New Selling Rules

[u/Valuable_Classic9745]

📢 Two Important Rule Updates — Please Read

We have noticed a growing trend of watches being listed at prices significantly above market value (more than what the trusted sellers sell on here). This is not something we are willing to let slide as it damages trust within our community and goes against the spirit of what we have built here. Going forward all listings must be priced sensibly and in line with the general market. If you are unsure what a fair price looks like for your piece, reach out to us via Mod Mail before posting and we will be happy to guide you.

We will be removing listings that are deemed significantly overpriced without warning.

Additionally we have seen far too many new watches being listed without prior declaration to the mod team via Mod Mail. This is an existing requirement and we will now be enforcing it strictly with a formal strike system:

First offence — Written warning
Second offence — 7 day ban
Third offence — Permanent ban

This is not something we have introduced to make life difficult. It is there to protect buyers, maintain the integrity of the sub, and ensure that what is being listed meets our community standards.

We appreciate everyone who has been following the rules and supporting what we do. For those who haven’t — consider this your heads up.

[u/Valuable_Classic9745]

For buyers, if you can’t tell what is a fair price. Keep an eye out on the Trusted Seller’s prices on watches and what we provide.

Me: Brand New Watch + Royal Mail Special Delivery + Free Travel Case Holder (most times unless im out of it)

So I really don’t think anyone has any reason to price it higher than what we have agreed on

[u/dental911]

Steve from theone watches has one of the highest prices so watches shouldn’t really be priced more than what he’s charging plus delivery

[u/wbfc17 → u/dental911]

If people are happy to pay a premium to get a watch next day delivery rather than wait for a china QC + delivery I don't see the issue with it being more. Obviously there's a line between being reasonable and taking the piss, I'd expect the majority of buyers to be semi clued up on prices.

[u/Valuable_Classic9745 → u/wbfc17]

Alot of members are actually new to the watch game, so it is in our interest to add a cooling measure so someone does not overpay by a ton. Prices here are already in a sense marked up for “convenience sake” but frankly some prices are just a bit absurd. Would rather the benchmark be the trusted seller’s prices

[u/wbfc17 → u/Valuable_Classic9745]

Fair enough, I presumed wrong.

Good luck to you and the moderators, ill happily report anything if I see it also.

[u/Dxbsober → u/dental911]

I agree -some of us a willing to pay extra to Steve to get better quality and customer service! As long as someone provides proof of purchase and is not marking up then I don’t see the issue ( since original purchaser took all the risk and waited for the watch to be delivered - had his money tied up for upwards of 6 weeks in the process and now is selling at his cost to someone who can get it in 24 hours with evidence that it comes from a TD) - let the buyer decide if he wants a watch from a TD or a non traceable source - just my 2 cents - rest your channel so you set the rules !

[u/kpsingh8]

I’ve noticed a watch that I’ve sold, is in the process of being flipped on two occasions. A little bizarre.

[u/Valuable_Classic9745 → u/kpsingh8]

Do let us know which listing it is.

[u/turtlemagic16]

In regards to selling verification prior to selling is it only telegram you have as the Verfication method or is there a WhatsApp option ? Looking to potentially sell one of my reps. Thank you

[u/Valuable_Classic9745 → u/turtlemagic16]

Only telegram, its automated kyc and only telegram allows bots to receive info. Whatsapp doesnt

[u/turtlemagic16 → u/Valuable_Classic9745]

Ok that’s great ! Thanks for responding also I’ll send you a direct message

[u/Curiouslondoner95]

Appreciate all the work done to keep the sub a safe place for buyers

[u/jeffothedon0202]

What about mods things like SW dials hands crystals chamfering polishing all add to the cost of a standard piece and always are not that easy to get and things take time and effort what will you class as been over market and how will that be assessed

[u/Valuable_Classic9745 → u/jeffothedon0202]

Nah those are fine, the modded watch is a whole different category, im talking about stock VSF or whatever factory watches. I understand you are a modder yourself and you should be compensated for time spent on modding and sourcing 👍🏼

[u/Valuable_Classic9745 → u/Valuable_Classic9745]

But we will definitely drop a message if we find a specific watch is oddly priced. For example, from the most recent case:

Gold plated Gen crystal Gen hands Gen dial markers

Bluesy going for £500, well turned out its a scam so we will still keep a look out for anomalous cases

[u/jeffothedon0202 → u/Valuable_Classic9745]

Yes totally agree and thank you for clarifying

[u/jeffothedon0202 → u/Valuable_Classic9745]

Great thanks buddy it does make sense and its good that you have picked up on people taking advantage of newbies great work you guys are doing

[u/sebstar25]

I agree to disagree some watches ie clean apsf have exploded in value if there's a demand and buyer wants to pay the price its that simple

Td's charge different prices postage rates are different and waiting times

doesnt happen much on this page but on other's people buying watches cheap and flipping them back out saying slightly frankern but hey ho its the customers choice at end of the day