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Old 10 July 2017, 09:31 AM   #1
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Trusted seller question

Are trusted sellers prices pretty firm or do the have a lot of wiggle room? Talking pre-owned SS.

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Old 10 July 2017, 09:33 AM   #2
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It never hurts to ask... That said, I've found most of them to be pretty aggressive on pricing, so don't expect much. Know the market before asking so you can target a realistic offer. Check WatchRecon for similar pieces.
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Old 10 July 2017, 09:34 AM   #3
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I think it depends on too many factors to give a general answer. If you're interested in a particular piece it does not hurt to ask the seller and see if you're a buyer at that price.
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Old 10 July 2017, 09:35 AM   #4
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Bought my new to me day date from a trusted seller about a week ago. Great experience and watch exceeded my expectations. Can't say enough good things !
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Old 10 July 2017, 09:41 AM   #5
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They will let you know if price is firm.. Just politely ask. But mine drove quite a ways to meet me face-to-face so I felt his price was more than fair.
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Old 10 July 2017, 09:43 AM   #6
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I'm not that type of guy. I just find the price I want. Eventually someone has it.
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Don't think they'll budge, especially on SS. It'll be sold in the next week anyway...
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Old 10 July 2017, 10:47 AM   #8
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Are trusted sellers prices pretty firm or do the have a lot of wiggle room? Talking pre-owned SS.

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Some have more wiggle room than others. Doesn't hurt to ask. What can they say? No? Most of them I have worked with have been very professional and straight forward.
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You can always ask. The worst they can say is no. They are straight shooting guys.


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Old 10 July 2017, 01:05 PM   #10
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Their prices are already so good and I'm sure their profit margin lean that I pay the asking price.



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Old 10 July 2017, 01:14 PM   #11
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I have always been happy with their prices (compared to an AD) that I've never even asked. That's not to say, the more I buy, I might be inclined to ask.
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Old 10 July 2017, 01:15 PM   #12
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Are trusted sellers prices pretty firm or do the have a lot of wiggle room? Talking pre-owned SS.

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If their ask $$$ doesn't say FIRM, then ask away.
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Old 10 July 2017, 01:18 PM   #13
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Preowned SS is pretty firm typically. Depending on the piece, ask for 300-500 be willing to accept 1-200 off.
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