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Why are we paying astronomical prices?

VisaSF

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I often wondered how much or how little TDs make on a watch sale. So if someone orders the standard Submariner for $500, the dealer makes $100?

I find that super fair, really, given the risk he or she takes in regard to legal exposure, lost or confiscated shipments, or buyers who in the end complain about an issue.

I don't know any fly-by-night vendors, but I'll gladly pay $500 for a top-quality replica at a time where banged-up Seiko divers cost more on eBay and Chrono 24. Yes, reps got more expensive lately, but so did everything else, from food to rent to hookers. Plus, the quality has improved as well.
Oh no, hookers got more expensive too?
 

Karbon74

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Oh no, hookers got more expensive too?
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ask the guy. he pays the best rates.
 
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Nono92

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@OP : it's always possible to add the new seller you tried in the non-TD section. Maybe if at least 50 members try him too without any problem, he could become a TD 🙂
 

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@OP : it's always possible to add the new seller you tried in the non-TD section. Maybe if at least 50 members try him too without any problem, he could become a TD 🙂
I tried that once. It didn’t go well. People are defensive of the TD system and some people don’t understand what a review section for non TD’s is there for.
 
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Nono92

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I tried that once. It didn’t go well. People are defensive of the TD system and some people don’t understand what a review section for non TD’s is there for.
I know but it's only this way that it could change. The subreddit 1688time works like this, with many customer reviews. Btw Andiotwatches is one of their sellers.
 
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