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Nashville Watch Guru · 10 February 2022, 06:12 AM

I am trying to buy a 1998 explorer Swiss only dial and got a message from a member on this forum. They sent pics but refused to send me a pic of the serial number or even the first letter of the serial number. They would not send me photo of the serial number on the bracelet. They will only use Zelle or Bank transfer, I.E. ZERO buyer protection.

They want $5800..... crazy good price.

He gave me a reference but both of them have only been on the forum since end of January 2022.

This has to be a scam right?

swils8610 · 10 February 2022, 06:15 AM

Buy the seller not the watch. When in doubt walk away.

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saxo3 · 10 February 2022, 06:19 AM

Run, Forrest, Run!

superdog · 10 February 2022, 06:20 AM

no chance. and you know it.

themast · 10 February 2022, 06:26 AM

Looks like you have already figured out the answer.

Nashville Watch Guru · 10 February 2022, 06:28 AM

I am wondering if i should report this guy for an admin review or something. Anyone know if there is any way to do this on the forum?

JParm · 10 February 2022, 06:29 AM

Not even a question. RUN.

Ferdelious · 10 February 2022, 06:32 AM

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.

TheVTCGuy · 10 February 2022, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nashville Watch Guru

I am wondering if i should report this guy for an admin review or something. Anyone know if there is any way to do this on the forum?

Yes, there is a “watch out” forum you can post this, also I would recommend sending a message to the mods, with the details. If these guys are running a scam on this site they will want to know about it (and ban them).

henrylee · 10 February 2022, 06:50 AM

Scam

michaelodonnell123 · 10 February 2022, 07:09 AM

Send him cash and pray.

Dr.Brian · 10 February 2022, 07:26 AM

I’d pass.

enjoythemusic · 10 February 2022, 07:49 AM

Send names of trf users to admin.

Onikage · 10 February 2022, 08:09 AM

Smelly.

Knappo 1307 · 10 February 2022, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nashville Watch Guru

I am wondering if i should report this guy for an admin review or something. Anyone know if there is any way to do this on the forum?

Tap on the red triangle that is in the sellers DM, and it will prompt a report to an administrator and explain the reason for reporting.

Laszlo · 10 February 2022, 10:18 AM

Your gut is right, don't go forward.

GradyPhilpott · 10 February 2022, 11:01 AM

It seems to me that a "watch guru" would have "smelled a rat" without the input from the board.

brandrea · 10 February 2022, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Yes, there is a “watch out” forum you can post this, also I would recommend sending a message to the mods, with the details. If these guys are running a scam on this site they will want to know about it (and ban them).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Tap on the red triangle that is in the sellers DM, and it will prompt a report to an administrator and explain the reason for reporting.

Both of these ^^

Al1969 · 10 February 2022, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It seems to me that a "watch guru" would have "smelled a rat" without the input from the board.

Speedbird-1 · 10 February 2022, 08:39 PM

An old adage, but nonetheless true.....

"if it looks too good to be true....it probably is"

TK-710 · 10 February 2022, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nashville Watch Guru

He gave me a reference but both of them have only been on the forum since end of January 2022.

This has to be a scam right?

Well they’ve both been around a month longer than you so that has to count for something.

Everything about all of this is wrong.

travisb · 10 February 2022, 11:16 PM

No chance it’s legit.

Sperry · 11 February 2022, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It seems to me that a "watch guru" would have "smelled a rat" without the input from the board.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

Sort of like "Ace Mall Ninja" asking about self-defense tactics?

EEpro · 11 February 2022, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

No chance it’s legit.

Absolutely no chance.

OP there are no deals in a "liquid" commodity like Rolex. You pay market +\- variation in dealer margins and that's that.

Why wouldn't he just sell it to a TS rather than give you a deal.

Chewbacca · 11 February 2022, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nashville Watch Guru

I am trying to buy a 1998 explorer Swiss only dial and got a message from a member on this forum. They sent pics but refused to send me a pic of the serial number or even the first letter of the serial number. They would not send me photo of the serial number on the bracelet. They will only use Zelle or Bank transfer, I.E. ZERO buyer protection.

They want $5800..... crazy good price.

He gave me a reference but both of them have only been on the forum since end of January 2022.

This has to be a scam right?

Seems legit.

10 February 2022, 06:12 AM	#1
Nashville Watch Guru "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: nashville Posts: 102	Worried about potential scam I am trying to buy a 1998 explorer Swiss only dial and got a message from a member on this forum. They sent pics but refused to send me a pic of the serial number or even the first letter of the serial number. They would not send me photo of the serial number on the bracelet. They will only use Zelle or Bank transfer, I.E. ZERO buyer protection. They want $5800..... crazy good price. He gave me a reference but both of them have only been on the forum since end of January 2022. This has to be a scam right?

10 February 2022, 06:20 AM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,708	no chance. and you know it. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

10 February 2022, 06:29 AM	#7
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,558	Not even a question. RUN. __________________

10 February 2022, 06:32 AM	#8
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,182	If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

10 February 2022, 06:50 AM	#10
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,218	Scam __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

10 February 2022, 06:15 AM	#2
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,998	Buy the seller not the watch. When in doubt walk away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10 February 2022, 06:19 AM	#3
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,720	Run, Forrest, Run!

10 February 2022, 06:26 AM	#5
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Looks like you have already figured out the answer.

10 February 2022, 06:28 AM	#6
Nashville Watch Guru "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: nashville Posts: 102	I am wondering if i should report this guy for an admin review or something. Anyone know if there is any way to do this on the forum?

10 February 2022, 07:09 AM	#11
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Send him cash and pray.

10 February 2022, 07:26 AM	#12
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	I’d pass. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

10 February 2022, 07:49 AM	#13
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,696	Send names of trf users to admin. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

10 February 2022, 08:09 AM	#14
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Smelly. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

10 February 2022, 10:18 AM	#16
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Your gut is right, don't go forward. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

10 February 2022, 11:01 AM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	It seems to me that a "watch guru" would have "smelled a rat" without the input from the board. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 February 2022, 08:39 PM	#20
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,131	An old adage, but nonetheless true..... "if it looks too good to be true....it probably is"

10 February 2022, 11:16 PM	#22
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,401	No chance it’s legit.

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