You should really avoid buying watches from private sellers.
In a conversation with a customer today...
``I've wanted to come for a long time, and finally I was able to come.
Moreover, I was really happy because I found the watch I was looking for.
I was thinking about buying it privately."
Well, it's a watch that has become rare in good condition, so I can understand how you feel about it.
But I'm glad I didn't buy it!
It's definitely the right choice.
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・It is better not to buy vintage items that you cannot see in person.
・You can't judge vintage items just by looking at the image or price.
・There is no advantage other than “cheap” because it is sold privately, and there are even bigger disadvantages.
・It's okay to buy it, but when you consider the repair costs, it's cheaper to buy it at a store.
・Many places do not bring vintage items in for repair.
As a result, if you don't want to waste your money buying a cheap item, it's better not to buy a watch from a private seller.
This image shows the maintenance of a watch.
Before taking apart the exterior and polishing and cleaning the case,
The glass didn't come off, it just "came off".
I purchased this watch from a vendor that I am very happy with.
In this industry, people basically do their own repairs and take responsibility for themselves.
Please think carefully.
Even if you buy it from a vendor, the glass will still come off.
The adhesive is weak enough that it can be removed with light force.
What if I buy this privately?
Glass comes off → Glass is lost or damaged → Hand gets caught and comes off → Dial is damaged
As a result, if we handle repairs at our store,
Separate glass 16,200 yen, hands 5,000 yen, dial rewriting or parts diversion from another same watch approximately 30,000 yen or more
The total cost easily exceeds 50,000 yen.
In that case, wouldn't it be cheaper to buy one that has been properly maintained at a store?
By the way, this watch will be overhauled and sold for less than 100,000 yen.
This is the content of a conversation I had with the president of Harley-Davidson, a famous builder.
``There's a difference between being a good shopper and being a stingy shopper.
Good shoppers pay their money where they can and buy peace of mind and guarantees along with the product.
Stingy people are only concerned with the immediate amount of money and don't even pay what they have to pay. So you pay extra later. ”
These are truly golden words that have helped me both now and in the past.
From the time we opened our store until now, we have consistently urged people not to judge vintage items based on price alone.
This is because even if it is 10,000 yen or 20,000 yen, it is not a cheap amount.
Nothing hurts more than losing the money you've worked so hard to earn because you're so focused on the short-term.
So I don't want other people to feel the same way.
It's my own kind of goodness and justice.
Of course, we cannot say that our own maintenance will prevent 100% breakage.
However, if you have any questions, please feel free to respond.
Even if what people do is not 100%,
We should continue to aim for that, which is why we want you to trust our store and buy from us.
Today I met a customer who was interesting to talk to for the first time in a while, so I might have bothered him by talking too much (lol)
However, we do business every day with this feeling in our hearts.
I want to make it easy for you to consult with me,
Please come and have a good communication!
