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chevycorvette · 7 October 2007, 05:17 PM

can't believe the price that i saw. check attached link. anyone of you bought a rolex from ebay?

i am afraid of fake. and sometimes the price is too good to be truth.

any susgestion?

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQ...assZbeckertime

cjj14u · 7 October 2007, 06:35 PM

I bought my explorer II from them. Took it to an AD right after I got it and it is 100% genuine.

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 October 2007, 08:12 PM

I would NEVER buy a watch vie eBay. I only buy from a AD

Claude · 7 October 2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I would NEVER buy a watch vie eBay. I only buy from a AD

Agree 100%

XELOR · 7 October 2007, 10:49 PM

I might also add that anywhere but Rolex (such as a service center) can not assure you of authentication.

Other venues can make you feel much better, but it isn't the same thing.

One seller with PERFECT and substantial feedback indicates all watches are serviced before shipping. They sent me a Rolex with a fake band and sheared internal parts from lack of lubrication.

A second seller with SUPERB feedback sold me a "Rolex" he purchased from another eBay Rolex seller at wholesale. The seller he purchased the watch from (in order to sell it to me at a mark up) is a major major major seller on EBay. That watch was fake, too.

Yet another seller that takes non-Rolex in trade promises a watchmaker inspects all watches before listing.

I sent him a watch in trade and they listed it on Ebay with the wrong movement (they obviously never opened the case before listing).

Also, I have an older thread that I wish was in the WATCH OUT!!! section- it is related to this subject.

timebroker · 7 October 2007, 10:53 PM

One of the highest feedbacks in Ebay history is not clean either although he is 'respected' in the watch community, not naming any names though

Rockrolex · 8 October 2007, 01:23 AM

I have been very fortunate. I have bought 4 Rolexes off e-Bay and have been very lucky with all of them. All have been 30-65% off list. I try not to push my luck, though.

chevycorvette · 8 October 2007, 02:52 AM

i agree with you guys.

i am news to this rolex world. so i think i gonna stick with AD.

sleep better.

Dan Pierce · 8 October 2007, 05:52 AM

Quote:

I have been very fortunate. I have bought 4 Rolexes off e-Bay and have been very lucky with all of them. All have been 30-65% off list. I try not to push my luck, though.

I'm with you Ed. But you really got to do your homework.

I enjoy the hunt and will investigate till I feel comfortable or scared to death. You can find the real deal but it takes more effort.
Good luck,
dP

cjj14u · 8 October 2007, 08:32 AM

[QUOTE=XELOR;322547]

Yet another seller that takes non-Rolex in trade promises a watchmaker inspects all watches before listing.

I sent him a watch in trade and they listed it on Ebay with the wrong movement (they obviously never opened the case before listing).

/QUOTE]

You traded a watch with a wrong movement? Did you disclose this ?

Flyjet601 · 8 October 2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I would NEVER buy a watch vie eBay. I only buy from a AD

Couldnt agree more, Bo. A couple of hundred bucks on a purchase of $1000's no difference to me.

Rockrolex · 8 October 2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Couldnt agree more, Bo. A couple of hundred bucks on a purchase of $1000's no difference to me.

Normally, I would agree with you and Bo, Larry. However, with the watches I've bought, I've saved upwards of $5K-7K and more. But like Dan, I did my homework first. I don't recommend this for a first timer.

ohsixx · 9 October 2007, 09:28 AM

I have bought one from an AD and one from a grey marketer.

My next and any others that may follow will be from the grey market as well.

Superlative · 15 October 2007, 05:13 AM

The only eaby seller I would buy from is bell8769!!

gmt 16750 · 15 October 2007, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

you really got to do your homework.

I enjoy the hunt and will investigate till I feel comfortable or scared to death. You can find the real deal but it takes more effort.

I agree 100% Dan

daunwaun · 15 October 2007, 06:40 AM

your best bet is to stick with a AD

Gaijin · 15 October 2007, 06:50 AM

EBay?

Not no, but NO WAY!

Buy a $15 hat from Ebay, not a $5,000 Rolex. (or should I say chances are a $5,000 fake Rolex.)

daunwaun · 15 October 2007, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

EBay?

Not no, but NO WAY!

Buy a $15 hat from Ebay, not a $5,000 Rolex. (or should I say chances are a $5,000 fake Rolex.)

i must agree here

chevycorvette · 15 October 2007, 01:56 PM

yup i do agree. ebay seller do sell crappy stuff always.

Alcan · 15 October 2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevycorvette

yup i do agree. ebay seller do sell crappy stuff always.

Really?

I won't argue that there are crooks selling counterfeit products on eBay, or taking your money and sending nothing at all, but there are also many honest sellers who list genuine products.

Look at the "crappy stuff" below. Every one came from eBay, and every one has been authenticated.

P.S. Tom, this $15 hat came from eBay too, but at the end of the auction it was a $95 hat!

Alcan · 15 October 2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superlative

The only eaby seller I would buy from is bell8769!!

Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't you entertain the idea of buying from sellers such as hessfine, considering that Jeffrey Hess co-wrote "The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches, An Unauthorized History"?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...E:B:SS:CA:1123

dwintersgill01 · 16 October 2007, 01:32 AM

bought one rolex from e-bay. no problems here.

arttay10 · 16 October 2007, 01:39 AM

I must agree with Al - E-Bays not all bad.
If you do your homework and 'Buy the Seller' before the item and more importantly use common sense.

