This made my Day! 5510

[JustinK]

I think it's hard to comment on this not knowing all the facts. It is very common for watchmakers to buy valuable pieces for next to nothing from owners who don't want to fork out the money to service a broken watch.

The fact that the shop let her know how valuable it is says a lot about them in my book. As long as the buyer and seller are happy who are we to get in the middle?

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Galleries can ask any price they want, but what they ultimately get from educated consumers is quite different. I say this as an art buyer.....

I thought we were talking galleries' commissions, not asking prices?

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by southtexas

I thought we were talking galleries' commissions, not asking prices?

Same difference.... They start at one price and lower their commissions vast amounts to get the sale based on the sellers bottom line.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Same difference.... They start at one price and lower their commissions vast amounts to get the sale based on the sellers bottom line.

Gotcha


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[Jfullm42]

Just left the shop, got to meet with the buyer, who would like to remain anonymous at this time, and talk watches. Fun afternoon, just wish it was my Christmas present haha!

[Pete17]

An awesome find. Congrats to the new owner - that's a rare beauty.

[aaamax]

What if the old lady had sent it to a RsC to get it "cleaned-up"?? I wonder what they would have done to it… lol.

[Rickster]

Great thread and amazing find

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by Jfullm42

Just left the shop, got to meet with the buyer, who would like to remain anonymous at this time, and talk watches. Fun afternoon, just wish it was my Christmas present haha!

Cool. I know the buyer but have never met him in person.

[jamestemroot]

Great story!