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Old 31 January 2020, 08:31 PM   #1
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I guess not then. Right now he's just private messaging. Might as well ban him if he's not going to respond.
He probably doesn’t have anything to say, like most people who have no defence when they know they have done wrong and been caught.
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Old 31 January 2020, 05:31 PM   #2
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The watch has been returned but was confirmed as a fake by Rolex Brisbane.

Does returning a fake watch and having $29000 repaid change the fact that fraud was being committed?

Read that again....$29000.00.

I would be taking legal advice.

This does not reflect well on Australians.

If this guy has something to say then he needs to step up now?
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Old 31 January 2020, 08:20 PM   #3
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This does not reflect well on Australians.
What!?! One mans action represents 'Australians'?
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What!?! One mans action represents 'Australians'?
Rolf Harris, David Warner, Israel Folau, Alf Stewart...

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Old 31 January 2020, 08:33 PM   #5
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Rolf Harris, David Warner, Israel Folau, Alf Stewart...

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Old 31 January 2020, 05:38 PM   #6
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That is right Eddie I concur!!!!

OK, you've been judge, I the jury......onto execution.
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Old 31 January 2020, 05:39 PM   #7
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What a shame, seems like Chris has logged off...
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Old 31 January 2020, 05:40 PM   #8
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Woah... this is crazy. I watch this guy on YouTube... will be following this thread closely.
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:08 PM   #9
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No surprise both Gook and I have been kicked off the Australian Watch Forum... conspiracy!
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:16 PM   #10
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I wonder how many people aren't aware they are wearing a Fake Daytona. Out of 1000 people who bought one at a grey or private sale, a small percentage will be fake.
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:58 PM   #11
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No surprise both Gook and I have been kicked off the Australian Watch Forum... conspiracy!
Disgusting, why were you kicked? I think that is pretty poor form. Was probably that Nick (admin) guy that kicked you.
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:22 PM   #12
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In case any of you think returning my funds after being caught is acceptable; Go rob a bank, when you get caught ask if it's OK to just return the money and walk away.
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Old 1 February 2020, 08:00 PM   #13
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In case any of you think returning my funds after being caught is acceptable; Go rob a bank, when you get caught ask if it's OK to just return the money and walk away.
Classic example

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Old 2 February 2020, 02:56 PM   #14
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In case any of you think returning my funds after being caught is acceptable; Go rob a bank, when you get caught ask if it's OK to just return the money and walk away.
I cant believe people think its okay since the fund had been returned to you.

So many dummies in this world.
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Old 3 February 2020, 01:20 AM   #15
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I cant believe people think its okay since the fund had been returned to you.

So many dummies in this world.
A bunch of ostriches with their head in the ground. "Everything's cool maaaan. I don't see anything anymore. All back to normal"

It's like running over someone's foot with your car and saying to the victim, "no problem I've got a prosthetic in the trunk...here take it. We cool?"
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:23 PM   #16
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Makes you wonder how many times this was done by the seller. doesnt seem like an honest mistake based on the lost and OP.
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:38 PM   #17
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Very smooth modus operandi tends to indicate experience....
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:45 PM   #18
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It’s a shame the thread title isn’t “Horology House sells fake watches”.

There is little recourse people have against many scammers, but this dude has a name, a business and a moderately lucrative YT channel. I’d be smearing jobbies all over his internet presence like a pig in a bath.
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:54 PM   #19
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It’s a shame the thread title isn’t “Horology House sells fake watches”.

There is little recourse people have against many scammers, but this dude has a name, a business and a moderately lucrative YT channel. I’d be smearing jobbies all over his internet presence like a pig in a bath.

Let me get on that. I'll try PM a mod.
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:00 PM   #20
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I personally think we need to hear what Chris (HH) needs to say, there is always more to it than meets the eye.

As of now, we only have one side of the story. Innocent until proven guilty?
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Old 1 February 2020, 05:42 AM   #21
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I personally think we need to hear what Chris (HH) needs to say, there is always more to it than meets the eye.

As of now, we only have one side of the story. Innocent until proven guilty?


I think the photos of the watch he sold are the proof you are looking for


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I personally think we need to hear what Chris (HH) needs to say, there is always more to it than meets the eye.

As of now, we only have one side of the story. Innocent until proven guilty?
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The photos along with the text stream are pretty incriminating - especially for someone who does his due diligence posting macro shots and even warning buyers about fakes. Completely two faced.
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:05 PM   #23
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Chris has some form for dubious behaviour - albeit nothing illegal before now.
For a while he had access to a stream of new desirable Rolex from an AD he had a relationship with. He was flipping them on the AWBSS Facebook forum for massive markups. When people made comments disparaging flippers he shut down threads, deleted posts and/or banned people.
Then the Rolex AD found out what he was doing with all the watches they sold him and he went on a massive rant about AD spies on the Facebook forum. I guess they cut off his supply.
Based on the above, it seems that once his supply of legit Rolex was cut off he MAY have resorted to selling fakes.
I don't know it for a fact, but it smells that way.
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:22 PM   #24
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The Mods are closing down each thread on the Australian Facebook site

I get 2.5 days, I'd be pissed off at 2.5 weeks but 2.5 months can only be questioned as something not quite right

Oh well nothing like excuses when selling a $30K watch, yeah there's just so many other things to tidy up before sending off

Chris has a reputation to uphold and no doubt a smartphone in his hand so look forward to his reply

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Not cool at all and he’s online now lurking. Fake watch, lies and nonsense.
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:30 PM   #26
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I've had many PM, from others that have had been scammed by this guy. They are all still trying to get their money back before they go public.

Chris has been messaging my friend who he scammed all afternoon telling him to make me take down this post....

His had plenty of time to respond.
In the mean time he kicks us out of his Facebook Group Scam, and I did not break any rules there. Haven't even posted a single time there.
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:35 PM   #27
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Please don't take this down, $29k is alot of money and he has taken advantage of every excuse, Volcano tradegy, Bushfires, Fake DHL follow up. He has shown he has zero integrity, there is no doubt he knowingly did this.

I can't wait for the new transcript :)
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:48 PM   #28
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I've had many PM, from others that have had been scammed by this guy. They are all still trying to get their money back before they go public.

Chris has been messaging my friend who he scammed all afternoon telling him to make me take down this post....

His had plenty of time to respond.
In the mean time he kicks us out of his Facebook Group Scam, and I did not break any rules there. Haven't even posted a single time there.
That’s an interesting development, how many others are claiming to also be scammed, and is the scam of the same magnitude as a fake watch?
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Old 31 January 2020, 08:45 PM   #29
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That’s an interesting development, how many others are claiming to also be scammed, and is the scam of the same magnitude as a fake watch?
Yes they are claiming what happened to them is word for word what happened to my mate.

I have no idea why they are scared to post something up. I could post some screen shots of said conversations, but then I'd have to blank out their names which then holds no water.
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Spam the guys YT channel. Even if he removes comments, it’ll cost him time and stress him out.
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