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22 May 2016, 04:18 PM | #91 |
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Starting off with threat of legal action usually ends up creating a very positive impression on a hard core watch forum full of potential customers. Cant wait to do business! Talk to you soon!
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22 May 2016, 09:08 PM | #92 | |
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You missed the OP's point completely. You should have already included this in your price quote instead of wasting his time.
You were in communication with the seller and able to ascertain all the information necessary to make an informed judgment about your costs for this watch. That estimate should have been in your initial quote. People in your business should be very good at this type of estimation. Expecting us to believe you were taken surprise upon receipt of the watch is more than a little disingenuous. This effort at damage control is a complete fail in my book. I have been a customer of Bob's in the past, but it would seem I should reconsider doing business with you after this BS response. Quote:
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22 May 2016, 10:00 PM | #93 | |
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I agree. Instead of threatening the OP with legal action, Bobs could be doing something to make things right. Plus the communication between the seller and buyer was iffy. Im glad i never purchased anything from Bobs and never will. |
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22 May 2016, 10:59 PM | #94 | |
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I took the time to scan Bob's Watches website regarding such transactions. I do not find the word "deduction" anywhere. Nor that sellers would incur the cost of polishing or other service costs. The only carefully worded exception is if the watch isn't described accurately. And even then, IMHO, it is clever to the point of obfuscation. Using "exact price" after the estimate is done gives Bob's Watches the privilege of restating their buy price. "Once you receive the estimate and agree with it we will send you a mailer box with tracking info for you to track the box as it is delivered to us. Within an hour of our receipt of the box we will give you our exact price on your watch, which, if you described the watch accurately to us should be around the estimate we gave you." The prospective seller has the right of refusal and a free return. And that happened in this case so I would say fair dinkum. All just my opinion - if Bob's Watches wanted a bit more transparency, adding a word or two about "less the cost of any required servicing" could set better expectations.
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22 May 2016, 11:37 PM | #96 |
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22 May 2016, 11:38 PM | #97 |
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I wouldn't sell those people a Timex.
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23 May 2016, 12:56 AM | #98 |
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I wonder if it's just Bobswatches that has this practice of estimate then exact price or if other resellers/dealers have this business practice too i.e. this is industry practice
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I would not do business with Bob's if they were the last place on Earth to buy or sell a used Rolex. His strong arm tactics are comical at best. |
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23 May 2016, 01:08 AM | #100 |
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I completely understand their business model of buying low and selling high. It is unfortunate that you appear to be baited, sending in your watch only to get beat up on price when it arrives. I assume this is common practice in their shop. Most people would roll over at this point and give in as the watch is already sent in and they may just want to be done with the transaction. I personally will not use them on the buy side or sell side.
Ps- their email to the op was typical cya bs. |
23 May 2016, 01:46 AM | #101 | |
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That is exactly what they expect you to do. And most people do end up selling their watches. Because, why not? item is already there and in some cases people Will take the money and roll with it. @bobswatches The worst thing you can do is threaten someone with legal action. On top of that you guys were stupid enough to revive this thread. And to think i was go8ng to buy something from you guys... Nope taking my business elsewhere. |
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23 May 2016, 04:42 AM | #102 |
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I am a pre-law student here in the US. I have never owned a Rolex before but I love reading all about them here and soon plan to buy one. I love all the photos!
Please allow me to shed some light to this: I think many of you have missed the real issue here: The $475 service repair cost does not seem to be out of line based on what I have read on the forums about how expensive repairs can be. Secondly, their site clearly states their sell process in black and white here: www.bobswatches.com/sell-form-terms-conditions. It states that their estimates are for watches that arrive in no need of restoration and lists all the possible repairs that might be needed. It also states, “If you do not accept this final firm purchase offer, you are under no obligation to sell it. We are happy to return the watch to you. Your ultimate satisfaction is our goal”. Also, I do NOT think they are threatening legal action here. They are just stating that some of the misrepresentations / comments here are defamatory ( scam, bait and switch, etc ) that are legally actionable. Someone can state their opinion about something but they cannot lie or defame someone. Therefore, in my opinion, there is no issue here with the original poster. I might also add that in my world ( legal ), we see and study cases where there is actual financial damage. I see no damage done here to the original poster: he sent in his watch at $0 cost, he got the exact same watch back at $0 cost. To illustrate, what if he spent $200 shipping the watch at his sole expense? Or if his watch was never returned to him at all. Or, if the watch was not returned in its original condition. |
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23 May 2016, 06:15 AM | #104 |
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A new user opens a TRF account today and goes right to defending Bob's Watches. That's interesting. Don't get me wrong. I love Bob's Watches! I pick up the pieces with a lot of their angry customers and get the deal that they missed by reducing their offer.
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23 May 2016, 06:35 AM | #105 | |
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I'm getting ready to find out. Crown and caliber received a watch of mine last week. As a result of this thread, I spoke at length to Crown's rep and sent 20+ photos. I'm expecting that my final offer is exactly the same as the estimate. Maybe I'll hear from tomorrow.
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23 May 2016, 08:51 AM | #106 |
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yikes BOB/PAUL- bad move man- should have kept quiet and let new threads take over- this forum has a strong buying presence and with amazing sellers and buyers in the sales section...you are taking a huge hit I imagine already- as you read this....
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23 May 2016, 09:45 AM | #107 |
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"4. Purchase estimates: We always quote our best up to price, not our worst, when providing purchase estimates. Some watches only need a polish, so in that case the deduction would be minimal."
So are you stating that no matter what there will always be a deduction (at very least a minimal deduction)??? That is what I ascertain from your statement as only a freshly polished or unworn watch will not need a polish to restore to like new condition. |
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23 May 2016, 10:27 AM | #111 |
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I just paid over $700 to service my watch!! I was charged $240 just for the crystal. The $475 is pretty darn low. Sorry, just my humble opinion.
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In context of their post here, it appears their practices are deceptive. Their website doesn't say anything about a watch always needing something done to it, or that your chances of getting what they offered are near zero. |
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23 May 2016, 11:49 AM | #113 |
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Bob or whatever your name is. Here's your shovel. Bury yourself worse or dig yourself out of this hole.
There is a grey here that has an amazing inventory. However twice I showed them a Rolex I wanted to sell. Great teaser payment price they offered me. Then a week or two later when I go to him ready to sell they pull out a bucket of lame reasons and then low ball me. Older clasp. The 3185 movement. Bracelet is a little loose, on and on. Huge lowball with lame reasons right after giving me a great quote. They lost me forever as well as any referral business. |
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You always do much better with a private sale. It's not unusual for some dealers to require a full service and then add the cost to a watch they purchase. However, that's a transaction I would not make.
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23 May 2016, 12:54 PM | #116 |
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That's true - I think Bob's, and pawnshops alike, realize most owners who want cash don't always have the time or experience to sell privately. The CL scare stories make that virtually unavailable - and lack of reputation on selling sites like eBay, TZ, Chrono24, etc. will limit bid prices. So a fair buying service that matches the WTB's with the FS's would be the best avenue but I haven't seen that anywhere.
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IMO - The Ladies are becoming a tougher sell. Maybe get the piece back in your hands and have the work done they have suggested then shoot for a private buyer!
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23 May 2016, 11:25 PM | #119 |
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Interesting thread. I would not have considered doing business with Bob's before this thread and would never consider it after.
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