Selling a Rolex - apologies if this has been done before

[Stooky]

Hi there

I've been wearing my Lady Datejust pretty much every day since I bought it in 2005 and really enjoyed it but just lately I'm enjoying my other watches more. I've rediscovered my Tag And my Longines which made me wonder if it's worth just selling the Rolex. I'm not getting the pleasure I used to get from wearing it at the moment.

I've had a quote from Watchfinder but am informed they're quite notorious for low ball offers.

I'm not averse to keeping the Rolex but it seems a shame for it to just sit in its box.

Does anyone know where I would go to get better offers? I'd like to get in a few and then see if I am ready to sell it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

S

[NISMOgtr]

Gumtree

[Vvroom]

You could put it on eBay. Probably your best bet at getting close to pre-owned retail values.

All others will likely low-ball you- for obvious reasons; making a profit, pleasing the VAT man, etc.

If you don't need the cash if be tempted to let it sit in the box. You might rediscover your love for it.

[Stooky]

My husband keeps telling me just to put it back in the box and see if I love it again at a later date. Thankfully there's no need to sell it. Just a bit bored.

Very much looking like I'll store it at the moment

[Vvroom]

^ he's a sensible man!

True though: I certainly do stock things away after regularly wearing them. Finding then at a later date makes me appreciate them all the more and before I know it they are back in the regular rotation.

I've learnt this the hard way though- once it's sold it's sold!

[MYOB]

Stooky said:

I've had a quote from Watchfinder but am informed they're quite notorious for low ball offers.

Just sold mine to Watchfinder. Yes their offer was a fraction below what I was expecting but I had to appreciate they are a business and after some negotiations, their 3rd offer was accepted.

[alanm_3]

Strangely enough, I was talking to WF about a Sea Dweller, so it'll be interesting to see how much it appears for on the site.

[MYOB]

I have a good idea as they have two other models of the same vintage on their site. I suspect it will be advertised at around £5250, but there's always a deal to be made.

[alanm_3]

Indeed, I almost pulled the trigger on the SD they had that has just been to Rolex for a service.

It'll be interesting to see when it appears.

[Lost soul]

Stooky said:

Hi there


I'm not averse to keeping the Rolex but it seems a shame for it to just sit in its box.

S

Then keep it , it will never go out of fashion and it will probably become a favourite again at some stage

[MYOB]

alanm_3 said:

It'll be interesting to see when it appears.

Erm, don't buy the one i sold...

Edited by MYOB on Wednesday 30th April 17:33

[alanm_3]

why not?

[MYOB]

alanm_3 said:

why not?

I was kidding...