How to resell watches with or without battery: can't open some up to check

[carolbearstreasures07]

Hello. I've been mostly selling vintage 1970-90's jewelry and a few fashion watches. Most watches I can open up to remove the old battery and check conditions. I've got a plastic zippy bag full of estate watches to sort through.

My questions are: Can I list a pre-owned watch with an old battery possibly inside? What wording to use?

I don't want to cause damage to the watch if I can't remove the battery safely.

Can I list as untested/unopened?

I don't want to get flagged or have shipping issues with a type of battery not allowed. I use UPS and USPS ground mostly anyways.

Thanks.

[janet9988]

You need to list under for parts only. 

[carolbearstreasures07]

Thank you for the reply. Listing as "for parts only" makes sense when I don't know the  functionality of a watch. 

[tobaccocardyahoo]

You stand far less chance of selling the watch, if listed as parts than you do if it is running, and will not be likely to get as much for it.

You do less work, promise less, and are less likely to make a sale. You get to decide.

Frankly, many 70's -90's watches are not worth listing in any condition but I am sure there are people who will disagree with me.