Be Careful With eBay Verification
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Buying vintage Rolex can be a daunting process. Once again, Marco show us the importance of buying the seller instead of the watch. We have also started a new segment called 'Showroom Showcase." Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
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Appreciate Marco going on camera and explaining all sorts of stuff about different watches!
Was that a shout-out to CRM? Great video. Content is getting way better, waiting for a Collab with some other watch experts.
Great ep again GC. Thanks for answering my question! Like night and day with the comments section compared to that other company. Shows how integrity can really build a business.
Pure class as always! The team has a great balance. Looking forward to seeing who you choose for the Sales Manager, that's a really difficult recruiting job, with an already very tight team.
Question for next week: When are you guys coming to the UK? We would love to see you guys come over for one of the big watch shows!
Continue the showroom showcase. The more watches you show, the better.
I agree.
all the omegas? or raggedy 2 tone date just? lmfao the workers are the main clients lmfao whatttttttt
@@Bb-yomomfugazzi what’s wrong with Omega?
This guy can’t even afford it but talking gibberish
for your water activated strips - pretty easy to mount a narrow roller (like a small paint roller) with a small tray under it with a little water to keep the roller wet, then just roll the tape strip over the roller, done
If you order a water activated tape machine from uline packaging with that tape is 20x faster. They are $200-$800. Forget all manual/sponge options and it will be to you in a day
Yeah, we ended up getting one this week. Way more efficient, thank you!
For the wet tape, you can get a dispenser (well in the UK you can). If you don’t mind paying a bit more, you can get a automatic one that dispensers the wet tape at the correct length and cuts it.
Thanks Dave, we got one earlier this week. It has been way more efficient!
Jimmy your spot on with the experience of opening a box. Packaging is a big deal.
Do you guys still charge sills tax like when the company was still TPG? If so, why would someone out of state purchase from you guys rather than a dealer in FL, NY, or PA?
Can’t answer the tough questions huh?
Not sure exactly what your getting at by pointing out those states in particular but they still have state sales tax rates - NYC/NJ does have some special economic zone areas that are able to charge a lesser sales tax rate (~3.5%).
You could go to the handful of states with no sales tax at all which include Delaware, Oregon, New Hampshire and couple others ... But if your playin fully by the book and ur home state has sales tax, you are required to report out of state purchases like a Rolex and is paid as part of your income tax return ... Obviously you could buy in Delaware, save the double digit tax in most of NY metro area and just not report the purchase in theory ... Also benefits reporting and goin by the book, guess it depends who u are and what you do for a living etc ...
@@MoAli-wm4of I’m talking about out of state e-commerce transactions. If I buy a watch out of state from FL, PA, NJ, NY, etc.. sent out of state, there is no sales tax. GC charges sales tax if I want to purchase a watch, which made me go elsewhere. They attract customers from all over the country. They don’t only sell watches at their location. They spent a lot of money and time on their e-commerce website if you’ve been watching their channel. You see what I’m getting at?
@@ANHON888 Ah yes, with your clarification I see exactly what you mean and that def makes sense in the way you've highlighted this and different from what I originally thought ur point was - which is what my reply was obv aimed at.
Further to your point tho ... I'm an NYC/NJ lifetime resident so not sure about other states but around 2018-9 there was a supreme court case South Dakota vs Wayfair and after the court sided with state of SD ... New Jersey bitxh ass lawmakers used this ruling to make online retailers who exceed certain criteria (something like 100k+ annual sales OR 250+ individual annual sales) to collect state sales tax on anything sold to an NJ address/resident even when the online retailer has no physical presence in NJ lol. They are to charge customer state sales tax at standard NJ rate, collect it and forward it to those bitches down in Trenton ... I know it was to go live around 2019 or so, not sure if NY follows suit but you know how the 5 boros government is super greedy, reckless spending and then use shit like this to make up for it lol
Great vlog, thanks for answering my question, was confused when someone on another channel mentioned a vintage Richard Mille ! Only been going 5 mins ! Really interesting watching things grow, great work everyone.
I l really dig grand caliber and can’t wait to give you guys my business when the opportunity presents itself.
Content is always enjoyable!
Thank you Brad, we appreciate the support!
