What a week I'm having!!!

[bayerische]

Ahhh, shucks.

That isn't exactly a good week.

I'm sure this forum can get your old username back and posts, but more so I do hope you catch the bastard that scammed you!

[bearone2]

after some diligent research back in june, i dealt with davidsw in a perfect transaction & from 3k miles away.

do a search for davidsw & you'll see some of the many pages of positive testimonials.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by bearone2

after some diligent research back in june, i dealt with davidsw in a perfect transaction & from 3k miles away.

do a search for davidsw & you'll see some of the many pages of positive testimonials.

Oh I think the OP knows who David SW is.

The OP is a LONG standing member here.

[bearone2]

my comment wasn't to the op but to the gent from australia.

if that's the case, the op made a poor choice in the deal he made.

[ocwatching]

damn Mark..hate to see this happen to anyone...
hope that it will work out...

and hope they catch the Scum

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by bearone2

my comment wasn't to the op but to the gent from australia.

if that's the case, the op made a poor choice in the deal he made.

First of all this OP has been around these forums a long time. I've bought and sold 100's of thousands of dollars worth of watches here and the other forums without incident.
Secondly, I started this thread to
1) let others know about this scumbag
2) maybe get some input on how to recover my money
Not to have some newbie try to make me feel stupid.
You're not helping.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by bayerische

Ahhh, shucks.

That isn't exactly a good week.

I'm sure this forum can get your old username back and posts, but more so I do hope you catch the bastard that scammed you!

Thanks Andreas.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by ocwatching

damn Mark..hate to see this happen to anyone...
hope that it will work out...

and hope they catch the Scum

Thanks Phil. Whether I recover the money or not, he WILL get his. Karma is a bitch.

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by 2th Doc

Thanks Phil. Whether I recover the money or not, he WILL get his. Karma is a bitch.

Amen. It sucks that this happened and am sure that you did all that you could do as far as background work.

I would say lay low on the other forums and keep an eye out for the other guy to try to scam someone else.

Is there any technology whiz's/miscreants on here that can help you maybe track down the URL that it was posted from and use that local PD or a local guido to pay someone a visit??

Can you claim the fraud on your homeowners insurance in any way shape or form? I am in the insurance biz, but not that side.

Just thinking out loud in hopes that it spurs a thought from someone.

I am sure that a vet flipper will come along a and have some safe advice.

Sorry again and the old user name and posts will surely be restored. I think that it is awesome that you care so much about that stuff since most all the people that are long time members here are generally on the helping end of this type of thing, not the helpee end.


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[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by bdex75

Amen. It sucks that this happened and am sure that you did all that you could do as far as background work.

I would say lay low on the other forums and keep an eye out for the other guy to try to scam someone else.

Is there any technology whiz's/miscreants on here that can help you maybe track down the URL that it was posted from and use that local PD or a local guido to pay someone a visit??

Can you claim the fraud on your homeowners insurance in any way shape or form? I am in the insurance biz, but not that side.

Just thinking out loud in hopes that it spurs a thought from someone.

I am sure that a vet flipper will come along a and have some safe advice.

Sorry again and the old user name and posts will surely be restored. I think that it is awesome that you care so much about that stuff since most all the people that are long time members here are generally on the helping end of this type of thing, not the helpee end.


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Excellent advice, and thank you!

[Rags]

So sorry to hear this Mark. I hope they catch this prick & you get your money back. Not to add insult to injury but I will only deal with a few dealers here on TRF. Just had another smooth deal last week with Tony Geha.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Rags

So sorry to hear this Mark. I hope they catch this prick & you get your money back. Not to add insult to injury but I will only deal with a few dealers here on TRF. Just had another smooth deal last week with Tony Geha.

Tony G is da man!!! I can't count how many transactions I've done with him!

[mwatch]

Sorry Mark and hopefully you can recover your money. For other members who keep mentioning the trusted sellers argument and so on , take it easy on the OP. I'm sure he already knows all of this and he is way more experienced than most of us when it comes to selling and buying watches. Anybody can get scammed including the trusted sellers.

[bearone2]

Originally Posted by 2th Doc

First of all this OP has been around these forums a long time. I've bought and sold 100's of thousands of dollars worth of watches here and the other forums without incident.
Secondly, I started this thread to
1) let others know about this scumbag
2) maybe get some input on how to recover my money
Not to have some newbie try to make me feel stupid.
You're not helping.

you're correct i'm a newbie but i didn't just get hooked for $7500 on a transaction that i don't think too many other folks here would've pursued.

[Silvio Mosiello]

Originally Posted by bearone2

you're correct i'm a newbie but i didn't just get hooked for $7500 on a transaction that i don't think too many other folks here would've pursued.

Dude...


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[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by bearone2

you're correct i'm a newbie but i didn't just get hooked for $7500 on a transaction that i don't think too many other folks here would've pursued.

Why are you here?

[bearone2]

to learn about rolexes, next question?

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by bearone2

to learn about rolexes, next question?

Then I would think that you would be able to find a thread or two that would help you learn about Rolex. This obviously is the one. Move on.


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[bearone2]

thanks but i'm learning a lot here.

[Blong]

Originally Posted by bearone2

thanks but i'm learning a lot here.

Dude....seriously....get a life.

[Watchurself]

Originally Posted by bearone2

to learn about rolexes, next question?

I can tell you're a fun individual to be around.

[bmpwatch]

sorry to hear Mark.....wishing you all the best in recovering your money

[mailman]

Originally Posted by bearone2

thanks but i'm learning a lot here.

We're learning about you here too.

The OP was robbed of $7500.


He is a long standing member and genuinely nice person.

He stated why he started this thread. I suggest you stop the sarcasm.

[AbsolutelyROLEX!]

Sorry to hear Mark, makes me sick too as its happened to me also.
With your history here and successful selling you WILL make that money back in time, it just takes time, hang in there.....

[hdrazor251]

Sorry to hear this happened Mark. Hopefully karma and the law will bite the SOB hard. Good luck!

[joe100]

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

Sorry to hear this happened Mark. Hopefully karma and the law will bite the SOB hard. Good luck!

Speaking of Karma, hopefully mark's story turns out like yours!!

[BNA/LION]

Scumbags SUCK! Sorry to hear about this.

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by mailman

We're learning about you here too.



The OP was robbed of $7500.





He is a long standing member and genuinely nice person.



He stated why he started this thread. I suggest you stop the sarcasm.

Yep, I've just learned of a newbie who lacks compassion and character, which leads to bad karma IMHO.

@2th Doc - sorry to hear you got hosed man.


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[Andad]

Sorry to read about this scam Mark.

Most scammers on the web can be tracked these days and we have long memories.

They will appear again and then you will have your day.

Stay +ve.

[Wesley Crusher]

That really stinks. My blood boils just thinking about these scammers. Scum of the earth...

Sorry if you have already answered this, but the fact that the scammer had 11 posts and is new to that forum did raise any red flags?