If unsure - ask for help.
I'd gladly help any member of this forum with a seller or purchase in the U.K.

bigmikebee · 16 October 2007, 06:33 AM

i bought and sold on ebay. it can be very risky......

unclesallie · 16 October 2007, 10:27 AM

have not sold nor bought on ebay...and when it comes to Rolex watches, that will never happen. Best option is AD or trusted grey market. Let me define 'trusted': this is someone i have known for many many years, watching him do deals, and bringing his customers back exactly what they want, as represented and standing behind those deals. i also must say, that through my particular 'grey market' dealer, i've met people with whom he deals; they all go to watch shows, large and small around the u.s. and then sell in sometimes pretty large quantities to other dealers and to private collectors.
so these guys are a known quantity to me. however, i would never, ever buy a rolex watch from someone i didn't know personally for a long time. So AD's or 'trusted'(as defined right here)grey market seller. cause dem are large bucks flowin for dos beoootiful rolexes, and i wants em to be REAL. for sure.

7 October 2007, 05:17 PM	#1
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	anyone bought a rolex from ebay seller? can't believe the price that i saw. check attached link. anyone of you bought a rolex from ebay? i am afraid of fake. and sometimes the price is too good to be truth. any susgestion? http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQ...assZbeckertime

7 October 2007, 08:12 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I would NEVER buy a watch vie eBay. I only buy from a AD __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	I have been very fortunate. I have bought 4 Rolexes off e-Bay and have been very lucky with all of them. All have been 30-65% off list. I try not to push my luck, though. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 October 2007, 09:28 AM	#13
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I have bought one from an AD and one from a grey marketer. My next and any others that may follow will be from the grey market as well. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

15 October 2007, 06:40 AM	#16
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	your best bet is to stick with a AD __________________ DAUNWAUN

7 October 2007, 06:35 PM	#2
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136	I bought my explorer II from them. Took it to an AD right after I got it and it is 100% genuine.

7 October 2007, 10:49 PM	#5
XELOR Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vince Location: USA Posts: 170	I might also add that anywhere but Rolex (such as a service center) can not assure you of authentication. Other venues can make you feel much better, but it isn't the same thing. One seller with PERFECT and substantial feedback indicates all watches are serviced before shipping. They sent me a Rolex with a fake band and sheared internal parts from lack of lubrication. A second seller with SUPERB feedback sold me a "Rolex" he purchased from another eBay Rolex seller at wholesale. The seller he purchased the watch from (in order to sell it to me at a mark up) is a major major major seller on EBay. That watch was fake, too. Yet another seller that takes non-Rolex in trade promises a watchmaker inspects all watches before listing. I sent him a watch in trade and they listed it on Ebay with the wrong movement (they obviously never opened the case before listing). Also, I have an older thread that I wish was in the WATCH OUT!!! section- it is related to this subject.

7 October 2007, 10:53 PM	#6
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	One of the highest feedbacks in Ebay history is not clean either although he is 'respected' in the watch community, not naming any names though

8 October 2007, 02:52 AM	#8
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	i agree with you guys. i am news to this rolex world. so i think i gonna stick with AD. sleep better.

8 October 2007, 08:32 AM	#10
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136	[QUOTE=XELOR;322547] Yet another seller that takes non-Rolex in trade promises a watchmaker inspects all watches before listing. I sent him a watch in trade and they listed it on Ebay with the wrong movement (they obviously never opened the case before listing). /QUOTE] You traded a watch with a wrong movement? Did you disclose this ?

15 October 2007, 05:13 AM	#14
Superlative Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: CHARLESTON Watch: Z16610 Posts: 153	The only eaby seller I would buy from is bell8769!!

15 October 2007, 06:50 AM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	EBay? Not no, but NO WAY! Buy a $15 hat from Ebay, not a $5,000 Rolex. (or should I say chances are a $5,000 fake Rolex.)

15 October 2007, 01:56 PM	#19
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	yup i do agree. ebay seller do sell crappy stuff always.

16 October 2007, 01:32 AM	#22
dwintersgill01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: houston Posts: 9	bought one rolex from e-bay. no problems here.

16 October 2007, 01:39 AM	#23
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	I must agree with Al - E-Bays not all bad. If you do your homework and 'Buy the Seller' before the item and more importantly use common sense. If unsure - ask for help. I'd gladly help any member of this forum with a seller or purchase in the U.K.

16 October 2007, 06:33 AM	#24
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	i bought and sold on ebay. it can be very risky......

16 October 2007, 10:27 AM	#25
unclesallie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,915	have not sold nor bought on ebay...and when it comes to Rolex watches, that will never happen. Best option is AD or trusted grey market. Let me define 'trusted': this is someone i have known for many many years, watching him do deals, and bringing his customers back exactly what they want, as represented and standing behind those deals. i also must say, that through my particular 'grey market' dealer, i've met people with whom he deals; they all go to watch shows, large and small around the u.s. and then sell in sometimes pretty large quantities to other dealers and to private collectors. so these guys are a known quantity to me. however, i would never, ever buy a rolex watch from someone i didn't know personally for a long time. So AD's or 'trusted'(as defined right here)grey market seller. cause dem are large bucks flowin for dos beoootiful rolexes, and i wants em to be REAL. for sure.

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