DON'T WASTE MONEY! 7 Tips on Buying Vintage & New Watches On eBay Like a Pro

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

My biggest watch buying tip when using eBay (or any other auction site), is the "art of shilling". When a seller uses another account name to artificially drive up the price by bidding against you or others. Be aware, be careful. Otherwise, happy bidding! There are some very great deals to be had. Great content Oleg! I'm happy to have your content because you have to deal with the Canadian perspective of the sites (eBay, import duties, shipping times, etc.)

[@24hourstime]

Thanks Jamie and a great tip. I've seen that on more than one occasion. All the best, Oleg.

[@Biblicalgiants]

Hello. I have a 1965 Omega 560 cal. I love this watch but I think I have a knockoff Omega brand leather band. I want an authentic Omega band or at least an authentic clasp/buckle without spending a bunch for it but sometimes I can't distinguish the real bands from the fakes. Thanks!

[@NickSiekierski]

Good video, I just lost an auction yesterday for a vintage watch by submitting my bid with about 45 seconds to go. I thought it would win but someone else outbid me with 5 seconds to go, I hit the automatic bid button but that turned out to be below the counter-bid. On further reflection I think the watch wasn't in quite as good of a condition as I would have liked and at least the other guy payed almost $800 more than he thought he would.

[@b-rad5855]

Watch buying tip #8. Do not buy a watch from India.

[@keilflaherty227]

I've seen loads of seikos and citizen watches from India for like £15. At first I was tempted but then I thought it can't be right for the price. Have you had experience with it?

[@goncalotrovao6681]

Why?

[@nickleaver8682]

@@keilflaherty227 I bought a franken Seiko 5 and the crown fell out within a week...

[@keilflaherty227]

@@nickleaver8682 think I will pass then.

[@b-rad5855]

@@keilflaherty227 Yah man, I got fucked. 2 watches for $14 is not too bad. I'm going to tear them apart and learn a little. Are you in Ireland? I'm thinking of looking at my heritage.

[@01nwalker]

Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love the channel Oleg, thank you!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you!!!

[@matthcaliuz8910]

Happy anniversary🎉 Your videos are awesome, you and Bond are my favourite youtubers. Keep up the good work bro💪🏻

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Matth!!!

[@samcleaver2716]

My tip would be to look at the other potential buyers numbrr of purchases. If you think a watch is going cheap, it is a good sign when the heavy hitters think so as well. I was bidding on a very rare seiko that looked terrible but it sold for $459 to a guy with over a thousand feedback.

[@vicfontaine9480]

This guy was selling two automatic watches in car boot sale for €25. He was offered €15 only, but diden't sell. He went to a jeweller who told him to sell them on eBay. He got €160 for one and €85 for the other. Theres very few bargains to be got on eBay watches. They had to pay the postage as well. Really top price.

[@ogrxdy]

Happy anniversary, Oleg! It's crazy to think most of these tips should be common sense, but not everyone does them. Thanks for helping the amateurs out!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend! You're right most of the tips are very common sense.

[@ModernRegimen]

I do the same exact with bidding. I actually wait for 7 seconds specifically to hit "confirm". I've had a 100% win rate with that method! Amazing video as always...

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend. Great minds think alike:)

[@speedingpenguin]

Last second is where it’s at, but be sure to bid your MAX max, because if another bidder came in end just a dollar or two higher than your bid, they’ll win and you won’t have a chance to go higher. Probably a good thing to stay unemotional about the bidding process, too, so you don’t get tempted to keep inching up beyond what you logically feel your max amount is. Never understood people who get into bidding wars with days left in an auction.

[@mr22guy]

@@speedingpenguin ^This

[@drwindsurf]

Congratulations Oleg! Happy Anniversary:) This video is very useful. Thank you :)

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@atlacatl7501]

Congrats on the one year!!! When I buy watches, I take risks when purchasing from Eastern Europe (Ukraine) and Asia. I have been lucky and Ebay has been awesome if there are any issues.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Mario! If you're aware of the risks and are willing to take that risk there are some great deals to be had. All the best, Oleg.