I am surprised there isn't more buzz around the Grande Seikos, bulletproof movements and in my mind, they are the best-looking watches for the money. i get it the prices don't go up but man tell me where you can get more bang for the buck in the under $5000 price range.
There's this channel called @Opusntime Watches I remember like four months ago he was saying that the watch market is dead I really thought he was full of shit, I take that back Sir you were on point he was right all along.
Another fantastic content Marcos. Continue the great job that all of you guys doing!
A bit distracting in your Showroom Showcase segment to be showing CRM Jewelers TH-cam videos.
No need to risk scratching the clasp putting that GC hang tag in the box under the watch
Love love love this style of video. Great work.
Bought an 18238 from a private seller who was the original owner. I spoke with him on the phone, he was an older guy who bought it new in the 1980s in the Caribbean on vacation. eBay ‘authenticated’ the watch with their new service. When I received the watch, I could Immediately see it was an 18038. Spoke with eBay customer service, who connected me with an eBay Authenticator rep. They didn’t seem to understand the difference. Very disappointing.
Fortunately for me, I reached out to the seller, and he apologized for the mistake and we reached an agreement on the $ value to refund my way.
I still wear that 18038 as a daily driver!
Ebay pretty much makes sure you're not going to receive an outright fake. Everything else, you're pretty much on your own...
Love going thru the verification processes. The videos have been awesome lately!
For the adhesive tape, cut a normal size sponge to a smaller size and leave it in a saucer with water. 😉
I fully agree that the unboxing experience is key. It's just the magic moment when you buy a luxury item and you thought weeks if not months on whether you really want to buy it, you track the shipment and it finally arrives. Opening the box is just an important part of this voyage to own the piece.
It is a bit of cost -- both cost for the boxes and labor for just those 5 min of unboxing that I've to pay too in the end, but I totally think it is worth it.
100% with you on the eBay authentication; it’s a joke! I purchased a NOS Full Set 16570 and after going through the authenticators it was clear that they scratched the back of the lugs when removing the bracelet to check the serial. This should be a BUYERS CHOICE not forced upon us. I don’t need some “expert” mishandling my piece🖕
They make water active tape machine. That you can pre-set the measurements for each side. So it can be easier.
Too bad Grand Seiko makes you spend 5 grand and you dont get an ounce of microadjust. I know if I spend 5 large on a watch I want to gamble on whether it fits right or not.
Hi guys. Great video. Regarding your comment about eBay not picking up on some of the finer details that made a vintage watch a mis-match….
Really, their job is to 1) Authenticate the watch; is the watch and everything accompanying the watch genuine? This is a Yes or No answer.
And 2) inspect the condition of the watch. Does it match the sellers description.
You also mention how important it is to buy the seller which is great advise.
When it comes to the fine fine details of the watch, a buyer will be relying on super-experts like yourselves.
A buyer purchasing through ebay shouldn’t rely on the ebay authentication process to spot 100% match correctness of parts in vintage watches. That’s down to the dealer to check it and confirm it.
Keep up the enjoyable content. Big love from London. 👍🏼
Great one in the books , keep up the great work GC TEAM
Thank you!!
Marco
Please bring back the microscope
So funny ! Maybe have your own channel playing in the back of your segments. Just sayin. #crm 😂
alarm sensor on the outside of the safe is not ideal. dispenser for water activated tape better pack 222, works good for manual use
Hi Dreamteam, showroom show case is just great idea, keep it up! Happy to see all talking shape weeks after weeks, and everyone finding their own place. Question for next week, how do you guys deal with accessories when damaged/broken (straps, clasp, spring bar, buckles..etc;)? Do you think about expanding a bit and investing in some accessories a bit classy such as those previously named for customers if interested (customization)? There is a huge market on spare parts especially on vintage watches, Marco probably knows a bit about it, seeing his Ali Baba boxes at home ;-) ! Keep them coming guys, Deisha I am still waiting to see your watch ;)))))!
eBay Verification is a POS. I expected a lot more due to the huge fee ebay takes.
15:33 - finally 😉
Daisha , can you make that final edit a bit more? Sighs.......
Anyways, am enjoying the channel GC !
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Does the lucky crown affects the resale value of the watch?
