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Lucky777 · 4 October 2013, 12:30 PM

Guys,

I PM'd a forum member here about purchasing a DD he has for sale. I asked for photos of bracelet stretch be emailed to me. He responds with are you a definite buyer I would hate to waste my time. I feel as though if you're selling pre owned DD one of the first details I would reveal in the description and supplement with photos would be of the bracelet condition. What do you think?

subtona · 4 October 2013, 12:43 PM

Seems like a less than ideal way to begin business?

Lucky777 · 4 October 2013, 12:50 PM

Exactly my thoughts. I understand people not wanting tire kickers, but being in business myself there are no guarantees.

heatscore · 4 October 2013, 12:56 PM

If this guy wants to sell a used watch, sending pics to prospective buyers is going to be part of the process. Methinks he is being lazy.

Cesium133 · 4 October 2013, 01:02 PM

Reasonable request on your part.

CWIN · 4 October 2013, 01:04 PM

I'd pass. Plenty of quality sellers out there.

Presa canary · 4 October 2013, 01:06 PM

Of course it was a valid request. If that was his response, I'd thank him and look elsewhere...

paverman · 4 October 2013, 01:11 PM

As a seller you have to be willing to provide reasonable information so that an informed decision can be made. Your request is certainly reasonable. Look elsewhere.

kilyung · 4 October 2013, 01:23 PM

I don't see anything to indicate that your request was unreasonable.

threemonkeys · 4 October 2013, 01:38 PM

Reminds of the time I went to a car dealer and wanted to test-drive a car. The idiot 'sales' guy asked if I was going to buy it or was just looking. When I said I was just looking he handed me the keys and sent me to some far off lot to find the car myself.

My point? It's been ten years and I've never been back to that dealer again.

redsubby · 4 October 2013, 02:02 PM

I would not feel comfortable buying from this person at this point.

warren G. · 4 October 2013, 02:07 PM

Wow that wasn't unreasonable at all. If I was buying a preowned Rolex. Looking at the bracelet condition is one of the first thing I look for.

DJJon · 4 October 2013, 02:11 PM

Just look elsewhere. He just lost your potential business.

No matter what the odds may have been, it's what we do in Sales. He should just provide the pix to anyone who asks (hey, why not just post with the listing?), knowing that not everyone turns into a buyer.

FremStar · 4 October 2013, 02:14 PM

If that was his response as the other members have indicated move on to another seller... Ridiculous response...

waQstar · 4 October 2013, 02:14 PM

I have datejust on the FS section right now, I forgot to upload pics of the stretch, so I was asked via pvt message and I obliged, as a seller one should never ask if you are a serious buyer regardless of the inquiry.

Andad · 4 October 2013, 02:15 PM

Looks like the seller is questioning your integrity even before the sale which indicates that there would be no support after the sale.
Pass and find a better seller.
As we know the good sellers on this Forum will bend over backwards to satisfy a request.

bondtoys · 4 October 2013, 02:43 PM

You and I may be after the same watch.
And I am having a similar experience, he even refuses to give me his name.

Some people......

DCheeta · 4 October 2013, 02:57 PM

I would think those pics would be included in the original for sale post, even without being specifically asked.

waQstar · 4 October 2013, 03:00 PM

I know exactly which watch you guys are referring to, buy the seller not the watch

Andad · 4 October 2013, 03:12 PM

Post up a link so we can all have a look.

crowncollection · 4 October 2013, 05:52 PM

Very normal request, this is a major concern with gold bands.

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travisb · 4 October 2013, 06:31 PM

On to the next one...
Don't waste your time or money with a seller who's going to start off like that.

Lucky777 · 4 October 2013, 06:35 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I am going to go with my gut and the advice given and look for a better seller.

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Steve748 · 4 October 2013, 06:40 PM

Move on as (I don't know about anyone else but) I wouldn't contact any seller either on the internet or in a shop unless I had the intention and the funds to purchase.

There are plenty of others who are happy to give you a good buying experience and if it was me I would never buy anything from that seller.

Lucky777 · 4 October 2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve748

Move on as (I don't know about anyone else but) I wouldn't contact any seller either on the internet or in a shop unless I had the intention and the funds to purchase.

There are plenty of others who are happy to give you a good buying experience and if it was me I would never buy anything from that seller.

Agreed. I'm moving on..very unusual for this forum this seller is certainly in the minority in regards to customer service.

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Lucky777 · 4 October 2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

If that was his response as the other members have indicated move on to another seller... Ridiculous response...

Just making sure I wasn't being cranky after a long week Haha!

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MonBK · 4 October 2013, 07:03 PM

A big pass on this seller.

Vincent65 · 4 October 2013, 07:08 PM

"are you a definite buyer" - how rude and unprofessional.