[@willardhooton920]

All of my eBay watch problems involve India🙄

[@BartMan59]

Oleg, CONGRATS on your 1 year anniversary. Another GREAT vid - tku.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

There’s a watch that I really want and it is on eBay but I preferred Crown and caliber. But I have found that their inventory in the last six months has been a fraction of a fraction of what it was. Wonder if it’s worth waiting until this unpopular breitling I love pops up

[@rayquintanilla614]

Congratulations Oleg! Hope we get several more years of great videos from you! So your the guy I keep losing bids to in the last seconds of an auction! Hahaha😉😄

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Ray! Those damn auctions can get very frustrating. After this video we'll be loosing even more watches to last second bidders:)

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Hi Ray, I thought this might be a suitable spot to put another "tip" out there for thought. I think both of you have the right idea for "snipping" when you want to win that special auction on eBay. It really is probably the best way to grab that item. My biggest problem is the systemic "shilling" that happens within the watch auction community of eBay. Many private sellers are bidding against themselves and a single bidder to artificially drive up the price of their watch. Just food for thought. Regards.

[@rayquintanilla614]

Jamie Andrews Thank you sir.

[@floridian9897]

Congrats on your first year, recently started watch collecting and appreciate your videos with detailed information. Also, like Bond as well !!!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend!

[@Chrisb8s]

I like to find a seller that doesn’t normally sell watches. I have been lucky to be pleasantly surprised with someone liquidating an estate. I have made crazy low offers and picked up some steals.

[@tomcaldwell2878]

Well done Oleg on your channel anniversary , it amazes me how you guys find the time to review , research and reply to comments AND get on with your normal day to day work life etc - I'm glad however that you do. Another interesting video from you and lots of useful tips in there . I'll use some of those next time especially looking a bit more closely at the sellers feedback and I hadn't seen how you can check the prices on previously sold items before. Big thumbs up to your channel from me.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Tom! It's tough to balance everyday life and to run this channel. But I enjoy doing it and love the community that we have built. All the best, Oleg.

[@Antiqueexcavator]

Love your pup! I have two frenchies. They are amazing dogs! Sweetest guys ever!!

[@rajgill7576]

What do you think about Ernest borel? Seeing a couple of cheap wacky vintage cocktail watches show up and I wan tone

[@wireguided9572]

Hi Oleg. Great vid as usual. Good info for buyers on ebay, not just for watches. Congratulations on the anniversary, may you have many more.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend!

[@cosmodoc]

Great tips, the only one I don’t agree with is the number of reviews. If they are all positive, 60 reviews are plenty enough! Even 10 are fine if the price is fair. Otherwise, if everybody only buy from sellers with 100+ reviews, how is the seller able to build up any number of reviews?

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Just one question. How do you deal with automatic bids or hidden maximum bids from other bidders that you are trying to win against. You cannot find out how much they've set their max bid at, so is it best not to bid at all once you've discovered that they have set up automatic bidding with eBay? In my experience some people are clinically insane and set a max bid at way above what the item is worth just because of their own "I must Win it" mentality.

[@adomasgaivenis8815]

It looks like your videos are right on time! I was just considering buying some vintage watches on eBay! Thank you for the information! Love your channel..!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you! I hope this helps with your eBay purchase:)

[@MikeAustin2012]

You are likely correct about everything here but, I am an ebay seller and I can tell you, you are a lot safer now than in years past. I did buy a camera once that had been in water, (Film, not digital) but was total JUNK. everything rusted or corroded together. A "Door stop" I took it as experience and let it go. In the last few years, they now hold your money for ? 30 days I think. THEY tell you when your money is released to you giving the buyer time to receive and agree the deal is OK for not. I have never cheated anyone but lets face it, they are out there. I am just saying, as a buyer, you are safer than ever now. Cheers, Mike Austin, the Cincinnati Kid.

