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paltak · 31 October 2013, 06:16 PM

I'm sure anyone who's been looking in the FS section has noticed the excellent prices and availability.

Good buying opportunity???

Who's taking advantage? I'm inclined to pick up a piece or two

77T · 31 October 2013, 06:50 PM

Agree - but I also need to move a couple of mine out to fund the next incoming...

padi56 · 31 October 2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

I'm sure anyone who's been looking in the FS section has noticed the excellent prices and availability.

Good buying opportunity???

Who's taking advantage? I'm inclined to pick up a piece or two

Its always been a buyers market just shop around for the best deal you don't have to pay AD full prices if one will not Tango simply find one that will.

Art 1 · 31 October 2013, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

I'm sure anyone who's been looking in the FS section has noticed the excellent prices and availability.

Good buying opportunity???

Who's taking advantage? I'm inclined to pick up a piece or two

I've noticed the same, prices seem a little soft and it does look like a good time to buy.

dajiggalo · 31 October 2013, 10:17 PM

It's a buyers market... As long as it's not vintage!

Racerdj · 31 October 2013, 10:19 PM

It's a buyers market especially with cash ready to go.

gpfps · 31 October 2013, 10:22 PM

If I could I would give the DS a try again but no way it's going to happen. My son in in enrolled in a private university. No Cash for things like watches.

chiggah · 31 October 2013, 10:30 PM

Been monitoring and prices seem good lately. Looking to pick up either a 16610 or 116610. Still cant decide which to go for !

mjclark32 · 31 October 2013, 10:38 PM

Been watching the FS section and the prices seem reasonable.
The hardest part is finding exactly what I'm looking for...

Baco Noir · 31 October 2013, 11:32 PM

When I recently sold my SD that was freshly back from RSC service, there were a lot of "looky lou's" who were certainly trying to make it a stealers market!

It took 2 months, but I finally found the right buyer to make the deal at a fair price for both of us.

lhanddds · 31 October 2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dajiggalo

It's a buyers market... As long as it's not vintage!

X2, vintage seems to be going up

Trouble15 · 31 October 2013, 11:58 PM

I've noticed the same softer pricing.

SLS · 1 November 2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dajiggalo

it's a buyers market... As long as it's not vintage!

x3.

Mastergreenhand · 1 November 2013, 01:25 AM

Ok, now I have to check the FS section.

Gaijin · 1 November 2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

Ok, now I have to check the FS section.

Its not that great...

mikkolopez · 1 November 2013, 01:37 AM

Seems to be a buyers market with the very attractive prices being offered but I am off the buying spree right now as I have more or less focused and very satisfied with the Crowns that I have.

Plus there is another addiction that I am funding now ... no it's not drugs ;) more of the writing kind.

Mastergreenhand · 1 November 2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkolopez

Seems to be a buyers market with the very attractive prices being offered but I am off the buying spree right now as I have more or less focused and very satisfied with the Crowns that I have.

Plus there is another addiction that I am funding now ... no it's not drugs ;) more of the writing kind.

Writing is re-writing. Good luck!

Micha · 1 November 2013, 03:25 AM

yupp, buyers market, for example a brand new DSSD with your name on the papers approx. 20% off retail right here on the forum.....WOW

kilyung · 1 November 2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Its not that great...

Agreed.

alanc · 1 November 2013, 04:00 AM

If "vintage" includes 16610LV and 16613 blue dial, then I agree. Prices on the LV seem headed up, and the 16613 bluesy are at least the same, if not more.

These, along with a DJ, are my grails - have been for a while. My ideal collection would be the 36mm Expy and 16710 Pepsi I have now, plus these three, which would together cost, coincidentally, about what a year of my daughter's public college sets me back.

Hence their grail status as opposed to in-my-safe status.

ninotcs · 1 November 2013, 04:02 AM

The reason you'r seeing "good" prices or price declines is because Rolex hit the wall with their pricing and market is finally responding.

Let's look at the current submariner with date. If Rolex would increae its price (due for increase, after a year of no increase at all), the watch would be $9000 plus tax, depending in which state you live, it would be out the door ALMOST 10 GRAND FOR A STAINLESS STEEL SUBMARINER. That is ludacris and insane.

So Market is finally responding, ADs are discounting. Before it would be impossible to get 15% off on Submariner, now you'd be a sucker if you don't get that discount at AD.

Personally, i think prices on TRF will drop even further, so sit tight. Just look at all the "bumps" on classifieds page. Sellers are "protecting" the market by holding asking prices, but I guarantee you, actual sale prices are dropping and the spread between asking and sale price is widest it has ever been.

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

I'm sure anyone who's been looking in the FS section has noticed the excellent prices and availability.

Good buying opportunity???

Who's taking advantage? I'm inclined to pick up a piece or two

Dr. Robert · 1 November 2013, 04:02 AM

It's a buyers mkt.......unfortunately I'm suffering from a tropical disease
It's called lackamoola

Cc1966 · 1 November 2013, 04:04 AM

^^^Bah Humbug!

Silverfever · 1 November 2013, 04:21 AM

I'm a buyer if a preowned DSSD can be had at 45% below MSRP.

colpol · 1 November 2013, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dajiggalo

It's a buyers market... As long as it's not vintage!

x 4 especially quality pieces

TimingIsEverything · 1 November 2013, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micha

yupp, buyers market, for example a brand new DSSD with your name on the papers approx. 20% off retail right here on the forum.....WOW

I have seen some excellent prices too! I guess maybe since it's been awhile since the last price increase? And of course the market comes down a bit....

dysondiver · 1 November 2013, 05:13 AM

the 2k sterling , 3k dollars sub isnt that far away .
ive always judged the state economy on the price of a gold day date .
yes the older ones are getting older , but the prices are dropping.
things still arent at the base level yet.

