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JnmEaton · 7 September 2018, 01:00 AM

What do y'all think about this? Is 20% to much to participate?

https://www.maxim.com/style/ebay-lau...watches-2018-9

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beshannon · 7 September 2018, 01:03 AM

EBAY just trying to protect their revenue, no this would not make me bid since they do such a poor job of policing listings and accounts

037 · 7 September 2018, 01:04 AM

Everything points back to listings by the typical list of greys.

eBay isn't making any effort here except to charge dealers to be on the "authenticated" list.

greanie · 7 September 2018, 01:41 AM

to the non WIS . . . this is quite the advancement in Bidding on Watches on eBay.

IMHO

fskywalker · 7 September 2018, 02:03 AM

For the buyer great as long as the prices are still attractive; for a seller without a reputation also good to create one

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etp · 7 September 2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

For the buyer great as long as the prices are still attractive; for a seller without a reputation also good to create one

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Bingo. I'm willing to bet Ebay cut deal with the top sellers for them to be included in the launch. They already have a good reputation, and have 0 reason to give Ebay a larger cut of their revenue.

So :
1. Give top sellers deal to be a part of program
2. Launch program show "thousands" of watches
3. Hope the smaller fish join as a means to get more reviews/stronger reputation

Will the smaller sellers be willing to give up a larger % for the reviews? We will see.

JnmEaton · 7 September 2018, 02:18 AM

it still leaves open the question of "fraken" watches. they may check the movements but they probably aren't going to go into refinished dials, service replacement parts, etc. So I don't think this will do anything for the WIS of the world but the normal guy who wants to buy a watch and doesn't know about the classifieds may feel more confident.

Carrera911 · 7 September 2018, 02:33 AM

Will never consider to buy a watch on ebay.
Will never consider to sell anything on ebay.

So for me this changes nothing.

etp · 7 September 2018, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carrera911

will never consider to buy a watch on ebay.
Will never consider to sell anything on ebay.

So for me this changes nothing.

+1

JTL31 · 7 September 2018, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carrera911

will never consider to buy a watch on ebay.
Will never consider to sell anything on ebay.

So for me this changes nothing.

+1

The Libertine · 7 September 2018, 05:35 AM

Nope.

7 September 2018, 01:00 AM	#1
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	Authenticated by eBay? Good enough for you to bid? What do y'all think about this? Is 20% to much to participate? https://www.maxim.com/style/ebay-lau...watches-2018-9 Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

7 September 2018, 01:03 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	EBAY just trying to protect their revenue, no this would not make me bid since they do such a poor job of policing listings and accounts __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

7 September 2018, 02:03 AM	#5
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	Authenticated by eBay? Good enough for you to bid? For the buyer great as long as the prices are still attractive; for a seller without a reputation also good to create one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

7 September 2018, 02:33 AM	#8
Carrera911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Odessa, FL Watch: Bluesy (126613LB) Posts: 570	Will never consider to buy a watch on ebay. Will never consider to sell anything on ebay. So for me this changes nothing. __________________ Time is the only thing standing between me and the throne ♛

7 September 2018, 01:04 AM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Everything points back to listings by the typical list of greys. eBay isn't making any effort here except to charge dealers to be on the "authenticated" list.

7 September 2018, 01:41 AM	#4
greanie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 234	to the non WIS . . . this is quite the advancement in Bidding on Watches on eBay. IMHO

7 September 2018, 02:18 AM	#7
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	it still leaves open the question of "fraken" watches. they may check the movements but they probably aren't going to go into refinished dials, service replacement parts, etc. So I don't think this will do anything for the WIS of the world but the normal guy who wants to buy a watch and doesn't know about the classifieds may feel more confident.

7 September 2018, 05:35 AM	#11
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Nope.

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