Is it common for Rolex watches to have a crown positioned straight up?
When I send my watch for a service, will the watch come back with crown faxing upwards?
Another great education on that explorer 2 cream or what, question for next week for MARCO AND MY MAN JIMMY, do you watch other watch channel? like R SHARF , or else? and do you get inspirations from them?your number one french fan, regards frederic
Timestamp for the eBay part please?
37:12
@@ryanbeck5604 thank you
Don't mind the snowflake dial at 8:15. The 62GS case is where it is. The dial is very nice, but the case. It's insane. All other brands has a thing or two to learn from Grand Seiko. Hence the Grand.
You guys earned my resubb
Means a lot to us. Ty sir!
Question for next week: Have you considered having a dedicated online buyer? There are a number of locations online to buy watches online (Subreddits like watchexchange for example) that you can find great deals.
Another great episode; you really are crushing it.
Thank you, appreciate the support!
Question.. Why don’t you guys film the iwjg shows anymore? Those where very entertaining.
In order to film, you must register for a booth. This also requires us to ship our inventory down and likely close business during those days. We have been evaluating it. Marco and Alfred still go to IWJG but the company will likely start attending more frequently in the coming shows with a booth.
@@lifeofjimmychoo Sounds good. Thanks Jimmy!!
The Grand Seiko SBGA413 Shunbun (formerly USA exclusive but not anymore) is a completely different watch than the Snowflake (SBGA211).
Different case, different dial texture, different colour, different story/inspiration. The pattern (which is in a very subtle pink colour) that they used here is called the lion's mane pattern and represents cherry blossom in Spring (it's 1 out of 4 watches from this particular 4 Seasons collection).
I was honestly a bit shocked as this is about as basic as it gets when it comes to Grand Seiko knowledge and he got it completely wrong ;)
Especially with such a popular piece as the pink SBGA413, aka the Sakura (yes, I know there are other pink Sakura dial GS models but this is the OG Sakura that everyone wanted, a really popular model).
That being said, it's nice to see a Grand Seiko in your store, props for that. Much nicer watches than the usual suspects for me personally but obviously not very interesting for Grey market dealers like y'all.
Hahaha well said. For someone that’s supposed to be a pro, botched it.
It doesn’t even look like snow?!
@@jeffdj1975 Well, the actual snowflake dial texture is white and really looks like snow imo. It hasn't been used very often, most recently there was a new Evo 9 GMT watch using the Snowflake texture in a light gray, very nice watch (SBGE285 aka "Mistflake"). This Sakura's lion's mane texture on the other hand has been used in many different models and has been called many different things. It's arguably the most popular dial pattern they do. It has been called a lion's mane (SBGA403), a sea of clouds (SBGP017), cherry blossom (SBGA413), the sky at night in Ginza and many other things. It's a really nice pattern and I like almost all of the watches that have it.
Love your videos, your knowledge is amazing. 27:50 (love to trade comment) Tried to trade, only offers to buy, no effort to trade by Victor. Could not have been more clear with the ask. I’ll keep watching your vids however.
I love the segment showing what is in the cases, so hopefully this will be a regular feature going forward.
Jimmy
Please start an authentication / appraisal service
Jimmy you guys never has bretling 🇧🇸??, Only dive watches??
We already have the capabilities to do both. It’s just very well advertised at the moment
I mean, you can see from a few metres away that these are all Pagani Design watches.
The key is to spot the big 'Pagani Design' logo on the watch, easy to spot if you know what you're looking for.
Great video team! Thanks Jye for locating a link for my 14060. 5 star company boys!
Great content !!
Thank you!!
🫡 Grand Caliber team!!!
AMA: Marco, one of my favorite Rolex’s is the 18k yellow gold yacht master, white dial, reference 16628. I have seen a couple of websites offer this watch with an aftermarket diamond bezel. Did Rolex ever release this watch with a factory diamond bezel? Thanks
you should be able to get the yacht master at a good price since its everyone elses least favourite
16570 should have black surroundings around the lumeplots… thought only blackdials had whitegold surroundings that aren‘t coloured black!
Something looked off to me but just checked and there are a few made like that. Would be interesting to learn during which time the once with white gold (black ring) and white gold (whitegold ring) were applied to the white dial 16570 or/and 16550.
