• Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Policy
  • Guest Post
  • Archive

One Cent At A Time

A Personal finance blog to get rich

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Beautiful Life
  • Becoming Rich
  • Beginners Guide
  • Extra Income
  • Productivity
  • Saving Money

Advice for Selling your Watch Online

April 12, 2017 4 Comments

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email

It has been quite some time since sites such as eBay and Craigslist have been helping people earn cash from unwanted personal possessions. While it is far easier to find buyers for your unwanted goods these days, via online ad and auctions, it can still be tricky to sell luxury goods and watches, where the real job is to find buyers who know the true worth of your possession.

Advice for Selling your Watch Online

So, you’ve decided to part with your watch. Maybe money is tight and you could use the extra cash. Perhaps it’s an old watch you haven’t worn in years. Or it may even be an old family heirloom that you believe could fetch a pretty penny. Whatever the reason, you’ll find that it’s remarkably easy to sell your watch online.

Whatever the reason, you’ll find that it’s remarkably easy to sell your watch online. First off, there are a few things to consider before you decide to let go of your watch.

Set a convincing price

Much like when selling diamond jewelry, you’ve got to be realistic about how much you’ll sell it for. Is it a cheap Swatch or Casio watch?

Then don’t expect a great deal when it comes to selling, as you won’t be able to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes with a crazily high price for a cheap brand.

If it’s a Rolex, Omega, or Breitling, then you can definitely ask for a number perhaps in the thousands, as Swiss-made watches are highly coveted in the watch world.

Try for a free valuation from people you know, else hire a specialist and get an estimate of value your watch can fetch. You can also do some online research to determine the expected value that your watch can fetch.

Do your research

While you might hope to earn a profit from the selling of your watch, this might not always be the case.

Have a look around second-hand jewelry stores in your area to get an idea of prices, and also search online to see what amount others are selling similar watches for.

If you really think you’ve got something special, like a rare design for example, then see if you can find a professional watch appraiser, who can better judge things like brand authenticity, quality, condition, materials, unique features, and market demand.

Are you 100% sure?

Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Some watches may not have much monetary value but instead, have strong sentimental value.

Plus, trends in watch designs seem to come and go all the time, so maybe you’ll actually want to wear it one day, rather than sell it! But if your mind is made up, then put up an advert online. eBay

eBay is, of course, the place most people think of when selling an item, but it doesn’t always make it the best automatically.

Generally, you should try all possible outlets to sell your watch, eBay, local retailers, auction houses, watch forums and at some reputed resellers.

If your watch can fetch more than $10,000 you can try for big reputed auction houses like Christies’ or Sotheby’s but for lower priced watches, the fees that these auction houses charge becomes too much.

If your watch is indeed a popular Swiss-made watch, then a dedicated luxury watch marketplace could be a better option.

Those who visit the site are more likely to be prepared to pay higher prices, rather than attempt to haggle you down lower than you wished.

Make an attention-grabbing ad

Is your watch different to all the rest you’ve seen online? Then shout about it! Any reason to make your watch seem more interesting than descriptions on other adverts should be seized.

Also, make sure you upload several high-quality pictures from different angles, as this can will instill confidence in potential buyers, who want to make sure they’re getting the real deal.

Readers, did you sell your luxury watch at some time? share your tips that can be valuable for other readers.

LIKE THIS POST?
I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information )
Join our community of 8000+ subscribers to increase your net worth and build wealth
We hate spam. Your email address will not be sold or shared with anyone else.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email
The tool that changed the way I manage my personal finance - Personal Capital, The Best Free Personal Finance Tool

Want to start a WordPress blog now? The onecentatatime.com blog is hosted by Siteground Web Hosting. For only $3.95 a month, Siteground can help you set up and host your website/blog quickly and easily.

