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19 May 2017, 11:53 PM | #1 |
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Bob's Watches
what do you guys think of Bob's watches.
i purchased my dssw there and am happy with it. nice to know you can trade up later if you want and not lose to much money. also where is the list of the trusted sellers on this site? |
19 May 2017, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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19 May 2017, 11:59 PM | #3 |
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The general view is that Bob's is legitimate- no concern about fakes or scams. The issue is pricing. They are too high on the buy and too low on the sell. You can do better with a number of the trusted sellers here.
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20 May 2017, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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thanks for the input appreciated
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20 May 2017, 12:04 AM | #5 |
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What jaroush said. Big spread on the pricing, but it seems (to me) that their selling prices seem to be in-line, it's their purchase offers that seem low to me, at least in my experience with a Daytona.
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20 May 2017, 12:07 AM | #6 |
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I thought Bob's was the one where they give you a fair price over the phone and then adjust it considerably down when they receive the watch?
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20 May 2017, 09:09 AM | #7 |
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20 May 2017, 09:43 AM | #8 |
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What is "considerably down" in this case? I think it would be fair to assume the price would go down a little bit (say $5-600) once they receive it and grade the condition of the watch against their standards in person vs over the phone/pictures. If we're talking thousands of dollars however, that would raise an issue with me.
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20 May 2017, 09:46 AM | #9 | |
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Though I found them very courteous and professional Bob's offered me 4100 for a U serial 16710 Coke with all original papers and box. I thought it was funny and politely suggested they have a look at the current market.
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20 May 2017, 10:33 AM | #10 | |
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20 May 2017, 11:42 AM | #11 |
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I purchased my watch at a great price from them. Can't speak to the buying. But based on the online price the spread does seem very wide. But a non trusted seller has a hard time selling on trf I would imagine. So hard to compare.
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22 May 2017, 03:20 AM | #12 |
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Its not even grading up... at least stick to your word... pictures usually tell a pretty accurate story... I rarely have to readdress pricing when buying... enough pictures at the right angles should generally be enough as long as there aren't serious movement issues. I always assume a watch will need a service and polish...
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25 May 2017, 01:07 AM | #13 |
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I am looking at purchasing a Submariner SS date, at Bob's Watches and they warranty, yes, the prices here are less, but with no warranty, cant decide with is better!
i can afford new or older but I like the older sub, the new one are just to heavy and I have been comparing for some time now and ready to buy! |
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