Hitting up CL scalpers like...

[jtrue28]

/speaking from experience.

I've sold many iPhones on ebay, that have all been used at least 1 year for more than I paid. Starting bid was $0.01.

Find an auction with a low starting bid and watch it. I guarantee you it will sell for at least the price that Apple is selling brand new watches for..likely much more.

 

[jbachandouris]

Just my luck. The ONE day that UPS comes early is the ONE day my wife leaves the house!!!

I have school tonight until around 9 and it takes me an hour an a half to get from work to school, so if they don't attempt another delivery today, I have to wait until tomorrow.

The website claims they are going to try a second attempt TOMORROW!

 

[slvrscoobie]

The other poster (forgive me for not checking), may have had a more lucrative watch model. 38 blue is pretty common and is only selling for about 475-550 on the Seattle CL.

Your other option is to open a seller account on Amazon and send it to them for fulfillment. I've had a lot more luck selling my used Apple stuff on Amazon than I have had on eBay or CL. Much cleaner fulfillment too.

It was a 42mm SS Milanese. sold for $1200

 

[silverblack]

s'why I sold mine on Ebay. Didnt really mean too. I posted it with what I thought was an outragous price, but it sold in like 2 hours. Shoulda held out for more. (I didnt calculate ebay fees into it)
But now Ill wait and get a SB Link braclet that Ill love a lot more.

Good for you. I would never feel comfortable selling something expensive on eBay after hearing stories of buyer filing a claim that the seller shipped an empty box, and got all his/her money back. Seller left with the returned empty box which he/she paid shipping both ways. Good luck to you.

 

[slvrscoobie]

Good for you. I would never feel comfortable selling something expensive on eBay after hearing stories of buyer filing a claim that the seller shipped an empty box, and got all his/her money back. Seller left with the returned empty box which he/she paid shipping both ways. Good luck to you.

one of the many reasons I was very reluctant to actually send it off.

 

[AJsAWiz]

Yet the previous poster said he listed it for an 'outrageous' amount and his sold. Clearly he was doing it wrong.

No way am I starting the bidding at .01 and take a chance of giving it away. I'd return it first.

I haven't had any luck with reserve prices. Whenever I set one, no one bids.

Here. here . . . I never bid on items (on eBay) with a reserve price.
I prefer a full disclosure as opposed to hiding information until you place a bid.
Seems like a shyster move to me.

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Good for you. I would never feel comfortable selling something expensive on eBay after hearing stories of buyer filing a claim that the seller shipped an empty box, and got all his/her money back. Seller left with the returned empty box which he/she paid shipping both ways. Good luck to you.

Yep eBay has changed over the years.
More like Flea Bay

 

[madsci954]

Just checked my local CL out of curiosity, only 1 Apple Watch posted, 38 Sport with a green band. Ad says will receive it today and the box will be unopened.

 

[Wildgift]

I ordered a 38 MM Milanese SS and realized it was too small. I sold it on CL. We met in my town, in front of a bank. I saw them withdraw the cash, and handed them the unopened watch. Easy peasy, and I made enough to make a serious dent in my 42 mm SS, which should be here some time during my lifetime, fingers crossed.

 

[Scott-n-Houston]

Blame Apple for creating such a secondary market because they botched this launch… don't blame the folks making money off of supply/demand.