I've been on ebay for about six years, with feedback in the 200 range . . . most of these transactions are watches or watch-related.

I agree with what is written above --

• feedback is the most useful information;
• if not much feedback on seller, then you have to do your own homework (e-mails or even phone calls)
• very rare to have complete rip-off (empty box or worthless watch), but some percentage (maybe 10%) will have overstated condition / description . . . this is part of the experience
• ask loads of questions before you bid
• study the pictures, then study them again
• buy the insurance
• when you open the box, be careful with knife / scissors (adrenalin / excitement has cost me two sliced leather straps)

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: Ask tons of questions & get pics of every
: detail.

: If they don't respond or are rude walk.