flyr 4 Posted January 9, 2014 (Mini rant), Sooo many MTM sales come up with the line "minor scratches, couple of minutes with a cape cod cloth will fix" It comes up on both high annd low ticket sales all the time. If this is all it will take, than DO IT before you take pictures (would you post pictures of a car you are going to sell covered in dirt, slush etc.?) I don't know about anyone else but when I see this I think the seller is lazy or not being entirely truthful,never owned a cape cod or really has no idea what a cape cod can do (miracles apparently) Thanks Guys, I feel better now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnwh 0 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) *deleted* double post* Edited January 9, 2014 by cnwh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnwh 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Where can I get them in Singapore? Do hardware shops sell them or jewellery stores Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,817 Posted January 9, 2014 Where can I get them in Singapore? Do hardware shops sell them or jewellery stores Ace Hardware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars_St 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Where can I get them in Singapore? Do hardware shops sell them or jewellery stores I ask myself the same thing, went to a hardware store today and they have never heard of it before?! Trying another (bigger) store in a minute.. I agree on the statement btw, if it really is such a small fix.. fix it before the sale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnwh 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Where can I get them in Singapore? Do hardware shops sell them or jewellery stores I ask myself the same thing, went to a hardware store today and they have never heard of it before?! Trying another (bigger) store in a minute.. I agree on the statement btw, if it really is such a small fix.. fix it before the sale! Most hardware shops they told me they only have silver polishing cloth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Totally agree with the OP. Same when looking at cars for sale: "No MOT but will fly through" Yep! Bet it will too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Where can I get them in Singapore? Do hardware shops sell them or jewellery stores Have you heard of this thing called 'the internet'? it's like this place, but it's not a place. It's on the computer. You can buy anything there. Check it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnwh 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Where can I get them in Singapore? Do hardware shops sell them or jewellery stores Have you heard of this thing called 'the internet'? it's like this place, but it's not a place. It's on the computer. You can buy anything there. Check it out I know but I hate the wait. Is not like waiting 3-4 weeks for reps to arrive at doorstep is not torturing enough.. Just a question because it doesn't seem to be a popular item here in Singapore. I used to ask around whenever I visit hardware or jewellery store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 9, 2014 The RWG shop have the Cape Cod cloths. Very effective. I actually PREFER not to have a used watch polished or rebrushed, as you can do more damage then good if you don't know what you're doing (no, it's NOTHING like washing a car...) I'd rather have pictures of the watch in its actual condition of wear: Then I can decide myself if it is something I want to refinish or not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 9, 2014 people seem to forget that cape cod only works on polished surfaces too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 541 Posted January 9, 2014 The RWG shop have the Cape Cod cloths. Very effective. I actually PREFER not to have a used watch polished or rebrushed, as you can do more damage then good if you don't know what you're doing (no, it's NOTHING like washing a car...) I'd rather have pictures of the watch in its actual condition of wear: Then I can decide myself if it is something I want to refinish or not... +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 582 Posted January 9, 2014 The RWG shop have the Cape Cod cloths. Very effective. I actually PREFER not to have a used watch polished or rebrushed, as you can do more damage then good if you don't know what you're doing (no, it's NOTHING like washing a car...) I'd rather have pictures of the watch in its actual condition of wear: Then I can decide myself if it is something I want to refinish or not... Me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted January 9, 2014 The RWG shop have the Cape Cod cloths. Very effective. I actually PREFER not to have a used watch polished or rebrushed, as you can do more damage then good if you don't know what you're doing (no, it's NOTHING like washing a car...) I'd rather have pictures of the watch in its actual condition of wear: Then I can decide myself if it is something I want to refinish or not... +1M It is good to hear that there is no damage minor polishing/brushing can't resolve when reading pre-owned watch sales descriptions. I prefer to do my own watch work, and cape cod can wreak havoc on a watch in the wrong hands. If I'm buying your watch and you're not Ziggy, then the less you do to it before I get it into my hands the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Very true...... but I wouldn´t attempt anything on a watch of mine gen or rep....... I would prefer a buyer to know the exact description.......look at the photos....and make his mind up whether to buy it or not..... it doesn´t make me lazy... it´s just that there are people better than me at doing this stuff and with the costs involved im not getting it done professionally ... As for car washing.... no one but me or a professional detailer touches my car..... I know what i´m doing there.... so I do it myself... cos I do it best and spend all day on it...