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cold_steel · 3 May 2018, 09:35 AM

Hello friends,

Does anyone have information on a guy who used to use the handle Watchutopia99 on eBay?

Last July, I committed to buy a Rolex Air King. The seller seemed legit, with over 800 transactions and 100% positive feedback. I entered into a layaway plan with the seller because I couldn't afford to pay the full price of the watch right away. I was required to pay 20% of the total price and I had a year to pay the balance.

I recently tried to contact the seller in order to discuss how to move forward with the transaction. He has stopped replying to my emails. I checked eBay and found out that he is no longer a registered seller. eBay is not able to give me any contact information for him. It seems that he has vanished and taken a substantial chunk of my hard-earned cash with him!

Does anyone have any information about this seller and how to contact him? All I know is that his name is Michael (at least this is the name he singed his emails with). Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

J_1964 · 3 May 2018, 12:40 PM

All of his/her buyers are listed as "Private". This is something that I think is a indication that there may be something to hide. I avoid sellers with this kind of feedback.

I'm sorry you are out the money.....

MinMay · 3 May 2018, 02:39 PM

You need to provide more info.

How did you pay him? You'll need to escalate to eBay or whatever you used to pay him.

He has only 1 feedback out of 800 within the last ONE year. Not good..

Good luck.

cold_steel · 4 May 2018, 06:43 AM

Unfortunately, I did speak to eBay customer service and they have not been helpful. As this guy is now de-registered as an eBay seller, they cannot provide me with any information.

Also, I stupidly used an Interac email money transfer to pay the down payment. I should have probably used PayPal or a similar service. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am not sure if I have any recourse at this point if I used email money transfer to pay him.

CaveDweller · 4 May 2018, 07:18 PM

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Yk101 · 4 May 2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CaveDweller

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And how exactly is this adding to the discussion or helping the OP?

fwong208 · 4 May 2018, 09:08 PM

My advice is go up the chain of action over the timeline of interaction and call the intermediary company to resolve your situation step by step. E.g contact Ebay, contact BBB, contact the payment company you used, contact the police, contact a lawyer.

I suspect Ebay has the information. Data is usually never deleted fully, but archived and can be retrieved from a database somewhere. Having a lawyer send them a notice may give them the push they need to relinquish the info, so you can file a police report.

CaveDweller · 5 May 2018, 05:37 PM

Because I initially posted a link to a thread with several email addresses on it - plus another one with his website DNS - then I decided that it probably wasn't a good idea - so came back and edited it out

How does your post help the OP ?

cold_steel · 6 May 2018, 04:53 AM

The issue has been resolved. The seller reached out to me yesterday.

Thank you everyone for your help.

Cheers!

fwong208 · 6 May 2018, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cold_steel

The issue has been resolved. The seller reached out to me yesterday.

Thank you everyone for your help.

Cheers!

I hope resolved means you either got your funds back, in hand or you have the watch in hand. Best of luck.

Lime · 6 May 2018, 05:39 AM

Wow i didnt expect that. Thought you were out of luck

edweather · 6 May 2018, 09:16 AM

Yes, if possible, please share a few details on how this worked out for you. Thanks.

Holted · 14 October 2019, 10:58 AM

Hey Folks,

I just wanted to post a positive buying experience with Watchutopia99 because I couldn't find any reviews online before I made my purchase and what I could find made me leery. Though not enough, I guess, to stop me. Anyway, I ordered a Tudor Black Bay Rose ETA with bracelet a couple of weeks ago and it arrived within the week I ordered. I am in Canada as he is so perhaps that made it quicker but I doubt it. All the comments mentioned how fast the delivery was. Keeps the reviews private so they purchasers don't get hounded. Anyway, he was always available questions, fast to respond and the watch arrived exactly as described. I told him I'd create an account to set things straight. If you any questions please don't hesitate.

Jordan, Abbotsford BC.

usling15 · 15 October 2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Holted

Hey Folks,

I just wanted to post a positive buying experience with Watchutopia99 because I couldn't find any reviews online before I made my purchase and what I could find made me leery. Though not enough, I guess, to stop me. Anyway, I ordered a Tudor Black Bay Rose ETA with bracelet a couple of weeks ago and it arrived within the week I ordered. I am in Canada as he is so perhaps that made it quicker but I doubt it. All the comments mentioned how fast the delivery was. Keeps the reviews private so they purchasers don't get hounded. Anyway, he was always available questions, fast to respond and the watch arrived exactly as described. I told him I'd create an account to set things straight. If you any questions please don't hesitate.

Jordan, Abbotsford BC.

Glad you could join TRF just in time to vouch for Watchutopia ! Also glad you could pass along why he keeps his references private !

