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Cmd0518 · 19 September 2020, 07:39 AM

Hi all, I am considering purchasing a Breitling through a local seller for an in person exchange. He has all of the paperwork and warranty.

What tips and advice would you give for this transaction? It’s a mid 4 figure exchange. Aside for me contacting the Breitling after the purchase to put the warranty in my name, anything else you recommend that I do? If I call Breitling with the serial number will they give me any info or confirm who bought it? Or confirm it’s not stolen? I’m probably a bit overboard but I’ve never bought a watch this expensive from a private seller. I am planning to meet in a police station lobby so that it’s on camera and recorded. My first choice would be at an AD, but I’m sure they don’t confirm authenticity or allow these types of exchanges.

Thanks very much.

19 September 2020, 07:39 AM	#1
Cmd0518 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: FL Posts: 1	Purchasing through Private Seller - Tips? Hi all, I am considering purchasing a Breitling through a local seller for an in person exchange. He has all of the paperwork and warranty. What tips and advice would you give for this transaction? It’s a mid 4 figure exchange. Aside for me contacting the Breitling after the purchase to put the warranty in my name, anything else you recommend that I do? If I call Breitling with the serial number will they give me any info or confirm who bought it? Or confirm it’s not stolen? I’m probably a bit overboard but I’ve never bought a watch this expensive from a private seller. I am planning to meet in a police station lobby so that it’s on camera and recorded. My first choice would be at an AD, but I’m sure they don’t confirm authenticity or allow these types of exchanges. Thanks very much.