need help with selling my rolex to an unknown person

[realwhiz]

Hi there, someone contacted me about my rolex I'm advertising and wants me to meet him at his recommended watch store so that he can authenticate. I'm not sure if this is a scam, can someone recommend the best way to deal with a buyer in this situation? I'm concerned that he just takes off with it since it's not in a mall or the store doesn't have security.

thanks
AM

[TeddyBallGame]

That should be part of the negotiation for the watch. Along with the price, you both should agree on the terms of the sale, including when, where and authentication details.

If you don’t feel comfortable with what this person is proposing, and they’re not willing to work with you, walk away from the deal.

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

Hi there, someone contacted me about my rolex I'm advertising and wants me to meet him at his recommended watch store so that he can authenticate. I'm not sure if this is a scam, can someone recommend the best way to deal with a buyer in this situation? I'm concerned that he just takes off with it since it's not in a mall or the store doesn't have security.

thanks
AM

Does the buyer have any references?

Can you visit the watch store alone prior to setting up time/day, so you can check it out if is a safe meeting place?

If the deal does not sound right, do not plan on meeting up with the buyer.

[kopi-c]

The said watch shop, make sure it has security camera, working etc... does the front door lock and unlock if controlled by the store owner. Is location nearby police station, are some of my concerns.

[DG123]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

Hi there, someone contacted me about my rolex I'm advertising and wants me to meet him at his recommended watch store so that he can authenticate. I'm not sure if this is a scam, can someone recommend the best way to deal with a buyer in this situation? I'm concerned that he just takes off with it since it's not in a mall or the store doesn't have security.

thanks
AM

I am curious to know what your original idea was, intention for how the transaction of selling your watch would happen?

[realwhiz]

I have it on ebay and the buyer reached out to me wanting to meet and see the watch in person since he's local.

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

I have it on ebay and the buyer reached out to me wanting to meet and see the watch in person since he's local.

Just say No and buyer sounds like a scammer telling you to meet at his desired watch shop location.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by DC116710LN

This is the thread where another member was robbed after agreeing to meet at a jewelry store

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=892296

Originally Posted by realwhiz

I have it on ebay and the buyer reached out to me wanting to meet and see the watch in person since he's local.

And I seem to recall that "buyer" claiming to be local to Southern California.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by dannyp

And I seem to recall that "buyer" claiming to be local to Southern California.

He claimed to be in Lake County in Northern California.

FWIW


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[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

Hi there, someone contacted me about my rolex I'm advertising and wants me to meet him at his recommended watch store so that he can authenticate.

This stinks of a scam! You're the seller and the buyer is telling you what to do. Be a real whiz and walk away while you still can.

[jb335]

There was a very long thread here a couple months ago that started out exactly like this. The seller ended up getting robbed for his platinum DD. The “buyer” snatched the watch and ran out of the store. Also took place at a watch store.

Be very careful. I would not meet anyone without strong references and/or a strong TRF presence.


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[BKScripto]

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[realwhiz]

The link you provided fits the exact scenario wherein the guy with the Daytona got robbed. Thank you so much for this helpful info. I would have ended up in the same situation.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

The link you provided fits the exact scenario wherein the guy with the Daytona got robbed. Thank you so much for this helpful info. I would have ended up in the same situation.

I’m in Cal and do the same thing occasionally for purchases, so not always a scam.
You could tell them to meet you at a different jeweler of your liking or a police station or even a well secured bank if they just want to see it first before moving forward.

[77T]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

The link you provided fits the exact scenario wherein the guy with the Daytona got robbed. Thank you so much for this helpful info. I would have ended up in the same situation.

Glad you declined the “offer” -


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

The link you provided fits the exact scenario wherein the guy with the Daytona got robbed. Thank you so much for this helpful info. I would have ended up in the same situation.

Way to be a real whiz and avoid getting robbed! Just sell it on eBay as Kevin notes or take a minor haircut and sell it to a real seller on this forum


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[DC116710LN]

This is the thread where another member was robbed after agreeing to meet at a jewelry store

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=892296

[ryansoulsit]

Looks like. Just walk away imo.

[train-time]

There has been a few instances of a meet up going bad with a grab and run reported over the last few years. Not worth the risk these days!

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Don’t do it, just keep it listed on eBay and sell it there. eBay will verify the watch for the local buyer.

[realwhiz]

Actually I don't think it's the same guy, i think this guy is legit but I will be careful. thanks again for all the great advise.

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by realwhiz

Actually I don't think it's the same guy, i think this guy is legit but I will be careful. thanks again for all the great advise.

What good is asking for advice if you don't heed the warnings regardless if it's the same guy?

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by whatsthetime?

What good is asking for advice if you don't heed the warnings regardless if it's the same guy?

Right?? there’s always the possibility that there’s only one Rolex thief, so if it’s not the same guy,


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