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ndsleep612 · 2 April 2015, 05:51 AM

I purchased a watch from a well known watch specialist who deal in vintages a few years ago, when I inquired with them about doing a trade plus cash on my end for a different watch they had available, my inquiry was denied! I'm just puzzled by this experience. has anyone experienced this before?

Ravager135 · 2 April 2015, 06:04 AM

The dealer doesn't want to do the trade. I am not sure what is so odd about the scenario. Perhaps he doesn't have a need for whatever watch you wish to trade back to him or perhaps the particular watch you own isn't selling well. These are all just hypotheticals as I have no idea what watches we are talking about but once a sale is done, it's done. It doesn't mean the seller needs to take the watch back years later for another piece plus cash.

Sell your timepiece yourself on here, you'll likely get a slightly better price than trade value.

Chadridv · 2 April 2015, 06:36 AM

I would identify with this if you were talking about inquiring a few weeks after the purchase and assuming the watch was in the same condition, but it's been years! Sounds like the watchmaker simply does not want that watch right now. Seems fine to me.

mercman · 2 April 2015, 06:39 AM

Could be that the watch you're interested in is on consignment.

JJL · 2 April 2015, 06:46 AM

Care to share who the watch specialist is?

Zoran · 2 April 2015, 06:52 AM

There could be a ton of reasons why he doesn't want to take the watch back as a trade in, and the majority will be for good rather than bad reasons.
I wouldn't sweat about it, just sell the watch yourself. As stated, you'll probably get a better price.

I see no reason in disclosing the specialists' name here. Don't see what good can come from that. This is between you and him.

Good luck

Chewbacca · 2 April 2015, 06:57 AM

could be an indication they want cash and the market is slow.

or, a million other reasons.

there's many options out there for your situation.

ajg1960 · 2 April 2015, 10:04 AM

maybe he/she already has a few pieces the same as what you want to trade. Don't sweat it--sell it here

rolepam312 · 2 April 2015, 11:28 AM

Puzzled? Why? The " watch specialist " or any dealer is not obligated to take in a trade or do any transaction that they do not wish to...not sure what the issue is

HogwldFLTR · 2 April 2015, 12:08 PM

Unless the company has a published policy to always trade up I can see no reason they would be obligated to swap. Sold is sold.

themast · 2 April 2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rolepam312

Puzzled? Why? The " watch specialist " or any dealer is not obligated to take in a trade or do any transaction that they do not wish to...not sure what the issue is

Unless the OP had stipulated some sort of agreement with the dealer I do not see where the issue is. He/she has no obligations to take a trade in.

Muzz · 2 April 2015, 01:01 PM

Perhaps it is a vintage piece that has went down a little bit and he does not want to insult you. As others have already said, could be a number of reasons really.

desmoboy · 2 April 2015, 08:20 PM

People could advise you better if you provide more information like watch you bought and watch you want to trade it in for?

Knappo 1307 · 2 April 2015, 11:49 PM

Unless there is a policy in place regarding upgrades, I see nothing wrong with the denial.....

2 April 2015, 05:51 AM	#1
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	Watch specialist denied trade in from past purchase I purchased a watch from a well known watch specialist who deal in vintages a few years ago, when I inquired with them about doing a trade plus cash on my end for a different watch they had available, my inquiry was denied! I'm just puzzled by this experience. has anyone experienced this before?

2 April 2015, 06:52 AM	#6
Zoran "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Zoran Location: EU Watch: 1655 Mark 1 Posts: 1,010	There could be a ton of reasons why he doesn't want to take the watch back as a trade in, and the majority will be for good rather than bad reasons. I wouldn't sweat about it, just sell the watch yourself. As stated, you'll probably get a better price. I see no reason in disclosing the specialists' name here. Don't see what good can come from that. This is between you and him. Good luck __________________

2 April 2015, 12:08 PM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Unless the company has a published policy to always trade up I can see no reason they would be obligated to swap. Sold is sold. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 April 2015, 06:04 AM	#2
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	The dealer doesn't want to do the trade. I am not sure what is so odd about the scenario. Perhaps he doesn't have a need for whatever watch you wish to trade back to him or perhaps the particular watch you own isn't selling well. These are all just hypotheticals as I have no idea what watches we are talking about but once a sale is done, it's done. It doesn't mean the seller needs to take the watch back years later for another piece plus cash. Sell your timepiece yourself on here, you'll likely get a slightly better price than trade value.

2 April 2015, 06:36 AM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I would identify with this if you were talking about inquiring a few weeks after the purchase and assuming the watch was in the same condition, but it's been years! Sounds like the watchmaker simply does not want that watch right now. Seems fine to me.

2 April 2015, 06:39 AM	#4
mercman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 126660 D-Blue Posts: 226	Could be that the watch you're interested in is on consignment.

2 April 2015, 06:46 AM	#5
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Care to share who the watch specialist is?

2 April 2015, 06:57 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	could be an indication they want cash and the market is slow. or, a million other reasons. there's many options out there for your situation.

2 April 2015, 10:04 AM	#8
ajg1960 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: New Jersey USA Watch: DJ / ND Sub Posts: 292	maybe he/she already has a few pieces the same as what you want to trade. Don't sweat it--sell it here

2 April 2015, 11:28 AM	#9
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	Puzzled? Why? The " watch specialist " or any dealer is not obligated to take in a trade or do any transaction that they do not wish to...not sure what the issue is

2 April 2015, 01:01 PM	#12
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Perhaps it is a vintage piece that has went down a little bit and he does not want to insult you. As others have already said, could be a number of reasons really.

2 April 2015, 08:20 PM	#13
desmoboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK/NYC Watch: Sub Posts: 177	People could advise you better if you provide more information like watch you bought and watch you want to trade it in for?

2 April 2015, 11:49 PM	#14
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Unless there is a policy in place regarding upgrades, I see nothing wrong with the denial.....

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