What the Heck?!?

Am I missing something? I am selling some watches on ebay, including this Seiko 5 SNKL23 J1. The auction on this one is ending today. When I went to bed last night, this watch was at around $90. When I checked this morning, it was over $800. Am I being punked? I am not really expecting the bidder to pay at that price. I mean, you can still get a new one on Long Island Watch for $139 or Amazon for $148! Does anyone have any insight into why bidding on this watch is so outrageous?

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I guess it is always possible that someone was drunk bidding. I think it is possible for you to check the buyer profile as well?

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Stroud_Green

I guess it is always possible that someone was drunk bidding. I think it is possible for you to check the buyer profile as well?

I took a look at the bidding, and it is two people competing for it. I haven't checked their profiles yet, but that is a good idea. Thanks!

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May be he accidently typed one zero to much without raking notice.

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Uhrologe

May be he accidently typed one zero to much without raking notice.

The current bid is $810, up from the previous bid of $800. Doesn't appear to be an accident. 🤔

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niceeee!

You're certain that your watch is not an ultra rare limited edition right 🤣

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Adi365

niceeee!

You're certain that your watch is not an ultra rare limited edition right 🤣

I bought it on Long Island Watch myself for $115! It was an open box that was less than the regular price but is in pretty much pristine condition. I am wondering if the J1 SNKL23s are becoming more rare. I will admit that the only two I could locate were LIW and Amazon; all the others were K1s. 😕

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Spend the 50 cents and promote it 🙂

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88MilesPerHour

Spend the 50 cents and promote it 🙂

To see if I can get over $1000 for it? 🤣 There is 1.5 hours left in the auction and it is still at $810. Both bidders have 100% positive feedback. 😕

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I looked at your auction- A one line description and a single photo. Not extensive, but accurate.

If there was some confusion that led to the bidding war, that's on the bidders. A two-second Google search reveals that it's a $99 watch.

Such is the nature of auctions. They're a beautiful thing if you can get two people that really want the item.

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Now there’s going to be 3 videos on Seiko 5’s appreciate in value faster than Rolex.

Better get on the wait list at your AD.

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Auction just ended with the final price of $810. We'll see if the buyer actually pays. They have until the 8th to pay. 😎

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I seriously doubt it will. I think it is a joke or prank or bidding war that got out of hand. I did look at the profiles of the bidders, and they both have positive ratings...🤔

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Let's see how much more you can get. I hope you sale goes through man.

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divefroggy

Let's see how much more you can get. I hope you sale goes through man.

It doesn't look like it is going to go through...no surprise there! 😂 Today is the last day to pay before it re-lists.