[@Visitor555]

I see many citizen eagle vintages from india at ebay for 15$ and mechanism at the back is citizen, what is the chance to be fake and how to spot it is real or not?

[@24hourstime]

A lot of them are fake. It's difficult to tell which ones are real. If you're not willing to take the risk that it might be fake don't buy. I will have a review of a couple Franken Citizen watches from India in about a month or so.

[@ajbcruz]

Congratulations on reaching one year! Thanks for the vid!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend!

[@gmansplit]

Hey Oleg. I'd recommend Gixen to bid on eBay. It's a free, online auction sniper that bids within the last 5 or so seconds of the auction automatically. it's pretty convenient.

[@24hourstime]

That's a great suggestion. I will make sure to mention it if I do a bidding strategy video in the future. All the best, Oleg.

[@77cjam]

Happy birthday 🎂 to tjf channel! 🎉🎊🎉 As always great video and good tips mate. Look forward to your next video ⌚👍

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Chris!!!

[@yinsoen]

I had a bad experience in receiving a different watch from then on I always video my unboxing just in case

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

I bought a tissot 1972 manual wind watch from ebay,when it arrived the glass fell off when worn, so i got a partial refund.

[@CanadianPhinsFan853]

Loving the content my brother. Sending love from Windsor, ON, Canada 🇨🇦

[@CheapCheerful]

Happy Anniversary from Australia. You have a unique and memorable channel. Thanks for your work.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend!

[@ChrisBeckman]

I’ve watched your videos for the past couple of months and this one was the one that pushed me over the edge to SUBSCRIBE Great content! I’m very picky on what channels I sub to..... as probably most are but... keep ‘em coming!

[@24hourstime]

Thanks for subscribing Chris! Hope to see more comments from you in the future:)

[@ColinLack]

I've done this with sellers I have a bit of a relationship with. Sometimes I will notice that they have the items I'm shopping for at a far higher price than the average price, in which case I will low ball a little bit. Usually, it works out. I know it can put up a bit of a wall, but sometimes I've been able to get a screaming deal, I don't do it to be rude or anything just if I see it's way higher than the rest and I know the seller at least a little.

[@24hourstime]

If the strategy works for you that's great. Good to have relationships with a few different sellers. All the best, Oleg and Bond.

[@thomasmargolis3313]

ANd the automated bids/anonymous bidders with ebay, does that affect your thoughts? If yes, how.

[@danielruben5083]

Lately been using one of the auto bidding companies / they do my bidding for me and have 80% of the time gotten the watch Ive wanted without my being tied to the computer. Its cheap to do as well. One comment on the India situation in response to others replies. If you like a certain HMT watch which are/were manufactured in India you have no choice but to buy from India. Maybe Im lucky but the 3 I have bought have been extremely inexpensive, beautiful and reliable. Very informative video for the less experienced buyer. Its my first and I want to view more!

[@chad.haggerty]

Oleg, knowing that you have a love for vintage watches, I'm wondering if you would like an odler 36mm Timex manual watch (I can forward photos) . It was passed on to me from a family member that I don't like. I would be happy to gift it to you, no strings (or watch band) attached. Let me know.

[@24hourstime]

Hi Chad, thank you for such a generous offer. I will email you back shortly:)

[@monicaromodevivar9103]

I am starting as eBay seller, I am locales in México, I offer good quality of watches and bracelets with faiř prices and open to receive offers. But having only 6 positive feedbacks it is hard to concrete a sell.

[@adityasanthanam1945]

Thank you for the help. I agree some watches from some countries like India may be cheap, but are fake. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I agree with your strategies and tips. Also, nice watch you are wearing. The one you were looking for on Ebay is also nice.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Aditya!

[@hichambenmira]

Thanks again for a cool video again 👍. Can you make a review video for Dan Henry watch?

[@24hourstime]

Thank you! Appreciate the suggestion. I am trying to get a Dan Henry for a review.

