Collector's Time - reviews/opinions please?

[yssie]

Hi all,

Newbie here, could use some help!

I want to get the other half a watch... I've found one that looks like it ticks all the checkboxes online. But I'm nervous about shopping online for something I don't know anything about!

Was wondering if anyone has any reviews on this vendor (for buying a Cellini Danaos and shipping it to the US specifically)? I looked on the TRF FSOT section but there's nothing that's a great fit at the moment.

I've seen a couple of reviews but nothing detailed. I've sent an inquiry to ask for a copy of the paperwork that the website says will be provided, and to ask for more details regarding the condition.

Can anyone tell me what I should ask for specifically, if anything? Any tips on how to safeguard myself? I plan to take it to an AD within the return period.

Here's the link: http://www.collectorstime.com/produc...-xl-black-mint

THANK YOU!

[yssie]

Well that was quick. TRFers would already know this but for any other newbies who stumble onto this thread - shipping Rolexes into the US is apparently illegal!

Since I'm not willing to pay MSRP for this particular line... plan B.

[Andelain]

There may be nothing posted, but if you comntact the trusted sellers here, (bodybump, Jacek, DavidSW, Greekbum, and more) I'll bet one of them could hunt up what you want.

[crowncollection]

Good advice above

[Duffs4me]

I have dealt with Zeetan for over 7 years and he is a great guy and a man of his word. I sold a Blancpain through him last year and I sent it blind, and a week later I had the wire in my account. This was my third transaction with him, so no worries, if you decide to do business with him.

[yssie]

A quick update, sorry for the late reply all -


I wound up getting a 4243 (in the right colours!!) through a local AD. I know that's just like driving a brand new car off the lot but it did solve a few headaches - not worrying about knowing absolutely nothing about watches, authenticating (though I doubt that's an issue with the TRF trusted sellers you listed Andelain!)/shipping/appraising, and the biggest one - waiting for one with the right colours to crop up on the secondary market... all in all I think the other half will be very happy, and I think I should stick to buying what I know ;-)

Thanks again though!
Duffs - yeah, if it wasn't for the fact that I'm in the US and the hubby wanted a Rolex specifically. I'll definitely keep them in mind for other brands though, thanks for the input!