Rolex "sticky" situation with a jewelry store

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by MonBK

So the payback is that you're going to lie to him?

1. chances are he wont call me.

2. i have to give a little white lie in ordering for me to give him a reason not to go back there.....for example....he lied to me many times...first he told me i am going to wire the money on monday and have your watch at the latest on wednesday...and then on friday i go back and he tells me man its the holidays and blah blah blah....then he tells me on friday that he will call me later on that day to confirm if the watch is going to be there on monday ....so he never called me....then on monday after lunch hour i go to his store and he says oh the watch will be here on tuesday ......and the watch was not there on tuesday ....and today is wednesday and right about as i was going to his store he called me and said.....i can give you two options...i can give you your deposit back and call you when the watches come in due to blah blah blah wire transfer.....who know what ....or i can continue holding on to the deposit and call you when the watch comes in....too many lies already in my book...

[slk_dds]

Personally I would never purchase anything from non-authorized dealer, period !

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by HongNinja

Just me, I'd NEVER leave that kid of deposit for a watch like that. What's the worst that'd happen? You'd reneg and it would go into his "vast" inventory you speak of.

Never heard of anyone asking for half the price to order a watch. I would never have done it.

Why didn't you just buy it online here and have it the next day at a better price from proven dealers??

we live and learn...and i did not think clearly....its like when a man says "I do" at the wedding alter and a year later it backfires...i learned my lesson..

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by slk_dds

Personally I would never purchase anything from non-authorized dealer, period !

its better to be safe than sorry.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

1. chances are he wont call me.

2. i have to give a little white lie in ordering for me to give him a reason not to go back there.....for example....he lied to me many times...first he told me i am going to wire the money on monday and have your watch at the latest on wednesday...and then on friday i go back and he tells me man its the holidays and blah blah blah....then he tells me on friday that he will call me later on that day to confirm if the watch is going to be there on monday ....so he never called me....then on monday after lunch hour i go to his store and he says oh the watch will be here on tuesday ......and the watch was not there on tuesday ....and today is wednesday and right about as i was going to his store he called me and said.....i can give you two options...i can give you your deposit back and call you when the watches come in due to blah blah blah wire transfer.....who know what ....or i can continue holding on to the deposit and call you when the watch comes in....too many lies already in my book...

I've read that blah blah story several times already and don't get it?

Why not just tell him I'm done with you, period?

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I've read that blah blah story several times already and don't get it?

Why not just tell him I'm done with you, period?

i am still thinking of what to say to be honest with you....i think i will say "the watch took too long and i moved on"...actually that sounds PERFECT...."THE WATCH TOO WAY TOO LONG AND I MOVED ON" i will memorize that and say that if he calls....i think it sounds professional and he will get the point. thanks for the support and for reading....

[james1787]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

i decided not to go back...if he calls me i will say that the watch took too long and that i gave my brother a big loan so now i cant afford the watch anymore....any excuse to get out since now its payback due to the lie he told me. hehehe

If he calls you I think I would say something more along the lines of that you were promised a watch by a certain date, the date kept moving, you got tired of waiting and decided to take your business elsewhere.

[Gerardus]

I would give him one week more, then money back without questions!

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by james1787

If he calls you I think I would say something more along the lines of that you were promised a watch by a certain date, the date kept moving, you got tired of waiting toand decided take your business elsewhere.

yeah, its not good to lie....i will say "the watch took too long and i have moved on"....i mean,,,,you should of seen how much thought and worry i put into this...in my mind all day for many days i was like " i wonder when the watch is going to get here....he has 3,000 dollars of mine and i have no watch,,,,will the watch be in mint condition or just avg condition...will the band be stretched....it was torture....and i got sick and tired .....it sucks for someone to hold on to a big chunck of your cash and keep you going round and round....it felt like being under water for 3 mintues....i feel at ease knowing there is no strings attached to the store anymore...i am out of there...

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

yeah, its not good to lie....i will say "the watch took too long and i have moved on"....i mean,,,,you should of seen how much thought and worry i put into this...in my mind all day for many days i was like " i wonder when the watch is going to get here....he has 3,000 dollars of mine and i have no watch,,,,will the watch be in mint condition or just avg condition...will the band be stretched....it was torture....and i got sick and tired .....it sucks for someone to hold on to a big chunck of your cash and keep you going round and round....it felt like being under water for 3 mintues....i feel at ease knowing there is no strings attached to the store anymore...i am out of there...

Great, end of story.

[james1787]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

yeah, its not good to lie....i will say "the watch took too long and i have moved on"....i mean,,,,you should of seen how much thought and worry i put into this...in my mind all day for many days i was like " i wonder when the watch is going to get here....he has 3,000 dollars of mine and i have no watch,,,,will the watch be in mint condition or just avg condition...will the band be stretched....it was torture....and i got sick and tired .....it sucks for someone to hold on to a big chunck of your cash and keep you going round and round....it felt like being under water for 3 mintues....i feel at ease knowing there is no strings attached to the store anymore...i am out of there...

Well, you live and learn. You were fortunate to get all your money back. You now have some more knowlege of how not to buy a watch! Hopefully your next watch buying experience will go much smoother.

[dba]

Originally Posted by bulldurham08

i'd take my $$ to the awesome sellers here on trf. These guys are unbelievable and i'm confident you could get the price you're after...jmo

x2. With cash, I'd look here for a watch before I'd go to ANY store.

[Richard.]

