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Originally Posted by southtexas
As a comparison to the OP's "bob" experience: after reading this thread, I inquired to Crown and Calibre about them purchasing a watch from me (they have a similar business model).
First, I went to the website and filled out the simple form, including model number, serial, and 5 pics.
I received a call a day later, and spoke to a rep about watch's service history (it was known to me; I had proof of service from prior month but she didn't want it). She made me an offer, which I felt was low but in the ballpark.
I told her I'd send more pics (sent her about 20 from every angle). Her valuation department analyzed it and came back same day with a slightly higher offer, so I sent off the watch. After receiving the watch, they emailed me to say their revised offer stood, and a check is in the mail.
Very painless process, and they stuck true to their quoted estimate (which was only a few hundred shy of going rate here on TRF for like watch). Seems pretty clear that this model can work seamlessly?
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Sounds reasonable to me. Crown and Caliber was mentioned earlier here and I looked into it as well. I originally decided to throw it in the safe and hold on to it. My wife (whose watch it was) asked ok that I please sell it or trade it in my next watch purchase. Since she got her Tudor she never wears it. So I took a few of the pics that I had sent to Bob's and used them in the classifieds. Started at the original offer that I got from Bob's. Bumped and lowered about $100 over the course of a week or so. And got two offers within 2 hours of each other for the exact same $$. A member here got a great deal on a great watch and I got more than I would have selling to Bob's. It all worked out in the end. I personally would rather a TRF member get the benefit than a big company.
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