Holy cow!!! Bel Canto just sold for what $$$$?!?

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:50 pm

nightMD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:09 pm So I, too, own an unworn Bel Canto in blue. Still with stickers and on the titanium bracelet...Am I wrong to sell it?!? I'd love to make $4k on the 'bay, but something about selling it just feels wrong. Thoughts?

It's your property, do as you like with it. Hit it with a hammer, wear it, sell it, give it away.

It's not the last insulin on the planet which could save a life. It's just a watch.

Grand Seiko · Post by **Grand Seiko** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:55 pm

nightMD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:09 pm So I, too, own an unworn Bel Canto in blue. Still with stickers and on the titanium bracelet...Am I wrong to sell it?!? I'd love to make $4k on the 'bay, but something about selling it just feels wrong. Thoughts?

With this much action on them, it is kind of too much fun to give it a try to not do so.

Plus there is some sad soul out there who can't bear to be without a Bel Canto now, and is willing to pay for your Eagles playoff tickets to take your watch off your wrist.

DavidHRC · Post by **DavidHRC** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:09 pm

What level of profit between $1k and $4k is irresistible?

golfjunky · Post by **golfjunky** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:55 am

DavidHRC wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:09 pm What level of profit between $1k and $4k is irresistible?

I’d only be selling on eBay if I had a £1 selling offer otherwise the % lost to them is just to high.

Has · Post by **Has** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:07 pm

DavidHRC wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:04 pm UPDATE: Today, eBay has another Bel Canto up for $8,495, riding on the last sale. This is for an outright sale, no bidding.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204206003232?m ... name=11021

All this does not seem right…
what I understand by listen to a dozen interviews with mr France, this wasn’t meant to be like this in the eyes of CW.

This looks to me, as driven by pure greed!
If one desperately wants a BC, then there will be chances to get one… in the sale section was a least one sold for around msrp!

It just looks like people hope to sit on the same train as all the R insanity…

Buy a watch to wear it and enjoy it!

birdfeeder · Post by **birdfeeder** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:17 pm

Has wrote:
DavidHRC wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:04 pm UPDATE: Today, eBay has another Bel Canto up for $8,495, riding on the last sale. This is for an outright sale, no bidding.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204206003232?m ... name=11021
All this does not seem right…
what I understand by listen to a dozen interviews with mr France, this wasn’t meant to be like this in the eyes of CW.

This looks to me, as driven by pure greed!
If one desperately wants a BC, then there will be chances to get one… in the sale section was a least one sold for around msrp!

It just looks like people hope to sit on the same train as all the R insanity…

Buy a watch to wear it and enjoy it!

This helps CW as much as it helps R. There is no denying that no matter how much brands within the Holy Trinity or otherwise pretend they don't like it, good residuals are good for consumer confidence and as a result are good for business.

Everyone will soon be able to get a Bel Canto of some sort, yes, but not a blue or a green.

Has · Post by **Has** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:26 pm

birdfeeder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:17 pm
Has wrote:
DavidHRC wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:04 pm UPDATE: Today, eBay has another Bel Canto up for $8,495, riding on the last sale. This is for an outright sale, no bidding.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204206003232?m ... name=11021
All this does not seem right…
what I understand by listen to a dozen interviews with mr France, this wasn’t meant to be like this in the eyes of CW.

This looks to me, as driven by pure greed!
If one desperately wants a BC, then there will be chances to get one… in the sale section was a least one sold for around msrp!

It just looks like people hope to sit on the same train as all the R insanity…

Buy a watch to wear it and enjoy it!
This helps CW as much as it helps R. There is no denying that no matter how much brands within the Holy Trinity or otherwise pretend they don't like it, good residuals are good for consumer confidence and as a result are good for business.

Everyone will soon be able to get a Bel Canto of some sort, yes, but not a blue or a green.

I don’t think so.
I have nothing against a „hype“ if this is driven by „liking the product“. I highly question, that’s is happening on eBay!
In the end, this type of R-Hype will not end that more people actually enjoying a product, will get one.
Quite the opposite will happen in my opinion…

birdfeeder · Post by **birdfeeder** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:01 pm

Has wrote:
birdfeeder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:17 pm
Has wrote: All this does not seem right…
what I understand by listen to a dozen interviews with mr France, this wasn’t meant to be like this in the eyes of CW.

This looks to me, as driven by pure greed!
If one desperately wants a BC, then there will be chances to get one… in the sale section was a least one sold for around msrp!

It just looks like people hope to sit on the same train as all the R insanity…

Buy a watch to wear it and enjoy it!
This helps CW as much as it helps R. There is no denying that no matter how much brands within the Holy Trinity or otherwise pretend they don't like it, good residuals are good for consumer confidence and as a result are good for business.

Everyone will soon be able to get a Bel Canto of some sort, yes, but not a blue or a green.
I don’t think so.
I have nothing against a „hype“ if this is driven by „liking the product“. I highly question, that’s is happening on eBay!
In the end, this type of R-Hype will not end that more people actually enjoying a product, will get one.
Quite the opposite will happen in my opinion…

You are denying that strong residuals lead to higher consumer confidence which is good for business?

The market is turning now and coming back to reality for most models from most brands. This will result in more careful and considered purchases for most moving forward. I was offered something quite special 2-3 weeks back which I declined. Would have bitten their hand off 3 months back.

There is a direct correlation.

Has · Post by **Has** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:18 pm

no i am not denying this...
i just question if thisis a good way to go...

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:22 pm

Am I missing something?

What is r-hype?

jtc · Post by **jtc** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:52 pm

gannet wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:22 pm Am I missing something?

What is r-hype?

Basically the stainless steel sports version of this

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:49 pm

jtc wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:52 pm
gannet wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:22 pm Am I missing something?

What is r-hype?
Basically the stainless steel sports version of this

Must be showing my age

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:10 pm

DavidHRC wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:04 pm UPDATE: Today, eBay has another Bel Canto up for $8,495, riding on the last sale. This is for an outright sale, no bidding.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204206003232?m ... name=11021

This may establish the after market price of the Bel Canto.......... LOL

JAFO · Post by **JAFO** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:20 pm

Grand Seiko wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:55 pm
nightMD wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:09 pm So I, too, own an unworn Bel Canto in blue. Still with stickers and on the titanium bracelet...Am I wrong to sell it?!? I'd love to make $4k on the 'bay, but something about selling it just feels wrong. Thoughts?
With this much action on them, it is kind of too much fun to give it a try to not do so.

Plus there is some sad soul out there who can't bear to be without a Bel Canto now, and is willing to pay for your Eagles playoff tickets to take your watch off your wrist.

I venture quite a few would value a watch more highly than a football ticket.

JAFO · Post by **JAFO** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:25 pm

Has wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:07 pm
DavidHRC wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:04 pm UPDATE: Today, eBay has another Bel Canto up for $8,495, riding on the last sale. This is for an outright sale, no bidding.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204206003232?m ... name=11021
All this does not seem right…
what I understand by listen to a dozen interviews with mr France, this wasn’t meant to be like this in the eyes of CW.

This looks to me, as driven by pure greed!
If one desperately wants a BC, then there will be chances to get one… in the sale section was a least one sold for around msrp!

It just looks like people hope to sit on the same train as all the R insanity…

Buy a watch to wear it and enjoy it!

I didn't realise, but there is apparently a non profit taking rule for sale items on this forum. I think the intention is for buyers who intend to return watches to CW to offer them to other forum members at the same price before doing so. After 60 days the return to CW option is no longer available, and watches can then be offered at a higher price.

Is that correct, mods?

Is there any limit on later selling prices?

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