concerning jim skelton by michael davis 3-29
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Real Name: Michael Concerning Jim Skelton Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it. ~ Edward de Bono Join Date: Feb 2008 Again, we are all sad to see Jim go. And, we wish him the very best in his future endeavors. Location: Atlanta, GA Invicta...in hoc nomen vinces! Posts: 12,234 After speaking with several people this evening, let me just say this... meijinTRANSCRIPT
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Concerning Jim Skelton
As I said in another post a minute ago, I have just gotten into my hotel room in Toronto. Obviously, all of
the information concerning Jim just got to me as I have been traveling from Lucerne to Zurich, then
flying to London, then flying from London to Toronto. I will be home in the morning.
After speaking with several people this evening, let me just say this...
We wish Jim Skelton the best. He played a key role in the development of the watch shows on SNBC. He
is not only a personal friend of mine, but of many of the vendors at SNBC. Things change and we then
move forward. None of us from the vendor side of the house have any control over what the hosts do or
what SNBC does. That is a matter best left private. The influx of rumors and speculation does NO ONE
(including Jim) any good. Everyone would be better off letting those parties directly involved sort out
whatever they may need to. Unless you have specific and first hand knowledge of the situation, I would
suggest you not post your speculative comments.
Again, we are all sad to see Jim go. And, we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.
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Well said Michael...
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Michael, I agree with you 100%. We all wish Jim the best.
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Thanks......well said.
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Thanks mike , I'm Done . how the trip hope you have lots of puctures .
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Let's heed this advice.
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I agree with ya 100% Mike let the man alone
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Thanks Mike!
On the bright side, when are you going to post the pics ...really looking forward to what Invicta show-
cased at the big BW .
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yup... i concur.
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Thanks, Mike.
Looking forward to hearing about Basel.
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+1 Michael, I am just not into intrigue!!
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Ride in peace my friend, ride in peace.
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Well said Michael.
I do miss Jim and his sense of humor, both here and on shop.
He is posting periodic comments on his facebook account for those who want to keep up a little.
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Thank you michael and we look forward to what's in store for you to share of your big adventure in Basel.
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Well said as usual sir. I will speculate no longer.
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Hopefully people will heed your words and just wish Jim the best.
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I figured it would be a shock to you also. I new you and Jim were good friends. Just have a safe trip the
rest of the way home. Sh/t happens and you move on. Thats part of this thing they call life. Kim know
through facebook we hope the very best for him.
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said and done ...stay safe mike enjoy whats left of basel ...Jim best of luck and all of God blessings
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Good advice that the wise will follow. Welcome back to the good Ole USA soon.
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No disrespect to any other hosts or vendor reps , but Jim was hands down the most knowledgable , and
outright best personality representing shop or any of the brands he sold. If it wasnt for him I may never
have started buying watches from shop. He has forgotten more about watches than everyone else I
mentioned knows. Again no disrepect to anyone else . Just a big Jim fan ... Best of luck to him ...
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Thanks Mike, come home safe, and the best to Jim.
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I guest all they have to do is change the J and replace it with a T.. Jim will be missed and all i can say is
thanks jim..keep pushin
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what njsaintsfain said same for me
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Our Friend will be missed
I hope this is just a rumor. I started collecting because of Jim. He is truly one class act and I wish him the
best. When one door closes another will open.
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Wow, this has been a crazy past 2 months for all us WG's, just when you think you were
shocked once, now again.
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"Sad...." Uh huh....
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I miss ya already bro.
Jim was the best thing to happen to shopnbc and to watch enthusiast. He could sell me a
watch faster than anyone , I trusted his judgement and he never let me down .
My sundays wont be the same w/o him.
Jim : LOVE YA MAN for teaching me all about watches since 2004, I've been right here with
ya.
I feel a connection to him like a brother , and like a brother he will truly be missed.
Thanx Big Mike for your intervention , Am more sure now judging from your thread that
something has changed concerning my good friend jim . no more speculating. please keep us
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Thanx.
