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nick800 · 12 February 2020, 04:53 AM

Hi. I have a watch for sale. I get frequent inquiries from users with zero posts. Their accounts are anywhere from 0-2 years old.

A lot of them offer trades, or trades + cash.

Curious if others have experience with this, and if it is a big red flag.

I will only accept payment by wire, but even still, I don't know if someone could create trouble post transaction.

Thank you.

77T · 12 February 2020, 06:04 AM

It would be a risky transaction IMHO.

The trade offers could easily be stolen watches that you’d never have a way to vet.

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Billfish · 12 February 2020, 06:07 AM

I have received a few of those as well and ignored them

Jim Smyth · 12 February 2020, 06:17 AM

I would never consider it.

Chewbacca · 12 February 2020, 06:32 AM

I'd steer clear.

Same goes for old hibernation accounts that suddenly come back after a few years of no participation.

Reason is, they're very easy targets for phishing scams and scammers look for old dormant accounts... Old member gets an email. Figures it might be important. Clicks, then goes away. Damage done.

cop414 · 12 February 2020, 07:07 AM

I’d have to agree with all of the above.

jvmartin · 12 February 2020, 04:35 PM

I did several deals in the past with zero post members but the deal was always conducted on my terms.... no issues... the scammers usually back down when you are upfront about your terms

offrdmania · 13 February 2020, 12:40 AM

I have sold several watches as well as accessories to accounts with 0 posts but I did my due diligence first, gave them my terms and my terms only and if they agreed then the transaction went forward. Have never had an issue. All I can say is proceed with caution and let them know that its your terms or no transaction. If they want to trade then they must send their watch first for inspection and funds must be cleared until your watch goes out.

southtexas · 13 February 2020, 02:45 PM

I’ve done deals with zero post members, some people only register to see and communicate about for-sale items.

As always, use your brain when dealing with strangers.

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12 February 2020, 04:53 AM	#1
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	Are accounts with zero posts scams? Hi. I have a watch for sale. I get frequent inquiries from users with zero posts. Their accounts are anywhere from 0-2 years old. A lot of them offer trades, or trades + cash. Curious if others have experience with this, and if it is a big red flag. I will only accept payment by wire, but even still, I don't know if someone could create trouble post transaction. Thank you.

12 February 2020, 06:04 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	It would be a risky transaction IMHO. The trade offers could easily be stolen watches that you’d never have a way to vet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 February 2020, 07:07 AM	#6
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	I’d have to agree with all of the above. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 February 2020, 12:40 AM	#8
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	I have sold several watches as well as accessories to accounts with 0 posts but I did my due diligence first, gave them my terms and my terms only and if they agreed then the transaction went forward. Have never had an issue. All I can say is proceed with caution and let them know that its your terms or no transaction. If they want to trade then they must send their watch first for inspection and funds must be cleared until your watch goes out. __________________ TRF Member 11738

13 February 2020, 02:45 PM	#9
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	I’ve done deals with zero post members, some people only register to see and communicate about for-sale items. As always, use your brain when dealing with strangers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

12 February 2020, 06:07 AM	#3
Billfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: Jupiter,FL Watch: Sub 41 Date, Panda Posts: 478	I have received a few of those as well and ignored them

12 February 2020, 06:17 AM	#4
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I would never consider it.

12 February 2020, 06:32 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I'd steer clear. Same goes for old hibernation accounts that suddenly come back after a few years of no participation. Reason is, they're very easy targets for phishing scams and scammers look for old dormant accounts... Old member gets an email. Figures it might be important. Clicks, then goes away. Damage done.

12 February 2020, 04:35 PM	#7
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	I did several deals in the past with zero post members but the deal was always conducted on my terms.... no issues... the scammers usually back down when you are upfront about your terms

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