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Darlinboy · 4 July 2012, 05:27 AM

This may not be new, but it was new to me.....

Had put a WTB ad here and a couple of other forums. Yesterday I received an email from "Andrew Shear" (for those of you who don't know, that is the name of the owner of ShearTime - a reputable vintage dealer) offering me watch I wanted. The email contained a description of the watch and a number of scans were included in a second email.

I was not initially skeptical, but when I started to review the scans, I realized I had seen the scans before - on an offering from another legitimate dealer's website. Obviously downloaded by the scammer, and sent to me. A closer look at the email address revealed a generic [email protected]. Scam.

Another sobering reminder to me just how careful you must be these days.

roadcarver · 4 July 2012, 05:54 AM

Thanks for the heads up.

Kringkily · 4 July 2012, 06:02 AM

This tool has been using the real schears name for quite some time. The moment you ask him to send a photo with todays paper or something he stops talking to you

Goiguidoc · 4 July 2012, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the warning!

crowncollection · 4 July 2012, 05:51 PM

Thanks did the heads up, does shear time know this is going on ?

Bangel · 4 July 2012, 05:59 PM

Well done for being alert and thanks for letting us know.

topofk2 · 5 July 2012, 01:36 AM

This and countless other stories reaffirm my belief that selling a Rolex is a million times more difficult than buying one. Rolexes are like little puppies and $$$ is not the bottom line for me. I want to find a good, honest home for them also, as though they were alive. Sounds a little crazy but for I bet for every 1 legit buyer out there, there are 10scammers trying to get it for free. So be very careful. I rather sell it for a little less knowing it is going to solid buyer than for a little more with buyer uncertain.

z32turbo · 5 July 2012, 01:55 AM

Glad you caught it before it was too late.

Gaijin · 5 July 2012, 02:12 AM

The few times I posted a WTB here miracuosly within a day I had 3 or 4 offers from people with low to zero post counts who had the exact watch I was looking for. Hallealuehya!

brian8121 · 6 July 2012, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topofk2

This and countless other stories reaffirm my belief that selling a Rolex is a million times more difficult than buying one. Rolexes are like little puppies and $$$ is not the bottom line for me. I want to find a good, honest home for them also, as though they were alive. Sounds a little crazy but for I bet for every 1 legit buyer out there, there are 10scammers trying to get it for free. So be very careful. I rather sell it for a little less knowing it is going to solid buyer than for a little more with buyer uncertain.

x2

bgriz · 6 July 2012, 03:29 AM

Wow thanks for the warning, people are unbelievable! Glad you caught it before it was too late.

brian8121 · 6 July 2012, 03:58 AM

BTW, Andrew has told me he is aware of the scam, apparently he's been dealing with it for a while.

Wacker23 · 7 July 2012, 09:56 PM

Too bad that dealer sells very nice watches.

floater156 · 11 July 2012, 05:49 AM

Who are these scammers? I'd love to meet one in person and let them know exactly what I think of them.

4 July 2012, 05:27 AM	#1
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Scam alert.... response to my WTB ad This may not be new, but it was new to me..... Had put a WTB ad here and a couple of other forums. Yesterday I received an email from "Andrew Shear" (for those of you who don't know, that is the name of the owner of ShearTime - a reputable vintage dealer) offering me watch I wanted. The email contained a description of the watch and a number of scans were included in a second email. I was not initially skeptical, but when I started to review the scans, I realized I had seen the scans before - on an offering from another legitimate dealer's website. Obviously downloaded by the scammer, and sent to me. A closer look at the email address revealed a generic [email protected]. Scam. Another sobering reminder to me just how careful you must be these days. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

4 July 2012, 05:54 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Thanks for the heads up. __________________ I'm just a cook...

4 July 2012, 05:51 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Thanks did the heads up, does shear time know this is going on ? __________________ watches many

5 July 2012, 01:55 AM	#8
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Glad you caught it before it was too late. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

6 July 2012, 03:29 AM	#11
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Wow thanks for the warning, people are unbelievable! Glad you caught it before it was too late. __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

4 July 2012, 06:02 AM	#3
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	This tool has been using the real schears name for quite some time. The moment you ask him to send a photo with todays paper or something he stops talking to you

4 July 2012, 02:22 PM	#4
Goiguidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Europe Watch: Rolex vintage Posts: 1,062	Thanks for the warning!

4 July 2012, 05:59 PM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Well done for being alert and thanks for letting us know.

5 July 2012, 01:36 AM	#7
topofk2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 162	This and countless other stories reaffirm my belief that selling a Rolex is a million times more difficult than buying one. Rolexes are like little puppies and $$$ is not the bottom line for me. I want to find a good, honest home for them also, as though they were alive. Sounds a little crazy but for I bet for every 1 legit buyer out there, there are 10scammers trying to get it for free. So be very careful. I rather sell it for a little less knowing it is going to solid buyer than for a little more with buyer uncertain.

5 July 2012, 02:12 AM	#9
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	The few times I posted a WTB here miracuosly within a day I had 3 or 4 offers from people with low to zero post counts who had the exact watch I was looking for. Hallealuehya!

6 July 2012, 03:58 AM	#12
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	BTW, Andrew has told me he is aware of the scam, apparently he's been dealing with it for a while.

7 July 2012, 09:56 PM	#13
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	Too bad that dealer sells very nice watches.

11 July 2012, 05:49 AM	#14
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Who are these scammers? I'd love to meet one in person and let them know exactly what I think of them. __________________ Lead by example through production.

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