Being stingy means not paying money where it is necessary.
My wife was very good at explaining the meaning of the word ``stingy'' to her children.
It's too late now, but customers may be tired of hearing such boring stories.
However, no matter how much I complain, there are still many people who are "stingy", so I will write about it again.
"Stingy" is a bad word, but
According to Wiki Sensei
``A miser is someone who hates spending money and is willing to hoard money and other possessions, even at the expense of some basic comforts and necessities of life.''
With content like this, it's only natural that it sounds bad.
This time I wanted to write again,
For those who want to buy a watch as cheaply as possible,
There are still many people who say, ``I bought a luxury watch, but I don't want to pay for repairs.''
I usually refrain from writing, but this time I will write exactly what I think without holding back.
I think it's unnecessary because it doesn't matter who buys what and where.
There are still a lot of people who buy watches from private sellers, and people who buy them just because the price is low.
First, let me conclude...
"Seriously, you should stop doing that."
As always, the reason is
・Watches purchased privately are rarely maintained.
・Even if they were, they would break easily because the necessary costs were not spent, or the quality of repairs would be low.
- Not being able to help you when you have a problem
・You can't talk to someone even if something happens
-Risk is higher than price
I could list many more, but these are the main ones.
This photo is of Cartier's battery-powered movement.
The battery was leaking badly and could no longer be fixed with an overhaul.
In this condition, manufacturer repair is required.
This is a clock that I received from a dealer,
Considering the purchase and repair costs... you have to be prepared to lose money (lol)
This is what happens if you leave the batteries in and the storage conditions are bad.
Imagine if you bought this at a private sale and received it...
For example, let's say that the watch you want is sold for 100,000 yen at a store and 50,000 yen on a private sales website.
Which one would you buy?
I would definitely buy it at the store. Reason…
・You can hold and see the real thing
・You can talk to the store staff about various things.
・Even if something happens, you can take care of it.
The difference in price is 50,000 yen, but the ability to do the above is more than that difference.
Even if you can buy it cheaply, the price itself is not cheap, so
In particular, seeing the real thing is the most important thing.
Now suppose you buy it for 50,000 yen...
・What if it arrives broken?
・What if it suddenly stops working while using it?
・In the first place, is it a 〇〇 thing?
There are many possible risks, but who should I consult with?
First of all, our store's response to brought-in watches is...
- Items repaired elsewhere cannot be guaranteed.
・Basically an overhaul as there is no partial repair.
・We do not perform any appraisal work.
This is probably the same at every store.
Some time ago, I was brought in an old Rolex that I wanted to repair, so I looked inside...
In addition to the basic price, multiple parts needed to be replaced, resulting in a total repair cost of 120,000 yen.
Repair costs aren't cheap.
However, we took appropriate measures and it was fixed perfectly.
When I heard the story, ``I bought it for 150,000 yen on a certain private sales site, but it suddenly stopped working.''
In the end, I ended up paying nearly 300,000 yen in total.
The same watch in better condition costs 250,000 yen at our store.
Still want to buy privately? Do you want to buy it just because it's cheap?
Isn't being "stingy" causing more psychological damage than the monetary amount? I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so.
I won't cut corners this time, so it's a long post (lol)
The second half is for those who don't want to pay for repairs.
First of all, if you fundamentally think that way, it's best not to buy anything.
Maintenance is required for all tangible objects, including watches, cars, motorcycles, clothes, houses, etc.
As long as it is a ``thing'', there will be a repair fee, no matter how big or small.
If we're just talking about watches, overhauling them once every few years is essential.
Furthermore, if it is a leather belt, it will need to be replaced.
Even though it is a bracelet, it requires maintenance as it is a consumable part and dirt tends to accumulate.
Battery clocks also require battery replacement, which can be dangerous if left unattended.
No watch is maintenance-free.
When choosing a watch, you need to take into account the repair costs associated with important maintenance.
Watches always need repair.
I feel sorry for the watch and it's more of a waste not to have it repaired even though I bought it.
When choosing a watch, you should consider the amount of money required for its maintenance.
What you should be especially careful about is
"Current products increasingly have in-house movements or have special structures, and can only be repaired by the manufacturer."
In other words, a large amount of money is required both when buying and repairing.
In fact, the number of such watches is increasing.
I received advice like this before.
"I bought a watch from a famous brand, Company B, but the overhaul fee is high and it's heavy, so I hardly ever use it. What should I do with it?"
Tender heart? I am...
``That model from company B can only be repaired by the manufacturer, but you probably knew before you bought it that the repair fee would be high, right?
Furthermore, if it's difficult to use and you've been neglecting it, let's sell it right away!"
That's right,
There's no point in having it if you're not going to use it.
Furthermore, if you don't know if you'll use it even after fixing it, you should sell it and get what you really need.
A long time ago, I worked at a store that sold current products, so
He gave me advice on how to sell the watch for the highest possible price and make cash, and he convinced me.
It's a truly win-win situation as you can use that money to buy a new watch at our store!
I am glad that I was able to tell the same story to the person who consulted me and another person, and that everyone was happy.
So when buying a watch, don't simply say, ``I don't know much about it, but I saw it in a magazine or on the internet.''
Please consult with the store staff and decide whether it is necessary for you.
That cannot be done through private sales,
Paying money for such things is neither a waste nor a waste; it's just a matter of being a good shopper.
But at least
"If you buy a Rolex, it will sell well in the future."
"Popular models have asset value"
Don't be fooled by such nonsense information.
We'll talk about that some other day.
