RWG KBB

[bruce79]

OK, The world of reps is forever changing...like technology, foreign policy, etc. Now this is just a thought, but what if...what if there was a sort of KBB put together for our reps. A standard of reps, new and used, that was presented so all could be informed and educated...members/traders/buyers/etc. For those of you who are NON-USA (not sure if kbb is outside of the states) Kelly Blue Book, KBB, is the standard for which the resale value (worth) of cars are determined. I really think this would be a success in the world of which we live. First you select the make, then the model, then the options...Just a way for all to keep up. Any opinions, supporters, critics??? Is this stupid...or an idea crazy enough, it just might work?

[KB]

Not practical unfortunately, by the time it was compiled it would already be obsolete.

Ken

[offshore]

We sort of have it with Richard Browns- Replica Watch Report

http://www.replicawatchreport.com/articles...ruary-2006.html

Richard does a fabulous job keeping us all up to date ( as much as is humanly possible), but with the idiosyncracies of the rep assemblers, and the fact that one assembler may source parts from different suppliers- the final product can be just about anything.

Trying to then place a value on it would be nye on impossible. A wonderful sentiment- and thought- not feasible however!

Offshore

[jonthebhoy]

I agree with KB and say that, I too, must KB the KBB.

Very difficult to maintain. Who would assess the standard for a start? Would there be a K of KBB? (King of KBB)

Appeals process? Etc. etc.

JTB

[KB]

Not that I have a problem with the initials KB mind you

Ken

[Richard Tracy]

For new, impossible, supply, popularity, and other factors are dificult to measure.

Used however could be done with time and member input.

[bruce79]

I guess I'm mainly referring to used/preowned watches. And you guys brought up some good points, how would the standard be decided and WHO would be the decider. With enough thought, I think something could be put together though. Like a watch review section with sub categories breaking down into make, model, edition. There could be a sort of value range...the information would be imput via a template so all reviews would follow the same format???

[Richard Tracy]

The deciding factor would come naturally,...how much people are willing to invest in a particular piece ?

[bruce79]

Of course, that is always the deciding factor for myself...what is this particular watch worth to me?