How to Buy a Watch on Ebay – 8 top tips
With the growing trend for people buying designer goods online you may understandably be tempted to search the web when deciding to buy a new watch. With mens designer watches in particular being rather expensive, you may opt to buy from ebay to save money. What is the safest way of buying a watch from ebay?Follow these handy hints and you will soon be watch hunting safely.
1) Pay attention to the photographs - You should get a good sense of the product from the photos. Are they all of a high quality and do they show the different angles of the same item?
2) Product Attributes - A thorough description will indicate that the seller is being forthcoming and clearly stating the product's main attributes and features. Accurate descriptions should make it easy for you to get this information.
3) Relevant Features - The watch you are viewing should include the features you are looking for (e.g water-resistance, battery life).
4) Watch Material - It should be important that you understand what material the watch is made out of (e.g yellow gold, gold plated/filled, silver, etc) and what the different qualities and grades are.
5) The item's condition - If you are looking for a new item, check to see if the seller says the item is 'new' or whether it is 'new in box' (NIB). However, if you're shopping for a vintage watch, see how the watch is described to determine if you would be happy with its current condition.
6) Warranty - Where applicable, you should learn more about the details behind the watch's warranty. Is the warranty backed by the manufacturer or the seller? How long is the warranty coverage period? What damage is covered by the warranty?
7) Packaging – If you’re purchasing a mens designer watch to give as a gift, check whether it comes with a gift box.Quality watches will have a display box that is itself valuable.
8) Feedback - make sure to check the sellers feedback to see if they have sold fake items in the past.
If all else fails then don't be afraid to ask the seller for more information as an honest seller should have nothing to hide.