If you are reading this blog post, it means you are looking for the best way to sell your old, used or pre-owned Rolex watch in New York City. Truth be told, there are many people who sell or trade in their vintage Rolex timepieces every month. How do they do it? Where can you get the best offers? Who is willing to buy your antique Rolex? Let’s find out!
In this blog post, we will talk about the 3 most common ways to sell a watch: classifieds, eBay and our watch shop. Each method has its pros and cons, of course, so it’s up to you to decide which method is best for you. One more thing; keep in mind that you should put a realistic price on your watch. To do this, you should seriously consider coming to our shop for a quick appraisal, or at least send us some information and get a free estimate online.
Are Watch Classifieds a Good Choice?
Let’s start with classifieds. Many people in NYC go straight to classified ad websites like Craigslist, FreeAdsTime, WallClassifieds, FindMaster, or Locanto. Also, the Facebook marketplace is a great way to buy and sell items locally. But are classified ads your best choice?
Listing an ad on these websites requires you to invest some time and effort into creating the ad. You need a nice, through description. You need lots of real photos of the Rolex and you may need to pay to list the ad. Of course, nobody will contact you if you don’t put a relatively low price on your item. On the upside, these websites do get a lot of traffic, so your ad can be seen by thousands of New York locals.
Should I Use eBay to Sell My Rolex?
Another popular option is to use eBay to sell your used Rolex watch. Again, your listing will get a lot of exposure. However, you still need to invest time and effort into creating the listing. Also, eBay will take a commission of each sale. And let’s not forget about how many people got scammed on eBay (even though many of them have recovered their money or items from the company).
As a side note, you can list your Rolex watch as an auction where the highest bidder wins. This can indeed get you a better price on your timepiece, but only if it’s in pristine condition or significantly different from the other watches already on sale on eBay. In any case, competition is tough on this website.
Why Not Sell It to Us?
OK, so what’s the easiest place to sell my Rolex watch in NYC? The easiest way to sell your watch is to come to our watch shop in New York City with your watch and its original box and paperwork. We will appraise it for you and tell you what it’s worth today. We will then make you an offer (which you can negotiate, of course).
If we agree on a price, we’ll buy your watch right then and there and get you paid as soon as we do the paperwork. And frankly, it’s not only the fastest method of selling a used Rolex watch; it’s also one of the most secure. You don’t part ways with your precious timepiece until you get your money.