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11 May 2019, 12:07 AM | #91 |
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Personally this seller needs to be punched in his mouth.
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11 May 2019, 12:17 AM | #92 | |
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11 May 2019, 12:44 AM | #93 |
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11 May 2019, 12:55 AM | #94 | |
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The point is, anyone who isn't doing everything to protect themselves from theft or forgery in this hobby is a blithering idiot. Do everything you can do to protect and insure yourself, and hope that you'll never need it. |
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11 May 2019, 12:59 AM | #95 | |
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11 May 2019, 01:14 AM | #96 |
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OP you should call the originator bank and confirm the transaction #. I’m in the US which Korean bank are you referring to.
About the seller what type of information do you know about him. Did you talk on the phone with him? What type of reference do you have on him? Did you google his number and house info? Etc? Seller needs to put some urgency into this matter. Put a criminal record on the seller if he doesn’t resolve the issue. |
11 May 2019, 01:16 AM | #97 | |
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11 May 2019, 02:02 AM | #98 | |
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Investigations are about the totality of evidence, or preponderance of evidence. Scenario 1: Watch shows up. Buyer takes delivery of parcel. Opens it up and finds paper. What evidence exists to prove that there was a watch shipped? None. What evidence is there that the watch wasn't in the box upon arrival? None. However, the shipping company has a lot of cameras, so they can prove when the watch wasn't stolen. In this case, the buyer probably gets hosed. Scenario 2: Watch shows up. Immediately after delivery, buyer does an unboxing video and finds paper in the box. What evidence exists to prove that there was a watch shipped? None What evidence is there that the watch wasn't in the box upon arrival? Some. The delivery was timestamped, and so was the video. The smaller the gap, the better for the buyer. The shipping company has a lot of cameras, so they can prove when the watch wasn't stolen. In this case, the buyer probably has a slightly better chance of not getting hosed. If he bank wired, he's hosed. If he used a credit card or PayPal, then he probably has enough evidence to reach a partial solution. Scenario 3: Watch shows up. Immediately after delivery, buyer does an unboxing video and finds paper in the box. What evidence exists to prove that there was a watch shipped? Some, because the seller did a boxing video. The timestamps of the boxing video and the intake from the shipping company will provide some timeline for evidence too. What evidence is there that the watch wasn't in the box upon arrival? Some. The delivery was timestamped, and so was the video. The smaller the gap, the better for the buyer. The shipping company has a lot of cameras, so they can prove when the watch wasn't stolen. But everybody used clear tape and generic packing material. In this case, the buyer probably has a slightly better chance of not getting hosed. If he bank wired, he's still hosed. If he used a credit card or PayPal, then he probably has enough evidence to reach a decent solution. On the criminal side, there is now a decent timeline and evidence to aide an investigation. Scenario 4, which is how I sell watches. Watch shows up. Immediately after delivery, buyer does an unboxing video showing serial numbered tamper seals in tact and finds paper in the box. What evidence exists to prove that there was a watch shipped? Lots of it, because I filmed my packing and placement of the serial numbered tamper strips. What evidence is there that the shipper did or did not steal it? Lots, as they have cameras everywhere. They can certainly narrow down the timeline. Do the serial numbers match on the strips? Do multiple strips of like serial numbers exist? Sure, there are still some questions, but we've creates a lot of evidence for investigators to look at, and someone will almost certainly be named as being responsible. Or, watch shows up with tamper seals busted. Buyer refuses package for damager and tampering, and has hard evidence to prove as such. The problem is now between the seller and the shipper. The seller did a video showing packing and placement of serial numbered tamper proof seals. It's all on the shipper now, and a resolution will be reached. Or, watch shows up. Immediately after delivery, buyer does an unboxing video showing serial numbered tamper seals in tact and finds a watch in the box. Everybody is happy because the seals kept honest people honest. The videos were a massive waste of our time, and thank God we didn't need them. The end. The point is that a buyer unpacking video alone does not help much, but it is better than no video. Each additional step along the way will only help all parties involved. There is a reason shippers have cameras everywhere, and that is to provide evidence. We would be remiss if we weren't doing the same. The dual videos with the tamper tape is my personal solution. I've had boxes hit buyers with the tamper tape busted. They refused as per my instructions. Me and the shipper worked it out and all was well for the buyer. Shipping company employees rarely steal just one item. They typically develop a pattern, and every claim goes to strengthen a case against them. That was exactly the case for me, and this shipper had a propensity for snagging golf clubs. He didn't realize the tamper tape was there until it was too late, and left everything alone afterwards. The putter was in the box the whole time, but he still got busted. Create as much evidence as you can along the way, and hope that you'll never need it. |
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11 May 2019, 02:07 AM | #99 | |
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Yes I did. We had 4-5 deals and all went well. I have his address, facetime him before and his mobile number. |
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11 May 2019, 02:09 AM | #100 |
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All I can pray now is get the refund out of the way.
Then figure the rest of the lost blnr. I can't point fingers now till fedex give me an answer |
11 May 2019, 02:20 AM | #101 |
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All I can say now that he's been responsive since the incident.
