I guess I am a watch collector and a watch giver. Whether it's an Ali Express brand or not I do tend to keep the watches I like and give away the ones I get tired of. Usually to my wife, family or friends. Sometimes people I meet. My point is a watch is fun to share, the gift of time is precious. Thanks Wes horology can be accountants worst nightmare I can feel your pain!
@martinsailjocasta9399
24 күн бұрын
Yerp...and hey if the joy only lasts 10 minutes you've still got the 'T shirt' 😁
@PaulMack-md5kh
Ай бұрын
Dont buy watches to sell. Buy watches to WEAR
@LouHanson
28 күн бұрын
That exactly what I'm doing now is collections, I have about close to 280 watches of all brands, ( another 30 on the way) and I really love them, I don't sell any of my watches!
@edwardsjohnpaul
Ай бұрын
The purchase/selling ratio is blown up when considering 20% UK VAT (or similar, added to the purchase price) and 12% Ebay fee (subtracted from the selling price), which you did clearly state, but for everyone else out there please don't forget these things - and also, shipping costs when selling on Ebay. I'd be surprised if you made any profit after these considerations (not knowing what you get from KZitem for views & likes). Still an informative video!
@Clarioner1
Ай бұрын
Agreed
@raymondjhorology
Ай бұрын
Wes you are one of the best influences on the starting of my own channel covering watches and value propositions!!! Thank you so much !
@brucecoleman7412
5 күн бұрын
When you are buying a watch on AE, look at the numbers sold. If the number is high, there is significant demand and you will probably do well with it on eBay. If the number is low, demand is low, so you will probably take a beating. You might consider keeping or gifting it rather than spend more time and energy just to take a loss. There are 2 main reasons some people will pay more on eBay than to buy on AE. 1) Time. The average wait for an order in the USA is 2 weeks to a month. We might be willing to pay a bit more to get it from a domestic source. 2) Mistrust of the Chinese. Some fear that they will never see a watch they order from China. Also, if they buy from a domestic seller, the money for that watch has been previously paid to China. A domestic purchase results in no NEW revenue for China. Love your channel!
@weswatches
5 күн бұрын
Thx for the feedback 👍💪
@mattt1974UK
Ай бұрын
You should be able to sell for the price you paid based on the fact that you can deliver to the buyer in days, not weeks. That has to be worth something to someone.
@PeterSsailing
Ай бұрын
true that part has extra valua
@ShinyThings
Ай бұрын
Very informative video! Thanks Wes! 🙂👍
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@yous-dyouzer
Ай бұрын
Sold 6 AliExpress watches all for profit. Lowest was £10 profit and highest was £60 profit. Have two watches in my possession which I’m finding hard to sell. One of them is the S&S PRX homage. I like that one so I don’t mind keeping it.
@iDayno
Ай бұрын
Great video, was following a couple of these on eBay, thanks for sharing :)
@DineshKumar-qz9we
Ай бұрын
Don't give up the day job Wes😅 San Martin seem to be pricey on eBay. 99.999% of watches loses value. AE watches are a cheap way to experience expensive brand watches. There is no stress of loss, damage or theft of an expensive watch. Keep up the good work and let's hope your viewership increases.
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Agreed 💯
@Spectrecontrol
Ай бұрын
Very interesting, I was curious how they hold their value. I hadn't considered buying any AE watches to sell, but it seems like it wouldn't be a very successful enterprise anyway.
@Watch_hunter40
Ай бұрын
Ive been lucky with some watches ive sold, as ive not lost, mostly gained, three watches i ended up being £9 up when selling them to a pawn shop. (Three watches at £5 each, costing me £2 each) Saying that though, theres so much more you could say. The majority of people buying from AliExpress, aren't buying to sell on. Yes theres value in them, due to the specs, which buying a well known high street brand would be triple the cost, if not more. You are correct in saying that even on AliExpress there are certain names which people will not purchase.
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Thx for watching and the feedback ! Some good points 👉
@Watch_hunter40
Ай бұрын
@@weswatches People don't realise what what reviewers on KZitem have to do, to keep going, especially at the beginning, buying and selling hopefully at the bare minimum breaking even. The affiliate links don't bring much either. Shame the boderry watch didn't fetch that much, as I think it looks great, can't say I've seen one like it.
