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Citystar31 · 17 April 2020, 01:29 AM

Hey everyone! After weeks of browsing I've finally made an account. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during these times!

As the title says I have paid an AD in Mexico in full for a Batman but have been told they can not ship international and I have to wait to pick it up. I am in the US and my only purchase history with this AD was literally one month ago when the fiancé and I went on vacation and I bought her an entry level Rolex... I have been seeing lots of posts about certain AD's potentially selling watches they don't have in stock and now I am a little worried considering my purchase history with this AD. However I was not offered the Batman upfront... first it was a TT Daytona ( only declined because I literally bought a Rootbeer the day before!) then it was a SS SD... I accepted but only if they would ship. Two days later he said they 100% could not ship International and asked if I would pay and wait if he could get a watch I wanted more.... this ultimately led to him calling about a Batman that day that was mine if I wanted, catch being I had to spend another 2.5k at the store. I quickly agreed and spent little extra to add an Omega to the package! I paid in full using my AMEX and have receipt and invoice but am in Limbo waiting for everything to open.

I am really just wondering if they actually have the watch...?? I did notice the invoice has the serial number on it last night and seems many people that paid in full do not have that. I know my history with this AD does not reflect a Batman but I am also wondering if it is a lot different in an all tourist area? I should also mention that this AD offered me a SS Daytona 30 minutes after leaving the shop off a 5k purchase... I had to buy another watch to get it but still the fact I was even offered it blew my mind! Unfortunately I had to leave before it arrived at the store and I just couldn't extend the trip.

I was hoping maybe I just made a great first impression and with everything going on everyone else just passed on the opportunity. Would love to hear if anyone else has had similar experiences with AD's in all tourist areas!?!?

Exceptional · 17 April 2020, 01:57 AM

It's paid for and you have the receipt, you won't know until they open up.

I wouldn't worry about it too much.

schoolboy · 17 April 2020, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Exceptional

It's paid for and you have the receipt, you won't know until they open up.

I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Agree

WCHROLX · 19 April 2020, 02:11 AM

We are waiting for pictures..congrats in advance

Rrpdc · 17 April 2020, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Exceptional

It's paid for and you have the receipt, you won't know until they open up.

I wouldn't worry about it too much.

If they open up. They could go out of business. Not sure how many days Amex would protect you father purchase, Would def clarify with Amex for worse case scenario. During shut down in wash dc metro, . Another local ad lost Rolex.

scottwmitch · 17 April 2020, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

If they open up. They could go out of business. Not sure how many days Amex would protect you father purchase, Would def clarify with Amex for worse case scenario. During shut down in wash dc metro, . Another local ad lost Rolex.

I'm in the DC area. Which AD lost Rolex?

Rrpdc · 17 April 2020, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by scottwmitch

I'm in the DC area. Which AD lost Rolex?

Finks Dulles town center this week. Mgm Finks and Annapolis mall ad last year. Kings jewelry on king street Alexandria this past January 1st. King’s one of few mom and pop ad’s left in area.

Rrpdc · 17 April 2020, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Finks Dulles town center this week. Mgm Finks and Annapolis mall ad last year. Kings jewelry on king street Alexandria this past January 1st. King’s one of few mom and pop ad’s left in area.

Update. One employee has said Finks has lost Rolex. Another forum member reached out and got opposite answer. I hope they get to retain Rolex ad.

Tavli3 · 17 April 2020, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Finks Dulles town center this week. Mgm Finks and Annapolis mall ad last year. Kings jewelry on king street Alexandria this past January 1st. King’s one of few mom and pop ad’s left in area.

So Rolex is shutdown and not shipping product but they’re axing ADs while they’re shutdown and suffering. Doesn’t sound very ethical to me.

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Cwillis0001 · 17 April 2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

King’s one of few mom and pop ad’s left in area.

King's lost their AD status at the beginning of the year.

lbzdc · 17 April 2020, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

If they open up. They could go out of business. Not sure how many days Amex would protect you father purchase, Would def clarify with Amex for worse case scenario. During shut down in wash dc metro, . Another local ad lost Rolex.

Which one around DC? I hadn't really been paying attention

Bigblu10 · 17 April 2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Exceptional

It's paid for and you have the receipt, you won't know until they open up.

I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I would! AD is in Mexico, not the USA. Mexico is full of corruption. They have his money and he has no idea if/when he will receive a watch. That is a red flag in my book, IMO.

WCHROLX · 18 April 2020, 02:01 AM

congratulation already, I won't worry if i were you.

smiles11 · 17 April 2020, 02:06 AM

I wouldn’t worry. Congratulations!

cj3209 · 17 April 2020, 02:23 AM

Not sure why they can't ship international? I'm getting shipments in from England so why not Mexico?

socalwatchcollector · 17 April 2020, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cj3209

Not sure why they can't ship international? I'm getting shipments in from England so why not Mexico?

+1. seems a bit suspect.

Citystar31 · 17 April 2020, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cj3209

Not sure why they can't ship international? I'm getting shipments in from England so why not Mexico?

