I can not stop laughing, and felt that I needed to spend my energy on writing this post. This is in regard to the AF Seafaarer on eBay currently, that keeps jumping in price and auction format....

When this was initially listed, you had the opportunity to Make an Offer. So I attempted with two separate offers, but was declined on both. So I decided to contact the seller directly and ask what the price was they were willing to accept, b/c I only had one more "Offer" left. They never gave me a number, but said that my offers were too low. Shortly after, the listing got canceled, and then it popped up for $50k, and then another one at $25k, and finally now has been listed as an auction! Which "amazingly" has a bid at $8925! It must ben a genuine bid! ;)

Prior to this one bid that was recently placed, I had sent them an email asking if they were going to lower the price again, since I was still interested, along with many other people, but the price was not quite there for market value. I got a response today:

Direct Quote:
"already bids for 8900, same people talking stuff bout me online forums are the ones trying to make deals offline. This is a rare piece, one similar at Chrisites sold last week for 25k plus 22% bp. Major forums, websites Ceos, Museums trying to contact me to buy offline . there the ones, on forums talking trash, then they try to buy to lower price, this will end in two days enjoy, please bid be happy, thanks for all info, so fun. offered 12k offline refused, wanted the ebay gods to take over thanks.
buyer fix, this price has gone up 300-3000% percent so rare and desirable ty."

Sooooooo, do you think I should list my "Seafarer" for sale too? Do you think "Major Forums", "Websites", CEO's and Museums will contact me for a direct offer too? I think mine is rarer than the one listed on eBay and at Christie's. It's an Orvis!!! You always see Heuer's and AFs for sale, but how often do you see the Orvis version? :)

Since mine is not the early version, rather the later version, I figured I would give a slight discount! :) What do you think if I asked for $24k plus 21% commission (will give the commission to charity)? Am I not a generous person for giving away the commission to a charity instead of myself! :)

PS. If you know someone that might be able to help me connect with the eBay gods, can you please send me an email!

In case you have not seen mine, it's not as nice as the eBay and Christie's version, but mine is an ORVIS!!! Don't be shy on making an offer. I might change the listing a few times, so you better act quick before I do!!!