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12 December 2015, 09:05 AM | #61 |
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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? |
12 December 2015, 01:50 PM | #62 |
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I thought we were talking galleries' commissions, not asking prices?
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12 December 2015, 02:14 PM | #63 |
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Same difference.... They start at one price and lower their commissions vast amounts to get the sale based on the sellers bottom line.
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18 December 2015, 07:41 AM | #65 |
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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!
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18 December 2015, 12:42 PM | #66 |
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An awesome find. Congrats to the new owner - that's a rare beauty.
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21 December 2015, 10:12 AM | #67 |
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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.
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21 December 2015, 11:12 AM | #68 |
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Great thread and amazing find
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21 December 2015, 11:14 AM | #69 |
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Cool. I know the buyer but have never met him in person.
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21 December 2015, 06:21 PM | #70 |
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Great story!
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