Guides
Buy and sell safely — guides
Step-by-step guides written for collectors and sellers: legit checks, market pricing, protected payments, insured shipping, and the scams to watch for.
How to buy a used watch safely
Reference numbers, time-stamped photos, red flags, protected payment, and insured shipping.
Read guideHow to buy used sneakers safely
Condition language, box and tag checks, proof of purchase, and scam patterns to avoid.
Read guideHow to sell a used watch safely
Avoid fake payments and chargebacks, document condition, and ship with evidence.
Read guideHow to sell used sneakers safely
Protect yourself from return swaps and chargebacks with photos, tracking, and records.
Read guideHow to spot a fake watch
Dial, movement, case, and paperwork tells that separate genuine pieces from fakes.
Read guideHow to legit check sneakers
Stitching, tags, box labels, and smell tests for the most-faked models.
Read guideSafe ways to pay strangers online
Which payment methods actually protect you — and which never do.
Read guideHow much is my watch worth?
Research real market value using sold comps, condition, and completeness.
Read guideWriting a wanted listing that gets offers
The details and reference photos that make sellers with the right item respond.
Read guideShipping valuable items safely
Declared value, signature delivery, packing evidence, and tracking discipline.
Read guideMarketplace scams to avoid
The most common buyer and seller scams on general marketplaces, and how to spot them.
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