Buying a Watch Online
For
many, the idea of buying a watch online can be a bit unnerving. I am sure you
have heard all kinds of horror stories, about people getting ripped off trying
to buy a Rolex. What is important to understand is, scams did not originate on
the internet. The same rules that apply to buy watches in person apply to buy a
watch online. Most of these rules are pretty much common sense, but as they
say, "A sucker is born every day."
The
vast majority of the time, customers who claimed they were "ripped
off," were actually exercising extremely poor judgment, or plain being
greedy. If someone offers you gold Rolex for $1,500, and you buy it from
someone you cannot return it to, you are simply a fool. I obviously do not
condone fraudulent sales of fake watches, but the market exists for a simple
fact; people are swayed by greed. The truth is, scams would not be so prevalent
if it were not for so many willing to be scammed.
It
seems that people are missing the point entirely, of buying an exceptional
timepiece such as a Rolex, Omega, or a Bulova. These timepieces represent where
you are in life and the level of wealth you have accumulated — buying a watch
online for 90% less than it is worth, kind of defeat the purpose.
Have you ever
heard of someone buying a brand new Mercedes S-Class for $7,000? The reason you
have not heard of this is that it does not happen. It is the same reason why
your rent is not $100 a month, and your house didn't cost $15,000. The reason
is that these things have a much higher value in today's society. Why people
seem to believe that they can get watches and jewelry, for a small fraction of
their value, is beyond me.
If you
just exercise a little bit of common sense and inform yourself on the watch you
are buying; you can avoid ever being ripped off. These three tips will help you
avoid being taken advantage of and allow you a pleasurable online experience.
It is important to note that although you should not be looking to save 90%,
the main reason why people buy a watch online is price.
Online
sellers can offer 25-30% off physical store sellers, as their overhead is
considerably less. So with that said, just adhere to these tips, and follow
your instincts if all else fail. If you feel uncomfortable with the situation, move
onto another watch seller.
1.
Ask Questions - Make sure you
can communicate with your online watch seller. That way, you can ask any
question you may have concerning authenticity, condition, etc.
2.
Do Some Research - Check
out the company's reputation if possible, or check out their feedback on a site
like eBay.
3.
Return Policy/Guarantee - You
want to take special notice of the company's return policy. If you cannot
return the product, do not buy it! The longer you have to examine the product,
the better. That way you can bring your timepiece to a watch store, or call the
company directs, to check out the serial numbers.
This
may seem like pretty basic info, but buying a watch online is really no
different than anything else, and common sense goes a long way. There are
hundreds of thousands of people who have bought luxury brands online and would
recommend it. Find a reliable online watch seller, and take advantage of the
savings.
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