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Things just aren't gonna be the same now that JS has left Shop. He provided not
only his knowledge of timepieces, but alot of other intangibles as well. Ones that
no one else on Shop could duplicate, IMO. Even those that didn't care for him, must
appreciate that. Sometimes change happens for the better. Let's hope that's the
case for Jim. Thanks for the thread Mike.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aquaman
Jim was the best thing to happen to shopnbc and to watch enthusiast. He could sell me a
watch faster than anyone , I trusted his judgement and he never let me down .
My sundays wont be the same w/o him.
Jim : LOVE YA MAN for teaching me all about watches since 2004, I've been right here with
ya.
I feel a connection to him like a brother , and like a brother he will truly be missed.
Thanx Big Mike for your intervention , Am more sure now judging from your thread that
something has changed concerning my good friend jim . no more speculating. please keep
us posted.
Thanx.
Well said. No sense speculating. I must say that one of the reasons I record the show is to
watch Jim mess around and learn the art of selling. He is very entertaining and that will be
missed. He has influenced my decision to make certain purchases but not on all of them. The
fact remains remains however that he will be missed by thousands of followers. We will miss
Jim Skelton and ACTION JIM.
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I wish J.S. the best and he's knows what's best for him and his family. He will do well at
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One door closes and another one will certainly open. There's always something better
waiting down the line... I wish him success because it will follow him, for sure.
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Thanks Michael, well said. "you're a good man, Charlie Brown". Be safe on your final leg
home. I'll just say I'm bummed about Jim because it was he that brought me back to watch
collecting after years of criticism from peers. Over four years ago, while surfing, I found the
Shop, and this guy Jim Skelton. He said then, "we are all just watchgeeks...". I said to
myself, wow, that's me. The rest is history. It's just a selfish feeling of being bummed right
now. Thanks for this group of "watchgeeks" though...my new family!!
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It is a sad, sad day. Jim was the one person who got me started collecting watches. I mean
no disrespect to anyone else involved in the watch programs, but the watch shows will not
be the same without Jim. Best of luck to Jim with whatever he is pursuing. Let us all observe
a moment of silence.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHRONOKEN
Perhaps he'll show up on World of Watches, as their new host?
Seriously? In the thread I make saying not to post rumor and speculation you post this?
Really?
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Agree 100%,Mike!
Will miss Jim on the Shop, definitely picked up a lot from his time on the air.
I'm sure, once the dust and legalities have cleared, Jim will let us know more. Good
luck, Jim!
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Quote:
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Seriously? In the thread I make saying not to post rumor and speculation you post this?
Really?
My apologies Michael.
I did not access the thread through the first page, so I did not see your statement.
In retrospect, I should have read the entire thread, but as I often do when it comes to a
thread such as this,
I usually click to the last page, to get the most updated comments.
It's never my intention to create hostilities on this site,
or go against the TOS, so once again I apologize for my mistake.
It does not erase the mistake, but I did delete the post.
Take care,
Ken..
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Jim has many friends in the watch industry. I'm sure with his knowledge, salesmanship, and
contacts he'll do fine. Good luck Jim, hope to see you back soon.
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Shop NBC must be crazy to let him go. He was so much fun. His passion for the hobby was
contagious. I have almost forty watches because of it! And now the party is over. there's no
other way to put it...
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well said Michael and i agree...but he will be missed...I just hate how the haters have come
out of the woodwork like cockroaches when the light is turned on to slam him on here and
on facebook...I do wish him well in whatever he does...but I fear that the days of watching
him on TV are probably OVER....truly a sad fact...because he got me as well as thousands of
others started in watch collecting...I was laid of after 4 yrs working within corporate
America....the chances of all of us truly knowing what happened between Jim and the shop
probably will never be told to any of us in public....a sad but true FACT...