That was odd to me as well but also I understand not wanting to ship a Rolex Internationally...

maveric · 17 April 2020, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Citystar31

That was odd to me as well but also I understand not wanting to ship a Rolex Internationally...

They are forcing you to travel there and pick it up? Will flying be ever safe until there’s a vaccine?

maveric · 17 April 2020, 02:43 AM

Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.

cj3209 · 17 April 2020, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by maveric

Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.

In this current environment, I would be nervous giving a 100% deposit for ANYTHING, much less a Rolex!

Meyrin · 18 April 2020, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cj3209

In this current environment, I would be nervous giving a 100% deposit for ANYTHING, much less a Rolex!

Absolutely! I can't believe that people are actually doing this...!!

zengineer · 17 April 2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by maveric

Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.

Mexico is not a Third World country by any modern or historic definition.

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Maverick_1908 · 18 April 2020, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

Mexico is not a Third World country by any modern or historic definition.

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A lot of ignorance in this forum unfortunately.

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maveric · 18 April 2020, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick_1908

A lot of ignorance in this forum unfortunately.

Agreed. It’s like some people think that being an AD magically protects them from business failure.

Maverick_1908 · 21 April 2020, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by maveric

Agreed. It’s like some people think that being an AD magically protects them from business failure.

Time will tell who’s right. ;)

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zewill · 19 April 2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by maveric

Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.

Surprised this comment did not draw any attention... Mexico a 3rd world country?

I would probably call you something else than crazy

I was less scared roaming Mexico than lots Angeles to be entirely honest.

Enough feeding the troll back to the thread. Call Amex and find out your protection. There is always a risk of businesses going out of businesses especially in this environment. As soon As they are open fly there and pick everything up.

maveric · 19 April 2020, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zewill

Surprised this comment did not draw any attention... Mexico a 3rd world country?

Fake news.

1665fan · 23 April 2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by maveric

Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.

Amen

BillA · 17 April 2020, 02:59 AM

Ask the AD to send you a picture of the watch and goodies.

Santiago79 · 17 April 2020, 02:59 AM

My hope is that you will get soon. It sucks at this time how we have to be doing business

17 April 2020, 01:29 AM	#1
Citystar31 Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 50	AD paid in full... waiting to pick up! Hey everyone! After weeks of browsing I've finally made an account. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during these times! As the title says I have paid an AD in Mexico in full for a Batman but have been told they can not ship international and I have to wait to pick it up. I am in the US and my only purchase history with this AD was literally one month ago when the fiancé and I went on vacation and I bought her an entry level Rolex... I have been seeing lots of posts about certain AD's potentially selling watches they don't have in stock and now I am a little worried considering my purchase history with this AD. However I was not offered the Batman upfront... first it was a TT Daytona ( only declined because I literally bought a Rootbeer the day before!) then it was a SS SD... I accepted but only if they would ship. Two days later he said they 100% could not ship International and asked if I would pay and wait if he could get a watch I wanted more.... this ultimately led to him calling about a Batman that day that was mine if I wanted, catch being I had to spend another 2.5k at the store. I quickly agreed and spent little extra to add an Omega to the package! I paid in full using my AMEX and have receipt and invoice but am in Limbo waiting for everything to open. I am really just wondering if they actually have the watch...?? I did notice the invoice has the serial number on it last night and seems many people that paid in full do not have that. I know my history with this AD does not reflect a Batman but I am also wondering if it is a lot different in an all tourist area? I should also mention that this AD offered me a SS Daytona 30 minutes after leaving the shop off a 5k purchase... I had to buy another watch to get it but still the fact I was even offered it blew my mind! Unfortunately I had to leave before it arrived at the store and I just couldn't extend the trip. I was hoping maybe I just made a great first impression and with everything going on everyone else just passed on the opportunity. Would love to hear if anyone else has had similar experiences with AD's in all tourist areas!?!?

17 April 2020, 01:57 AM	#2
Exceptional Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: UK Posts: 84	It's paid for and you have the receipt, you won't know until they open up. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

19 April 2020, 02:11 AM	#4
WCHROLX Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: usa Posts: 105	We are waiting for pictures..congrats in advance

18 April 2020, 02:01 AM	#13
WCHROLX Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: usa Posts: 105	congratulation already, I won't worry if i were you.

17 April 2020, 02:06 AM	#14
smiles11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Daytona Posts: 51	I wouldn’t worry. Congratulations!

17 April 2020, 02:23 AM	#15
cj3209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: SoCal Watch: Explorer II-16570 Posts: 164	Not sure why they can't ship international? I'm getting shipments in from England so why not Mexico?

17 April 2020, 02:43 AM	#19
maveric "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 61	Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.

17 April 2020, 02:59 AM	#29
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,696	Ask the AD to send you a picture of the watch and goodies.

17 April 2020, 02:59 AM	#30
Santiago79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner a Posts: 467	My hope is that you will get soon. It sucks at this time how we have to be doing business

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