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meloncap78 · 6 September 2011, 12:12 AM

Received this email in response to my listing in the FS section. I have not responded to this individual yet. Just looking for some friendly TRF advice.

Hello, Joshua!

I found your post on TRF, but couldn't register to contact you through PM and to see the pics.
I'm interested in the watch, and was wondering, if you could send me the pictures.
And also, if i would be interested in the watch, could you ship it to Moscow, Russia!

I do have references on tz-uk and wus, both on decent priced watches (around 1k$). Everything went fine.

Looking forward to your answer.

BR

Max

dalip · 6 September 2011, 12:18 AM

I don't see why this guy can't register?

It's easy...and the only reasons to stop it would be email address issues/maybe previously banned etc.

I'd ask him to explain why he can't register on TRF.

Otherwise I'd walk away.

slashd0t · 6 September 2011, 12:28 AM

I'm so ultra paranoid these days I would just wait until a more established buyer came around.

I'm sure the guy is fine, but, why not sign up? Why not share the usernames on the other sites?

Maybe he's truly an established member on those sites (and you can pm him there)... But! References don't mean anything if they are fake!

Russia?? Pass, but, again, I'm always assuming I'm being scammed (I constantly am thinking "how am I being scams right now" when I'm doing a transaction).

Again, I'm paranoid.. This guy may be just fine..

nauticajoe · 6 September 2011, 12:31 AM

When it doubt, walk away.

warren G. · 6 September 2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

When it doubt, walk away.

x2.................
Just like when buying a watch. You have to be comfortable with the seller.

Route 66 · 6 September 2011, 12:36 AM

If your gut tells you that something is not quite right (in any situation)...listen to it.

BarkMaster · 6 September 2011, 12:58 AM

Registering is simple... Ignore the email. Better yet, delete it.

Welshwatchman · 6 September 2011, 01:02 AM

Since you've openly posted your email in the advert then you can expect solicitations from everywhere and for anything.

The bullshit reason not to register here is enough to tell you to run from this character, not to state that being a member here means anything in itself.

A pledge member would at least have a Paypal trail from their donation though this could also be a bogus account.

Bottom line, be extremely careful and then some.

marcinthemiddle · 6 September 2011, 01:04 AM

...Yeah- I agree with what everyone before me said!

I mean, if Dorkleheads like Paul, Craig and I can register...

meloncap78 · 6 September 2011, 01:09 AM

Thanks all. I replied to him via email and he stated that his email was banned from here and that he had contacted a mod to sort it out. BOGUS!!

BarkMaster · 6 September 2011, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

Thanks all. I replied to him via email and he stated that his email was banned from here and that he had contacted a mod to sort it out. BOGUS!!

Ohhh, that straightens it all out.

TheVTCGuy · 6 September 2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

...Yeah- I agree with what everyone before me said!

I mean, if Dorkleheads like Paul, Craig and I can register...

Exactly!

(and it only took me four try's!)

dalip · 6 September 2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

Thanks all. I replied to him via email and he stated that his email was banned from here and that he had contacted a mod to sort it out. BOGUS!!

Walk away.

Dan2010 · 6 September 2011, 01:33 AM

Run............

sleddog · 6 September 2011, 03:10 AM

As advised above, stay away from this one Josh....

As I have mentioned before, personal email and phone numbers posted in WTB (or even FS listings), should only be posted after initial contact via the TRF PM message system.
You are opening yourself to high exposure of fly by night scammers by posting this info in the open!
Always be vigilant, and if it sounds off, it usually is!

jhcam8 · 6 September 2011, 03:11 AM

I'd pass - no registration and I wouldn't consider shipping to Russia.

43builder · 6 September 2011, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slashd0t

I'm so ultra paranoid these days I would just wait until a more established buyer came around.

I'm sure the guy is fine, but, why not sign up? Why not share the usernames on the other sites?

Maybe he's truly an established member on those sites (and you can pm him there)... But! References don't mean anything if they are fake!

Russia?? Pass, but, again, I'm always assuming I'm being scammed (I constantly am thinking "how am I being scams right now" when I'm doing a transaction).

Again, I'm paranoid.. This guy may be just fine..

just how i always feel!

Watch Professor · 6 September 2011, 05:39 AM

Run, don't just walk

Michael M. · 6 September 2011, 07:29 AM

Run....even better..sprint!

6 September 2011, 12:12 AM	#1
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Bogus email? Received this email in response to my listing in the FS section. I have not responded to this individual yet. Just looking for some friendly TRF advice. Hello, Joshua! I found your post on TRF, but couldn't register to contact you through PM and to see the pics. I'm interested in the watch, and was wondering, if you could send me the pictures. And also, if i would be interested in the watch, could you ship it to Moscow, Russia! I do have references on tz-uk and wus, both on decent priced watches (around 1k$). Everything went fine. Looking forward to your answer. BR Max

6 September 2011, 12:18 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I don't see why this guy can't register? It's easy...and the only reasons to stop it would be email address issues/maybe previously banned etc. I'd ask him to explain why he can't register on TRF. Otherwise I'd walk away. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

6 September 2011, 12:58 AM	#7
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Registering is simple... Ignore the email. Better yet, delete it. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

6 September 2011, 01:02 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Since you've openly posted your email in the advert then you can expect solicitations from everywhere and for anything. The bullshit reason not to register here is enough to tell you to run from this character, not to state that being a member here means anything in itself. A pledge member would at least have a Paypal trail from their donation though this could also be a bogus account. Bottom line, be extremely careful and then some. __________________ ..33

6 September 2011, 01:04 AM	#9
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	...Yeah- I agree with what everyone before me said! I mean, if Dorkleheads like Paul, Craig and I can register... __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

6 September 2011, 12:28 AM	#3
slashd0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jamie Location: Edmonton, AB Watch: This & That Posts: 771	I'm so ultra paranoid these days I would just wait until a more established buyer came around. I'm sure the guy is fine, but, why not sign up? Why not share the usernames on the other sites? Maybe he's truly an established member on those sites (and you can pm him there)... But! References don't mean anything if they are fake! Russia?? Pass, but, again, I'm always assuming I'm being scammed (I constantly am thinking "how am I being scams right now" when I'm doing a transaction). Again, I'm paranoid.. This guy may be just fine..

6 September 2011, 12:31 AM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	When it doubt, walk away.

6 September 2011, 12:36 AM	#6
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	If your gut tells you that something is not quite right (in any situation)...listen to it.

6 September 2011, 01:09 AM	#10
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Thanks all. I replied to him via email and he stated that his email was banned from here and that he had contacted a mod to sort it out. BOGUS!!

6 September 2011, 01:33 AM	#14
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Run............

6 September 2011, 03:10 AM	#15
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	As advised above, stay away from this one Josh.... As I have mentioned before, personal email and phone numbers posted in WTB (or even FS listings), should only be posted after initial contact via the TRF PM message system. You are opening yourself to high exposure of fly by night scammers by posting this info in the open! Always be vigilant, and if it sounds off, it usually is! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

6 September 2011, 03:11 AM	#16
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	I'd pass - no registration and I wouldn't consider shipping to Russia.

6 September 2011, 05:39 AM	#18
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Run, don't just walk __________________

6 September 2011, 07:29 AM	#19
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Run....even better..sprint!

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