Railroad Watch Tip 2
As an avid collector of train memorabilia including antique railroad watches, I have been cheated a few times in some purchases I have made.It can be easy to be defrauded by being sold counterfeit merchandise or watches whose condition doesn't match what a seller has advertised. I've developed a few tips to make sure that the watch you're getting is both genuine and a good-looking addition to your collection.
First, always ask for more pictures than first provided if buying something over the web. Many people use stock photos when advertising their watches and many times the watch unfortunately looks nothing like what is pictured.
Asking for more photos also ensures that the seller cares enough about the merchandise to make sure it is in good condition and the photos can also let you check out any potential dings or strange markings that would otherwise not be revealed until too late.
My second piece of advice is, if possible, to always go and see the watch in person before buying it. Fakes can look very good in photos but believe me, when being held, a counterfeit plastic watch feels nothing like silver or steel.
I hope this advice helps you add to your collection and good hunting! Who knows when you'll find that next perfect piece to add to your collection.