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Ed Rooney · 22 January 2012, 01:54 AM

I operate under the assumption that all of the Rolex on Craigslist and half on eBay are fake. Not good odds.

kmleffler · 22 January 2012, 01:58 AM

I have sold many things over Craigslist without a problem. I would meet in a very public place at a specified time and make sure that you get there early. If possible, go with a friend. If everything checks out your fine, if not walk away.

m5blitzer · 22 January 2012, 02:01 AM

Part of buying your first Rolex is the memorable experience. If you are buying the watch on Craigslist because you do not want to break the bank, my 2 cents is no. Too many variables what could go wrong and too much effort to authenticate whether it is real or worse whether it is stolen. Like many said on TRF before, buy from trusted sellers and you will have a memorable experience.

Lion · 22 January 2012, 02:18 AM

I would just be careful and use common sense. I myself would not buy from a person listing on CL but if you want it and everything checks out.....

Nikos5559 · 22 January 2012, 02:29 AM

I've bought off CL as long as you can verify the watch is legit and you feel comfortable with the seller why not? Have the seller write you out a quick bill of sale also!

Mickey® · 22 January 2012, 02:31 AM

NO...
I've seen nicer for 1000 less on here and TZ. The winder means nothing to me personally.

ejleta · 22 January 2012, 03:04 AM

I've successfully bought and sold via CL. On the buy side, its simply a matter of performing due diligence to know whom you are dealing with. Two weeks ago I purchased an M series 16610 with all boxes/paperwork for $4k on CL that had been originally sold from a local AD in my area....the seller had received it as a bonus from work and wasn't an avid watch wearer. I checked his credentials, email, business cards, etc and yes he works for a large national company that made his story credible. In my mind it was a great deal I was unlikely to find elsewhere.

As to the particular watch you are looking at, price seems too high. I just sold a 9.8M serial 16030 that was mint and RSC serviced on CL for $2k.

cajunron · 22 January 2012, 11:51 AM

Watch is overpriced by a grand.

lamnyc · 22 January 2012, 12:37 PM

No.

liptonnr · 22 January 2012, 02:18 PM

The price seems fair but I don't know what you should do! Just be careful and cover all of your bases.

mhaedo · 22 January 2012, 03:25 PM

Watch is overpriced, but there's nothing wrong with Craigslist. It just takes common sense. I sold a Rolex and a Breitling on Craigslist. I've also purchased well over $10k in bullion, thousands at a time, on Craigslist. If the price is right, go for it. Just use common sense.

Glidelock · 22 January 2012, 09:03 PM

Just be very careful, perhaps have a friend watch from a distance. Recently here in San Diego, a kid whom worked at In-N-Out Burger was shot & killed when he met up w/ a Craig's list seller to purchase a Mac-Book for $900.00. Turned out to be 3 gang members whom had recently robbed 3 other people on same scam. This guy and his 17 yr old girlfriend tried to chase after them in their car, & the shot & killed him.

paltak · 23 January 2012, 01:10 AM

I've sold and bought on CL, no issues, just use common sense.

Have the seller meet you at the AD in Des Plaines (10 minutes from Glenview). Ask for Brooks he's very helpful. He will check out the watch for you and ask him to look it up on the Rolex database to make sure it's not reported stolen.

You can even draft a bill of sale with the seller's name and address as it appears on his Driver's License.

If you want someone to go with you, my work is a few minutes from the AD, email me at bpalmero at yahoo dot com.

springer · 23 January 2012, 03:14 AM

Correct answer: yes I would!

The watch appears genuine, and many, many genuine watches are offered for sale on Craigslist. Besides what everyone else noted in other posts here about your safety and security during the purchase, and the seller acknowledging that he would meet you at a dealer to have the watch authenticated, I see minimal to no risk.

As far as the price, I would need more information to determine its value, but it appears to be a mid-nineties DateJust and does not seem over-priced - but less is always better.

bgriz · 23 January 2012, 05:23 AM

I never have bought anything from CL, however I would if the opportunity strikes.
Using the common sense many have suggested seems to be the best policy.

springer · 23 January 2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bgriz

I never have bought anything from CL, however I would if the opportunity strikes.
Using the common sense many have suggested seems to be the best policy.