For the GC tag that makes a watch "unreturnable" couldn't the buyer just remove a link and remove the tag that way?
For sure. But it kinda takes the fun out of it knowing Ebay isn't going to enforce the "tag situation" anyway.
Enjoyed the show. See you next week.
definitely don't want to get de-sanitized to luxury watches.
I don’t recommend stocking high end jewelry from Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef and Harry Winston, all of whom have retail boutiques in Dallas. All items from these stores sell at retail and are not ever on sale. You would end up tying up Capital that can’t be turned for a profit as it’s readily available. Perhaps buying preowned items at a deep discount, but these particular brands are mostly for women, and typically bought new
Could we get some chapters in the video? - it helps skim through the long form content
Haven't watch the vid yet, but already loving the title!! 😂
🔥🔥🔥 Keep going🤙🏾
AMA - Do you guys watch any watch channels on TH-cam. If you do who are your favourites.
The video gives you a clue.
Alright, Marco, where's your watch detailing/cleaning how-to video!? Vick I need you to use your negotiating powers on Marco to make this happen haha
BIG W
Showroom showcase is a great segment, but damn, sort out the lighting and quality of the watch pics 😢
Around 5:40 the TV in the show room showed a close up of a watch. Record watches you don't currently have in stock.
that water activated tape, theres a machine that you can order that you load that tape in, pull the handle and it will roll the tape thru a solution or water and then cuts the tape for you, i use to use it at jetblue
I’m reaching out I’m interested in buying a watch but I’m based in Australia do you guys ship internationally?
ARTEM makes a really nice sailcloth and rubber strap.
question for Marco - asking question again since still unanswered. The Rolex 6542 "albino" white dial , apparently this was a limited production fewer than 200 made for Pan Am executives. Have you seen one? any idea what one would go for if one were to surface? thank you
I'll get you into the mix on the next one.
@@grand_caliber 👍
You'll find this amusing - I'm the *buyer* on 2 Ebay items, and they called today to inform me of discrepancies, and did I want to go ahead with the orders anyway? One had a non-chrono bracelet mounted on a chrono, so the lugs didn't match up great. The other was advertised with incorrect model # (ladies model # for a men's watch). I can correct all this stuff, so not a big deal for me, but point being - Ebay wasn't catching stuff like this 2 weeks ago. Coincidence? I think not...
Marco mentioned cleaning the watches with warm water, soap, and a toothbrush. Will the toothbrush scratch the center polished links?
No, soft bristle.
Question for ask us anything: After you remove a case back from a Rolex and put it back on do you test it for waterproofness?
Do you look at the movement at all when you are authenticating watches?
Please give us a demo of cleaning some watches with a toothbrush and soap. I know it sounds simple but I’m just nervous to do it
I really like the watch inspection part of the videos
got the CRM playing in the background, lol
nice Rockstead? Alfred!
Rockstead Shin is the camera guy's knife
@@grand_caliber man of culture
wearing the mclaren hat and sweater reminds me of joey tribiani when he's wearing the porsche gear trying to get attention.
I made a video about eBay Verification too - 🔥 🗑️ Only thing I think they look at is making sure a watch is in the box. Don’t even pull out a spec sheet.
I feel like that Rolex submariner with the black dial is a good buy at 14k wonder what that watch would of sold for a year ago
Black bezel was around the same, the Starbucks was around 17-18k
You need to get a Kraft tape (paper tape) machine.get one from ULine ,Grainger or Staples maybe. One with a handle and can measure the tape and it should have a water tank. Also, you mentioned being under the camera. Do you keep a log of start/end time of the boxing per customer. Would be helpful if you ever had to pull video, beats combing through hours of video.
hehe Jimmy be eating good... dat belly growing boys
I just love food. Can’t help it 😅
@@lifeofjimmychoo all good I love to eat too! Keep up the good work!
Awesome video! I had a quick question, does making a watch a “bust down” piece change the price and is that usually an increase or decrease?
