how the brands depreciate??

[Darkangel]

i got a W series explorer II that cost me 3k back in 96.

Wei...make me jealous nia

Hahhaa...lol so now retail is double,and u can still earn profit after 10 yrs. 1 Perfect example

[buaysaikum]

Actually it is nt diff to find out how tis 2ndhand shops margin their buy-sell price. Do wat most investigative reporters do like pretend to sell 1 of ur pcs n c how much is offerd. Then go to anothr n pretend u wan to buy 1 of te same. Walah! U hv te answr. Dun b shock wat u found out. Te profit margin may b a 4-digit amt.

they also quite smart, if you go to them pretending to sell w/o the actual watch, they might just give ya a wider range, but subjected to actual condition... open up the case liao then say got a worm inside, can only offer another(lower) amount..

[triton]

i got a W series explorer II that cost me 3k back in 96.

[bEnd1ck]

Actually it is nt diff to find out how tis 2ndhand shops margin their buy-sell price. Do wat most investigative reporters do like pretend to sell 1 of ur pcs n c how much is offerd. Then go to anothr n pretend u wan to buy 1 of te same. Walah! U hv te answr. Dun b shock wat u found out. Te profit margin may b a 4-digit amt.

To be fair to 2nd hand dealers ...... selling price - take in price is not equal to their profit margin. As someone mentioned, they got shop rental and other bills, staff salaries etc to cover. Sometimes, after they take in a watch, they send for polishing and servicing before putting up for sale, some do give their own 1 yr service warranty too. So the price usually higher than buying from private seller lor.

One more thing, for those pre-owned shops with websites, sometimes their prices stated in the web is jacked up for international buyers one... For serious local buyers, walk in to the shop have a chat with them, usually the price is negotiable and can be lowered abit.

[Darkangel]

Actually it is nt diff to find out how tis 2ndhand shops margin their buy-sell price. Do wat most investigative reporters do like pretend to sell 1 of ur pcs n c how much is offerd. Then go to anothr n pretend u wan to buy 1 of te same. Walah! U hv te answr. Dun b shock wat u found out. Te profit margin may b a 4-digit amt.

Yes Though I havent tried,I am expecting a high 3 to 4 digit..but that depends on models

[Oceanklassik]

Actually it is nt diff to find out how tis 2ndhand shops margin their buy-sell price. Do wat most investigative reporters do like pretend to sell 1 of ur pcs n c how much is offerd. Then go to anothr n pretend u wan to buy 1 of te same. Walah! U hv te answr. Dun b shock wat u found out. Te profit margin may b a 4-digit amt.

[Darkangel]

I believe 10years you will be able to breakeven for stainless steel sport models only. Anyone has any ideal?

if you're comparing 1 or 2 decades ago and now, probably yes... probably make some $$ out of it(no taking into account of inflation of coz)...

but now and 1 to 2 decades down the road? dunno man.... will it stay popular all the way?

Depends on the model I would say. Submariner is a evergreen,always there 1.

I would say 10 yrs you would be able to breakeven and make profit. To just breakeven,prob 8-9 yrs also can but depends on the market.

[Oceanklassik]

Only those who hv watches tat age, can share.

[buaysaikum]

I believe 10years you will be able to breakeven for stainless steel sport models only. Anyone has any ideal?

if you're comparing 1 or 2 decades ago and now, probably yes... probably make some $$ out of it(no taking into account of inflation of coz)...

but now and 1 to 2 decades down the road? dunno man.... will it stay popular all the way?

[teo]

I believe 10years you will be able to breakeven for stainless steel sport models only. Anyone has any ideal?

[Darkangel]

Agreed. Tat "10 yrs to see small profit" is a very ideal n damn lucky situation. Some of us may nt even see profit for te next 20-30 yrs. Darkie mom's watch is another gd, live example.

Cheers!

20 30 yrs...I mean if you are talking about other brands say Tag or prob a fashion brand like Chanel or CD. After 10 yrs it's already quite crap already the resale,20 30 yrs...sometimes it's with the karang guni man's thrash. Well,their value is practically not there...

[Darkangel]

If you want a higher resale value its better to avoid 2nd hand dealer or preowned shops. I think watch forums got higher resale price.

Of course la...those ppl hav to make a living,and pay for rental and stuff. Best to find your watch another owner thru forums

[teo]

If you want a higher resale value its better to avoid 2nd hand dealer or preowned shops. I think watch forums got higher resale price.

[Oceanklassik]

Agreed. Tat "10 yrs to see small profit" is a very ideal n damn lucky situation. Some of us may nt even see profit for te next 20-30 yrs. Darkie mom's watch is another gd, live example.

Cheers!

[Darkangel]

As far as I compared,it would take 10 yrs to cover the cost and who knows even make a small profit. And by that time it's double the retail price already.

My mum's TT DJ was bought for $5600 in 93,list price is now 11k?