Need help with first pre-owned purchase

[topher136]

Looking to purchase first pre-owned Rolex for my wife (Midsize two tone datejust). There are a couple of deals online but I’m looking for advice.

I’m trying to decide between an online only dealer or an out of state brick and mortar store. The online dealer is about $300 cheaper and while it has ok reviews and guarantees, something is drawing me to the brick and mortar store (even though it is out of state).

Does it really matter since they both would essentially be “online”

[Tools]

"On-Line" may be nothing more than a guy in his shorts with a list in front of him of what he can get his hands on. Might not even have a business license.

Brick and Mortar you can go in, check what they have, and do some research on the actual business.

[keschete]

Originally Posted by topher136

Looking to purchase first pre-owned Rolex for my wife (Midsize two tone datejust). There are a couple of deals online but I’m looking for advice.

I’m trying to decide between an online only dealer or an out of state brick and mortar store. The online dealer is about $300 cheaper and while it has ok reviews and guarantees, something is drawing me to the brick and mortar store (even though it is out of state).

Does it really matter since they both would essentially be “online”

Why don't you purchase through one of the trusted sellers here, many can get exactly what you would like and may even be cheaper. I have bought two watches through TRF sellers and once we broke the ice and established who we were the process went very smooth. Buy the seller.

[Wcdhtwn]

Call Takuya. He's in Houston. You can be here and meet him in 4 hours. Or you can buy online from his Website. He's legit, great prices. Also look up Lee in the for sale section... I think he just moved to Dallas from Houston. He's another well know and well respected gray dealer.

[Wcdhtwn]

http://www.takuyawatches.com/

[topher136]

Originally Posted by keschete

Why don't you purchase through one of the trusted sellers here, many can get exactly what you would like and may even be cheaper. I have bought two watches through TRF sellers and once we broke the ice and established who we were the process went very smooth. Buy the seller.

I would love to and I have been looking for a while but she is specific and there have been none on the boards. She is wanting a Midsize two tone jubilee with white face. Unfortunately not a whole lot of midsize watches in the sales section.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by topher136

I would love to and I have been looking for a while but she is specific and there have been none on the boards. She is wanting a Midsize two tone jubilee with white face. Unfortunately not a whole lot of midsize watches in the sales section.

Call one of the trusted sellers, or several of them, and tell them what you want. If they don't have it they'll look for it. I agree they don't keep a lot of ladies models in inventory but they can get them as easily as anything else.

[ryanyoustra]

Originally Posted by keschete

Why don't you purchase through one of the trusted sellers here, many can get exactly what you would like and may even be cheaper. I have bought two watches through TRF sellers and once we broke the ice and established who we were the process went very smooth. Buy the seller.

Im relatively new here and still poking around so forgive me if this is a too common question, however, how do you find the "trusted sellers" on here?

[T. Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Call one of the trusted sellers, or several of them, and tell them what you want. If they don't have it they'll look for it. I agree they don't keep a lot of ladies models in inventory but they can get them as easily as anything else.

This. I'm sure many of the sellers here have lists of what their sources have available. Just try contacting a few of them.

[LeDandy]

buy gray market - try Alan Furman online. Remember to pay only by credit card or PayPal

[keschete]

Originally Posted by ryanyoustra

Im relatively new here and still poking around so forgive me if this is a too common question, however, how do you find the "trusted sellers" on here?

Go to the Classified section and read the Who's who section. People report their dealings with sellers and buyers on the forum. This is a very safe place to buy a watch and not get ripped off if you buy the seller and look for someone who has very good feedback. People who are long time members here value their reputation and would not do anything to screw it up.

[ryanyoustra]

Originally Posted by keschete

Go to the Classified section and read the Who's who section. People report their dealings with sellers and buyers on the forum. This is a very safe place to buy a watch and not get ripped off if you buy the seller and look for someone who has very good feedback. People who are long time members here value their reputation and would not do anything to screw it up.

Thank you, sir, appreciate it.

[locutus49]

Contact a trusted seller in your area. I'm sure he can hook you up.

[topher136]

Thanks for the replies. I will try to contact some of the Trusted Sellers directly.

[Juantxo]

Originally Posted by Tools

"On-Line" may be nothing more than a guy in his shorts with a list in front of him of what he can get his hands on. Might not even have a business license.

Brick and Mortar you can go in, check what they have, and do some research on the actual business.

Ditto.

[keschete]

Originally Posted by ryanyoustra

Thank you, sir, appreciate it.

I'm a her :)

[topher136]

OK, I sent out some emails to the TRF Trusted Sellers and it looks like Alex Pig has the watch I am looking for and we are currently working out the details. He is located in HK so I am a little nervous about an International purchase, but the feedback I can find on this site about him is positive.

Just curious, does anyone have any additional feedback about him?

[ryanyoustra]

You are indeed, forgive my error, but appreciate the info nonetheless.

Originally Posted by keschete

I'm a her :)

[keschete]

Originally Posted by ryanyoustra

You are indeed, forgive my error, but appreciate the info nonetheless.

[keschete]

Originally Posted by topher136

OK, I sent out some emails to the TRF Trusted Sellers and it looks like Alex Pig has the watch I am looking for and we are currently working out the details. He is located in HK so I am a little nervous about an International purchase, but the feedback I can find on this site about him is positive.

Just curious, does anyone have any additional feedback about him?

Go check the who's who section on TRF or post a question about his references.

[the0thrdude]

Just do your research on the seller as well as the watch you want. Believe it or not, there are scammers in TRF as well.

[Lordofrolex]

determine who the online guy is i would be couscous. If its a trusted seller who's on here with many transaction reviews then your fine. If its a chrono24 or something i would stay away.