin · 9 October 2013, 10:08 PM

This might help you make your decision. M that I wear and a stickered V.

Trouble15 · 9 October 2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

I've never liked to keep something I don't use and enjoy. Life's too short. You have one to wear. Doubling your profit in a short time sweetens the deal even more. Sell it and move on to the next

I'd agree. Personally if it were me I'd sell it.

Tri-National-Man · 9 October 2013, 10:16 PM

Nice one Gaijin!! Well so far the majority of the thinking is to keep it...7 against 4...

Rashid.bk · 9 October 2013, 10:40 PM

If you're purely some kind if hardcore collector who stuffs watches in a safe, by all means keep it. When WIS events come...."oooooh look at me I have a bnib LV".

I'm 40ish years old and would like to think I have another 40 years left but who knows. After surviving multiple combat deployments I've decided life's too short to save things for later.
Later may never come.

All these Rolexes will outlive all of us, the joy for me is in wearing it not saving it.

I say sell it, if this is purely 100% an "investment" of some kind with no attachment beyond it's worth than hold it. In 20 more years a bnib LV will probably like a comex sub today.

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Johny · 9 October 2013, 11:01 PM

is that you selling it on ebay for £5995. under the name tri-aristocrat?

Brit78 · 9 October 2013, 11:02 PM

If it were me, I'd sell it. While it's obviously a beautiful piece, the M Serial seems to be about the most common serial range for the LVs from what I have seen. That being said, there is something special about keeping the one that you purchased new. If having a BNIB piece that you purchased means a lot to you, then by all means, keep it. If you are keeping it for collectability purposes, BNIB is obviously excellent, but there are rarer LVs out there. Just my $0.02. Still a beautiful watch regardless and not an easy decision to make.

anothernewphone · 9 October 2013, 11:08 PM

It wouldn't make sense to keep it all this time and then wear it. Wear your recently-acquired one, sell the BNIB model, and enjoy your profit.

Tri-National-Man · 9 October 2013, 11:26 PM

Thank you for all your feedback - Its a really emotional thing for me...I'm fearing seller's remorse if i go through with a sale...

Brit78 · 9 October 2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

Thank you for all your feedback - Its a really emotional thing for me...I'm fearing seller's remorse if i go through with a sale...

Based on this post, it sounds like you may really regret selling it. Maybe you have answered your own question

Passionata · 9 October 2013, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

Thanks for all your feedback guys...Still in two minds about it...

you shouldn t
as other said this kind of Rolexes never lose value , if no urgent need of the cash just keep it stickered and wait.

Art 1 · 9 October 2013, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

I've never liked to keep something I don't use and enjoy. Life's too short. You have one to wear. Doubling your profit in a short time sweetens the deal even more. Sell it and move on to the next

I agree, that's how I have been thinking more and more.

Knappo 1307 · 9 October 2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

i've never liked to keep something i don't use and enjoy. Life's too short. You have one to wear. Doubling your profit in a short time sweetens the deal even more. Sell it and move on to the next

this !!

yld2rob · 9 October 2013, 11:53 PM

I would sell it and take the money to put toward a different Rolex you can enjoy!

karmatp · 9 October 2013, 11:56 PM

If you actually enjoy wearing watches and not just looking at them, sell it and get something you can enjoy.

Tri-National-Man · 9 October 2013, 11:59 PM

"No Johny...I expect you to die...!"

Johny · 10 October 2013, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

"No Johny...I expect you to die...!"

your welcome.

9 October 2013, 04:57 PM	#1
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	Help needed from LV fans please Hi guys, here's my dilemma; I purchased my first LV brand new in 2008 (M) and kept it mint/stickered/never worn in my drawer, occasionally bringing it out to swoon over/give it a full wind..Much hassle over the years from forum members saying I should wear and enjoy...Well I never wore it but have really enjoyed a brand new LV for nearly 5 years (OCD)..Recently, I acquired a slightly later 2009 V series, which had been worn, so this is my wearable LV I've been offered £5600 Cash for my stickered LV - which is fast approaching double what I originally paid for it...Is this a no brainer and should I go for this offer, or should I keep it tucked away for a few more years?? Attached Images

9 October 2013, 05:25 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Depends if you need the money. Price can only go up, unless US goes over the fiscal cliff after October 17 and a million Americans need to sell their Rolexes. __________________ _______________________

9 October 2013, 05:54 PM	#6
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Unless you need the cash I say KEEP IT! As was mentioned above they are in fact NOT rare watches BUT unworn fully stickered ones ARE. They are getting more rare each day as someone peels the stickers off and wears it...that's 1 less fully stickered virgin LV. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

