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The Leap Year Watch Challenge

Create and participate in challenges related to the watch hobby.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 !!!
:arrow:... What time is it? :mrgreen:
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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 !!!
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.
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Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
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Animal Mother wrote:Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
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]
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Animal Mother wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 pm Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
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.
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TheJohnP wrote:
Animal Mother wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 pm Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
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.
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.
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TheJohnP wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:16 pm
Animal Mother wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 pm Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
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.
That shouldn’t even be a question. Family first and I will be thinking about you.
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Well, I received a package today but I’m sort of afraid, or should I say ashamed, to open it :roll: . This has been an experience, that for sure!
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Split-Time wrote:Well, I received a package today but I’m sort of afraid, or should I say ashamed, to open it :roll: . This has been an experience, that for sure!
I know the feeling well! I didn’t even want to see what I ordered.


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Split-Time wrote:
TheJohnP wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:16 pm
Animal Mother wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 pm Just three more days everyone. I hope you're ready!
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.
That shouldn’t even be a question. Family first and I will be thinking about you.
This. Family over everything else. We are all thinking of you @TheJohnP


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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!
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Rabirnie wrote:
Split-Time wrote:Well, I received a package today but I’m sort of afraid, or should I say ashamed, to open it :roll: . This has been an experience, that for sure!
I know the feeling well! I didn’t even want to see what I ordered.


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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.
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