FORMAL NOTICE OF NEW FEES: (From April 2008)
Please be advised that from April 2008 I will be applying a new 'storage' fee to my used watch sales in the member trade area. It has come to my attention that, for some time now, my watches have been effectively living 'rent free' in my home for the benefit of their ultimate purchasers. This is clearly unsustainable.
So from April 2008 my sales will incorporate a $1 a day storage fee, to cover my costs in providing the watches shelter, furniture, heating and so on.
The regular storage fee is for a place in my desk drawer - this is the view from inside with the drawer shut so you can see:
PREMIUM STORAGE:
Some watches have benefited from a beach view, which comes at an additional 0.89 cents per day premium to the standard storage fee.
FOR SALE OR TRADE: 'Ziggy' Movement
I have a 'ziggy' movement for sale on the forum. It is an Asian 21J that he was once kind enough to send me for free. To be clear - Ziggy himself once owned it, touched it and put it an envelope. The 'ziggyfied' envelope is not included in the sale.
This exciting part of horological history can be yours for just $805.25.
The breakdown on what I have put into this movement works like this:
Movement cost (to me): FREE
Cost of Ziggy's time in transferring it from the parts bin it into an envelope (to me): FREE
My time having to wait for it to arrive via mail (1 week) and customs anxiety: $95
Taxi to the end of driveway to collect mail (had I not undertaken to walk the journey): $2.80
Full inspection upon arrival to verify correct addressee: $8
18 months storage @$1 per day (standard drawer storage): $547
Poking at it with a screwdriver with a furrowed and confused brow one evening: $75
Blowing dust and corn chips off it: $50
Paypal fees: $26.44
New envelope: $0.25
Postage stamp: $0.75
Ink to write your address: $0.01
I don't see any reason to take a loss on this one, so I'm going to ask for the full price. However I WILL ABSORB THE COSTS OF LICKING THE ENVELOPE. All customs risks to be taken on by purchaser.
WANTED TO BUY
Some patience from another forum member. No watch required, I'm just looking to buy 2 weeks of someone's time waiting for something to arrive. I'm hoping to mark it up and resell it, since my patience commands quite a premium amongst other members.