About the Blogger Hi I am SB, a personal finance enthusiast with a career in software development. I am an immigrant to the USA since 2005, after being born and brought up in India. This 40 something technocrat lives and breathes personal finance whenever he gets time from the day job, job as a husband and a dad

Some links on this page may be affiliate links, if you make a purchase following the links, I may earn a commission. Read affiliate disclosure here
« How Payroll Software Helps Small Businesses
10 points to remember while shopping for a mortgage »

Comments

  1. Stephen says

    April 15, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    I have several cheaper watches <$500 range that I've recently been swapping over to more expensive nicer watches. Nothing to the extent of a rolex or Brietling though…someday I'll get there!

    Reply
  2. Invicta Watches says

    April 16, 2017 at 4:33 AM

    Great watches. I generally go with eBay and Amazon (I have a store there) t sell my Invicta watches to people who don’t mind second-hand timepieces that are in nonetheless excellent condition. The tips here are good, too, though.

    Reply
  3. The Foxy Dad says

    April 16, 2017 at 12:26 PM

    Any advice on how to BUY a watch online?

    Reply
  4. Troy @ Market History says

    April 20, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    I’ve kept mine. I only have 2 – one that’s from Victorinox (cost $600) and other other I got as a gift.
    When you sell a watch online, you gotta sell at a huge discount.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.



Create your own blog in 20 minutes and $20

Personal Capital, a free tool to change your financial health today

I use and suggest Upstart, for your personal loan need

CreditKarma, a free tool to check your credit scorey

I use Coinbase, for my crypto investments

101 Cents at a Time

101 Ways to Earn Extra Money on the Side
201 Frugal and Perfect Birthday Gifts
101 Ways to Save Money Everyday
101 Ways to be Better and Successful at Work
101 Ways to Save Environment and Energy
101 Frugal and Romantic Anniversary Ideas
101 Low-Cost Men's Fashion Ideas
101 Personal Finance Tips
101 Ways to Reuse Household Stuff
101 Things to Do, When Nothing to Do
101 College Graduation Gift Ideas
100 Tips for Ecommerce Startup
101 Ways to Enjoy Indoor During Winter
101 Ways to Beat Procrastination

Popular Posts

Quick Cash - How to make $100 legally, in a day
Living well on less than $15,000 a Year
Top survey sites for side income
What to do when auto repair goes wrong
Where should I invest my money now?
20 Ways to be productive and happy at work
51 Ways to get out of debt
Be a better person in 15 days, 15 ways
Income ideas for retirees and senior citizens
51 side jobs for college students
Urgently need a large amount of money?
Should I buy or should I rent?
Best Personal loan providers
25 Ways to save environment
25 DIY car repairs to save money
How to decorate office cubicle
How to show your wife you care
50 Financial Rules for Success
51 Frugal weekend family activity ideas
Become Rich By Saving 1 Hour Of Daily Wage
How much do I need to save for retirement?
How to negotiate your salary

Follow us on FaceBook

About Author

SB

Blogger by choice and IT manager by profession. Finance is my passion and gardening is my greatest satisfaction. Born in India, settled in US, Husband and a father. I created this blog in 2011 with a vision to help others. Thanks for your patronage. More info on my "about" page.

View all posts


Subscribe

Join our community of 5000+ subscribers to increase net worth and build wealth

Advertisements

Personal Stories

How I got a new HP computer replaced
Was COVID circulating in USA in fall of 2019?
How my credit score went up 800+
Why I didn’t invest in Bitcoins
How I controlled impulses to buy things
Why this blog is named One Cent at a Time

Subscribe via Email

Site Disclaimer

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in this web site are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Read full Affiliate disclosure


One Cent at a Time is published by SB. The opinions expressed herein by him are his own and not those of his employer or anyone else. All content on One Cent at a Time is for entertainment purposes only. By reading this blog, you agree that SB and/or One Cent at a Time is not responsible for any actions taken after reading this blog. For the full disclaimer, click here .

Major Media Mention

One Cent at a Time Media Appearances

Copyright © 2023 One Cent At A Time · Designed by Nuts and Bolts Media