Answer: "possibly, but definitely not from you, mate."

Walk away.

JGX · 4 October 2013, 07:10 PM

As others have said, walk away; there are plenty of other watches out there.

Cru Jones · 4 October 2013, 07:58 PM

seriously, what was that seller thinking?

4 October 2013, 12:30 PM	#1
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Was my request valid? DD Purchase Guys, I PM'd a forum member here about purchasing a DD he has for sale. I asked for photos of bracelet stretch be emailed to me. He responds with are you a definite buyer I would hate to waste my time. I feel as though if you're selling pre owned DD one of the first details I would reveal in the description and supplement with photos would be of the bracelet condition. What do you think?

4 October 2013, 12:43 PM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,602	Seems like a less than ideal way to begin business? __________________

4 October 2013, 02:07 PM	#12
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Wow that wasn't unreasonable at all. If I was buying a preowned Rolex. Looking at the bracelet condition is one of the first thing I look for. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

4 October 2013, 02:14 PM	#14
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	If that was his response as the other members have indicated move on to another seller... Ridiculous response... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

4 October 2013, 02:14 PM	#15
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	I have datejust on the FS section right now, I forgot to upload pics of the stretch, so I was asked via pvt message and I obliged, as a seller one should never ask if you are a serious buyer regardless of the inquiry. __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

4 October 2013, 12:50 PM	#3
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Exactly my thoughts. I understand people not wanting tire kickers, but being in business myself there are no guarantees.

4 October 2013, 12:56 PM	#4
heatscore "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 218	If this guy wants to sell a used watch, sending pics to prospective buyers is going to be part of the process. Methinks he is being lazy.

4 October 2013, 01:02 PM	#5
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Reasonable request on your part.

4 October 2013, 01:04 PM	#6
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd pass. Plenty of quality sellers out there.

4 October 2013, 01:06 PM	#7
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Of course it was a valid request. If that was his response, I'd thank him and look elsewhere...

4 October 2013, 01:11 PM	#8
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	As a seller you have to be willing to provide reasonable information so that an informed decision can be made. Your request is certainly reasonable. Look elsewhere.

4 October 2013, 01:23 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I don't see anything to indicate that your request was unreasonable.

4 October 2013, 01:38 PM	#10
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Reminds of the time I went to a car dealer and wanted to test-drive a car. The idiot 'sales' guy asked if I was going to buy it or was just looking. When I said I was just looking he handed me the keys and sent me to some far off lot to find the car myself. My point? It's been ten years and I've never been back to that dealer again.

4 October 2013, 02:02 PM	#11
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	I would not feel comfortable buying from this person at this point.

4 October 2013, 02:11 PM	#13
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Just look elsewhere. He just lost your potential business. No matter what the odds may have been, it's what we do in Sales. He should just provide the pix to anyone who asks (hey, why not just post with the listing?), knowing that not everyone turns into a buyer.

4 October 2013, 02:15 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Looks like the seller is questioning your integrity even before the sale which indicates that there would be no support after the sale. Pass and find a better seller. As we know the good sellers on this Forum will bend over backwards to satisfy a request. __________________ E

4 October 2013, 02:43 PM	#17
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	You and I may be after the same watch. And I am having a similar experience, he even refuses to give me his name. Some people......

4 October 2013, 02:57 PM	#18
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I would think those pics would be included in the original for sale post, even without being specifically asked.

4 October 2013, 03:00 PM	#19
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	I know exactly which watch you guys are referring to, buy the seller not the watch __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

4 October 2013, 03:12 PM	#20
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Post up a link so we can all have a look. __________________ E

4 October 2013, 05:52 PM	#21
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Very normal request, this is a major concern with gold bands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ watches many

4 October 2013, 06:31 PM	#22
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	On to the next one... Don't waste your time or money with a seller who's going to start off like that.

4 October 2013, 06:35 PM	#23
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Thanks for all the replies, I am going to go with my gut and the advice given and look for a better seller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2013, 06:40 PM	#24
Steve748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: San Diego Watch: GMT2c & LVc Posts: 220	Move on as (I don't know about anyone else but) I wouldn't contact any seller either on the internet or in a shop unless I had the intention and the funds to purchase. There are plenty of others who are happy to give you a good buying experience and if it was me I would never buy anything from that seller.

4 October 2013, 07:03 PM	#27
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	A big pass on this seller.

4 October 2013, 07:08 PM	#28
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	"are you a definite buyer" - how rude and unprofessional. Answer: "possibly, but definitely not from you, mate." Walk away.

4 October 2013, 07:10 PM	#29
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	As others have said, walk away; there are plenty of other watches out there.

4 October 2013, 07:58 PM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	seriously, what was that seller thinking?

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