Crappy Resale

[robertk328]

Not a big deal to me. I have an Apple graveyard where all my old Apple items are laid to rest after their years of service.

 

[NatShar5]

interesting. being an apple product. I checked and thought the resale values would be higher. I don't own one i just think this is interesting coming from an avid ebay buyer and seller

 

[robertk328]

interesting. being an apple product. I checked and thought the resale values would be higher. I don't own one i just think this is interesting coming from an avid ebay buyer and seller

I think the initial price might be a touch high, which could explain the lower resale. Just a hunch.

 

[swarlos]

After reading all the comments in the thread, I appreciate everyone's thoughts btw, I'm not so worried about it anymore. I love my SBSS watch and when the new one comes I may sell my old watch to offset the new or I'll just save up and give this current one to my mom.

The watch IMO is still a pretty new category and will settle into its own here and I'm just excited to be along for the ride.

 

[doc16mom]

I was very surprised at the resale value of the SS models. Thought they would go higher on resale. I find the sports models sell better on eBay. Guess it's the higher price point of the SS.

 

[robertk328]

I was very surprised at the resale value of the SS models. Thought they would go higher on resale. I find the sports models sell better on eBay. Guess it's the higher price point of the SS.

Probably. I'm sure they sell multiples over on Sport vs SS. Considering they do the same thing, $200 is a big difference.

 

[doc16mom]

I'm so disappointed. I just sold my Apple Watch stainless steel 38mm with 7 bands and many months of apple care for $400. All my Apple products have had such good resale on eBay. This one is a bummer. I think next time around I'm going to opt for the sport. The Ss is not worth it. Sorry I upgraded to the SS 42mm.

 

[robertk328]

I'm so disappointed. I just sold my Apple Watch stainless steel 38mm with 7 bands and many months of apple care for $400. All my Apple products have had such good resale on eBay. This one is a bummer. I think next time around I'm going to opt for the sport. The Ss is not worth it. Sorry I upgraded to the SS 42mm.

Not worth it if you're going to resell it. Totally worth it to me to wear it every day

 

[swarlos]

I'm so disappointed. I just sold my Apple Watch stainless steel 38mm with 7 bands and many months of apple care for $400. All my Apple products have had such good resale on eBay. This one is a bummer. I think next time around I'm going to opt for the sport. The Ss is not worth it. Sorry I upgraded to the SS 42mm.

That's what I'm saying it sucks monkey balls!

 

[Honey Beagle]

I'm so disappointed. I just sold my Apple Watch stainless steel 38mm with 7 bands and many months of apple care for $400. All my Apple products have had such good resale on eBay. This one is a bummer. I think next time around I'm going to opt for the sport. The Ss is not worth it. Sorry I upgraded to the SS 42mm.

Why did you sell for such a low price?

 

[Honey Beagle]

Gazelle is planning to start buying them back, as well, which makes it a lot more appealing to me.

Gazelle does not pay enough for devices.

 

[swarlos]

Gazelle does not pay enough for devices.

Not nearly enough. I love Swappa that's my go to.

 

[doc16mom]

I put it up on auction on eBay. I have always gotten good resale on my Apple Products. It had so many views and watchers but in the end people would only bid so high. Before that I had listed it as a buy now at a decent price and had no bites.

 

[doc16mom]

I think the problem is the initial price point of the SS is so high that people expect a better deal on resale. The sport price point is more reasonable so on resale people feel like they are getting a deal. It is going to be interesting to see the pricing and models of watch2. People seem to be bitting more for the sport now that they reduced the price. Consumers don't seem to want to pay more than 300's for a watch that will get outdated rather quickly.

 

[MooMooPrincess]

Why did you sell for such a low price?

Because the resale value isn't strong. In my area they've almost dropped to 150 OBO. I'm hoping to get one for 100 in good condition.

 

[Honey Beagle]

I also believe when sellers put a reserve price will make some peeps not want to bid. I know I never bud on reserved priced auctions.

 

[swarlos]

I also believe when sellers put a reserve price will make some peeps not want to bid. I know I never bud on reserved priced auctions.

Yeah but if you don't set a reserve then you'd be selling your item for way less than you want. Unless eBay has relaxed their rules you have to sell the item for the winning bid, right?

 

[ame]

Gazelle does not pay enough for devices.

Not nearly enough. I love Swappa that's my go to.

But Gazelle pays cash (or paypal anyway), and is reliable. I don't patronize Amazon.

 

[Lee_Bo]

I'm not too worried about resale value. I usually donate items when I upgrade to new ones.

 

[maflynn]

I didn't my the Apple watch to sell it, I bought it to wear and its fullfilling its mission wonderfully. It's not a perfect device, but I do enjoy the features it has. I purposely bought the sports model, given the price point, and what it offers. To that end, I'm not expecting a lot in return when I do sell it.