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Mike, thanks for your OP.....let's reflect and think of
Laurel without Hardy
Abbott without Costello
Batman without Robin
Courageous Cat without Minute Mouse
Just won't be the same.........but, life goes on....and for the better
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I am sad to Jim go. He was one of the reasons I started collecting watches when I started
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Well said Mike! To bad the trolls on Facebook can't live by the same morals!
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Michael,
Even you said that you were at home viewing the watch shows prior to coming to Invicta.
I appreciate you trying to calm down the assumptions and theories.
This can't possibly be a good day for you guy’s either as vendors because of your personal
relationships with Jim.
I am one of those people that started purchasing from snbc because I happened across a Jim
Skelton watch presentation several years ago.
Prior to that, I would not consider buying watches from a home shopping network, period.
Jim's enthusiasm, and most of all passion, made one heck of a difference in changing my
perception of home shopping networks.
I was very disappointed when Jim left watchgeeks...
I am flabbergasted that Jim left snbc!!!
Most of us came here to watchgeeks because of Jim Skelton's advertisement and huge
endorsement of this forum.
That's just the truth man!!!
I only wish Jim could have had a chance to say goodbye on the shows that he in many ways
revolutionized before pulling the plug.
He's one of the guy's, that’s all…
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Something is missing from my child hood. I don' remember "Courageous Cat and Minute
Mouse" However, Jim's on air persona will be missed !!!! Jim, Good Luck in your future
endevours.
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Watching just won't be the same without the subtle perversion edge that made us laugh and
our wives roll their eyes! LOL! I am sure he will go onto bigger and better things. We haven't
seen the last of Jim. Just a new chapter. Good luck Bro!
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+1 -- thanks KY for saying exactly what I was thinking.
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Michael,
Even you said that you were at home viewing the watch shows prior to coming to Invicta.
I appreciate you trying to calm down the assumptions and theories.
This can't possibly be a good day for you guy’s either as vendors because of your personal
relationships with Jim.
I am one of those people that started purchasing from snbc because I happened across a
Jim Skelton watch presentation several years ago.
Prior to that, I would not consider buying watches from a home shopping network, period.
Jim's enthusiasm, and most of all passion, made one heck of a difference in changing my
perception of home shopping networks.
I was very disappointed when Jim left watchgeeks...
I am flabbergasted that Jim left snbc!!!
Most of us came here to watchgeeks because of Jim Skelton's advertisement and huge
endorsement of this forum.
That's just the truth man!!!
I only wish Jim could have had a chance to say goodbye on the shows that he in many
ways revolutionized before pulling the plug.
He's one of the guy's, that’s all…
Well said KY! A big +1
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Thank you Mike, I wish Jim all the very best, we will all miss his personality,knowledge and
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godspeed.............
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Yes, we are all sad...maybe bummed works better 4 me
All I will say is, I just felt a disturbance in the force... it was as if a million voices
screamed out, then went silent...
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No disrespect to any other hosts or vendor reps , but Jim was hands down the most
knowledgable , and outright best personality representing shop or any of the brands he
sold. If it wasnt for him I may never have started buying watches from shop. He has
forgotten more about watches than everyone else I mentioned knows. Again no disrepect
to anyone else . Just a big Jim fan ... Best of luck to him ...
If it weren't for Jim, I would still have three/four watches. Basically, Jim "sold" me
my collection.
I wish Jim and the entire Skelton family well and Godspeed.
Thanks for everything you did for us Jim.
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Okay thank you for the heads up. I wish Jim the very best.
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Mike, thank's for bringing some sanity to this subject. There is no doubt Jim will be missed, I
started watching snbc prior to Jim becoming the prominent watch host. Like a lot of us have
stated, Jim took the show to a new level. He will be missed, I thank you, Jim and Bruce for
creating this forum. And I wish Jim all the best.
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No speculating but with Jim just signing a contract recently, buying a house and moving,
buying a new car- SOMETHING seriously went wrong for him to be let go. After a new
contract signing I just cant see him taking off. Also he probably has a non compete
somewhere to keep him from hawking watches on TV at least.
