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Re: Great Editorial, Sam
In Response To: Great Editorial, Sam ()

: Interesting points, Sam . . . as always.

: No doubt, there are fewer "Look what I bought" posts . .
: . also less of the sentiment that you can buy anything, and if
: you don't like it, sell a few months later for some small
: profit. Everything seems slower to move more slowly now; more
: caution in buying; etc.

: I also wonder whether -- after 10 years of such widespread internet
: use, with a vast expansion of available information and the
: power of Google -- there are fewer questions to ask and answer
: about watches, so fewer posts on these forums from people
: seeking information. So if we have fewer "look what I
: bought" messages, and fewer "seeking information"
: messages, then the volume will decline.

: I enjoy these forums when they are busy; I also like the quiet
: times to catch my breath and write in other formats, take
: photos, do research, etc. . . . it's nice not to be concerned
: about hits, visits, advertisers, links, etc. Yes, it's fun to
: have more participants and more good discussions, but it's also
: nice to have some quiet time.

: Jeff

: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

:

Great thread Sam.
I tend to think that things have slowed simply because of the economy. Even people of means slow down purchasing when the economy
is sour. People are holding on to what funds they have and are less likely to buy anything. On the other hand, I've bought 5 watches this year with
one being in the 5k range. There are more deals on the sales forums than ever and if you are looking for a grail piece, now is the time to buy.

I'm in agreement with your statement about friends and watches. It make little difference to me what others bought and I wouldn't
buy anything just because someone else had one. I have done it before, it didn't work out well and I won't do it again. I tend to
think that may be somewhat of a problem with the younger collector and maybe not so much with the more seasoned guys and older collectors.
I know my mistakes are becoming fewer and fewer on what I buy, I still make them, just not so much. I fully agree with the "button pushing"
statement, it still affects me but I'm better prepared to resist it, it that makes any sense..........

I tend to think that the forums will become less busy as time goes on. Some may disagree, thats fine, but there is a general unrest
going on in middle America, its not just the economy. I believe its the erosion of what people like us hold dear. I think that the unrest
will get greater and people will be less likely to communicate about hobbies and such. Its taken somewhat of a backseat to the economy,
our healthcare issues and our representation in government. These thing are more important to the individuals that can afford to collect watches
as we all know its an expensive habit as proven by my being broke............that make any sense whatsoever?

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