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mgd55 · 10 September 2019, 06:07 AM

Not sure who but fellow TRFers would be able to understand and opine on this but I found a 5-digit Datejust circa 1995, SS with white gold fluted bezel on jubilee in excellent condition but no box and papers for $5450. To my mind this is a little steep but it’s a seller whose reputation is solid and the bracelet is pretty tight and it’s a really nice piece overall.

I decided to offer my six-month-old Speedy Pro as trade-in. It’s on croc and not a bracelet but otherwise the croc strap has been worn twice and it’s a full set in excellent condition.

Am I missing something to not understand how we went from a discussion of me paying $3k out of pocket to $4k once the counterparts realized the Speedy isn’t on bracelet? The idea of $1450 of value (accepting their $5450 value on the DJ) on the Speedy seems quite low.

I have very limited experience trading in and I know I’m going to take a hit but this seems crazy. Was trying to avoid the hassle of a private sale so no need to point out that I can always go that route (well aware).

And definitely not trying to complain about anything, just trying to understand it better or see if I’m somehow being unreasonable in my expectations (my thought was Speedy plus $3k max).

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kieselguhr · 10 September 2019, 06:13 AM

I would not do that trade OP. I would keep the Speedmaster all day. I would guess DJs are a lot easier to move than a Speedmaster (especially one on a leather strap).

AOW

Bizcut1 · 10 September 2019, 06:19 AM

I would DEFINITELY NOT do that trade.

Dr. Robert · 10 September 2019, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

I would DEFINITELY NOT do that trade.

I concur

mdubya · 10 September 2019, 06:25 AM

$5450 for a 95 datejust with no box or papers is insanity... i dont care how good the condition is. Older datejusts are plentiful, not rare, and not worth close to that premium. And yes you are getting ripped off on trade in, take a hard pass.

Nikrnic · 10 September 2019, 06:46 AM

Run Forest, Run...

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xspect · 10 September 2019, 06:50 AM

He is trying to rob you. Its more of $500-750 out of your pocket.

Ricky Rolex · 10 September 2019, 06:52 AM

Bad deal my friend.

mgd55 · 10 September 2019, 06:56 AM

Thank you everyone. I definitely walked away from it 99% certain that it wasn’t just a bad offer but a terrible one but I also like to know I’m not missing anything.

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10 September 2019, 06:07 AM	#1
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	DJ/Speedy deal Not sure who but fellow TRFers would be able to understand and opine on this but I found a 5-digit Datejust circa 1995, SS with white gold fluted bezel on jubilee in excellent condition but no box and papers for $5450. To my mind this is a little steep but it’s a seller whose reputation is solid and the bracelet is pretty tight and it’s a really nice piece overall. I decided to offer my six-month-old Speedy Pro as trade-in. It’s on croc and not a bracelet but otherwise the croc strap has been worn twice and it’s a full set in excellent condition. Am I missing something to not understand how we went from a discussion of me paying $3k out of pocket to $4k once the counterparts realized the Speedy isn’t on bracelet? The idea of $1450 of value (accepting their $5450 value on the DJ) on the Speedy seems quite low. I have very limited experience trading in and I know I’m going to take a hit but this seems crazy. Was trying to avoid the hassle of a private sale so no need to point out that I can always go that route (well aware). And definitely not trying to complain about anything, just trying to understand it better or see if I’m somehow being unreasonable in my expectations (my thought was Speedy plus $3k max). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 September 2019, 06:52 AM	#8
Ricky Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Watch: Various Posts: 1,214	Bad deal my friend. __________________ Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛

10 September 2019, 06:13 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	I would not do that trade OP. I would keep the Speedmaster all day. I would guess DJs are a lot easier to move than a Speedmaster (especially one on a leather strap). AOW

10 September 2019, 06:19 AM	#3
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	I would DEFINITELY NOT do that trade.

10 September 2019, 06:25 AM	#5
mdubya "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 132	$5450 for a 95 datejust with no box or papers is insanity... i dont care how good the condition is. Older datejusts are plentiful, not rare, and not worth close to that premium. And yes you are getting ripped off on trade in, take a hard pass.

10 September 2019, 06:46 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Run Forest, Run... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

10 September 2019, 06:50 AM	#7
xspect "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisiana Posts: 269	He is trying to rob you. Its more of $500-750 out of your pocket.

10 September 2019, 06:56 AM	#9
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	Thank you everyone. I definitely walked away from it 99% certain that it wasn’t just a bad offer but a terrible one but I also like to know I’m not missing anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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