[@wakawaka1976]

Wish I found this sooner! I need to get the watch first before I decide if I made a good purchase or not. Hopefully I can count on eBay guarantee. All about the condition... I actually wouldn’t have bought if not for the eBay guarantee

[@kevorknourian5442]

Congrats for your first anniversary and thank you for the valuable tips

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Kevork!

[@willardhooton920]

Sellers on eBay can conceal the fact they’re out of India. I bought a “vintage NOS” Seiko 8609 diver that turned out to be counterfeit- verified by an identical serial number on the back of another watch from the same seller!

[@JaredQMarsh]

Isn’t it possible they just accidentally swapped the case backs when putting together their Frankenstein watches?

[@musick60]

Yeah I won an auction yesterday by waiting till the very end. 😊

[@deannoble673]

Congratulations on your first year 🍾 Bond and yourself are doing a great job

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Dean!

[@TedCornish]

I'm getting nothing from posting this, no backhand money. But have a look at the site, wish. Right now free watches just pay postage. They are mostly quartz though. Happy anniversary mate and great tips

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend! I reviewed one of these super cheap quartz watches from Wish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXzPfZaGndyVqdU

[@TedCornish]

@@24hourstime I'm still working my way though your channel so thanks mate ☺ think I'm about half way though all your reviews. Lol I've seen that one and left a comment awhile ago.

[@fauzi2014]

Thanks for the guide!

[@donp2166]

Great work Oleg. You have a very nice presence. Continued success!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Don:)

[@ajones4064]

Congrats & Happy Anniversary!! My best to Oleg!!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you!!!

[@tomlopez9385]

Ebay feedback does not necessarily provide a true picture. You can have a terrible experience with a seller, spend hours going round and round with the seller and ebay to get your money back and ebay will remove the bad feedback you left if they are able to force the seller to return your money. This is exactly what happened to me with an expensive vintage watch purchase that went bad. There is no warning left that you are dealing with a crook. If a seller lists an item as no return ebay locks you out from trying to return that item or open a case even if you have been cheated. You have to use a work around at that point and hope an ebay person rather than the ebay software notices it.

[@Kmicic023]

So bad, I didn't yet get watches from eBay/Amazon All my Soviet vintages watches are from city market ;) Surprisingly, I watch this video with my Raketa TV-dial 2609.HA mov't Good video Oleg :)

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Jaroslaw! Buying watches in person at the market is much more fun! All the best, Oleg.

[@TheWally666999]

helpful video thanks very mutch

[@Danu186-l2d]

You earned a subscriber.. love your channel

[@Miguel_GM]

Great tips, thanks!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Great tip about doing an unboxing video (or pictures) 👍🏽

[@paulo8001]

Low-balling is perfectly ok if you send a polite message along with your offer explaining why your offer is low. Usually because the asking price is unreasonably high. Myibidder for last minute bids on eBay. Knowing how many watchers you're competing with can give you a clue to how many bids may come in for an item. There are many tools out there that can achieve this, a quick Google search will get you to one. Looking up what sort of average percentage a seller has previously accepted on items can give you an idea of what the lowest figure they will accept on something you may be looking to buy. I'm sure there's plenty more, but I need to go for pee pee now...

[@24hourstime]

Great tips my friend!

[@snacklofter]

Thank you - most helpful.

[@bobbyburches8026]

Be aware that if you try to make a bid right before an ebay auction ends, ebay will add time to the auction (5 minutes) so your strategy will not work.

[@ervinsensendorf4367]

Congratiolations! Keep up the good work!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you!

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

I have noticed there are a number of e bay sellers misrepresenting watches as NEW, when they are really USED. There are ways you can tell a watch is used from the pictures. One way to tell is, if a link or links have been removed from the bracelet. Look to see if the date complication looks out of alignment etc. Look for the obvious such as scratches and dirt, plus missing packaging... Don't let those liars put it over you. Also don't assume pictures that look too commercialized are of the actual watch the bidder will get...

[@lancelaws6128]

I've just subscribed to your channel. My friend and I often buy and sell on eBay, I'm considering setting up a new KZbin channel about watches, so may contact you to collaborate if you want?