Gaijin · 1 November 2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninotcs

The reason you'r seeing "good" prices or price declines is because Rolex hit the wall with their pricing and market is finally responding.

Let's look at the current submariner with date. If Rolex would increae its price (due for increase, after a year of no increase at all), the watch would be $9000 plus tax, depending in which state you live, it would be out the door ALMOST 10 GRAND FOR A STAINLESS STEEL SUBMARINER. That is ludacris and insane.

So Market is finally responding, ADs are discounting. Before it would be impossible to get 15% off on Submariner, now you'd be a sucker if you don't get that discount at AD.

Personally, i think prices on TRF will drop even further, so sit tight. Just look at all the "bumps" on classifieds page. Sellers are "protecting" the market by holding asking prices, but I guarantee you, actual sale prices are dropping and the spread between asking and sale price is widest it has ever been.

and if a watch does not sell, sellers are removing the listing then re-posting it later as if it is a new listing. Nothing worse ( in the real estate market as well ) than an item up for sale that sits for months.

Defiancekofb · 1 November 2013, 12:08 PM

I got my Explorer II 216570 for a great price. LNIB as well. Not from TRF though. The deals are out there if you know where to look. It's definitely a buyers market, economy and job market still suck and alot of the MSRPs are very inflated.

redsubby · 1 November 2013, 03:11 PM

You must have not seen the prices on steel PP or AP 3-hand watches with a date. Yes they may be better decorated, but at 2-3x the Submariner price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninotcs

The reason you'r seeing "good" prices or price declines is because Rolex hit the wall with their pricing and market is finally responding.

Let's look at the current submariner with date. If Rolex would increae its price (due for increase, after a year of no increase at all), the watch would be $9000 plus tax, depending in which state you live, it would be out the door ALMOST 10 GRAND FOR A STAINLESS STEEL SUBMARINER. That is ludacris and insane.

So Market is finally responding, ADs are discounting. Before it would be impossible to get 15% off on Submariner, now you'd be a sucker if you don't get that discount at AD.

Personally, i think prices on TRF will drop even further, so sit tight. Just look at all the "bumps" on classifieds page. Sellers are "protecting" the market by holding asking prices, but I guarantee you, actual sale prices are dropping and the spread between asking and sale price is widest it has ever been.

31 October 2013, 06:16 PM	#1
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Buyer's market? I'm sure anyone who's been looking in the FS section has noticed the excellent prices and availability. Good buying opportunity??? Who's taking advantage? I'm inclined to pick up a piece or two

31 October 2013, 06:50 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Agree - but I also need to move a couple of mine out to fund the next incoming... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

31 October 2013, 10:19 PM	#6
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	It's a buyers market especially with cash ready to go. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

31 October 2013, 10:38 PM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Been watching the FS section and the prices seem reasonable. The hardest part is finding exactly what I'm looking for... __________________

31 October 2013, 11:32 PM	#10
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,970	When I recently sold my SD that was freshly back from RSC service, there were a lot of "looky lou's" who were certainly trying to make it a stealers market! It took 2 months, but I finally found the right buyer to make the deal at a fair price for both of us. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

31 October 2013, 10:17 PM	#5
dajiggalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta area Watch: anything 36mm Posts: 134	It's a buyers market... As long as it's not vintage!

31 October 2013, 10:22 PM	#7
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	If I could I would give the DS a try again but no way it's going to happen. My son in in enrolled in a private university. No Cash for things like watches.

31 October 2013, 10:30 PM	#8
chiggah "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 15	Been monitoring and prices seem good lately. Looking to pick up either a 16610 or 116610. Still cant decide which to go for !

31 October 2013, 11:58 PM	#12
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	I've noticed the same softer pricing.

1 November 2013, 01:25 AM	#14
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	Ok, now I have to check the FS section.

1 November 2013, 01:37 AM	#16
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Seems to be a buyers market with the very attractive prices being offered but I am off the buying spree right now as I have more or less focused and very satisfied with the Crowns that I have. Plus there is another addiction that I am funding now ... no it's not drugs ;) more of the writing kind.

1 November 2013, 03:25 AM	#18
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	yupp, buyers market, for example a brand new DSSD with your name on the papers approx. 20% off retail right here on the forum.....WOW __________________ life is good

1 November 2013, 04:00 AM	#20
alanc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Connecticut Watch: 114270 16710B Posts: 1,062	If "vintage" includes 16610LV and 16613 blue dial, then I agree. Prices on the LV seem headed up, and the 16613 bluesy are at least the same, if not more. These, along with a DJ, are my grails - have been for a while. My ideal collection would be the 36mm Expy and 16710 Pepsi I have now, plus these three, which would together cost, coincidentally, about what a year of my daughter's public college sets me back. Hence their grail status as opposed to in-my-safe status.

1 November 2013, 04:02 AM	#22
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	It's a buyers mkt.......unfortunately I'm suffering from a tropical disease It's called lackamoola __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 November 2013, 04:04 AM	#23
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	^^^Bah Humbug! __________________ "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

1 November 2013, 04:21 AM	#24
Silverfever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	I'm a buyer if a preowned DSSD can be had at 45% below MSRP.

1 November 2013, 05:13 AM	#27
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	the 2k sterling , 3k dollars sub isnt that far away . ive always judged the state economy on the price of a gold day date . yes the older ones are getting older , but the prices are dropping. things still arent at the base level yet.

1 November 2013, 12:08 PM	#29
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	I got my Explorer II 216570 for a great price. LNIB as well. Not from TRF though. The deals are out there if you know where to look. It's definitely a buyers market, economy and job market still suck and alot of the MSRPs are very inflated.

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