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LuminousMaximus · 27 June 2018, 02:47 PM

I mean with flipping that is...!

As you can see by signature that I have had a boat load of Rolex Watches.

What does one have to do to go from a serial flipper to a collector?

nyc2la · 27 June 2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I mean with flipping that is...!

As you can see by signature that I have had a boat load of Rolex Watches.

What does one have to do to go from a serial flipper to a collector?

Never login to TRF again.

maylebox · 27 June 2018, 02:51 PM

Keep the watches you own?

037 · 27 June 2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

What does one have to do to go from a serial flipper to a collector?

Stop flipping your bowl of cereal onto the floor.

Oh, serial...

DCheeta · 27 June 2018, 02:54 PM

Run out of money

BrazenC5 · 27 June 2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I mean with flipping that is...!

What does one have to do to go from a serial flipper to a collector?

Don't sell. Lol.

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Bruins7 · 27 June 2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Never login to TRF again.

real talk

G'ed · 27 June 2018, 03:44 PM

Open a Rolex boutique! You have more sport models than most AD

Speedbird-1 · 27 June 2018, 03:47 PM

Collect.

asiparks · 27 June 2018, 04:40 PM

Collector of Rolex or collector of watches ?
Seems like you've arrived at some Rolex you can hang on to, start looking at watches from other brands, (that are not necessarily PP or AP), there are many beautiful and interesting options out there, often offering better value especially if bought from a TS.
DavidSW, Drster, Takuya etc all have pretty good prices on non Rolex watches.......

AEC · 27 June 2018, 07:23 PM

Why stop flipping?

peterskinner · 27 June 2018, 07:36 PM

Well, after a lot of struggle, I've got back down to one Rolex, which is quite enough for me. It's a white gold DD40, due quite soon. I have one other good watch, from Germany. Enough of the whole 'collection' and 'flipping' thing. Been there, done that.

sensui · 27 June 2018, 07:47 PM

Guy wants to stop buying watches..kudos to him I say, more control them 99% of us. Enjoy the last incoming.

beshannon · 27 June 2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

What does one have to do to go from a serial flipper to a collector?

Learn to enjoy what you have, not what you chase

Xelorpepsi · 27 June 2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Run out of money

I have seen examples around of me of people running out of money, but that didn't prevent them from compulsively buying expensive items

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Learn to enjoy what you have, not what you chase

I like this mindset! The grass is always greener somewhere else, but we tend to forget how lucky we are...

rmlovett1 · 27 June 2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Never login to TRF again.

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Run out of money

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agree...Lol !! This is a start :)

AK797 · 27 June 2018, 09:06 PM

You know on any other website we'd be putting you on suicide watch.

Xelorpepsi · 27 June 2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

You know on any other website we'd be putting you on suicide watch.

Shall we open a hotline now?

LuminousMaximus · 27 June 2018, 09:20 PM

I totally agree on all points. To really be frank, I think it is a normal transition for someone to go from a flipper to a collector.

I have gained a great deal of watch knowledge and consider myself a WIS.

I think thru all the flipping, I have learned what I like on a more physical level, because flipping really allows one to know what he/she likes

I bleed Rolex green,

but I do think looking at other brands would help fill out ones collection, as astutely mentioned here

brandrea · 27 June 2018, 09:47 PM

Whatever Sam

bichisaur · 27 June 2018, 10:26 PM

How about stop thinking about money and start thinking about the watch itself

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watchwatcher · 27 June 2018, 10:57 PM

Time will tell...

Bigblu10 · 27 June 2018, 11:50 PM

Sam, I have followed your TRF career extensively and all I can say is do a happy dance.

Kelex · 28 June 2018, 12:28 AM

just mind game.. only you can resolve that, i doubt there is a sure remedy.

