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AbsolutelyROLEX! · 10 October 2013, 06:33 AM

Hello everybody, just need some advice, I would like to sell the occasional watch on this forum but I realize its hard to get a trustworthy reputation when first starting.
An Idea I had was to offer to ship the watch to the buyer first before payment BUT ONLY if they are a known buyer or seller on this forum and obviously I would have to do my research.
I do already have some references worldwide but some of their emails might be outdated.
Any advice and opinions would be much appreciated!

FeelingTheBlues · 10 October 2013, 07:28 AM

Andy,

Getting a reputation isn't the easiest thing to do but we all have to start somewhere, therefore it's not impossible for you to find a buyer for the watches you want to sell if you do it right in my opinion. Obviously the condition and the price of the watch have a role to play but rather than offering the best price you have to take the overall condition and look of the watch in great consideration, whenever there's something wrong with it or something one should know, you must let your customers know about it. Some people will not mind scratches or dings on their watches but you must disclose them and price your watch accordingly.

Otherwise, your reputation will mostly depend on the service you offer to your customers. Good manners, politeness and patience are a must and though you don't want to get low-balled or scammed by a bad customer you must absolutely remain calm whilst dealing with a touchy situation. A good refund policy should be thought and offered to a customer and you must respect it to the fullest. There's always a way to work something out but in the end the customer must be happy or, at the very least, not left with a sour taste in his mouth when you do business with him, whether he ends up with a watch or not.

This is, of course, my opinion only and others may come with different ideas or suggestions but never forget, you're only as good as your last transaction and your reputation is worth much more than a few hundred dollars if something goes wrong. You have to learn to stand up and be humble.

AK797 · 10 October 2013, 07:52 AM

Maybe offer paypal or at least as part of the payment so the buyer is protected.

Lgear080 · 10 October 2013, 09:13 AM

I think your best bet is a face to face transaction or two.

Perhaps some less pricey pieces first. I've been buying and selling
For years. Your attention to prospective buyers will speak volumes.

Reciprocity is also a great idea. PayPal and unfunded shipments are
Completely insane as you'll most definitely get robbed.

Good luck.

10 October 2013, 06:33 AM	#1
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Selling Advice Hello everybody, just need some advice, I would like to sell the occasional watch on this forum but I realize its hard to get a trustworthy reputation when first starting. An Idea I had was to offer to ship the watch to the buyer first before payment BUT ONLY if they are a known buyer or seller on this forum and obviously I would have to do my research. I do already have some references worldwide but some of their emails might be outdated. Any advice and opinions would be much appreciated!

10 October 2013, 07:28 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Andy, Getting a reputation isn't the easiest thing to do but we all have to start somewhere, therefore it's not impossible for you to find a buyer for the watches you want to sell if you do it right in my opinion. Obviously the condition and the price of the watch have a role to play but rather than offering the best price you have to take the overall condition and look of the watch in great consideration, whenever there's something wrong with it or something one should know, you must let your customers know about it. Some people will not mind scratches or dings on their watches but you must disclose them and price your watch accordingly. Otherwise, your reputation will mostly depend on the service you offer to your customers. Good manners, politeness and patience are a must and though you don't want to get low-balled or scammed by a bad customer you must absolutely remain calm whilst dealing with a touchy situation. A good refund policy should be thought and offered to a customer and you must respect it to the fullest. There's always a way to work something out but in the end the customer must be happy or, at the very least, not left with a sour taste in his mouth when you do business with him, whether he ends up with a watch or not. This is, of course, my opinion only and others may come with different ideas or suggestions but never forget, you're only as good as your last transaction and your reputation is worth much more than a few hundred dollars if something goes wrong. You have to learn to stand up and be humble. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 October 2013, 07:52 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Maybe offer paypal or at least as part of the payment so the buyer is protected.

10 October 2013, 09:13 AM	#4
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I think your best bet is a face to face transaction or two. Perhaps some less pricey pieces first. I've been buying and selling For years. Your attention to prospective buyers will speak volumes. Reciprocity is also a great idea. PayPal and unfunded shipments are Completely insane as you'll most definitely get robbed. Good luck.

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