Are you looking to buy watches online? Buy Watches has put together this guide to help you make a safe and secure purchase online.
The luxury watch industry is one of the most exploited industries in the world. We have all seen our friends wearing fake designer watches and we have all heard about shady characters selling stolen or fake watches out of the pockets of his jacket.
While this negativity is unfortunate it also has a bright side - now people are becoming more careful about where they buy their watches, who they buy them from and how they inspect them before purchasing.
Buying a watch online should be no different. One should do thorough research of the seller, the watch they are selling and the fine details of the sale contract. Here are a few points that you should look out for:
1. Are you buying from an authorised dealer?
Buying from an authorised dealer is a good idea and has many advantages. Most luxury watch companies will not honour a warranty unless the watch was bought from an authorised dealer. Watches that you buy from an authorised dealer will also always be legitimate allowing peace of mind for the buyer.
2. Why are the prices cheaper?
When looking to buy watches online you should make sure that you discover why the price is cheaper. Prices for watches online generally are cheaper and this is for two reasons:
The watch is fake - No genuine seller would ever reduce the price on a true luxury watch by more than “sale” prices and so a cheap watch would indicate that it is fake.
The seller is an online store - Online stores can sometimes pass on some savings to the consumer as they have less expenses than regular physical shops. If this is the case you might get a slight reduction on a luxury, designer or brand name watch.
3. Is the site “hack proof” secure?
If you are buying from a large site like Amazon.com you can rest assured that the site is secure from hackers and credit card thieves. These large sites spend millions of dollars every year to protect their customers from online crime. However, some smaller sites may not be secure or even legitimate. Always make sure the site taking your credit card details has a padlock symbol in the bottom corner of your window and make sure you have some details about the sellers physical address in case you ever need to dispute the transaction.
4. Does the seller have postage insurance and returns?
If you are spending a few thousand on a luxury watch you want to make sure that the seller has a good returns policy and insures the watch for any damage that might occur during shipping. The last thing you want is to recieve a broken or scratched Rolex in the mail only to find out you cannot send it back.
There are many other things to watch out for when looking to buy watches online. The most important thing is to do your research, take your time and follow your instinct. If you feel like something is not quite right then it probably isn’t. Buy Watches will do everything it can do show you the best places to find real luxury watches online.