Bnib vs Lnib

[Goodwill63]

All in all, if you had the choice to go bnib or lnib is it worth the price differential? Currently considering this proposition and wanted the group to weigh in. In my my case the difference is $500. The lnib still has 21 months of warranty left.

[Tools]

I don't know if only a 500 buck difference would sway me, it's still a used watch and it's value is as a used watch.

[Goodwill63]

True, but the moment the stickers come off, bam, it used!

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by Goodwill63

True, but the moment the stickers come off, bam, it used!

Agree. So given the chance, I go with LNIB or even mint to save the extra cash since I plan to wear anyway. It all depends on percent savings as sometimes it's worth it to me to get BNIB.

[Afghanvet]

Depends on if you're going to wear it or not. Buying it for an investment to keep unworn for years down the road? BNIB. If you're going to wear it, then well, to me the $$ savings in a LNIB or equivalent is just fine...

[GradyPhilpott]

I prefer my Rolex watches BNIB and from an AD.

I'm not so well off that $500 isn't a significant sum, but when it comes to buying a Rolex, it's not enough to make me compromise.

If a watch is brand new, it's brand new. If a watch is like new, that doesn't mean an awful lot, unless you have intimate knowledge of that particular watch and its history.

It's your money, though.

[bankerX]

Originally Posted by goodwill63

true, but the moment the stickers come off, bam, it used!

+1

[rollerball]

Whether they are BNIB or LNIB, I would always look at the condition of the watch. Even if the stickers are on, it does not mean that it has not been worn and it does not mean that it's 100% scratch free or ding free. The problem is, stickers on sets are always being advertise as BNIB and it gives impression that they are 100% unworn. You never know especially if the set is from a grey dealer or a private seller.

[scott k]

I have a 18 Kt Gmt master, Polar explorer, Gmt Pepsi and TT Sub....all bought used with box and papers....couldn't be happier. I actually wear them......

[tegee26]

Personally, on an expensive purchase, I would buy BNIB.

I would only buy LNIB if I know 100% for sure that it was from the original owner. Then I would definitely buy LNIB. I just do not like when a watch like a Rolex goes through too many hands.

JMHO

[watchwatcher]

Either way, BNIB or LNIB, I'm going to wear it and thus, sadly, incur depreciation...so I try to stick as close to the number it's going to resell for when buying.

[FTX I]

I'd go BNIB without second thought.

[AK797]

Difference would have to be greater for me.

[Urosfan]

I'm a Bnib from a AD kinda guy

[nauticajoe]

I prefer BNIB.

[fania123]

If your a flipper LNIB, if you are keeper BNIB.

[locutus49]

BNIB. LNIB means used.

[dysondiver]

new ,,, not enough of a price difference

[Goodwill63]

Thanks all for the reply's. Leaning toward bnib. Milgauss Z Blue.

[Randy]

BNIB for me, not worth the hassle if it's been refinished, case back opened up etc. Nothing like knowing its brand new!

[Sublover2166]

BNIB. I wanna peel the stickers off it. I want my wrist to be the first and only the watch has been on. I want to be the one to put the first scratch on it, not someone else.

[bdex75]

I think that if you are going to wear it and scratch it and use it I would save the $500 and go LNIB. Guess what, as soon as you peel the stickers and wear it, for resale purposes it is LNIB. I know that there are some that are funny about BNIB being the only way but when I bought my DSSD and my DJ they were in the case at the AD so the stickers were off already. I got 10% plus off so I can't complain.


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[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I prefer my Rolex watches BNIB and from an AD.

I'm not so well off that $500 isn't a significant sum, but when it comes to buying a Rolex, it's not enough to make me compromise.

If a watch is brand new, it's brand new. If a watch is like new, that doesn't mean an awful lot, unless you have intimate knowledge of that particular watch and its history.

It's your money, though.

Totally agree

[bbressler]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I prefer my Rolex watches BNIB and from an AD.

I'm not so well off that $500 isn't a significant sum, but when it comes to buying a Rolex, it's not enough to make me compromise.

If a watch is brand new, it's brand new. If a watch is like new, that doesn't mean an awful lot, unless you have intimate knowledge of that particular watch and its history.

It's your money, though.

Well said. For $500 difference I'm going BNIB everytime. Who knows what the LNIB has been through

[Chadridv]

May have been said already, but if not here goes. To me it all comes down to a percentage, and I would guess it usually falls around 10%+. In other words if your $500 is coming off a $5000 (all in) watch, I would probably go for it. If $500 is coming off a $10,000 watch then I would say hell no. Buy new.

[polarinda]

Lnib could always mean a watch that had dropped 5 feet onto a carpet without dings dents and scratches.

Would you want one?

[toneafficianado]

LNIB is fine if there is a warranty of some kind if posted or if you can check it out thoroughly in person pre purchase. If you're going to wear them , they WILL get scratched. I'd rather pay less for LNIB and use the items.

[AndyK]

LNIB for me if there's ever a chance of flipping it later. For me that is almost always a possibility so I let somebody else take the initial depreciation hit.

[Shem]

Every "LNIB" or mint, perfect, etc. watch I've purchased on the forums, whether from a well-known trusted seller or not, has had undisclosed flaws, either physical or functional. Every single one. Almost without exception, I've ended up returning or reselling them. I would have a really hard time bringing myself to buy anything short of BNIB-with-full-stickers from this point forward.

[gwozhog]

You should be able to talk a guy down in price for more than 500 off of retail. If not BNIB every time. The seller will be sitting on his watch for a while.