How to safely buy & sell luxury watches with private individuals. 20 top tips.

Hi. Marcelo here from Prestige Watches. The desire to save a few quid on a watch is pretty tempting. But no matter where or how you choose to buy your watch, there is one common factor that connects all us watch collectors and enthusiasts together' whether buying or selling - we all want to stay safe, buy with confidence, have peace of mind and stay protected Many of risks of buying or selling luxury watches are removed when buying from industry professionals, or at least, they should be.... but how do you reduce the risks when buying and selling luxury watches with private individuals when there are scammers and fraudsters, and counterfitters out there…. In this video, I tell you. 3:28 Research the Buyer 5:08 Speak with the buyer on the phone 6:39 Get eyes on the watch you are planning to buy in advance 7:01 Get a simple agreement signed 7:39 Request Photo ID and proof of address every time 8:42 Getting paid & money matters 10:57 Get the watch checked by an expert 12:17 Document for evidence 13:08 Delivery insurance 14:39 Staying safe if meeting in person 16:24 Be mindful of payment limits 17:31 Be mindful of Banking security checks 18:31 Remind the seller to bring all extras that accompany the watch (booklets, tags, box) 19:14 Be sure all your questions about the watch are satisfied 20:10 Be aware of potential switching 20:45 In unsure, try to get their vehicle number plate 21:05 Get a video and photos of the watches serial number 20:21 Check www.thewatchregister.com to see if the watch has been reported stolen 21:38 Get paperwork confirming evidence of the transaction 22:07 If you unsure about dealing with private individuals, then buy from a trusted watch dealer Cheers 🍻 Marcelo Bustamante, Prestige Watches CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3BB4Xqm My fav camera 🥰. A love of my life. My third child (I only have two human children). There can only be one choice. This is a middleweight camera. I loved the smaller brother (M50) and I have no interest in rolling with the big boys and their cameras. So for me - this is the one! "Canon EOS R" https://amzn.to/3BB4Xqm LENS for Canon EOS R: https://amzn.to/3sOTYFK My fav One-and-done Lens 🥰 I have several but if I had to just take ONE lens with me - it would be this. It is AWESOME. Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens - Wide angle lens. Ideal for product, portrait and street photography. How can you argue with that!!!! https://amzn.to/3sOTYFK 2ND CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3h0Br43 If the Canon EOS r is a bit out of reach, then my camera before this was the Canon M50. An awesome, affordable camera that punches well above its weight. I LOVE this camera 🥰 https://amzn.to/3h0Br43 CAMERA TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3JLiDlM You must have a good tripod. Dont skimp here... Manfrotto Befree Live, Travel Video Tripod with Video Camera Head and Lever Closure https://amzn.to/3JLiDlM WATCH TABLE TOP STAND: https://amzn.to/3JJnNPa Im loving this Watch Stand. Great for your desk, your bedside table, your shower room. I have several dotted around the place. Excellent for photography or - just putting on and staring at your watch. https://amzn.to/3JJnNPa WATCH STORAGE BOX: https://amzn.to/3JMM1bf With around a gazillion watch boxes to choose from, there is just ONE that stands out for me. The one that is 1) most useful 2) looks the coolest 3) practical 4) Excellent quality Check out this watch box from Holmes & Hadfield https://amzn.to/3JMM1bf TRIPOD (Handheld): https://amzn.to/3H3l0hP If you like content creation, videography, photography... dont leave home without your JOBY GorillaPod Flexible Lightweight Tripod https://amzn.to/3H3l0hP www.prestige-watches.co.uk   / uk_prestige.  . marcelo@prestige-watches.co.uk   / uk_prestige.  . Instagram: uk_prestige_watches