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Secondary Apple watch prices falling
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Of the Sport models, the Space Gray is the most rare it seems, thus the highest resale.
It all depends on how long the public interest lasts. The sheer power of Apples money will allow them to make claims of success. But the real test hasn't even begun yet. Apple's money alone can buy lots of attention in the early days. A period that will be extended by Apple enthusiasts and the hoards of Disciples.
Once those core groups have their watches the true test of its viability will begin. That's when we'll know if Apples latest gadget will hold its own or fade into a niche product. Even if it fades into a small portion of sales when compared to stronger items Apple will be sure it gets regular infusions of cash to keep it going.
Apple will save face with the watch at all costs. They're not about to let it fail.
Once those core groups have their watches the true test of its viability will begin. That's when we'll know if Apples latest gadget will hold its own or fade into a niche product. Even if it fades into a small portion of sales when compared to stronger items Apple will be sure it gets regular infusions of cash to keep it going.
Apple will save face with the watch at all costs. They're not about to let it fail.
I think that you are just a scalper and hope that the prices will fall below the parity with Apple store
I sold a 38mm Sport Aluminium with blue sport band an eBay this week and just broke even. That was fine with me though as i only bought it to play with until my SG showed up. I wasn't aiming for profit though that would have been nice,
I didn't get too greedy and sold each one for about 200 over MSRP.. 5 watches total, all within a week of launch. Same crowd actually lol.. I think people don't see that Ebay is NOT always the best option. After Fee's/shipping and all that bull, you end up walking away with almost the same, maybe a bit more. But not worth the hassle to deal with ebay and Paypal IMO!
Believe me you don't want the sport, I have the SS wsb and Milanese band and blue sport, I feel like my 10 year old niece should have the sport. It may do the same but it's a much different feel and overall experience. You won't regret it but it takes 2 weeks to fall in love
First hand proof
I agree that they are dropping. I got a 42 SG Sport for $500 here in Seattle tonight. If you include our very high sales tax thats only about at $60 premium for the watch. The lowest price I was offered just the day before was $580. I didn't have set plans to buy at a premium but I've been keeping an eye on the market the last few days and just happened to luck my way into this one.
I justified spending the extra money just to keep me from spending too much of my time checking my order and following these boards over the next month or however long my order would have taken.
Keep in mind when you look at craigslist there is almost always a small bit of price haggling no matter what a person says. Ebay is probably a better indicator but you lose a lot with eBay/Paypal fees as a seller.
I agree that they are dropping. I got a 42 SG Sport for $500 here in Seattle tonight. If you include our very high sales tax thats only about at $60 premium for the watch. The lowest price I was offered just the day before was $580. I didn't have set plans to buy at a premium but I've been keeping an eye on the market the last few days and just happened to luck my way into this one.
I justified spending the extra money just to keep me from spending too much of my time checking my order and following these boards over the next month or however long my order would have taken.
Keep in mind when you look at craigslist there is almost always a small bit of price haggling no matter what a person says. Ebay is probably a better indicator but you lose a lot with eBay/Paypal fees as a seller.
Oversupply in secondary markets? $500? I soooo envy you guys... I wanted to buy one, but here in Poland I find prices like $1000-$1500 for the 42mm Sport model with a rubber band.
Well, I guess I'll have to wait.
Thanks. I did have a try-on session but didn't particularly notice anything cheap looking on the Sport, though I believe I only tried on the Space Gray (which is what I ordered myself). I have been back and forth on the SG; first I thought it looked great in Apple photos, then I started seeing the "Show Off Your Apple Watch" thread with real life pictures and was disappointed. Then in my try-on session I thought it looked great. Sure, I would rather have the SS and sapphire crystal, but not at such a premium for a first generation device.
I guess if prices keep dropping on the secondary market and I can't sell the 42MM SS BSB I am receiving today, I may just open it and try it during the return window.