Decrease
A MASSIVE DECREASE...... not to be rude but a bust down watch in most true watch enthusiast eyes might as well be a fake watch. If I bought a ferrari, took it home drilled 900 holes in it, covered it with nonsense, would I be able to sale it for the same price even though I have only owned it for one day? NO and same goes for a watch, if it has diamonds on it they better have come directly from the watchmaker with factory set stones plain and simple. The world and mostly America has been completely mislead and brainwashed by rappers and celebrities who all wear diamond watches, they make common normal people think that because it sparkles they are wearing the most expensive coolest thing ever when really its a crock of dog shit and wasted money. Hope that answers your question I think a lot of peoples who opinions actually matter in the industry would agree with me.
Non-factory "bust down" is horrible. Don't even get me started...
What’s a good everyday watch ?
Submariner is an easy option for everyday. The sub can be worn in just about any occasion
I'm rocking a Tag Heuer Carrera :)
I’m usually out in the field, Im around water a lot. I work with swimming pools.
@@jonathandelvalle60 I would lean towards an omega Seamaster. Great price, can get them for under MSRP, durable, and lots of variations to chose from.
please use a dark background when doing the closeups of the watches; it's difficult to really see them clearly with a bright background(when you hold them up to the camera). Also, allow at least 5-6 seconds to hold them instead of the 3-4 seconds you normally do. We'd love to see them up close. Thanks guys!
not gonna lie, love the showroom showcase!
11:49 how about dudes suit tho. He's trying to hard
@@horsecockexpress7612 bro your user name! LOL!!
@@JoeKunsch I've been told its one of the best on all of youtubes. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@@horsecockexpress7612 I’ve been told that too
@@horsecockexpress7612 Yes - you're user name is hilarious. It gives me a chuckle every time I see it.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Hope those that went to the Circuit of Americas had a great time! :D
I was there! Great time! Almost had to trade my Rolex in for some food with those prices though 😂
Ask Us Anything: What is the difference between the Rolex Datejust II and the Datejust 41?
Creaaaam
That 8 seconds of Daja made my week
why you guys playing CRM in the background? shouldn't you put your own channel on there?
We have our own channel playing but we have multiple TVs in the store and sometimes we view other channels too.
@@lifeofjimmychooJimmy you are a really good dood. Need to see you is some Nike SB Dunk Low “Club 58 Gulf” they are inspired by the 70’s 917 Porsche! I know you love Porsche’s!
@@asneakeraffair9048 I had no ideas about those dunks, looking into them now!
Drake posted on this story I believe vintage Daytona it’s on there now if you look
We are aware. Marco has been in some of those discussions. Not directly with Drake but through a buyer on behalf of Drake.
@@lifeofjimmychoo sickkkkkkkkk I’m wearing a 5512 at the moment js
Get the marsh tape dispenser that water activates that tape. That's how it's done. Uline has them
Already got one this week!!
I think it’s pretty shameful and a huge wasted opportunity to not get in touch with ArchieLuxury while he was in Texas. Probably the biggest miss to your business.
Didn't know Archie was in town.
Watch and every other market still has a lot of correcting to do, you'd be a fool to be a buyer of an expensive peice even at today's retail prices, if you're looking at it as an investment. 12 to 18 months we will see the bottom and than I'm going shopping when the blood is in the streets
Marco the man vintage rolex
Great work GC!!!!! Keep bringing us great content!
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“This is the white dial and we have it for $4,500 on wire…”
-Oh hell yes, I’ve been looking for a current gen in white!…
“…plus tax of course…”
-Aaaaaand there goes the sale.
I’m not paying $400 in tax when i can hop a plane for $300 and buy with cash in another state and enjoy the in-person shopping.
*De-Sanitized?? lol.
I have a old TAG which I purchased about 20 years ago. I don’t wear it much these days and wondered if I should have the battery removed before storing it?
Does it have a battery?
@@freddiejones4598 yes, hence the question.
@@theDaveBaxter most tags don’t hence the comment
There's always some chance the battery could leak and cause issues, but I'm guessing that only comes into play if a watch sits for 5+ years. That being said, I'm always a bit leery of a watch sitting completely idle for that long, as it might decide not to move again after that long (I have a car I made that mistake with, and I have a feeling I'm about to be involved in a big project to get it running again).
"i was going to wear it one day"
"oh no, I wouldn't"
And that ladies and gentleman is my main gripe with Rolex and their used prices.