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All I will say is, I just felt a disturbance in the force... it was as if a million voices
screamed out, then went silent...
Crazy, just watched that the other day.
On topic, hope the best for Jim.
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Thank you Mike, we wish Jim well and to have the best in his life
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Well said Michael!
That being said does anyone out there think that Shop and Jim..........
Joking!
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Micheal glad you made it back safely, we will all miss jim! Things just wont be the same
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I have never seen so many grown men get so upset about a salesman leaving one job for
another......the thread in the SNBC forum is hilarious.
"ZOMG I'M NEVER BUYING WATCHES AGAIN BOYCOTT SNBC!!"
Get real.
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It is what it is.....well said Mike.
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Thanks for the "straight scoop" Mike. Very well stated.
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Thanx Mike,
Have a safe trip.
Thanx Jim S.
You will be missed & Good Luck to you!
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Agree with you completely Mr. Davis. We appreciate your candor here very much. Cant wait
to see the new stuff!
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Like many of you, Jim hooked me into watch collecting. While I enjoy all of the Shop's watch
shows, I always thought Jim's were the best; both for entertainment and informative value.
Truly going to miss his shows.
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Quote:
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I have never seen so many grown men get so upset about a salesman leaving one job for
another......the thread in the SNBC forum is hilarious.
"ZOMG I'M NEVER BUYING WATCHES AGAIN BOYCOTT SNBC!!"
Get real.
I agree. People change careers all the time, either by choice or force. But I can understand
someone being missed. But there's a limit to the madness.
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Well said Mike. I am sure Jim has made the move which is best for him and his family. I wish
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I have never seen so many grown men get so upset about a salesman leaving one job for
another......the thread in the SNBC forum is hilarious.
"ZOMG I'M NEVER BUYING WATCHES AGAIN BOYCOTT SNBC!!"
Get real.
So true.I consider Jim a friend and pretty cool.Yes at times he could be a loud mouth
pain(we can all be).but come on not buying a watch or canceling cable/satellite because
someone leaves that's ridicilous
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We miss you jim !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Exactly Michael !! ............................. Whatever happened, well, it happened. I would have
just liked Jim to get his moment to say 'fare well' all instead of just reading it on
facebook .. I am sure that his dignity is intact. He's a pretty strong guy who's been through
a lot .. It'll be nice to see more of you dude !! ....... But, the question remains, how many
more shows can you do w/o buying stock in Red Bull ??
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Jim........
Will miss you dude, you were the best. Always enjoyed your shows.
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Yeah, sad day alright.....but Mikey is right. Just no way to replace a man who could describe
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I too got started collecting because I ran across home show ,I too will miss him but shop will
still get my money I will still collect watches that won't change,NOW come across with the
goods MIKE I'm ready to c da pics lol
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well said michael. i agree 100%
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Anyone ever concider that maybe Jim is taking some well deserved time to spend with his
family. Garth Brooks walked away and is still as popular as ever !!! Just thinking out loud. I
will miss my wife asking "What did he just say about Monkey's, Donkey's, etc...."
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Well stated.. Thanks for your input.
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Mike, thank's for bringing some sanity to this subject. There is no doubt Jim will be missed,
I started watching snbc prior to Jim becoming the prominent watch host. Like a lot of us
have stated, Jim took the show to a new level. He will be missed, I thank you, Jim and
Bruce for creating this forum. And I wish Jim all the best.
Ditto....
Business decisions happen. Sometimes they are hard for everyone involved. I have found
that the hardest thing in business is actually....... minding one's own.
Best of luck Jim.
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Sux, but on with the show!
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Well said Mike. I wish Jim the best, and I will miss the "Jim & Mike" shows, you guys are the
best.
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I agree 100% Michael I wish Jim the best of luck in what ever he decides to do.
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Again, Michael to the rescue. Thanks.
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wait, so he's not going to be the new Spiderman?!
