How to protect the watch when face to face trade?

[henryouyang]

Well,I just called the buyer and arrange to meet. He agree to meet at bank but he refused to deposit the cash into my account. He wants to give me the cash and I deposit it by myself.

[ronricks]

this thread is hilarious.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by henryouyang

Well,I just called the buyer and arrange to meet. He agree to meet at bank but he refused to deposit the cash into my account. He wants to give me the cash and I deposit it by myself.

Be careful, that sounds suspicious.

[arinsd]

Ask him to bring a copy of his drivers license. Explain that you are an honest person and just being cautious.

I really don't find this thread that far fetched. As someone who's worked in law enforcement for 8 years nothing surprises me anymore. I'd rather someone find me overly paranoid and feel I'm not the type of person to be taken advangte of than an easy target.

[ericg]

I just did the sale in the lobby of a hotel. 2 doormen and I wasn't going to hand over the watch until I counted the cash. He examined the watch with a jeweler loop and I had a complete set of papers and accessories that came with the watch.

Do it in the bank is the best advice. I just happened to be staying in the hotel at the time

[rozyd]

Given the high number of Craiglist robberies in Western Michigan, quite a few police departments have opened their lobbies for face to face transactions during their public hours. They have even suggested using their parking lots which are under surveillance for times when the police department lobby isn't open.

Saying the police will tell you get lost is highly dependent upon the jurisdiction you are in.

[henryouyang]

I think I should hold the cash before I let him to inspect the watch. Does it make sense?

[johneh]

Hold his first born hostage when he inspects the watch.

Dude, you are way to paranoid to do a f2f deal. I would be weirded out by you and I'd go home.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by henryouyang

I think I should hold the cash before I let him to inspect the watch. Does it make sense?

You have to be kidding, is this for real?

[henryouyang]

LOL of course no.

[Evad3]

I would bring a set of handcuffs and handcuff yourself to the watch bracelet, that way he can inspect but you'll retain the watch if he tries a fast one...

But seriously, it doesn't sound like you're comfortable making such a deal. Sell to someone you trust.

[henryouyang]

The buyer wants me to meet at his friend's store that sells men suit. How is it?

[johneh]

Sounds like a set-up to me. Don't do it.

[henryouyang]

Originally Posted by Evad3

I would bring a set of handcuffs and handcuff yourself to the watch bracelet, that way he can inspect but you'll retain the watch if he tries a fast one...

But seriously, it doesn't sound like you're comfortable making such a deal. Sell to someone you trust.

People I trust can't pay for my watch. What can I do with it? lol

[Super Dave]

Henry,
Come on man, you can figure this stuff out. You can do it.
Dave

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by MonBK

While you're at it ask for photos of all his friends cause they are the ones that's going to rob you when you walk away with the cash in your pocket.

so funny ,,,, but ,, heres another thought ,,, who says your not going to rob the guy with the cash ,,,,,
its a two way street.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by henryouyang

The buyer wants me to meet at his friend's store that sells men suit. How is it?

Give it a rest, not funny any more.

[Rootbeer]

Originally Posted by henryouyang

Should I hand the watch over to inspect and try on?

This question is never solved.

You should grasp one of his legs firmly with your free hand before handing over the watch. Or, and this is my preferred method, have him lie down flat on the floor before handing over the watch for him to inspect. Best to do this in a public place. No-one will think it is weird.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Speed

Really? Never heard of an AD wanting to take this on / encouraging (external) sales transactions on their floor.

Nice service if provided.

mine does it YMMV

[henryouyang]

I would have to end the deal. Sounds there is set up for me. lol

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by henryouyang

I would have to end the deal. Sounds there is set up for me. lol

I am scared for OP

[Tri-Tip]

Do you have an attorney that you use?

Why not do an "escrow" type of situation. The attorney takes both your watch and the guys cash. Verifies the cash is legit before you possess it, then hands over the watch. If the guy doesn't like the watch, he hands it back to the attorney and receives his cash back. If not, he takes the watch, you take the cash, have a nice day.

[Sal_UKSheffield]

This thread is quiet useful... just 3 weeks ago 2 chaps called with interest in the rolex i was selling. I could tell imediately they had planned to rob me, they thought i would be an easy score. They couldt have been more wrong. Long story short they left my house shitting their pants

[guy369]

Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

This thread is quiet useful... just 3 weeks ago 2 chaps called with interest in the rolex i was selling. I could tell imediately they had planned to rob me, they thought i would be an easy score. They couldt have been more wrong. Long story short they left my house shitting their pants

I think many here (myself included) want to hear the long story.

But I can assume

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by johneh

Hold his first born hostage when he inspects the watch.

Dude, you are way to paranoid to do a f2f deal. I would be weirded out by you and I'd go home.

X 1000....

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by guy369

I think many here (myself included) want to hear the long story.

But I can assume

Count me in for the long version!!!

[steptoe]

Originally Posted by henryouyang

OK,now I am sure I have to meet at band. Should I let him to inspect the watch on his hand or let him try it on his wrist? If he wants to try on,he should go to the AD.How about I let him to inspect while I an holding the watch?

Originally Posted by henryouyang

Well,I just called the buyer and arrange to meet. He agree to meet at bank but he refused to deposit the cash into my account. He wants to give me the cash and I deposit it by myself.

Originally Posted by henryouyang

I think I should hold the cash before I let him to inspect the watch. Does it make sense?

Ask yourself what the buyer of the watch must be thinking about you and your behavior ......... I'd be very suspicious of you and your reluctance to let me inspect the watch or try it on..

I wouldn't be surprised if the buyer is on another watch forum asking if you sound "dodgy", and all the other forum members telling him that you're a scammer :D

[Furbo]

Sometimes I wonder how did some people manage to became owners of Rolex watches..

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by guy369

I think many here (myself included) want to hear the long story.

But I can assume

I second that.

OP, you do not sound comfortable doing this. Sell the watch to a jeweler, or to one of the trusted sellers on here.

Will you get less $? Yes. But the piece of mind is worth it.

[Sal_UKSheffield]

Lol i will start a new thread - i do not want to hijak this thread or remove the focus from what the OP is discussing lol