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12 May 2017, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: USA
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Doing a transaction without "buying the seller"...
I heard 100+ times here that I must buy the seller before anything.
Well, I am trying to risk it this time, and was wondering what your thoughts are. The seller simply does not have enough reputation, (http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/wts...2-4286922.html) and so I am getting worried a little bit. Do you think I should go for the Paypal buyer protection thing and should be good even if something happens? To make sure the watch is not fake, should I bring it into an AD to confirm after purchase..? Thanks. |
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12 May 2017, 09:52 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
Posts: 10,666
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I hope you are not serious
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12 May 2017, 09:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: USA
Watch: 126610LV and SMP
Posts: 1,645
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It's your money. If you can potentially lose $1800 and be okay, then go for it. Call the seller if you can and have a conversation with him. Ask for any potential references he may have elsewhere.
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12 May 2017, 09:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Real Name: Jonathan O.
Location: San Francisco
Watch: 16710 GMT II
Posts: 59
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I would definitely ask for a photo texted with ur name handwritten on the watch. And.... Say u would be willing to pick up local see if he gets nervous.
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12 May 2017, 10:01 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,097
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You've answered your own question already, good luck.
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12 May 2017, 10:05 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 100
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Thanks for all the answers. I thought as long as I get Paypal protection, I should be good. Or am I wrong?
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12 May 2017, 10:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Oregon, USA
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Sure. Go for it. Why not.
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12 May 2017, 11:06 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
Watch: Sea Dweller
Posts: 8,561
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The seller has more feedback than you. If I were him, you would concern me more....
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12 May 2017, 12:35 PM
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Real Name: Mark
Location: USA
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14 May 2017, 12:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Real Name: Robert
Location: Charlotte/London
Watch: Multiple
Posts: 889
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Passsssss
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14 May 2017, 12:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,599
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If you have to ask
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14 May 2017, 01:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: US
Posts: 3,257
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I wouldn't, there's no way to confirm the watch (even ADs aren't trained to spot good fakes). GL, but I'd pass. The fact you even need to ask the question is your answer.
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14 May 2017, 02:33 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
Posts: 21,112
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if the money down the toilet doesn't change your life, then do it.
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15 May 2017, 07:47 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Mercia
Watch: 1016 Explorer.
Posts: 928
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I wouldn't risk it, buy from trusted sellers on this site.
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15 May 2017, 08:46 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 47,776
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Here is a watch buying tip: "When in doubt, do not do it." Live buy this and save yourself heartache and money.
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16 May 2017, 02:39 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Itinerant
Watch: 79010sg
Posts: 8,346
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I'd do it -- but I also enjoy Russian roulette.
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16 May 2017, 03:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Brian
Location: Northern Virginia
Watch: One of Not Many
Posts: 17,892
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I cannot imagine being desperate enough to want something where common sense is lost.
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16 May 2017, 10:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Watch: Cellini 5115
Posts: 79
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Buy the watch, not the seller. People don't ask me, "isn't that a watch you bought from Joe Shmo?"
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16 May 2017, 10:59 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Itinerant
Watch: 79010sg
Posts: 8,346
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Upon resale, I do see Sellers often times say "purchased from HQ Milton, Bob's watches, Michael Morgan, etc." Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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