Selling to a Dealer

[mjb01]

Is it typical business practice when selling to a dealer to ship the watch first before payment? References are good! Thanks

[Rolex_AG]

Yes, this is common. I've been through it and it can be pretty stressful. They will inspect the watch upon receiving it and then issue payment.

[DJTOSUB]

Originally Posted by mjb01

Is it typical business practice when selling to a dealer to ship the watch first before payment? References are good! Thanks

Yes this is typical in my experience.

But make sure you are dealing with a trusted reseller that provides a prepaid FedEx label and is fully insured.

[Fat_ninja]

Or you could just drive to ur nearest grey dealer. All the prices are about the same

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Or you could just drive to ur nearest grey dealer. All the prices are about the same

That is tough for most of us who live in the backwoods. Most of the resellers are in the big cities. A long way from me.

[emtee]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Or you could just drive to ur nearest grey dealer. All the prices are about the same

This is what I do. No way I’m putting my watches through the mail!

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

That is tough for most of us who live in the backwoods. Most of the resellers are in the big cities. A long way from me.

Make a day trip out of it... fly to FL to see David sw or something or NYC. comfort level be higher :)

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by emtee

This is what I do. No way I’m putting my watches through the mail!

U mean mailing 100k is not normal? Lol

[JodyHighroller]

It’s normal. I did this with my Omega PO when I sent it to DavidSW. Shipped the watch on a Tuesday using the prepaid label, he received on Wednesday, and sent payment on Thursday.

[easterbunny]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

It’s normal. I did this with my Omega PO when I sent it to DavidSW. Shipped the watch on a Tuesday using the prepaid label, he received on Wednesday, and sent payment on Thursday.

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[djgallo]

I’ve sent and received many watches and have never experienced one problem. I use USPS, FedEx, and Parcel Pro.

[fskywalker]

Tipically that’s the way they deal on trades too, you have to ship yours first for them to inspect it.


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[emtee]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

U mean mailing 100k is not normal? Lol

Haha I’m talking 10K and even then I’m not comfortable!

[T.Mas]

No chance I’m shipping a watch before receiving payment. Sorry, I’m looking elsewhere if those are the stipulations.

[Buzzlite]

Yeah no way I would ship a watch without payment. No fooking way

[GB-man]

Make sure the dealer is extremely well vetted. And if so, considering you have presumably little to no reputation, then go for it.

[wach16]

Originally Posted by djtosub

yes this is typical in my experience.

But make sure you are dealing with a trusted reseller that provides a prepaid fedex label and is fully insured.

+1

[Nikrnic]

They'll want to re-appraise its condition and check its authenticity as well.

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[DoctorA]

Yes it’s very normal! Just make sure it’s a reputable trusted seller. I’ve done that a few times myself to trusted sellers on TRF

[locutus49]

I would only ship Registered AND insured, so the package is signed for every step of the way.

[clock]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Or you could just drive to ur nearest grey dealer. All the prices are about the same

Yes if you’re talking modern pieces. Vintage is another story, even among trusted dealers.