| Part II – How to have safe online transactions |
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Generally speaking, photographs accompany the listing of sale of watches, whether new or pre-owned. In fact, only in the case of new watches would a retailer typically use manufacturer stock photos. The photographs need to be of sufficient resolution that any buyer can easily observe the details of the item, but obviously not everyone will have professional quality photos. Nonetheless, it is important to make sure that the quality of the photos matches that of the seller. In other words, if it is an individual selling a personal watch, but the photo qualities are more apt to be found for a professional business, then one needs to reconsider.
In inspecting the photographs, pay attention to the overall details presented. Look carefully at the watch pictures to see if the lighting, the time or date shown on the dial, or the background changes from picture to picture. Sometimes, the photos seem cropped which might be a sign that certain identifying marks (watermarks) or other information was removed from the buyer's knowledge. More importantly, the photographs need to show the appropriate aspects of the watch, such as the dial, crown, clasp or bracelet, and any other aspects which would help you determine if the watch is genuine. (Look for a future article on what parts of the watch the photographs should show.)
The most important use of the photographs for buyer, however, is to test if the seller is actually in possession of the watch. A potential client, when looking to purchase a pre-owned watch, should request additional pictures. The important point here is that the new photographs show something specific for you. For example, ask that a photograph of the item show a word written on a piece of paper (seller’s ID), or that the watch be photographed next to an object such as a glass of water or a coin. If the seller posts these specific photos, then you can at least be sure that the seller has the item on hand, although not necessarily that the seller would actually part with the item upon payment.
In our next section, we will touch upon this very important issue – payment terms.
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