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted January 9, 2014 I had the same thought, if it is so easy why not just do it before you sell. But do also agree with the other point of view where you want to see what has been done to a watch before you buy it. The one thing that does irritate me is when guys post pictures of their watch and it is dirty from wear, come on just give it a quick clean and it will look so much better. Just my 10 cents worth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted January 9, 2014 I had the same thought, if it is so easy why not just do it before you sell. But do also agree with the other point of view where you want to see what has been done to a watch before you buy it. The one thing that does irritate me is when guys post pictures of their watch and it is dirty from wear, come on just give it a quick clean and it will look so much better. Just my 10 cents worth! agreed... that i much i will always do....clean and present to the best of my ability..... and show everything to the best it can be...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyr 4 Posted January 9, 2014 ] The RWG shop have the Cape Cod cloths. Very effective. I actually PREFER not to have a used watch polished or rebrushed, as you can do more damage then good if you don't know what you're doing (no, it's NOTHING like washing a car...) I'd rather have pictures of the watch in its actual condition of wear: Then I can decide myself if it is something I want to refinish or not... Good point. I hadn't thought of the potential damage that could be caused when I wrote my original post. I just wonder how many "touch up with CC " pieces are sold that really aren't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuzzyCoyote 2 Posted January 9, 2014 Haha a good point made well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraggle42 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Great minds think alike,, and at the same time it seems, I just posted the same rant over on RWG! I I don't mind if people are truthful. Minor scratch? Say so. Big scratch? Say so and price realistically. I just saw a watch for sale that said perfect bar a few scuffs on the back, by the photo of the back you'd think they had used it as a surf board and gone down the road (exaggeration but you get the idea)! Loads of them, all the same direction on the flat of the back and the angled part of the back. Also "movement needs $0.000000001 spent to fix, so I'll sell it for 90% of the new price" it's broken! Sell it for parts or get it fixed! Or "C&R and i'll sell it for the same as new price cause it saves you the risk of customs!" We're buying reps that have movements / watches assembled in dirty rooms, dials where indices may fall off, no guarantee, no internal QC. Aren't all those things a higher risk? Much more likely to happen. And someone thinks the extra customs risk justifies asking 25% more than (i consider) it should be? Hey, who gave me the extra tall soap box? I'll slink off to lurking land again now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted January 9, 2014 Tag for sale. Shows minor wear. Probably buff out easily with some cape cod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted January 9, 2014 The RWG shop have the Cape Cod cloths. Very effective. I actually PREFER not to have a used watch polished or rebrushed, as you can do more damage then good if you don't know what you're doing (no, it's NOTHING like washing a car...) I'd rather have pictures of the watch in its actual condition of wear: Then I can decide myself if it is something I want to refinish or not... +1M It is good to hear that there is no damage minor polishing/brushing can't resolve when reading pre-owned watch sales descriptions. I prefer to do my own watch work, and cape cod can wreak havoc on a watch in the wrong hands. If I'm buying your watch and you're not Ziggy, then the less you do to it before I get it into my hands the better. I agree... Noted that the TAG Pro I got from P4GTR (as a gift for someone)...was pristine and beautifully clean. It looked unworn and in like-new condition. I would never have been able to achieve that...stunning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyr 4 Posted January 9, 2014 Your a card Geek! (expression shows my age) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1evans 0 Posted January 9, 2014 Tag for sale. Shows minor wear. Probably buff out easily with some cape cod. Cape Cods no good,you need toothpaste for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
