Trading watches - how?

[Ultraman]

How do you go about trading your watch, say from someone from another state or country? What is the usual agreement and process between the two parties?

Care to share your experiences?

[karmatp]

I traded a GMT II for a LV from Tim (Train-Time). We just both shipped the watches to eachother and I threw in a check for the difference, simple. We exchanged pm's in the beginning than had a phone conversation talking out all the details. We both shipped next day air and the trade was done.

[Mosco]

Whomever has more verifiable references ships last - and BTW - you can use me as one.

[sakuraba]

In both times I've traded online, I shipped to the seller first.

This is because:
1) I initiated the deal. (therefore felt comfortable with the seller)
2) I chose to work with sellers with stellar reputations.
3) I wanted to be fair and allow the seller to verify my watch's condition before sealing the deal and shipping their watch.

I'd only do trades with sellers I feel comfortable with, and they typically would have excellent references rather than someone with a nice watch whom I do not know.

Good luck!

[Kanger]

My first two trades were simultaneous trades, and they both worked out great. This most recent one I had to trade my watch plus cash, and the seller was very reputable (I made sure), so I had to ship my watch and USPS money order first, and upon his receiving the watch, the seller ships. I prefer the first option obviously, but if the seller is reputable, then you should be good to go.

[MortgageGuy]

I have usually received the $$$ (wire) from the buyer and then shipped. The last time I traded and I wired the $$$ first and then we both shipped at the same time. The resounding bit of truth here is BUY THE SELLER, NOT THE WATCH!!!

[Ultraman]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Whomever has more verifiable references ships last - and BTW - you can use me as one.

You are just too nice, Greg! Thank you in advance.

Originally Posted by karmatp

I traded a GMT II for a LV from Tim (Train-Time). We just both shipped the watches to eachother and I threw in a check for the difference, simple. We exchanged pm's in the beginning than had a phone conversation talking out all the details. We both shipped next day air and the trade was done.

That's a nice trade, Trevor!

Originally Posted by sakuraba

In both times I've traded online, I shipped to the seller first.

This is because:
1) I initiated the deal. (therefore felt comfortable with the seller)
2) I chose to work with sellers with stellar reputations.
3) I wanted to be fair and allow the seller to verify my watch's condition before sealing the deal and shipping their watch.

I'd only do trades with sellers I feel comfortable with, and they typically would have excellent references rather than someone with a nice watch whom I do not know.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by kanger

My first two trades were simultaneous trades, and they both worked out great. This most recent one I had to trade my watch plus cash, and the seller was very reputable (I made sure), so I had to ship my watch and USPS money order first, and upon his receiving the watch, the seller ships. I prefer the first option obviously, but if the seller is reputable, then you should be good to go.

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I have usually received the $$$ (wire) from the buyer and then shipped. The last time I traded and I wired the $$$ first and then we both shipped at the same time. The resounding bit of truth here is BUY THE SELLER, NOT THE WATCH!!!

Thanks for your advice, guys!

Simply, I have to do my due diligence and home work on the transaction beforehand.