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Jim will be missed. He reignited my interest in collecting wtches. I do hope he shows up
somewhere pubilically in the futere.
Michael I have great respect for your knowledge and professionalism. However: for people
not to speculate goes against human nature my friend. With the turn of events in the last
month or so, there is alot to wonder about.
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Thanks Michael we all just need to breath in breath out and move on
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Well said, Michael. Thank you for the post.
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Thank You Mike,I Respect your statement.
I also enjoyed collecting because of Jim Skeleton,His knowledge was OUTSTANDING and he
had a great sence of humor to go along with it.
Kuddos to Jim and I wish him TONs of success in his new endevors
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This scenario with Jim leaving the Shop ... can and will have a major impact to the Shop NBC
and New Collector Community. As stated by some Geeks and New Collectors ... Jim is the
reason for them getting the bug. Even interaction between Jim-Mike and other Brand Reps
has a big following and makes the shows more enjoyable to watch ... regardless of the
product being Aired at that moment in addition to product moving which would not normally
sell ... but because people are nesting on the show they say what the heck and pull the
trigger.
The Shop and the various Brands will have to meet ASAP to really be strategic on how they
handle the Loss of Jim and Airings going forward . TV Shopping Channel Watch Collecting is
probably at a all time high even in this down economy. In order to spin this around and
continue to keep the passion, buying - collecting up ... TV Execs and Brands must move fast
.... I have some ideas and I am available to discuss the matters
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Michael - Did you get to the Swiss House in Lucerne to have a fraulein fry you a schnitzel in
butter table-side???? I love Lucerne! The mountains reflecting off of the lake and the lights
reflecting off of the lake at night - magical!
Glad you had a great time.
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Jim is far too talented to not land on his feet. I expect him to soon have a even better gig
then he had on snbc. Ill be anxiously waiting to see him on TV again and soon. Dont forget
that tim bounced around a bit before winding up at snbc again.
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Will miss Jim he really got me started on this journey and hope the best for him and his
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Thanks Mike, I too will miss Jim greatly. He is my reason for shopping on SNBC. You and the
other guys are great also. Jim will be greatly missed, but I'm glad they have someone like
you and the other guys to keep things going. Have a safe trip home!
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Thanks much for your comments. I agree 100%...as a member of the community
and a collector, I wish both Mr. Skelton and ShopNBC the very best in their
separate movement forward. And thank you Mr. Davis for being the blessings that
you have been.
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life goes on, stuff happens, wishing diamond Jim a soft landing and a chance to rise again.
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I guess that this all shook out yesterday, because on his show sunday Jim indicated that he
would be back on wed for his next show.
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yep probally got the I wanna see you in my office as he walked into the building.
its not a good feeling,I can tell ya.I worked at place that is right down the street from where
shopnbc is now,in 1991,one day as people walked into work,my supervisor was at the door
telling everyone go to the lunch room,when the bell rang,they(as is the management team)
walked in and told us they were laying us all off and the dept of employment person handed
us the paperwork to fill out for unemployment..then they told us,we would lose 3 weeks of
vacation if we didnt have that on the books they would take it out of last paychecks as they
were in bankrupcy and we would lose all our sick time also, I walked out with a 50 dollar
check and told oh well and that friday my rent was due,leaving me have to move back down
to Iowa.
I am sure it wasnt pleasant regardless.
as the door at shop closes one will open eventually and he will be the better for it.
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Quote:
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No disrespect to any other hosts or vendor reps , but Jim was hands down the most
knowledgable , and outright best personality representing shop or any of the brands he
sold. If it wasnt for him I may never have started buying watches from shop. He has
forgotten more about watches than everyone else I mentioned knows. Again no disrepect
to anyone else . Just a big Jim fan ... Best of luck to him ...
I think I'll find myself checking the SNBC website to see what watches are showing and
probably skip most of the shows for now on. Most hosts do not 'move' me like Jim. Easier to
follow online. Oh well, just my opinion.
