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27 January 2016, 05:42 AM | #31 |
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It seems like some people just don't understand that a reseller needs to buy it right in order to sell it and make a profit. I'm not a reseller - I do occasionally flip a watch and try to minimize the loss, but I've also bought many a used watch from both resellers and first parties. There's nothing wrong with making a profit, that's how business works. I blame reality TeeVee for making everyone think that they're an expert negotiator.
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27 January 2016, 05:44 AM | #32 | |
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If a retail store will offer $5400 (currently posted on bobswatches) for his watch, wouldn't the OP have to be stupid to accept less than that? Answer that question. |
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27 January 2016, 05:45 AM | #33 |
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27 January 2016, 05:49 AM | #34 |
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If a buyer offers me $1,500 below my asking price and I'm not willing to accept it, my only question to him would be to ask if is he a serious buyer at that price. If he says yes I'd tell him if I decide to go that low I will let him know. But I've learned something from his offer and the experience dealing with him.
TBH, with a DJ/DJII in particular I'd almost expect low ball offers. I have to think resale is softer on these than say a Sub, GMT, or Daytona. And because there are more dial choices and other options it is not unreasonable yours may not be the prospect's first choice or preference but if they can get a screaming deal on it they would buy it. It's just business.
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Also, don't call anyone trying to sell a watch stupid. It is a sale and nothing more, relax. As far as taking an offer from Bob's watches, they aren't a retailer, they are a wholesale buyer and reseller. Please understand the difference. The OP at that point could have gone with any other wholesale buyer and gotten about the same. He clearly wasn't desperate to sell but that isn't always the case and that is where I come in. I am also very astute and I will walk away from this thread before it turns personal. I'll be sure to never make an offer on any item you may post up for sale.
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I started in this business in 2008 during the bank crisis... the lowball offers were ridiculous and were typically followed up with something like... "I know you need this money now"
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27 January 2016, 06:13 AM | #37 | |
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Blah blah blah. YOU dont understand the difference. I already called them a reseller. They ARE, in fact, a RETAILER. A retailer by definition is a business that sells directly to individuals, which they do. They buy watches and any Joe Blow individual can buy directly from them. But what do I know right, Mr. "This is basic economics and it is what the world is made of"? Golf clap for you being a procurement analyst in the past. The truth comes out as to why it doesn't bother you. You lowballed others for a living! Can you please stop being political and answer the question. Wouldn't he have to be stupid to sell it below what a store will offer? What other conclusion can you come up to describe anyone accepting prices are below what bobswatches are willing to pay? |
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It is all about risk. There is less risk buying from a known retailer like Bob's. Buying from an individual always carries more risk so the risk is priced into the offer.
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27 January 2016, 06:28 AM | #40 | |
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Seller takes his car to Carmax and they offer $8,000. Seller is advertising his/her car for $10,000. buyer sees the ad and offers for $7000. Individual goes ahead and sells the car to the buyer for $7000. Conclusion of Seller = ???????????????? People are offering him less than what bobswatches' price to buy his 116334. Why would anyone waste OP's time of offering less? Hoping he doesn't know bobswatches is out there? If you are hoping he doesn't know then you are trying to benefit from one's ignorance. If you are that person you are an opportunist. |
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I'd sell locally because the nearest Carmax is 65 miles away.
To me, time and convenience is worth plenty.
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It think that the price was fair. I know the DJ2 has taken a hit as of late in anticipation of them being downsized.
But I think John hit the nail on the head with the risk based price comment. I bought my blue stick dj2 a few months ago from an AD. Not sure what I paid because it was a 2 watch for 4 watch trade. But when I did he math it was about 35% off of all of the 4 I got based on what my 2 were worth. I think a brick and mortar or a trusted seller will always get a higher price than an individual. Just perceived as a riskier transaction with a individual. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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You still can't answer what conclusion can one come up with to describe someone selling their items for lower than a business would pay for his watch. |
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Have you ever used said company? My understanding is their pricing on the net is not fixed in stone by any means and that you get the real price they will pay after you send it in and they "inspect it". Also, he started at 6800 if I remember correctly and said he received lowballs of 1500-2000. Doesn't 1500 put it into bw territory? It did not sell so it was overpriced for the current market. Not complicated. |
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27 January 2016, 07:21 AM | #48 |
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I've had people lowball me on different stuff. Unfortunately, you just have to deal with it. Craiglist is the worst!!!
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27 January 2016, 07:39 AM | #49 |
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Look, there's already forums (buyer's/seller's who's who/watchout!) for a list of people to deal with and especially those to not deal with. Either you praise or you shame. Hard to understand? |
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My brother sent in his sub with everything (all boxes, papers, hang tags, bezel cover, etc). It had a noticeable scratch on two links and the clasp, which can easily be polished. Received price as advertised. |
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Maybe I'll just keep my watches...less frustrating
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The point is, don't take low offers personally. Just say no and move on.
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27 January 2016, 08:40 AM | #56 |
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If you want lowball offers, send a message to any of the big sellers here.
Be insulted because of an offer? Yhgtbsm. Dj2 fluted for 6xxxUSD second hand? Why not buy new from AD and save money... |
27 January 2016, 10:20 AM | #57 |
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I can understand the emotions of the OP, it's natural to feel this way.
Someone's gone on about how Bobwatch will buy it for a price very close to your final asking price. Sell it to him then re-visit this thread and let others know what the true trade value was.
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You also withdrew it on September 4. Was that for the same reason? |
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Yawn...not very surprised that anyone wants to buy low. Those offers happen all the time. It's your prerogative to not go ahead with the deal or to even reference In your listing that your price is firm; however, it's not real nice to put others down because of their offers.
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OP, I loath lowballers too
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