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As someone that has successfully sold a watch off this forum (with a great experience) I think on sale posts we use our actual names for posts as a condition considering most of FB has been validated via LinkedIn, work emails etc. Unlike something like Rolex forums, you screw over a fellow WIS, it has deeper reaching implications as we all see it, and all know where you work. A better chance of a honour system with some boundaries.
Chief
Agree
I have another point to add - as there are concerns with flippers using this bowl to profit, we should have a rule that no listing can be above current MSRP. I’ve seen a few Rolex flippers come in here already and that’s honestly the worst of the watch community. Just my personal opinion - go sell your $20k Sub on eBay.
Preach.
Rising Star
+1. Take that unworn with stickers on it bs elsewhere
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Sharing some ideas
- Post with real name
- provide LinkedIn profile/some kind of professional background check
- photos with time stamp
Rising Star
After looking at the sudden influx of flippers this week, I take this back. Don’t want this bowl to turn into watchex 😕
Pro
I like this idea a lot. The sales I have seen occur here seem to be done quite amicably and the honor code in here is quite strong.
If I really had to squeeze out another best practice, maybe the seller has to post several good quality photos of the watch from different angles so our community can kinda self-police if something seems off.
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Need to find a way to make sure the seller is real and so is the watch.
Pro
Would be totally open to it. I buy/sell/trade a lot on other forums, and a lot of the security comes from having buyer/seller feedback and transaction history that is visible with a user’s profile. Can’t really do that here with the anonymity, and people might not want to reveal their true identities publicly. Think that might be one of the bigger roadblocks.
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All excellent suggestions and feedback. Keep it comin’. I’ll draft up a “best practices” and pin it to the top.
And I don’t want to take on the burden of escrow/authentication. I also don’t want to be liable. We’re on the honor system, and I think we do a great job of self policing.
OP, are you willing and able to offer escrow and authentication services?
Chief
I can go either way on real identities. I like the idea of listings (one post per watch) as long as you have photos and name a price and location.
Visual Storyteller
Great idea!
Also PayPal G&S for extra protection
Goes both ways though. I’d be comfortable letting a buyer use G&S if he can show prior sales history and transaction feedback. A lot of times this is viewable on platforms like Reddit and WUS. If he can’t then I’d only accept wire or PayPal F&F - too many potential scammers out there
I recently listed a Grand Seiko SBGA407 Skyflake for sale, still available. I would have no issue providing real identity as well as any information that would make a potential buyer at ease. Full transparency is easily the best policy
Asking $5000. Feel free to DM to discuss