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I know I'll miss Jim as well. A couple of years ago, I was flipping through the channels late
one night and heard a loud laugh. I flipped back to where the laugh came from and because
the guy was having was funny and having a good time, I kept watching. That was my first
experience with Jim. I've always like watches, but was a closet watch geek. Jim has a way
of sharing his knowledge without making you feel like an idiot or that your being talked
down to, plus he has a great personality. After watching and learning from Jim a few
months, I bought my first watch…… surprise, an Invicta Pro Diver automatic. If it wasn't for
Jim, there would be no Invicta's, Android's, Croton's, Stuhrling's or Swiss Legend's in my
collection.
Best of luck Jim, I'll miss you sharing your knowledge of watches.
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Same here Good luck Jim.
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Today, 11:08 AM
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You know what I just thought of...His great Sneek Peek Photos, Now I am bummed!
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#104
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Just business. Happens all the time in the business world. Especially if you're in marketing.
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You know what I just thought of...His great Sneek Peek Photos, Now I am bummed!
Agreed, I think that's the only thing I'm gonna miss about this whole thing.
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Today, 11:42 AM
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I wish Jim the very best in his new career endeavors!!!!!
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Amen 2that
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#108
Today, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by njsaintsfan
No disrespect to any other hosts or vendor reps , but Jim was hands down the most
knowledgable , and outright best personality representing shop or any of the brands he
sold. If it wasnt for him I may never have started buying watches from shop. He has
forgotten more about watches than everyone else I mentioned knows. Again no disrepect
to anyone else . Just a big Jim fan ... Best of luck to him ...
Wow, Just can't believe that Jim is leaving ShopNbc!!!! What a blow this will be for Shop
as well as the many fans of his on tv and of course this website. I agree whole-heartedly
with "saintsfan" , and like all the rest I wish him the very BEST of Luck and wish him well in
anything he does. Thanks, Harold.
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#109
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Thank you Michael. You're right, we should all wish Jim well for the future and move on.
Looking forward to hearing about your Basel adventure, seeing pictures and seeing great
new releases.
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#110
Today, 12:01 PM
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I owned one watch when I first saw Jim ..... 100 later, some sold/traded and 50 or more in
the house, I owe it to Jimmy S .. pure and freakin' simple !! I get much joy from playing
w/the collection. As well, " " ... knew how to 'ROCK THE HOUSE' .... This is a skill, a talent,
and not just salesmanship !! .. others are good at what they do and have worked hard to get
there. I wish them well, but it'll take some doing to find a personality like
his ever again on snbc.
Tks Jim ...... Blue
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#111
Today, 12:11 PM
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Mike, Thank you for your classy post!
I am so sorry to hear that Jim has moved on. I've been collecting and trading/selling
watches most of my life, and only in the last five months did I join the Shop craze! I have
bought at least 20 watches, plus other jewelry and items during this period. Jim is the one
mainly responsible for my buying sprees. I'm going to miss him terribly...but I'll keep on
buying and collecting. He got me hooked on Invicta!
We all have throughly enjoyed the times you and Jim, and all the other watch show hosts
have had with you (and with Jim). We wish Jim all the best in his future endeavors. Please
bring us all up to date about Basel, when you return to the show, and thank you from the
bottom of ours Hearts!!
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#112
Today, 12:19 PM
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I would like to see Jim and Lior work together.
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#113
Today, 12:20 PM
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I would not be suprised if this situation results in the end of SNBCs dominance in the TV
marketing of watches. I've accumulated over 150 watches mostly from SNBC since 2005.
I often consulted Jim Skelton and got his advice. To have your guru yanked after 5 1/2 years
is a real kick in the teeth.
Hopefully we will be seeing more of JS in the future perhaps on another outlet.
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#114
Today, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ky
Michael,
Even you said that you were at home viewing the watch shows prior to coming to Invicta.
I appreciate you trying to calm down the assumptions and theories.
This can't possibly be a good day for you guy’s either as vendors because of your personal
relationships with Jim.