Well put. Common sense is always your best friend!

22 January 2012, 02:18 AM	#4
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22 January 2012, 11:51 AM	#8
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23 January 2012, 03:14 AM	#14
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Correct answer: yes I would! The watch appears genuine, and many, many genuine watches are offered for sale on Craigslist. Besides what everyone else noted in other posts here about your safety and security during the purchase, and the seller acknowledging that he would meet you at a dealer to have the watch authenticated, I see minimal to no risk. As far as the price, I would need more information to determine its value, but it appears to be a mid-nineties DateJust and does not seem over-priced - but less is always better. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

23 January 2012, 05:23 AM	#15
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	I never have bought anything from CL, however I would if the opportunity strikes. Using the common sense many have suggested seems to be the best policy. __________________ 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

22 January 2012, 01:54 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I operate under the assumption that all of the Rolex on Craigslist and half on eBay are fake. Not good odds.

22 January 2012, 01:58 AM	#2
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	I have sold many things over Craigslist without a problem. I would meet in a very public place at a specified time and make sure that you get there early. If possible, go with a friend. If everything checks out your fine, if not walk away.

22 January 2012, 02:01 AM	#3
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Part of buying your first Rolex is the memorable experience. If you are buying the watch on Craigslist because you do not want to break the bank, my 2 cents is no. Too many variables what could go wrong and too much effort to authenticate whether it is real or worse whether it is stolen. Like many said on TRF before, buy from trusted sellers and you will have a memorable experience.

22 January 2012, 02:29 AM	#5
Nikos5559 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: nikos5559 Location: LA Watch: 116710 Posts: 51	I've bought off CL as long as you can verify the watch is legit and you feel comfortable with the seller why not? Have the seller write you out a quick bill of sale also!

22 January 2012, 02:31 AM	#6
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	NO... I've seen nicer for 1000 less on here and TZ. The winder means nothing to me personally.

22 January 2012, 03:04 AM	#7
ejleta "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eric Leta Location: Arizona Watch: Submariner Posts: 7	I've successfully bought and sold via CL. On the buy side, its simply a matter of performing due diligence to know whom you are dealing with. Two weeks ago I purchased an M series 16610 with all boxes/paperwork for $4k on CL that had been originally sold from a local AD in my area....the seller had received it as a bonus from work and wasn't an avid watch wearer. I checked his credentials, email, business cards, etc and yes he works for a large national company that made his story credible. In my mind it was a great deal I was unlikely to find elsewhere. As to the particular watch you are looking at, price seems too high. I just sold a 9.8M serial 16030 that was mint and RSC serviced on CL for $2k.

22 January 2012, 12:37 PM	#9
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	No.

22 January 2012, 02:18 PM	#10
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	The price seems fair but I don't know what you should do! Just be careful and cover all of your bases.

22 January 2012, 03:25 PM	#11
mhaedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: United States Watch: 116264 Posts: 149	Watch is overpriced, but there's nothing wrong with Craigslist. It just takes common sense. I sold a Rolex and a Breitling on Craigslist. I've also purchased well over $10k in bullion, thousands at a time, on Craigslist. If the price is right, go for it. Just use common sense.

22 January 2012, 09:03 PM	#12
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Just be very careful, perhaps have a friend watch from a distance. Recently here in San Diego, a kid whom worked at In-N-Out Burger was shot & killed when he met up w/ a Craig's list seller to purchase a Mac-Book for $900.00. Turned out to be 3 gang members whom had recently robbed 3 other people on same scam. This guy and his 17 yr old girlfriend tried to chase after them in their car, & the shot & killed him.

23 January 2012, 01:10 AM	#13
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	I've sold and bought on CL, no issues, just use common sense. Have the seller meet you at the AD in Des Plaines (10 minutes from Glenview). Ask for Brooks he's very helpful. He will check out the watch for you and ask him to look it up on the Rolex database to make sure it's not reported stolen. You can even draft a bill of sale with the seller's name and address as it appears on his Driver's License. If you want someone to go with you, my work is a few minutes from the AD, email me at bpalmero at yahoo dot com.

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