9 October 2013, 06:47 PM	#9
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	Hi shaun, recently i bought a bnib 16610 LV full boxes, papers and stickered and i decided to enjoy my sub c and keep the lv in drawer. I like the idea that i have a brand new watch in my drawer so i can wear the other and enjoy . __________________ current: ROO elephant, ROO 44 panda, datejust 16013, omega const. day date Sold: Gmt 16710, sub 16610LV, SD 16600, SD 4000, sub c 116610,sub c 116613, Daytona116503 , ROO navy, ROO vampire, omega seamaster

9 October 2013, 06:50 PM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Could be like The Picture of Dorian Gray, though. __________________ _______________________ Last edited by Old Expat Beast; 9 October 2013 at 06:51 PM.. Reason: Typo

9 October 2013, 05:14 PM	#2
T-Bag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 365	The question is: What would you do with the proceeds? If you aren't investing in something more enjoyable than an LV, dont do it! I love my LV

9 October 2013, 05:16 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	agree with above

9 October 2013, 05:34 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	i would let it go....these are not rare watches, so, who knows how much more the pricing will go? plus, cashing in will free you of the worry over value and you can get something different that you can actually wear and enjoy.

9 October 2013, 06:12 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I'd let go of the unworn one. It seems that you'll never wear it. Acquiring the more recent LV that has already been worn seems to have given you a reason to wear it. So keep on wearing it and enjoy it. Watches are no fun when just being stored away.

9 October 2013, 06:27 PM	#8
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	Thanks for all your feedback guys...Still in two minds about it...

9 October 2013, 08:08 PM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I've never liked to keep something I don't use and enjoy. Life's too short. You have one to wear. Doubling your profit in a short time sweetens the deal even more. Sell it and move on to the next __________________ JJ

9 October 2013, 08:59 PM	#13
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	You seem to enjoy having your stickered special/pristine LV - I say keep it and reap the rewards down the road. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

9 October 2013, 09:45 PM	#14
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	Kind of in the same boat. I have F serial with flat 4 bezel. I hardly ever wear it and now that I have 116610LV, I know I won't wear it. Only thing keeping me from selling is that people say they will be valuable in the future.

9 October 2013, 10:08 PM	#15
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	This might help you make your decision. M that I wear and a stickered V. Attached Images

9 October 2013, 10:16 PM	#17
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	Nice one Gaijin!! Well so far the majority of the thinking is to keep it...7 against 4...

9 October 2013, 10:40 PM	#18
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	If you're purely some kind if hardcore collector who stuffs watches in a safe, by all means keep it. When WIS events come...."oooooh look at me I have a bnib LV". I'm 40ish years old and would like to think I have another 40 years left but who knows. After surviving multiple combat deployments I've decided life's too short to save things for later. Later may never come. All these Rolexes will outlive all of us, the joy for me is in wearing it not saving it. I say sell it, if this is purely 100% an "investment" of some kind with no attachment beyond it's worth than hold it. In 20 more years a bnib LV will probably like a comex sub today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

9 October 2013, 11:01 PM	#19
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	is that you selling it on ebay for £5995. under the name tri-aristocrat? __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

9 October 2013, 11:02 PM	#20
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: USA Posts: 1,704	If it were me, I'd sell it. While it's obviously a beautiful piece, the M Serial seems to be about the most common serial range for the LVs from what I have seen. That being said, there is something special about keeping the one that you purchased new. If having a BNIB piece that you purchased means a lot to you, then by all means, keep it. If you are keeping it for collectability purposes, BNIB is obviously excellent, but there are rarer LVs out there. Just my $0.02. Still a beautiful watch regardless and not an easy decision to make. __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

9 October 2013, 11:08 PM	#21
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	It wouldn't make sense to keep it all this time and then wear it. Wear your recently-acquired one, sell the BNIB model, and enjoy your profit.

9 October 2013, 11:26 PM	#22
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	Thank you for all your feedback - Its a really emotional thing for me...I'm fearing seller's remorse if i go through with a sale...

9 October 2013, 11:53 PM	#27
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	I would sell it and take the money to put toward a different Rolex you can enjoy! __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

9 October 2013, 11:56 PM	#28
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	If you actually enjoy wearing watches and not just looking at them, sell it and get something you can enjoy. __________________ My grails:

9 October 2013, 11:59 PM	#29
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	For you Johny.. "No Johny...I expect you to die...!" Attached Images

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