Making Money Buying & Selling Vintage Watches with David Harper (Bargain Hunt, Antiques Roadtrip)
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- In this video I’ll give you some top tips on how to handle the sale of vintage watches. I’ll show you two pieces I’m selling for a client. An Omega Deville and a 18K gold Patek Philippe.
Whether you’re buying and selling them yourself or selling on behalf of a client, I’ll give you trade tips on how to go about it, if you’re interested in making money out of vintage watches.
As in all my videos, the most important thing you need is an interest in the items. If you just go into it because you think you can make some money, you’re unlikely to succeed.
Interest and passion cost nothing, but if you have it, these are the commodities that will make you money...watch the video to the end, it’ll all make sense!
Let me know what you think - please do comment below and get in touch
Cheers
David
PS. You might know me from BBC TV shows like Bargain Hunt, Flog It and the Antiques Roadtrip, but if you subscribe to my channel, I'll give you free tutorials, advice, top tips, trade secrets, quiz’s and antiques, car and art reviews...as well as a bit of unusual history!
Both these watches are now sold, but I do have clients looking for special pieces. Let me know of you have anything interesting I can feature in a video. Cheers, David
@bbcantiquesdavidharper Hi David I have two solid gold and diamond Baume & Mercier ladies watches would you be interested in those at all?
@@sherburck Hi, you’re best speaking to Jonathan at www.vintageheuer.com. Mention me and he’ll advise.
This was a fantastic video David, great stuff. I would love you to do a video on money management within the antiques trade please! Sort of moving up the levels and dealing in higher end items. The balance of reinvesting profits into more stock, but leaving enough capital for good deals that pop up.
Superb suggestion and yes, I’ll be getting my teeth into this as we go forward. D
@@DavidHarperAntiquesTV Fantastic! Looking forward to more of your videos. Subscribed.
Love the clear communication it's actually quite rare 👌
I have old watch omega mens watch automatic if I sell it how much is the price
Sir David I want to sell my old omega watch how much the price value
Ah David love listening to you you are a mine of knowledge I could never make an auctioneer
Thank you Helen D
Interesting as always David. You said that as a broker that you have to stand behind the item after the sale which is only right and proper. You can't however take on that responsibility indefinitely. Particularly with mechanical things such as watches and indeed vintage cars you never know when they might fail. What do you feel is a proper period of time to give a client for consideration for such failures? I understand that the value of the item and your relationship with the client is a factor.
Good question Doug. With a watch, I try and build a service into the deal and that will give the buyer a 12 months general warranty. Cars are different, everyone has to be sensible. If a car is 50 years old, buyers need to know that one thing is for sure...it’s going to break down and need regular work! I know dealers who are very clear about this with potential buyers and if the buyers don’t understand it, the dealer refuses to sell to them!
I have old Rolex watch i need to sell my watch tell me how to sell
Who is looking for an antique Elgin (1942) watch here? It doesn't function, but the watch itself can still be fix and kept for good, reply to this comment if interested.
Good man! Pay attention guys!
1 min in Patek the expensive one
So if you sell on eBay for Commission for a client - how does it work with the the fees that sellers (you) have to incur ... do you charge the client these as well as your Commission on the selling price? Also there are PayPal fees ... Thanks David
It’s a yes and no answer Sally. Depends on the value of an item. If it’s a watch for example at several thousands, then I’ll charge a commission and incur all the costs
Hi David...are there any types of antiques you would avoid selling and why?
No, there isn’t. As long as it’s art worthy, interesting, or beautiful. Every item holds it own history and is a snap shot of it’s time. Non should be judged based on today’s thinking! D
Can you do a video about buying and selling books?
Hi David me and my friend are interested in buying or opening a auction house in Uk, would you be interested in working with us , would love to meet with you
regards
Hi Time Traveller. I work with several auction houses in the UK on a consultant basis. Let me know if you make the move. Cheers
Hello sir....I have some antiques things .
Hi David.....very useful and interesting advice. Just one question...How do you ensure secure transit of valuable items between you and your client, either returning the item or arranging for the item(s) to be viewed ?
Royal Mail under £2500 insured is cheap, companies like DHL for above that, or in some cases private couriers who regularly travel up and down the country
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I have coach watch half moon.. Wants to sell 😊😊😊