CorradoBrit · 15 October 2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by usling15

Glad you could join TRF just in time to vouch for Watchutopia ! Also glad you could pass along why he keeps his references private !

This thread is 18 months old. The references refer to Ebay reviews and Holted's info doesn't make sense. The reviewers are anonymous so there is no 'hounding'.

othertbone · 15 October 2019, 07:59 AM

I hate hearing stories like this. Wish you would have asked our advice beforehand.

3 May 2018, 09:35 AM	#1
cold_steel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sioux Lookout Posts: 3	Watchutopia99 - Can anyone locate this guy? Hello friends, Does anyone have information on a guy who used to use the handle Watchutopia99 on eBay? Last July, I committed to buy a Rolex Air King. The seller seemed legit, with over 800 transactions and 100% positive feedback. I entered into a layaway plan with the seller because I couldn't afford to pay the full price of the watch right away. I was required to pay 20% of the total price and I had a year to pay the balance. I recently tried to contact the seller in order to discuss how to move forward with the transaction. He has stopped replying to my emails. I checked eBay and found out that he is no longer a registered seller. eBay is not able to give me any contact information for him. It seems that he has vanished and taken a substantial chunk of my hard-earned cash with him! Does anyone have any information about this seller and how to contact him? All I know is that his name is Michael (at least this is the name he singed his emails with). Any information would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!

3 May 2018, 12:40 PM	#2
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	Buyers? All of his/her buyers are listed as "Private". This is something that I think is a indication that there may be something to hide. I avoid sellers with this kind of feedback. I'm sorry you are out the money.....

14 October 2019, 10:58 AM	#13
Holted "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Jordan Location: Abbotsford Watch: Blancpain Bathysca Posts: 1	Positive Watchutopia99 experience Hey Folks, I just wanted to post a positive buying experience with Watchutopia99 because I couldn't find any reviews online before I made my purchase and what I could find made me leery. Though not enough, I guess, to stop me. Anyway, I ordered a Tudor Black Bay Rose ETA with bracelet a couple of weeks ago and it arrived within the week I ordered. I am in Canada as he is so perhaps that made it quicker but I doubt it. All the comments mentioned how fast the delivery was. Keeps the reviews private so they purchasers don't get hounded. Anyway, he was always available questions, fast to respond and the watch arrived exactly as described. I told him I'd create an account to set things straight. If you any questions please don't hesitate. Jordan, Abbotsford BC.

3 May 2018, 02:39 PM	#3
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	You need to provide more info. How did you pay him? You'll need to escalate to eBay or whatever you used to pay him. He has only 1 feedback out of 800 within the last ONE year. Not good.. Good luck.

4 May 2018, 06:43 AM	#4
cold_steel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sioux Lookout Posts: 3	Unfortunately, I did speak to eBay customer service and they have not been helpful. As this guy is now de-registered as an eBay seller, they cannot provide me with any information. Also, I stupidly used an Interac email money transfer to pay the down payment. I should have probably used PayPal or a similar service. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am not sure if I have any recourse at this point if I used email money transfer to pay him.

4 May 2018, 07:18 PM	#5
CaveDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gogland Watch: Timex Posts: 267	.

4 May 2018, 09:08 PM	#7
fwong208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Felix Location: New York->Detroit Watch: Cat Wall Clock Posts: 687	My advice is go up the chain of action over the timeline of interaction and call the intermediary company to resolve your situation step by step. E.g contact Ebay, contact BBB, contact the payment company you used, contact the police, contact a lawyer. I suspect Ebay has the information. Data is usually never deleted fully, but archived and can be retrieved from a database somewhere. Having a lawyer send them a notice may give them the push they need to relinquish the info, so you can file a police report.

5 May 2018, 05:37 PM	#8
CaveDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Gogland Watch: Timex Posts: 267	Because I initially posted a link to a thread with several email addresses on it - plus another one with his website DNS - then I decided that it probably wasn't a good idea - so came back and edited it out How does your post help the OP ?

6 May 2018, 04:53 AM	#9
cold_steel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sioux Lookout Posts: 3	The issue has been resolved. The seller reached out to me yesterday. Thank you everyone for your help. Cheers!

6 May 2018, 05:39 AM	#11
Lime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex, JLC, etc Posts: 354	Wow i didnt expect that. Thought you were out of luck

6 May 2018, 09:16 AM	#12
edweather "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: Georgia, USA Watch: Casio Illuminator Posts: 650	Yes, if possible, please share a few details on how this worked out for you. Thanks.

15 October 2019, 07:59 AM	#16
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	I hate hearing stories like this. Wish you would have asked our advice beforehand.

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