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I have read the forum rules regarding sales ads - I fully respect them. As many a collector I guess, I buy watches I am initially drawn to, keep most :) - and occasionally sell on a few - in the latter regard, is it in order on this forum to inform members of the posting of a watch sale on an auction site?    

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OK no bother - but why not a 'sales corner' sub-forum before one resorts to eBay - I would always prefer to make forum peeps aware of what might be available for love rather than profit ! 

Also I hope this will be a friendly forum - I have done quite a few (hot) work repairs on PCB, SMC's - and mechanical cameras over the years - so I am well used to precision loupe work. Watch bits are these days huge in comparison to SMCs - hence my attraction at my age:)  

 

 

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14 hours ago, presto0906 said:

OK no bother - but why not a 'sales corner' sub-forum before one resorts to eBay - I would always prefer to make forum peeps aware of what might be available for love rather than profit ! 

Also I hope this will be a friendly forum 

 

 

This was a decision made by Mark who started the forum, a decision that was unanimously backed by the moderators after much discussion.

Regarding your question about it being a friendly forum; you will be hard pushed to find a more friendly and helpful forum, just have a read of replies to some of the introduction threads for confirmation.  

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OK no bother - but why not a 'sales corner' sub-forum before one resorts to eBay - I would always prefer to make forum peeps aware of what might be available for love rather than profit ! 

Also I hope this will be a friendly forum - I have done quite a few (hot) work repairs on PCB, SMC's - and mechanical cameras over the years - so I am well used to precision loupe work. Watch bits are these days huge in comparison to SMCs - hence my attraction at my age:)  

 

 

Hi presto. Please be assured that a lot of thought went into this decision. But we decided not to have a sales/classifieds section. We have very good reasons that I will not go into but please be assured the decision was made for the good of this community :)

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My take on it, this is a selfless and friendly forum not tarnished with interests of promoting or taking sides in activities related to personal business, gain and/or money. That's why ebay and others exist.

We are just sharing knowledge and helping one another, each in their own capacity...and yes, there is a thin line to the sales subject sometimes. But, for crying out loud man, everything is not money and sales! We just want to chill and talk about our passion: watches, and do it among friends. And that is a good reason among many not to have sales, or a section dedicated to that, in the forum. Like all decisions, we had to draw a line an weight the pros and cons and believe me, the pros outweighed the cons.

In any case, enjoy and be welcome.

Cheers,

Bob

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There are other places to buy and sell watches - like when my friend bought 'a real Rolex' from a guy displaying watches on a beach blanket in Jamaica.

Presto, I'm sure your intentions are honourable but this is now that kind of forum; however, such forums do exist. Good luck.

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