I am one of those people that started purchasing from snbc because I happened across a
Jim Skelton watch presentation several years ago.
Prior to that, I would not consider buying watches from a home shopping network, period.
Jim's enthusiasm, and most of all passion, made one heck of a difference in changing my
perception of home shopping networks.
I was very disappointed when Jim left watchgeeks...
I am flabbergasted that Jim left snbc!!!
Most of us came here to watchgeeks because of Jim Skelton's advertisement and huge
endorsement of this forum.
That's just the truth man!!!
I only wish Jim could have had a chance to say goodbye on the shows that he in many
ways revolutionized before pulling the plug.
He's one of the guy's, that’s all…
I couldn't have said it better myself.
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#115
Today, 12:57 PM
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Michael,
Thanks for rallying the troops and trying to calm all the speculation. BUT, you can't expect
everyone to just act like nothing happened. This is a huge loss for all that enjoyed Jim on
ShopNBC, his sense of humor, his great knowledge, and his overall personality. Also, it's
human nature to wonder when something happens without warning. Sunday night Jim is on
his usual show, saying his next show will be Wednesday, and the next day he is telling us he
is gone from ShopNBC. A complete shock and headscratcher.
Geeks all around will be wondering and I'm sure we will never know the real story. We will
find out where he winds up, but we will never know what happened. And people by nature
are curious, especially when things are sudden like this
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#116
Today, 01:24 PM
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Mike is right ,No one knows but Jim whats going on,The main thing is he and his Family are
happy
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#117
Today, 01:48 PM
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I like Jims shows, I also like Tim shows and I can't believe that after leaving watchgeeks
no one saw this coming
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#118
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Hope you managed to have a nice evening in T.O.!!
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#119
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Best Wishes to Jim whatever he decides to do next!
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#120
Today, 02:57 PM
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JS Was The Best Shop WILL EVER HAVE Good Luck Jim In Whatever Your Next Venture Is ...
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#121
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I agree....I'm sad 2
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#122
Today, 03:56 PM
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Very well said, Michael. I agree 100%
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#123
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Thanks Michael, good advise.
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#124
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Jim was one of the key people, besides my bro NoTux, that got me interested in watches. He
will be missed. Thanks Jim and God Bless.
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#125
Today, 04:07 PM
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Thanks Mike! I wish Jim all the best!!!
I give him credit for turning me into a watchgeek!
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No offense to anyone...but the threads are sounding like Jim has passed away or something.
He is a great salesman and we all will miss him here on W.G. and now on ShopNBC but I
would like to think of our friend as making some positive life changing choices for he and his
family. Whatever those may be best of luck Jim and stay in touch!
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#127
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Mike,
well said. I will miss Jim on the show. He was the reason I started a year ago as well with
the Invicta brand. I wish him the best. Thax for yoyur insight.
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#128
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Thanks Mike for the info and everything. I have watched my last SNBC show. Good luck to
you on your next adventure Jim.
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#129
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I'm in shock but I wish Jim the best, thanksMike.
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#130
Today, 04:50 PM
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I'm gonna miss Jim and Michael together. Michael always has this look like "I can't believe
he just said that" on his face while he 's doing his best not to bust a nut laughing. Someone
should put together a "Best Of" Jim and Michael clip and post it on this thread.
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#131
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Quote:
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No offense to anyone...but the threads are sounding like Jim has passed away or
something....
I have to agree with ya there..The man isn't dead for Pete's sake! LOL
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#132
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kept at the professional level we all respect...well done...buena suarte jim
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#133
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I would like to see Jim rejoin as a regular geek. Just like the rest of us. He can start with one
post and go from there. No responsibilities, just have fun.
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#134
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Quote:
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Thanks Mike! I wish Jim all the best!!!
I give him credit for turning me into a watchgeek!
+1
Thanks, JIM and Good Luck.
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#135
Today, 05:28 PM
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+1 Mike.