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
So true ☝️
@danschlacks7188
Ай бұрын
Very instructive video; the other side of what watch reviewers have to go through. I appreciate your dedication!
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Thx for the feedback 👌
@c.s2001
Ай бұрын
I must be luckier than you Wes. I have never lost money on a watch. Might be because I’ve never sold one. 😊
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Fair enough!
@soheil69
Ай бұрын
Well, nice video, but nothing surprising though...When you see that even with some many Swiss brands, like Rolex, you can loose money, what did you expect from watches bought through Aliexpress? Yeah models are cool, some of them even with high value on the quality and built, but most of the times, but often on sold prices on Aliexpress - So not very interesting for people on Ebay, as they can find a brand new one, sometimes for cheaper price comparing to a used one.
@adammikitzel9053
Ай бұрын
Would like to see the listings for the quality of the pictures and number of pictures. These things can affect the sale price on eBay. Also your account rating and # items sold, how old is the account, etc.
@TFPMadcow
Ай бұрын
Great video, I’m discovering aliexpress watches recently and was starting to wonder what happens in the future, when this cheap stuff gets inevitably flipped
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Thx for watching 👍
@davekat4680
Ай бұрын
…..don’t quit your day job quite yet 😂 thx for sharing your honest, private, personal info witj us 🍻 cheers
@PeterSsailing
Ай бұрын
LOL
@ReneLopez-j9e
Ай бұрын
Hi it was a very useful information. also great video
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@assaranca
Ай бұрын
great video 👍 and so true about selling values. I've found my lowest losses are when selling dive watches. I'd imagine their perceived value is greater ...
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Well said!
@TFPMadcow
Ай бұрын
@@assaranca it’s one of the most appreciated styles , there’s more buyers.
@davidmarsden305
Ай бұрын
So you have to flip the watches at a loss, however you didn't mention if you make any money from producing the videos? I have to assume that there is some sort off revenue stream for doing the vids? Im making the assumption the video streaming revenue is greater than the watch and resale value to make it worth doing? 🤷
@Stricko72
Ай бұрын
Try selling on vinted, especially for the sub £50 stuff. No sellers fees, just set your price (be prepared for low ball offers though) I've sold loads of Ali express watches on there and turn a small percentage profit, usually between 10 and 20%. Pick them up in the sales at a 'sharp price'....your words😅. And even lightly used ie for a reveiw you should at least get your money back. Its a tough market out there as you've illustrated. But give vinted a try.
@ccooper8785
Ай бұрын
Had I sold my brand new Addiesdive AD2112 I am pretty sure that fleabay would have forced me to refund the buyer due to the watch being so inconsistently inaccurate from new....😡
@farshidrahmani6262
Ай бұрын
How can I buy these watches? Do you ship to US?
@weien_024
28 күн бұрын
This AliExpress watches are even more cheaper in Philippines' favorite platform Lazada. So much cheap that I was able to resell my Addies MY-049 (Luminox Recon Point Man 8821 homage) double the price I bought it. Maybe the marketing added to the value, i do good photography of the watch Another watch to mention is the DUKA DK-V2150, I think homage to Seiko SPB455 or the SPB142J31 (Basically Seiko 62MAS), priced around $48 only in Lazada (or even lower during sale) but can be sold for $58 in the local market in my city
@PeterSsailing
Ай бұрын
With the bond/connection you have with your viewers, as a trustworthy familiar face, you might have some added value above the level of your competitors on Ebay, so the viewers here might prefer to buy from you! Would be extra cool if you have channel merch, or at least a little card. Maybe a custom wriststrap with the channel name or anything. As soon as people prefer to buy from you on ebay, of course the 'scientific' value of the selling experiments is lost LOL since you would no longer be a radnom seller, but you would be selling to your viewers! :) :) I wish you and the viewers good and trustworthy and pleasurable trading!
@hugo2fiscalrn
Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
Most welcome
@rushipatil5236
Ай бұрын
Can you share the ebay account where you sell watches?
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
WesSeller
@sniperjones2001
Ай бұрын
whats your ebay store name
@denniscronin1112
Ай бұрын
Share your eBay list please
@weswatches
Ай бұрын
WesSeller
@magstheonlyone
Ай бұрын
I have flipped my aliexpress watches since they're not very popular in my country and I really scavenge for discounts
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