![]() ![]() We broke down the data by brand and model, and compared the prices of listings on community forums versus listings from dealer-driven sites. To find out, how much more expensive we analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings from the past year (2019). There’s no getting around it: buying from a dealer is generally more expensive than buying from a private seller. No matter which watch dealer has caught your eye, always check their transaction history on Amazon, eBay, The Better Business Bureau, online forums, etc.If you’re buying on the community sales forums, you can use WatcCharts’ RepCheck tool to quickly vet sellers on WatchExchange, Watchuseek, and RolexForums. ![]() Buying from a “good” dealer – often a well-known quantity – reduces certain concerns such as payment processing and returns. ![]() Just as there are legitimate private sellers and shady private sellers there are legitimate dealers and shady dealers. When you buy from a dealer, you’re paying for the watch and a service.īuying from a dealer is not without risk. You’re more likely to get authenticity verification, a warranty and a return policy. There’s a strong case to be made for buying from a dealer, whether authorized or online. There are two different kinds: a watch dealer in the business of buying and selling watches and private sellers (individual looking to sell pieces from their own collection). One of the most important considerations for any second-hand watch purchase: the seller. A lot of people spend a lot of time deciding which pre-owned watch to add to their collection. ![]()
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