Rode · 28 June 2018, 12:42 AM

It's simple, keep the watches you own

tsteph12 · 28 June 2018, 12:42 AM

Lie down on the couch and tell me all about your childhood...

superdog · 28 June 2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Run out of money

I think I just hit this wall.

superdog · 28 June 2018, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I totally agree on all points. To really be frank, I think it is a normal transition for someone to go from a flipper to a collector.

I have gained a great deal of watch knowledge and consider myself a WIS.

I think thru all the flipping, I have learned what I like on a more physical level, because flipping really allows one to know what he/she likes

I bleed Rolex green,

but I do think looking at other brands would help fill out ones collection, as astutely mentioned here

I think you are correct, to a degree.

I used to flip like mad. I do so much much less. I was likely, at one point, known as one of the top three most prolific flippers on TRF. A bit of a dubious honor.

Anyway, my moves have shown down considerably. And, I think a lot more about what I am going to do. I will flip watches, but I dont really consider myself a flipper anymore.

All that said, I don't think of myself as a collector either. I just like watches, and think I finally found the ones that suit what I am looking for.

After my last Omega comes in, I hope to be done with all this for a long time...and simply enjoy what I have.

Edit to include that I really think you are spot on with the experience flipping gives you. I am quite clear now on what I want in a watch or watches.

fskywalker · 29 June 2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Run out of money

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Hard_Six · 29 June 2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Never login to TRF again.

This is probably the best advice

27 June 2018, 02:47 PM	#1
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	My flipping days are over! I’m done with it All! I mean with flipping that is...! As you can see by signature that I have had a boat load of Rolex Watches. What does one have to do to go from a serial flipper to a collector? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

27 June 2018, 09:20 PM	#19
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	I totally agree on all points. To really be frank, I think it is a normal transition for someone to go from a flipper to a collector. I have gained a great deal of watch knowledge and consider myself a WIS. I think thru all the flipping, I have learned what I like on a more physical level, because flipping really allows one to know what he/she likes I bleed Rolex green, but I do think looking at other brands would help fill out ones collection, as astutely mentioned here __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

27 June 2018, 02:51 PM	#3
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	Keep the watches you own?

27 June 2018, 02:54 PM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Run out of money

27 June 2018, 03:44 PM	#8
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Open a Rolex boutique! You have more sport models than most AD

27 June 2018, 03:47 PM	#9
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,061	Collect.

27 June 2018, 04:40 PM	#10
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,884	Collector of Rolex or collector of watches ? Seems like you've arrived at some Rolex you can hang on to, start looking at watches from other brands, (that are not necessarily PP or AP), there are many beautiful and interesting options out there, often offering better value especially if bought from a TS. DavidSW, Drster, Takuya etc all have pretty good prices on non Rolex watches.......

27 June 2018, 07:23 PM	#11
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Why stop flipping?

27 June 2018, 07:36 PM	#12
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Well, after a lot of struggle, I've got back down to one Rolex, which is quite enough for me. It's a white gold DD40, due quite soon. I have one other good watch, from Germany. Enough of the whole 'collection' and 'flipping' thing. Been there, done that.

27 June 2018, 07:47 PM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Guy wants to stop buying watches..kudos to him I say, more control them 99% of us. Enjoy the last incoming.

27 June 2018, 09:06 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	You know on any other website we'd be putting you on suicide watch.

27 June 2018, 09:47 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Whatever Sam

27 June 2018, 10:26 PM	#21
bichisaur "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US Posts: 24	How about stop thinking about money and start thinking about the watch itself Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

27 June 2018, 10:57 PM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,478	Time will tell...

27 June 2018, 11:50 PM	#23
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Sam, I have followed your TRF career extensively and all I can say is do a happy dance.

28 June 2018, 12:28 AM	#24
Kelex Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 135	just mind game.. only you can resolve that, i doubt there is a sure remedy.

28 June 2018, 12:42 AM	#25
Rode Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 242	It's simple, keep the watches you own

28 June 2018, 12:42 AM	#26
tsteph12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 144	Lie down on the couch and tell me all about your childhood...

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