Replica watches have been a mainstay of Internet sales (and spam) since the late 90s. Manufactured in Asia yet sold all over the world, replica watches are available in a variety of quality levels, from cheap tourist souvenirs to high-end masterpieces.
1. Curiosity — Everyone’s heard rumors about replica watches. Even the most skeptical is tempted to buy a $10 Rolex fake just to see what it looks like.
2. Price — While genuine Swiss watches such as Rolex and Panerai start at $4,000 a piece, the replica watches cost anywhere from $10 for a low-end example to $500 for the absolute best.
3. Availability — With the advent of the Internet you’re not limited to finding replica watches on your trip to the Bahamas. They are available at web sites everywhere.
4. Fraud — It’s estimated that 35% of the high-end watches sold on eBay are replica watches described as genuine. Caveat Emptor!
5. Demand — The American market for replica watches is insatiable. Thousands are sold every day for a variety of price ranges. Until this market is sated there will always be a demand for replica watches.
6. Spam — While spam comes in all flavors one of the most common types of spam advertises replica watches. This type of constant exposure keeps them at the forefront of the buyer’s mind
7. Manufacturer Apathy — It would be easy for Rolex or Omega to hire staff to permanently shut down the big box replica watch Internet stores. Yet they persist seemingly unscathed to this day. The manufacturers must take a hand in their own destiny.
8. Hype — Replica watch dealers are constantly trying to convince shoppers that their watches are 99% accurate when compared to the original. They use terms like “Grade A++” to entice their would-be buyers.
9. Fake Reviews — There are dozens of fake “Review” websites that extol the virtues of one Internet replica watch dealer while vilifying all the rest. It turns out these sites are run by replica dealers themselves in order to drum up more sales!
10. Ignorance — People unfamiliar with the replica watch trade are easily swayed by the lies told by most dealers. They’re led to believe that a fake watch can be worth $700 or $1,000. They buy into this fantasy and drive huge profits to the dealers, which in turn completes the circle as the dealers advertise even more…
Conclusion:
Authentic is good to have, but way too expensive.
I can spend my money, “wiser”.
If you want a replica/fake, got to a market or any other place mentioned in this blog.
1. Hold it & examine it before handing over your money.
2. its cheaper
3. Do your research before actually buying one,
so you know what to look for and how much to pay.
4. If you see the face of the seller,u can bargain for a lower price
5. Pay cash! .. have the exact amount so that they never know how much you really have in your pocket.
Source: RWR