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Itching to get started on Marks course but need to save some cash. Hello everyone!


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I'm really looking forward to learning more about watch repairs, and would really love for it to be a new career, although I'm 37 so a late starter, and not sure how feasible it is. Been watching Mark's videos on youtube and endlessly obsessing about watches for a while so keen to get going. Nice to see so many posts on here. Hope everyone is well and enjoying their watches.

 

Andy

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Just to say I'm 37 as well with a baby on the way. I started with Mark's videos around a year ago and they absolutely inspired me. Well worth the cash. I am now absolutely obsessed and planning to do the BHI distance learning course once I get a lathe. I have no idea how or why I got the bug or if I will eventually go pro. But I don't think it's too late. I think, somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but George Daniels started in his 40s? Although he was a genius.

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Have watches older than you guys I got when they were new!   And several others along the way.  Just started with Mark late last fall and it's been great.  Wanted to do it for years.  All the years of looking at books came together on the videos.  So jump in!

Just ensure you have old junkers to start on.  Don't play with Granddad's Omega until you are certain you can!

 

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37 ? You guys are CHILDREN !!!!!! Of course its not too late... Don't be absurd ! I must warn you however , If you are itching you have been infected . This place is like a leper colony, we all have the same disease.welcome.

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16 hours ago, JohnstonZoe said:

Very good idea to start your business. This is the future actually, in my humble opinion. No, it is not too late, do you know how old was Colonel Harland Sanders when has started his Kentucky Fried Chicken business? Well, he was 65!

Yeah, he was 65! Twice as you are. By the way, I know that it can costs you something so, If you need finances, you can always get a loan by the way, what's the problem? I think that fear is what really stops you! You can get an online lean here paydayinusa.com KT if you want. Anyway, read carefully term and conditions before getting a loan! Wish you luck with your business!

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