Jump to content

Mainspring winder...new member of the family :-)


LittleWatchShop

Recommended Posts

I started out planning to build my own...then I saw a Webster winder miss-labeled on ebay--got it for $75. Then out of nowhere, somebody posted an Ollie Baker for "buy it now" $299.  I snagged it before anybody else woke from their naps.  Yesterday, I saw one go for about $650.  I could probably double my money...nah!

 

2022-03-27 18_17_55-20220327_181419.jpg ‎- Photos.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice snag! Although I've purchased a few things from eBay, I still haven't figured out a strategy for the last 60 seconds of bidding...

Anyway, I have two old Elgin movements en-route along with what will hopefully round-out my basic tool set.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just use a free sniping service like Auctionstealer and set it to bid in the last second, you won't beat the bidders with stupid high hidden bids, just because they want something at any cost and can afford to over bid, but I do win a lot of auctions that way.

Another secret with eBay is to search the Auctions  with a Buy it Now, auctions often end higher than the original BIN price so if you see something you want and the BIN is active (It's removed as soon as there is a bid or the reserve is met if a reserve is set) just buy it and relax in the knowledge you probably got it for less than you would have had you let the auction run to it's natural conclusion.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



×
×
  • Create New...