You think he lied to you — probably, he did. You've got your money back and he's still getting the watch in for you not knowing that you've got no intention of buying it. I would call him now and tell him exactly and honestly how you feel. Otherwise (if you lie to him or let him get the watch in for you unnecessarily) you've descended to his level. JMO

[kikker]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

yeah, its not good to lie....i will say "the watch took too long and i have moved on"....i mean,,,,you should of seen how much thought and worry i put into this...in my mind all day for many days i was like " i wonder when the watch is going to get here....he has 3,000 dollars of mine and i have no watch,,,,will the watch be in mint condition or just avg condition...will the band be stretched....it was torture....and i got sick and tired .....it sucks for someone to hold on to a big chunck of your cash and keep you going round and round....it felt like being under water for 3 mintues....i feel at ease knowing there is no strings attached to the store anymore...i am out of there...

guy.. I've read your posts here and you sound like a very nervous person.. no offense :-) .. if the 3k is such a big deal, then buy safely somewhere or postpone till you dont have to be nervous abt it.. trust your gut a bit and not ask the forum what you should do or say to the guy.. you're an adult right? why do you worry so much?

Common sense.. dont pay deposits for what you havent seen yet (why does he need it anyway if he says he'll give it back to you if you dont like it) check wheter a price is reasonable before you go into a shop (check chrono24.com) and buy without emotion (and in your case caffeine..)

good luck watch shopping

[financeman]

Originally Posted by kikker

guy.. I've read your posts here and you sound like a very nervous person.. no offense :-) .. if the 3k is such a big deal, then buy safely somewhere or postpone till you dont have to be nervous abt it.. trust your gut a bit and not ask the forum what you should do or say to the guy.. you're an adult right? why do you worry so much?

Common sense.. dont pay deposits for what you havent seen yet (why does he need it anyway if he says he'll give it back to you if you dont like it) check wheter a price is reasonable before you go into a shop (check chrono24.com) and buy without emotion (and in your case caffeine..)

good luck watch shopping

Lol, I just spit my coffee out on my computer.

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by kikker

guy.. I've read your posts here and you sound like a very nervous person.. no offense :-) .. if the 3k is such a big deal, then buy safely somewhere or postpone till you dont have to be nervous abt it.. trust your gut a bit and not ask the forum what you should do or say to the guy.. you're an adult right? why do you worry so much?

Common sense.. dont pay deposits for what you havent seen yet (why does he need it anyway if he says he'll give it back to you if you dont like it) check wheter a price is reasonable before you go into a shop (check chrono24.com) and buy without emotion (and in your case caffeine..)

good luck watch shopping

[zion_rasta]

Rolex, buy at AD if new, here in TRF if used. Simple.

If you are trying to get a deal or cut corners may be it is not the right time. It is ok to wait to buy the best time peace in the world.

I gladly paid MSRP at the AD for mine and I am happy and never worried.

Cheers,
ZR

[AK797]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

i know the guy is going to call me,,,but the service was not there...its all about the service....

Same with luxury restaurants the food might be delicious but if the service is poor it can ruin the whole experience... tho personally I love it when they mess up and I get my meals for free

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

i am still thinking of what to say to be honest with you....i think i will say "the watch took too long and i moved on"...actually that sounds PERFECT...."THE WATCH TOO WAY TOO LONG AND I MOVED ON" i will memorize that and say that if he calls....i think it sounds professional and he will get the point. thanks for the support and for reading....

Originally Posted by etsubmariner

yeah, its not good to lie....i will say "the watch took too long and i have moved on"....i mean,,,,you should of seen how much thought and worry i put into this...in my mind all day for many days i was like " i wonder when the watch is going to get here....he has 3,000 dollars of mine and i have no watch,,,,will the watch be in mint condition or just avg condition...will the band be stretched....it was torture....and i got sick and tired .....it sucks for someone to hold on to a big chunck of your cash and keep you going round and round....it felt like being under water for 3 mintues....i feel at ease knowing there is no strings attached to the store anymore...i am out of there...

Eric, buddy your way over thinking this. Do yourself a favor. First don't lie. Second if he calls thank him for the call and tell him you've decided against purchasing the watch. End of story, no more to say, no further explanation required, no excuses required, no reason why, nothing more to discuss, you just don't want to buy it at this time, thank you ........ got it!

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Eric, buddy your way over thinking this. Do yourself a favor. First don't lie. Second if he calls thank him for the call and tell him you've decided against purchasing the watch. End of story, no more to say, no further explanation required, no excuses required, no reason why, nothing more to discuss, you just don't want to buy it at this time, thank you ........ got it!

will do.

[etsubmariner]

Originally Posted by kikker

guy.. I've read your posts here and you sound like a very nervous person.. no offense :-) .. if the 3k is such a big deal, then buy safely somewhere or postpone till you dont have to be nervous abt it.. trust your gut a bit and not ask the forum what you should do or say to the guy.. you're an adult right? why do you worry so much?

Common sense.. dont pay deposits for what you havent seen yet (why does he need it anyway if he says he'll give it back to you if you dont like it) check wheter a price is reasonable before you go into a shop (check chrono24.com) and buy without emotion (and in your case caffeine..)

good luck watch shopping

you are right, it was a thread/post i should not have put up...i salute you wherever you are.

[crowncollection]

give a bit longer, but then give him a last deadline date of a few more days, if he does not then push his supplier for delivery, then say i want a refund if its not here by this date

[ingoodtime]

Personally, IMHO, just tll him it is unfortunate that he could not get the watch within the time limit he promised and you would like your deposit back. If he says anything else about it moving, just say, I'd like my deposit back. If thevwtch is here within a week, call me. I'll come back with my cash. If not, I am going to start looking again.