So, I'm sure many of you Swiss Monsters have noticed I haven't been doing "Bay Watch Tuesday" (For those just tuning in, this is where I show 2 "deals" available for purchase on ebay).
To be perfectly honest, while I love scanning ebay for cool rare watches, I honestly believe ebay has become a cesspool of ONLINE JEWELERS & CON ARTIST.
1. List 200 Rolex watches on ebay (most without the reference number and or date of manufacture)
2. Use Photoshopped photos and ask 30% more than market value.
3. "Drop Ship"--- Most only have a very small selection of what they host for sale in their actual inventory. So, when a customer does actually buy a piece they (A.) either call a friend who has the desired timepiece in stock and share the inflated profit or (B.) Customize a piece they have in stock to match the photo (Add diamond bezel etc. You know, Dr. Frankenstein style! )
1. Steal authentic photos from watch forums/Internet.
2. Photograph timepieces in low-light with a flip-phone camera circa 1997.
3. Have blatant/counterfeit pieces for sale with bullsh*t stories.
In short... Bay Watch Tuesday is on hold for a while (I do have another plan for Tuesday's, however.)
To be perfectly honest, while I love scanning ebay for cool rare watches, I honestly believe ebay has become a cesspool of ONLINE JEWELERS & CON ARTIST.
ONLINE JEWELERS (Online Based Jewelers without an open store-front)
1. List 200 Rolex watches on ebay (most without the reference number and or date of manufacture)
2. Use Photoshopped photos and ask 30% more than market value.
3. "Drop Ship"--- Most only have a very small selection of what they host for sale in their actual inventory. So, when a customer does actually buy a piece they (A.) either call a friend who has the desired timepiece in stock and share the inflated profit or (B.) Customize a piece they have in stock to match the photo (Add diamond bezel etc. You know, Dr. Frankenstein style! )
CON-ARTIST
2. Photograph timepieces in low-light with a flip-phone camera circa 1997.
3. Have blatant/counterfeit pieces for sale with bullsh*t stories.
In short... Bay Watch Tuesday is on hold for a while (I do have another plan for Tuesday's, however.)
-JKS, The Head Swiss Monster.
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