Thread: Bob's Watches
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Old 23 December 2018, 07:43 AM   #329
digitalcrocodile
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Originally Posted by CorradoBrit View Post
Its the bait and switch aspect that concerns me with Bob's (Pauls) business model. How many would have sent their watches in if they were quoted the realistic offer? Its disingenuous to be dinged on the offer with the excuse that the watch needs work to get it to retail resale condition? The offer should reflect a certain amount of tarting up and high rez pics will tell an educated eye how much is needed.
Would like to know how many sellers actually got an offer, say within 5% of the quote, when the watch was sent in.
It's the "itch to sell" that drives the offering price down. Bob (excuse me, Paul), like all pawn shop owners, knows that motivated sellers are interested in a quick transaction that puts cash in their pockets. But I get your point. Perhaps changing the name to "Bob's Rolex Pawn Shop" would solve the problem.
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