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Old 10 October 2017, 08:10 AM   #31
Saoirse32
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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver View Post
I think a lot of folk are pissed off at people, mostly greys, who buy up desirable references and knock them out at a significant mark-up. Take the Daytona as a classic example; we're now seeing the same with the Sub LVc. So when someone like yourself comes on here and openly asks how to make a profit, it doesn't sit well. This might be total BS, I don't know, but like you said, this is the internet and we all have an opinion and this is just how I read it.



If you want a Panerai, then buy one to love and to wear. Buying one to flip for a profit is dangerous and, quite frankly, a mug's game.


I get it, I do. I’ve bought and sold many a watch, mostly at a loss (who has not lol). All I was saying is that if I had a chance to flip one and make a few bucks, no harm/no foul. I sold my LVc after almost 3 years of ownership recently having a pretty good idea people would be getting “squeezed,” and the person who bought it will enjoy it and probably make a few bucks in the long run. It goes both ways...I’ve shopped quite a bit, and maybe the market in Southern California is that different but obtaining one here for that discount was unheard of recently and this was a one time only thing- and only open to those in the know. I won’t apologize for being capitalistic but I do understand some peoples sensitivities when I comes to these matters. I love watches, and they cost a lot so I think we ALL would like to know (or at least feel better knowing) that our purchases hold their value or even increase once and a while. I’m sure I’m not alone...Sláinte!


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