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11 May 2019, 03:22 AM | #102 | |
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11 May 2019, 04:38 AM | #103 | |
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I think that entirely depends on a few things. First, what is the value of the package at hand? Is it worth their time? Second, where did the suspected theft occur? If in shipping, they're going to deal with the shipper, not you. Third, did you provide enough evidence to suggest anything nefarious happened that wasn't you or someone outside of their jurisdiction? One of the more common types of fraud these days is the old "I ordered a thingamajigger and got a box of paper." Here, the buyer gets the product, acts as though they didn't, all while trying to get some money from a shipper or a seller. These asshats ruin it for everyone, and so law enforcement and shipping companies are less likely to investigate. Giving them something solid to work with validates you. If the seller does it too, then the shipper gets much more motivated to investigate. But when dealing with police, keep in mind that they have jurisdiction in a small space. Once they clear their area, they have little ability to look further unless the case is indicative of something much larger and more likely to gain attention of a federal agency. |
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11 May 2019, 05:21 AM | #104 |
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Fed ex had nothing to do with a watch being stolen here. seller never shipped watch ! Poor buyer gets a double whammy on this deal. no refund for the seller backing out of hulk, and no watch in the package, just a bunch of blank iou slips to fill out.
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11 May 2019, 05:35 AM | #105 | |
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I have seen about 95% of these Threads end with the Scammer keeping the Money and the Buyer screwed. I’m simply playing the odds. |
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11 May 2019, 05:59 AM | #106 |
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Hope you get your money back..
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11 May 2019, 06:27 AM | #107 |
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The reason why Fedex and Police take little interest is the value placed on the shipment. If its low as OP says then thats the basis on which any investigation will be driven. Anything less than $10K is not going to get much traction with the authorities if there are no other mitigating circumstances like injury.
OP must phone the issuing branch in Gardena (+1 310-327-2222) and confirm its in process and a genuine transaction. Its just too easy these day to falsify bank checks, money orders, wire docs etc. |
11 May 2019, 06:46 AM | #108 | |
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Unfortunately I agree. The part that I don’t get is why bother telling the buyer that part about the gf keeping the LV, and that he would refund? The only thing I can think is he wanted to keep the $25+ grand for the two watches. Then insure the BLNR and claim it stolen, thereby getting that money too? I hope we are all wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 May 2019, 09:05 AM | #109 | |
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If he doesn’t pay then just create a criminal file against him. No one will hire anyone with a criminal record. Like you said it’s not worth it but it’s his own fault. Stop being nice. I was scammed once already for being nice. Luckily the bank reverse the charge. I learned my lesson. Never again. |
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11 May 2019, 09:25 AM | #110 |
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Hey, OP, you said the seller was in California. Based on the Watchtime event last weekend, there are a hell of a lot of forum members down in the LA area. Just post up his address if this goes south. I'm sure some of us can go check on him for you. ;-)
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11 May 2019, 06:10 PM | #111 | |
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11 May 2019, 06:17 PM | #112 |
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He facetimed me 12 hours ago.
He told me he's checking with the bank. Not sure what's going on. If it doesn't show up on Monday. He will send it again. |
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11 May 2019, 11:23 PM | #114 | |
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Buy some standard packing materials like bubble wrap and a box, pack the watch yourself, and then either print a label or go pay at FedEx and don’t declare what’s in the box. Ship priority overnight even though it’s more expensive because then it’s in such a hurry there is no time for funny business. I’ve asked, and the most FedEx will reimburse for a watch is $1000. Meaning even if you paid for $15000 of insurance when you shipped it, you won’t get that back. This is why people use outside insurance. So as a private individual and not a business, when I have shipped expensive watches I just pack it myself, declare it worth $100, say a prayer and ship it. Never had a problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 May 2019, 11:41 PM | #115 | |
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You’ve dealt with him before using wire transfers ... how long did it take the funds to clear your account heading to him? I deal in wire transfers frequently through the business and as long as the account code and swift code are correct, the funds transfer takes a day or two in my experience. |
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12 May 2019, 05:26 AM | #116 |
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You need to proactively chase this payment. Don't rely on what the seller is telling or showing you. Only way to be certain is contact branch YOURSELF and ask if the details you have are legitimate. Why would seller send you another payment if he did what he said last week. Wire transfer is one of the most certain kinds of payments, hence why sellers prefer this as mode of payment. Five business days is too long. I think this seller, for whatever reason, is giving you the runaround.
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12 May 2019, 07:22 AM | #118 | |
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Suborning intimidation can lead to a problem for you and the “visitors”. Your post means to induce someone to commit a potentially unlawful act. Often, this involves protection payoffs or other forms of intimidation, but the method of subornation may vary. Ummm...I wouldn’t go there now that the suggestion has been made. You can’t control who reads TRF and wouldn’t want to inadvertently become complicit should the other party have any “visitors” who go too far... Very slim possibility but not worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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12 May 2019, 09:49 AM | #119 | |
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For international wire, even my bank told me, for certain banks, they go thru a few larger bank before arriving - 2-4 business day. He facetimed me on Friday morning and told me face to face that he's going to check on Monday if it doesn't arrive, he will send the funds again I should call the bank on Monday to check. |
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12 May 2019, 09:50 AM | #120 | |
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Takes 2 days for it to clear. That's why I am worried. |
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