[@lobdsk]

Good starter video

[@dude28405]

I check everyday for new videos.

[@24hourstime]

I try to upload 3 times a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday:)

[@nageswararaopedapudi2832]

Can we give rupees for dollats

[@nageswararaopedapudi2832]

Dollars

[@paulusvberkel1448]

Sorry , but as a European, I don't order anything from America anymore. The last watch of 350 dollar cost me another 160 dollars in tax, import duties, advance commission and again 21% BTW[ European taxes]. And now another $20 fuel surcharge. For a 250 gram package. Thanks but no thanks. another thank you for Mister Trump. America for the Americans, now I know what he meant. Paulus. Imagine what happened to a much more expensive watch!!!

[@williamparker2922]

Great video!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you William!

[@craig2100]

Good information

[@vladislav2471]

What do you think of Chrono24 as vintage watc buying platform?

[@24hourstime]

I personally never bought watches from there but from what I hear it has similar "franken" and fake watches issues. Have you bought any watches there?

[@vladislav2471]

@@24hourstime I am thinking of buying new seiko snk809 from there as my first automatic

[@tonymontana9628]

Thank you so much.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

My best e bay watch seeking tip is to stay away from Sabba Shop... They sell used damaged, non functioning watches represented as being new.

[@mediaconsumption3972]

Dang... Can you elaborate? Was looking at buying from them

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@mediaconsumption3972 To start with look at their reviews. Sort the fake positive recviews from the real negative reviews? What were you planning to buy from them friend? It is probably misrepresented by those liars.

[@mediaconsumption3972]

@@syndicatedsatellite7288 Just an Orient Mako II, would've been my first automatic. Listed as completely new on eBay

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@mediaconsumption3972 I looked at the picture. There is a weird gap between the case and the bracelet. There also looks to be a scratch on the bracelet above the 12 position. Also there are no wrappers on the watch. It could be a used watch that was damaged by not setting the date properly, and or a watch that was dropped. You would be better off to spend more money and order a watch from Long Island Watch... They are having a black Friday sale at Long Island Watch.

[@mediaconsumption3972]

@@syndicatedsatellite7288 Great, thank you for your help

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Would you go into a strip club and believe a dancer you just met wants to have a serious relationship with you? That's the mindset you need to have when dealing with e bay sellers... Amazon sellers too etc.

[@24hourstime]

hahaha great analogy

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@24hourstime I have noticed commenters say that Chinese watches with the no name brand automatic Chinese movements, don't last for much more than a month of use... What do you think?

[@johnamg2133]

I agree to not buy any watches from India I have done it 3 times just to try it out, but those 3 times I have only been getting junk/fake watches. I won’t try again don’t be fooled by the low price the crap you get is worth less than nothing, mostly scammers there.

[@edamamebiru3960]

I like the dog... So horribly beautiful!

[@mylife2196]

Subscribed because of BUD!!!!!!

[@StopFear]

Congratulations on almost not having Russian accent. I myself came to the US when I was 14. After more than 20 years speaking English here I still can’t eliminate ate my accent. I hear yours just tiny tiny bit. Almost no accent.

[@antibling]

Awesome channel btw. :P

[@24hourstime]

Thank you:)

[@ivanbcanada6454]

Happy anniversary :-)

[@24hourstime]

Thank you!!!

[@wilberparada9507]

First time I hear Colombia and is not positive.... So sad...

[@24hourstime]

Nothing agains Colombia or the people. Buying from Eastern European countries like Ukraine (where I'm from) is also high risk. All the best, Oleg.

[@wilberparada9507]

@@24hourstime I know you did not ment to be against Colombia. But it still feels bad. Not your fault. My Best wishes for u. Regards👍

[@csharpewalls]

The dog days are over, well maybe, congratulations on your anniversary.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Chris!

[@TheMartialist]

FREE BOND!

[@frenchdigitalsolutions6303]

columbians ebay seller has no chance to succes with you

[@rickb6365]

Very helpful. Thank You