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19 October 2006, 12:45 AM

I would like to suggest that a policy be put in place where items for sale require an asking price. Most, if not all, of the major sale boards on watch sites require this, and I believe it is a good policy to prevent “fishing expeditions” and basically setting up a private auction for a watch. If the seller wants to auction his watch off to the highest bidder, then there are other places specifically for that purpose.

And yes, the recent attempt to sell an “expedition watch” by Subfiend prompted this suggestion. Although I am not accusing anyone of anything, it would certainly appear that the “for sale” post and the post about values for other expedition watches were related. Whatever the intentions, it certainly had the appearance of bordering on a shill post for his own sale.

I think having a stated asking price is the proper way of handling these items.

Regards, Al

Launch Mini · 19 October 2006, 01:02 AM

Good point.
I was guilty of doing the same thing a few weeks back , when I was on the fence on selling my SS Sub.
At that time, I was prepared to part with it , had a TRF member made me a reasonable offer.
Al, as you know, our Canadian prices are rediculous compared to the US market, so I didn't want to post 2 different prices, or go with a Cdn ( but reasonable ) price, and be out of the US market.
This is not an auction site, you are right.

Rto · 19 October 2006, 01:53 PM

Agreed!

roadcarver · 19 October 2006, 04:07 PM

In addition to Avalon's excellent suggestion, the photo should include a card that states the username used on the board with a handwritten date for which the picture was taken. This way it will let buyers know that the photo of the item for sale is indeen recent.

viper · 1 November 2006, 07:20 AM

excellent suggestion! I'm all for it!

mailman · 1 November 2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by viper

excellent suggestion! I'm all for it!

Love your avatar viper.

Is that you?

JJ Irani · 1 November 2006, 05:11 PM

If memory serves me right, almost all of the ads I've seen on TRF do have some kind of ballpark figure mentioned.

But, yes, I do agree....every item for sale must be accompanied by a price...be it negotiable or not.

JJ

19 October 2006, 12:45 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Suggestion – state asking price in for sale posts I would like to suggest that a policy be put in place where items for sale require an asking price. Most, if not all, of the major sale boards on watch sites require this, and I believe it is a good policy to prevent “fishing expeditions” and basically setting up a private auction for a watch. If the seller wants to auction his watch off to the highest bidder, then there are other places specifically for that purpose. And yes, the recent attempt to sell an “expedition watch” by Subfiend prompted this suggestion. Although I am not accusing anyone of anything, it would certainly appear that the “for sale” post and the post about values for other expedition watches were related. Whatever the intentions, it certainly had the appearance of bordering on a shill post for his own sale. I think having a stated asking price is the proper way of handling these items. Regards, Al

19 October 2006, 01:02 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Good point. I was guilty of doing the same thing a few weeks back , when I was on the fence on selling my SS Sub. At that time, I was prepared to part with it , had a TRF member made me a reasonable offer. Al, as you know, our Canadian prices are rediculous compared to the US market, so I didn't want to post 2 different prices, or go with a Cdn ( but reasonable ) price, and be out of the US market. This is not an auction site, you are right. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

19 October 2006, 04:07 PM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	In addition to Avalon's excellent suggestion, the photo should include a card that states the username used on the board with a handwritten date for which the picture was taken. This way it will let buyers know that the photo of the item for sale is indeen recent. __________________ I'm just a cook...

1 November 2006, 05:11 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	If memory serves me right, almost all of the ads I've seen on TRF do have some kind of ballpark figure mentioned. But, yes, I do agree....every item for sale must be accompanied by a price...be it negotiable or not. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 October 2006, 01:53 PM	#3
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	Agreed!

1 November 2006, 07:20 AM	#5
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	excellent suggestion! I'm all for it!

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