The Leap Year Watch Challenge
- Split-Time
- MoT Member
- Posts: 2492
- Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:05 pm
- Has thanked: 22315 times
- Been thanked: 10865 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I finally have something in the mail from ebay. About the only thing special about it will be that it is my first watch off ebay other than two that I purchased "buy now" using a coupon. I am still looking for something for a specific purpose, but the price may be an issue. Like [mention]Rabirnie[/mention] , I am chalking this challenge up to familiarization with finding watches on the bay and using gixen (thanks [mention]Sporkboy[/mention]).
The good news/bad news is that I lost a little bit of time going down a rabbit hole after a premoon speedmaster that didn't work out. At least the challenge made me look in some different places.
The good news/bad news is that I lost a little bit of time going down a rabbit hole after a premoon speedmaster that didn't work out. At least the challenge made me look in some different places.
- watchpalooza
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 4310
- Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:43 pm
- Location: Munich & SF Bay Area
- Has thanked: 21586 times
- Been thanked: 12443 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
Win or lose, I have really enjoyed the hunt. Finding watches in the under $30 range, honing search skills, getting great practice with making offers and negotiating price, and learning about things I did not know before. It has been the most watch-seeking fun I have had in a great while. To me, this is the win.
- Sporkboy
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1950
- Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
- Has thanked: 2570 times
- Been thanked: 5989 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I think that you guys have got the right attitude toward the challenge. It has been a learning experience in getting better at eBay searching. I am glad that people are enjoying it, and it is a good reminder that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on this hobby to enjoy it.
- Wolfsatz
- MoT Member
- Posts: 703
- Joined: Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:34 am
- Location: GMT -5
- Has thanked: 272 times
- Been thanked: 2485 times
- Contact:
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I'm still on the hunt... I have a few prospects... the ones I really like/wnat... are usually under$50... to I've been very good at restraining the trigger...
however... I've seen some really good under $30.. but I want it to be Xtra Special !!!
however... I've seen some really good under $30.. but I want it to be Xtra Special !!!
... What time is it?
- Sporkboy
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1950
- Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
- Has thanked: 2570 times
- Been thanked: 5989 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I have been wondering where you have been here. I was expecting more good natured trash talk from you. Anyway, good luck with your hunt. I am sure that you will uncover something special.Wolfsatz wrote:I'm still on the hunt... I have a few prospects... the ones I really like/wnat... are usually under$50... to I've been very good at restraining the trigger...
however... I've seen some really good under $30.. but I want it to be Xtra Special !!!
- Animal Mother
- MoT Member
- Posts: 274
- Joined: Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:04 pm
- Location: Wales, UK
- Has thanked: 81 times
- Been thanked: 787 times
- Sporkboy
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1950
- Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
- Has thanked: 2570 times
- Been thanked: 5989 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I am nearly ready. I was just working on my write up earlier. I should probably check the pictures too, but I think I am in good shape. so hope Wolfsatz is ready...for a beat down sandwich[emoji6]Animal Mother wrote:Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
- TheJohnP
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 11014
- Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
- Location: Atlanta
- Has thanked: 46870 times
- Been thanked: 35265 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I have my entry watch, but out of town currently dealing with a family emergency.
Not sure if I'll be back home by the 1st or not.
May be a little late in submitting my candidate.
Hope that's cool.
Click Icon To Contact Me
Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
- Sporkboy
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1950
- Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
- Has thanked: 2570 times
- Been thanked: 5989 times
The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I hope that everything is OK with your family. That stuff always comes first as this watch stuff is silly in comparison. As long as you do your best to get it in during the first half of the month then you will be fine. Though I am sure that can be extended if required for a family emergency.TheJohnP wrote:I have my entry watch, but out of town currently dealing with a family emergency.
Not sure if I'll be back home by the 1st or not.
May be a little late in submitting my candidate.
Hope that's cool.
Last edited by Sporkboy on Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- Split-Time
- MoT Member
- Posts: 2492
- Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:05 pm
- Has thanked: 22315 times
- Been thanked: 10865 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
That shouldn’t even be a question. Family first and I will be thinking about you.
- Split-Time
- MoT Member
- Posts: 2492
- Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:05 pm
- Has thanked: 22315 times
- Been thanked: 10865 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
Well, I received a package today but I’m sort of afraid, or should I say ashamed, to open it . This has been an experience, that for sure!
- Rabirnie
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1447
- Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:53 pm
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Has thanked: 24647 times
- Been thanked: 7484 times
- Contact:
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
I know the feeling well! I didn’t even want to see what I ordered.Split-Time wrote:Well, I received a package today but I’m sort of afraid, or should I say ashamed, to open it . This has been an experience, that for sure!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Rabirnie
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1447
- Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:53 pm
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Has thanked: 24647 times
- Been thanked: 7484 times
- Contact:
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
This. Family over everything else. We are all thinking of you @TheJohnPSplit-Time wrote:That shouldn’t even be a question. Family first and I will be thinking about you.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- TheJohnP
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 11014
- Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
- Location: Atlanta
- Has thanked: 46870 times
- Been thanked: 35265 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
Thanks all.
One of the many reasons I love this place.
Just didn't want anyone wondering where I was when submissions start.
Because I'm going to CRUSH it!
#TrashTalk
One of the many reasons I love this place.
Just didn't want anyone wondering where I was when submissions start.
Because I'm going to CRUSH it!
#TrashTalk
Click Icon To Contact Me
Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
- Sporkboy
- MoT Member
- Posts: 1950
- Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
- Has thanked: 2570 times
- Been thanked: 5989 times
Re: The Leap Year Watch Challenge
The package I received was approximately the size of a brick, wrapped in brown paper, tied with a string and had a partially intact wax seal. Absolutely an experience for sure, but I was pleasantly surprised.Rabirnie wrote:I know the feeling well! I didn’t even want to see what I ordered.Split-Time wrote:Well, I received a package today but I’m sort of afraid, or should I say ashamed, to open it . This has been an experience, that for sure!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk