Selling a watch for a colleague

[Mark A B]

Hi,

I'm looking for a bit of advice, a colleague of mine is looking to sell a watch and has asked if I'll lend a hand as she's no too tech savvy.
I'm more than happy to lend a hand, but with it being someone else's watch I'm more cautious of the way I'm selling it.

Usually I'd sell locally to a friend or friend of a friend and deal with cash but had a few people ask to send cash via pay pal which I've never used in this situation so was wonder what I should be looking out for?

Also where else is best to advertise as I'm not too keen on joining a few watch forums just to chuck a few for sale posts up and not contribute.

Thanks in advance.

[PJ S]

Our own classifieds or eBay – or chrono24 if you want to save some money compared to eBay's listing and final fees.
You could've bothered to mention what it is she has, condition, box/papers, etc – then there's more chance of giving her an idea as to potential value.

[Mark A B]

Apologies, wasn't sure of the policy regarding selling items. It's a Tag heuer link ladies mini. Diamond bezel diamond dot face with mother of pearl (White) dial. About two years old hardly worn as she bought a ladymatic (omega) diamond bezel version about 10months later.

Box and papers are present it also has one year left of the retailers insurance but not sure this is available.

Edit to add

Link to eBay add with a picture of the same watch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPECIAL-SALE-PRICED-TAG-...

[PJ S]

Well, you could undercut the one linked, since there'd be International postage and VAT to add – albeit it's a dealer with their profit added on.
Check the prices on chrono24.com, and as said before, you'll pay a nominal listing fee, and if it was still unsold 6 months later, that'd be refunded.
Compared to ebay's listing fee, then £75 (capped) final fee, you'll be quids in – but obviously there'd be less viewers than ebay, but possibly better ones.

Have you checked completed listings to see what others have sold for? If not, you should.
Those and here, are probably your best options for getting the most for the watch – any dealer purchasing would be a lot less, although some may do a commission sale.
You'll have to get on the phone to some and see what they say/offer.