RUSH2112 11 Posted September 6, 2014 Well I'm no professor but I think I've been educated on the whole thing Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helldiver 0 Posted September 6, 2014 Difficult to know if it's indeed profiteering. Some people buy 3-4 pieces and keep only the one they like. A lot of C&R seem to be the results. I personally don't want to commit so much funds for this type of operation but some deeper pocket members may. Usually offer and demand should regulate the market but that usually doesn't work when some new models are pointing their noses and our poor newbies buy at ridiculous prices (in that case profiteering is indeed the result). Wouldn't like to be in the shoes of our mods when this happen but I trust them to have the experience to detect this type of behaviour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted September 7, 2014 Am I the only one thinking (maybe selfishly thinking) "what's the problem, as long as they aren't profiteering and it's giving more members access to reasonably priced reps" If anything it may help to keep a lid on the TD's 'profit creep' that was the recent hot topic. Rules are rules. If they're not followed, the next thing you know someone is offering to trade a Polish AK-47 for a watch. Oh, that already happened, didn't it. Carry on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 7, 2014 Am I the only one thinking (maybe selfishly thinking) "what's the problem, as long as they aren't profiteering and it's giving more members access to reasonably priced reps" If anything it may help to keep a lid on the TD's 'profit creep' that was the recent hot topic. Same line of thought It's a bit underhand being a member of a forum and calling people "friends" yet frequently making money from them by running a small-scale trading operation IMO. It's possibly to make "reasonably priced reps" available by passing them on at cost rather than operating it like a business. Or go through the proper channels and "apply" to become a TD. Buying at a low cost then selling on, on here is exactly profiteering, and exactly what thjs person does. If they really gave a shit abojt rwg their sale prices would be for what they laid, no profit other than the good feeling they get passing on a good deal to other members Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 7, 2014 Btw, leave us a breadcrumb stormy, you alluding to the high number of APs in m2m laterly? Im referring to a member who appears to have stopped posting lately but had a penchant fkr a large number of panerai sales, usually of the same model. I remember a thread of 3 or 4 127s in one go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted September 7, 2014 Had quick look myself, got a lovely AP as I was spoilt for choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted September 7, 2014 It's obvious ...... It was colonel Mustard in the greenhouse with a lead pipe. As I always keep banging on about......according to the letter of the rules of this forum profiteering IS allowed but profiting is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted September 7, 2014 It's obvious ...... It was colonel Mustard in the greenhouse with a lead pipe. As I always keep banging on about......according to the letter of the rules of this forum profiteering IS allowed but profiting is not. Profiteering isn't allowd. Even before you get to open the sub forum it says - No dealers/profiteering allowed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted September 7, 2014 Am I the only one thinking (maybe selfishly thinking) "what's the problem, as long as they aren't profiteering and it's giving more members access to reasonably priced reps" If anything it may help to keep a lid on the TD's 'profit creep' that was the recent hot topic. Rules are rules. If they're not followed, the next thing you know someone is offering to trade a Polish AK-47 for a watch. Oh, that already happened, didn't it. Carry on! Damn. Missed all the assault rifles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted September 7, 2014 Shamefull carry on If they want to ponce a little living off the fora They must follow the time honoured path Axe hewing panerai straps for avid fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. Keep the popcorn close and wait, it'll be a climax ending.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted September 7, 2014 Reviews of M2M sales are carried out by staff from time to time and a 'please explain' PM is sent to those with questionable activity. Check your PMs people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. I don't profess to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. Keep the popcorn close and wait, it'll be a climax ending.... Popcorn? You want popcorn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horlogeman 0 Posted September 7, 2014 I prefer a Hamburger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. I don't profess to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. I don't profess to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted September 7, 2014 So who has figured it out - I am too lazy to go combing through M2M. I don't profess to know. If you are talking about this: Sept- AP panda, AP MH, AP 15400 (x2, both silver/white), Pam 380+390, AP panda silver themes, AP panda, AP black themes, AP EOD, AP 44mm RG. Aug- JLC ND, AP black themes, AP SS bracelets. July- AP grey themes, Omega PO, IWC 3777, Pam 504, Hublot BB, AP Roo quartz June- AP bands, Orange 42mm PO, A Lange & Sohn, Omega CrPO, Rolex TT sub black/gold, Bands- gen AP+Pam, Pam 026, AP 57St, AP diver x2, Pam 299, AP15300, AP57St, Pam 390, Hublot BB RG, Omega PO, IWC Cousteau May- AP 57St, IWC Mark XV11, BP, Patek, Pam 351+088, Rolex TT sub, AP diver 5.1, AP15400 RG Show me a pattern of where many of the same are sold. As I said before, we review M2M sales regularly to look for patterns or breeches of our sales rules. Remember, this place is full of addicts who buy what they like and sometimes move things on. Very different from back door dealing. Now, does anybody else want to wear the 'daddy pants'....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyboy 5 Posted September 7, 2014 I am happy with the way the mods look after this place including the sales sections. I hope no unneccessary damage has been done to a members selling reputation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted September 7, 2014 Ancient proverb say, "One small wind can raise much dust!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) September 2 AP 15400, 2 AP panda August/September 2 AP black themes May/June 3 AP divers June-Sep 2 Pam 390 That's just quickly from what was posted above but does seem to be a lot of expensive watches doubled up and sold in short periods of time and that's not including the one offs. I'm not adverse to a catch and release myself but never bought sold and bought another to then sell again in space of a week but who knows what sellers remorse people may have but can see why it was possibly thought a bit strange Edited September 7, 2014 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted September 7, 2014 Now, does anybody else want to wear the 'daddy pants'....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 7, 2014 Now, does anybody else want to wear the 'daddy pants'....? Speaking of which, Happy Father's Day Scott! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
