Ebay to Authenticate All Watches on Platform Over $2K

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Ebay to Authenticate All Watches on Platform Over $2K

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What's surprising is how long it has taken them to do this since it's been needed for years, but at least they're doing it now. Better late than never I guess. :?

Oh, and Steve's Breitling stopped working years ago and he never bothered to have it fixed, and now that he plans to move out of the country he's going to sell it, so if anyone has any interest in it PM me and I'll get the model and pertinent information for you, and you might want to make an offer because I can tell you he has no idea what it's worth, working or not, so he'd probably accept just about anything, although the decision would be his so I don't know for sure. ;)

Ebay to Authenticate All Watches on Platform Over $2K
August 19, 2020 by Emili Vesilind

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"Luxury watch collectors have always been wary of shopping for timepieces on eBay.

The original online marketplace is a great place to pick up a used bike or even a rare Danish-modern dining room set. But the platform has been challenged by counterfeiters over the years, and without the resources to stop the occasional faux Rolex or Panerai from slipping into its listings.

But come fall, that’s changing—at least when it comes to high-end watches. Ebay has slowly been rolling out its new Authenticity Guarantee, a robust post-sale authentication service for all watches sold over $2,000.

The program debuted with eBay’s top watch sellers this summer. But the company will authenticate 100% of watches priced over $2,000 in the U.S. starting this fall. Come September, if you see a pricey watch on eBay, it will have been verified as the real deal.
eBay Authenticity Guarantee
The landing page for luxury watches on eBay, which links to timepieces verified by the platform’s new Authenticity Guarantee

The program’s widespread debut will include an influx of roughly 80,000 watches—new, pre-owned, and vintage—onto the platform, all bearing the new “Authenticity Guarantee” badge. Watch brands represented, both currently and moving forward, include Rolex, Omega, Piaget, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, and Panerai.

Here’s how the authentication process works: After a watch is purchased and it’s shipped to the customer, the piece is routed to a third-party authenticator for an assessment, the company says. Once verified, the watch is shipped via expedited, two-day shipping from the authenticator facility to the customer, with signature confirmation upon delivery, all of which is covered by eBay.

The multi-point inspection and proof of authentication include confirmation that the item is consistent with the listing title, description, and images, and a multi-point physical authentication. Finally, a security tag is attached to the watch, which signifies that it’s been verified, along with an Authenticity Guarantee card detailing information such as the brand, model, reference number, movement type, case material, bracelet type, and serial number. (Watches customized with aftermarket components of any kind aren’t eligible for authentication.)

“The Authenticity Guarantee is really about bringing a better customer service experience to the buyer,” says Tirath Kamdar, who was tapped by eBay this year to be its first general manager for luxury. “As a buyer, you want to make sure that the watch is not only authentic but also coming to you as listed and described. This is really important for luxury shoppers—we don’t want them to deal with the friction of returns.”

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