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30 June 2019, 01:35 AM | #1 |
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Buyer with Zero post
Watch out for a buyer with zero, nada post. Especially those that just joined the forum to pm you.
Anyone here ever sold a watch to a new member with zero?
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30 June 2019, 02:03 AM | #2 |
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In the rare event that I would sell I would only accept selling to long time active TRF members.
Despite many differences in opinions we all agree on correct ethics
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30 June 2019, 02:07 AM | #3 |
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30 June 2019, 02:09 AM | #4 |
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I have. No problem, but I would not accept PayPal as a method of payment, only bank wire or cash (face to face).
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30 June 2019, 02:42 AM | #5 |
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Some scammers were trying to sell watch to me. And they are have zero to couple posts. Be careful.
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30 June 2019, 03:24 AM | #6 |
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I thought Paypal is a safe way to go?
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30 June 2019, 05:53 AM | #7 |
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This becomes kind of a vicious circle for honest people, I’m new here but no one would take me seriously just because of this one fact, that I made an account this month. Even if I can prove 10x over that I’m just as reputable as someone that has been on the forum for years.
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30 June 2019, 05:56 AM | #8 |
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The buyer can just create a claim and you can be out your money, this happened to me over eBay. I sold a Kermit and the buyer claimed I sent him a half empty water bottle. Thankfully I had all the proof that I sent him the watch so I won the first case with eBay, he then proceeded to open a case with PayPal and won. PayPal rarely sides with the seller and decisions are locked into place. |
30 June 2019, 08:45 AM | #9 | |
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Thanks for the tip.
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30 June 2019, 08:47 AM | #10 | |
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30 June 2019, 08:49 AM | #11 | |
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30 June 2019, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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30 June 2019, 12:52 PM | #13 |
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Selling a high valued watch is as just much of a risk as you buying a watch from a seller you believe you trust. Unfortunate, as you’d think selling would never be as much of a problem. I only sell to trusted sellers here. I definitely take a hit, but at least my mind is at ease.
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30 June 2019, 01:27 PM | #14 | |
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10 July 2019, 12:12 AM | #15 |
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Paypal can also be scammed easily as they only need to show that package delivered in your city and they then release funds. I had to jump through hoops to finally get something settled in my favor as I showed them finally UPS delivered to an office and not my address.
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11 July 2019, 11:24 AM | #16 |
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The sad thing is that I was scammed even tho the person had post history and references. It was on another forum, but it’s so greedy out there it’s just not worth the risk. This market has attracted a lot of non-collectors who are in it for short term gain. I can’t wait until things correct themselves.
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11 July 2019, 11:32 AM | #17 |
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This is getting a little out of hand because I’m getting called a scammer by people with most likely a lot less integrity than me. I’m ex-military and being ridiculed because “my prices are a bit better than the other guy” by a punk behind a screen that just wants to waste my time infuriates me. Can’t even sell a watch anymore this is ridiculous. I’m new here and the TRF is great but man some characters on this place.
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