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What to do with watches?

  • 27-11-2015 12:30pm
    #1
    pow wow
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    Not entirely sure this is the right forum but here it goes.

    My Dad died earlier this year and was a big watch fan - nothing terribly high end but he did like them and we have quite a few belonging to him that work fine that we'd like to pass on to someone who'd get use out of them. Charity shops won't take them and we don't really want to sell them. Long shot I know but do you guys know of anywhere that could make use of them? We could sell them I suppose and give the money to charity but that feels like a big hurdle just now.

    Thanks in advance for any input :)


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  • #2
    bcklschaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭bcklschaps


    Surprised they won't take them in charity shops....but I guess most of their customers are not interested in buying watches...so they would just be in the way and not be able to sell them on.

    Another option would be pawn broker or those kind of 2nd hand thrift shops. 2nd hand shops will usually buy stuff off ya, if they sniff a bargain, and think they can make a fast buck off it.

    I agree about selling online ... Donedeal etc. its a fair bit of hassle especially haggling over a few quid with some stranger when it involves something that has huge sentimental value to you :-(


  • #3
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,217 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    I'm so sorry for your loss PW.

    I'm also surprised, nay shocked that charity shops won't take them. They're a staple in charity shops in the UK and elsewhere(where some real rare and valuable stuff has sometimes come up). That's really odd, though it explains why I've never seen them in such shops when I've looked and I did wonder… Mayeb because they're concerned about returns?

    Selling them on ebay/donedeal/adverts would be a bit longwinded alright. Not something you need to be dealing with. My suggestion FWIW? I'd take a few pics and post them in this thread. That way you'd get some idea of what they might be worth and in case there's any that might be worth more than the family thinks. You'd be surprised how often that can happen. IE "ah sure it's only a Casio" when it's a first generation Casio G-Shock worth many thousands. Then one easier and more direct way to sell them might be to post them in this thread. The thread allows direct poster to poster selling as well as links to Adverts.ie sales.

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  • #4
    Menas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,318 ✭✭✭✭Menas


    Agree with what Wibbs said, take some pics of each watch, front and back, and post on here to get an idea of value.
    Dont try to sell them without knowing what you could get for them!
    The tricky thing about valuing a second hand watch is that it is only really worth what someone is willing to pay for it. But the more common ones are easy enough to estimate.

    I am mad curious to see his collection now!


  • #5
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Sorry to hear you news...

    As mentioned, post some pics and good advice will come from here.

    I would also keep one...just for you

    DT

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #6
    893bet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,374 ✭✭✭893bet


    Keep his favourite!

    Perhaps a PM to a member here who is not looking to take advantage of your situation (and I am sure most are not to be fair).

    I suggest Wibbs ;).


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  • #7
    endacl
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    Did he have grandchildren who might like a memento of him in the future when they're a bit older and might appreciate the significance?


  • #8
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    pow wow wrote: »
    Not entirely sure this is the right forum but here it goes.

    My Dad died earlier this year and was a big watch fan - nothing terribly high end but he did like them and we have quite a few belonging to him that work fine that we'd like to pass on to someone who'd get use out of them. Charity shops won't take them and we don't really want to sell them. Long shot I know but do you guys know of anywhere that could make use of them? We could sell them I suppose and give the money to charity but that feels like a big hurdle just now.

    Thanks in advance for any input :)

    I'd keep them, they are a nice reminder and don't take up any space or require any maintenance from you.... If they are not high end then they are more valuable to you than the few quid you'd get IMO....


  • #9
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    My younger brother wears my grandads watch as well as one owned by my granduncle... He found the original watchmaker in wicklow, had the watch serviced there and they were able to tell him allot about his particular timepiece, it's history, who made it... It's a fantastic thing and a great link to past generations. His kids will probably end up with them at some stage...


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