Anthony Farrer

[SMD]

Originally Posted by michaelmclees

There's nothing homophobic about calling out hilarity and Farrer gives quite the show. His saga is hilarious, if nothing else. Finding out that the main subject of it has an alternate persona named Travis Baker who does erotic gay massage for men is hilarious.

https://rentmasseur.com/travisbaker

Look at pic 2 - he's wearing an ankle monitor in the picture and trying to hide it with sweatpants.

You can't make that up if you tried.

Of all the things to criticize him for, this is where you go time and again. Says more about you than him.

[michaelmclees]

Originally Posted by SMD

Of all the things to criticize him for, this is where you go time and again. Says more about you than him.

Says that I can recognize something that's funny, which is even funnier when juxtaposed against the tragic, which is all the theft (if the rumors are true).

[enjoythemusic]

Is this person a benefit or hindrance to the timepiece community? Afterall, TRF is a Jury Of His Peers. Judging from his history, the answer is fairly obvious imho. If you were legally wronged, filing legal complaints ASAP is the smart move given his trajectory. We really should let the judge(s) decide.

[michaelmclees]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Is this person a benefit or hindrance to the timepiece community? Afterall, TRF is a Jury Of His Peers. Judging from his history, the answer is fairly obvious imho. If you were legally wronged, filing legal complaints ASAP is the smart move given his trajectory. We really should let the judge(s) decide.

They are a huge hindrance, for a number of reasons.

First, when you're looking for a nice watch to buy, the last thing you want your purchase to be associated with is a character like this. The drama is as absurd as it is cringe, and just when you think it cannot get any worse, it gets way, way worse.

Second, the common complaint about highly desirable watches, especially Rolexes, is that you cannot get them at MSRP at dealers due to scalpers. (I don't find this argument valid because it is economically illiterate.)

HOWEVER - If the watch flipper is, in reality, operating a Ponzi scheme, which is what is being alleged by so many of his hatewatchers, that puts artificial upward pressure on demand which is the primary driver of the secondary market. High price on secondary market will dry up the AD market and all of a sudden people have bad thoughts about Rolex proper.

This character is a huge liability on the watch market, and watch collecting as a thing to do - regardless of the veracity of the informal online claims.

[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by michaelmclees

They are a huge hindrance, for a number of reasons.

First, when you're looking for a nice watch to buy, the last thing you want your purchase to be associated with is a character like this. The drama is as absurd as it is cringe, and just when you think it cannot get any worse, it gets way, way worse.

Second, the common complaint about highly desirable watches, especially Rolexes, is that you cannot get them at MSRP at dealers due to scalpers. (I don't find this argument valid because it is economically illiterate.)

HOWEVER - If the watch flipper is, in reality, operating a Ponzi scheme, which is what is being alleged by so many of his hatewatchers, that puts artificial upward pressure on demand which is the primary driver of the secondary market. High price on secondary market will dry up the AD market and all of a sudden people have bad thoughts about Rolex proper.

This character is a huge liability on the watch market, and watch collecting as a thing to do - regardless of the veracity of the informal online claims.

There’s also the optics of making it seem like a hobby for douchebags, which it isn’t!

[michaelmclees]

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

There’s also the optics of making it seem like a hobby for douchebags, which it isn’t!

Hobby for douchebags who are supplied with stolen goods that have been fenced (if not stolen outright) by people who are completely delusional narcissist fraudsters. That's the image.

It's terrible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGqjjYW2d_E

And it appears that he is admitting it all under the theory that he can repay back 5 million in losses a grand or two at a time. How is he going to do this?

More watch sales, of course.

I'll bet Coach does serious time - finally. And there will be a Netflix series like Tiger King.

[enjoythemusic]

Maybe that's the point, sell his 'story' for a few bucks to Producer. So now it's time for this made-for-cable-TV documentary to focus on creating a happy ending.

[michaelmclees]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Maybe that's the point, sell his 'story' for a few bucks to Producer. So now it's time for this made-for-cable-TV documentary to focus on creating a happy ending.

But how many Lamborghini leases does Tiger King have? Fewer than 7?

Case closed.

[Auric Goldfinger]

TPG’s former employees just released a video confirming Anthony has an outstanding balance to consigners of $3-3.5 million. NDAs were attempted to help silence the truth from coming out.

He mentioned the actual number could be higher. The leaked rumors and calls from a few days ago were indeed true. Consigned watches were sold but the money never reached the consigners.

https://youtu.be/U6lJIXWGg2c

[walds11]

This is getting better by the day!

They must be tearing AF up even more on Reddit.

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by Auric Goldfinger

TPG’s former employees just released a video confirming Anthony has an outstanding balance to consigners of $3-3.5 million. NDAs were attempted to help silence the truth from coming out.

He mentioned the actual number could be higher. The leaked rumors and calls from a few days ago were indeed true. Consigned watches were sold but the money never reached the consigners.

https://youtu.be/U6lJIXWGg2c

After that dumb disappearing act a few years ago, who knows whether this is real or not.

[Auric Goldfinger]

Originally Posted by Slimpee

After that dumb disappearing act a few years ago, who knows whether this is real or not.

The other large secondary dealers are chiming in and supporting the former employees for speaking up. Nico even left a comment on their video.

Very unlikely to be a stunt given the leaked phone call Anthony had with a consigner. It’s rumored to be 44 consigners who are unpaid which includes other watch dealers in addition to individuals.

In the leaked phone calls on TikTok and posted on Reddit, Anthony told one consigner he would like a payment plan of 6 months and would pay interest also.

https://www.tiktok.com/@kncklhd7850/...24272361426219

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTpGentle...t=1&utm_term=1

[michaelmclees]

I suspect it's real. It's all real. No proof, but this all looks, and has looked for some time, like Coach has been taking on 100 consignments, selling 20 of them, notifying none of the owners, and living on the proceeds.

When one of the 20 calls asking for an update? "No action yet, boss. Be patient."

When one of the 20 calls saying they want their watch back? "Oh.... you were on my list of people to call!!! It sold last night and I'll have the money to you soon...." Then he sells a few to pay off the guy who now knows his watch is gone.

If it's not a Ponzi - it looks 100% like a Ponzi.

He's going to go to prison - for several years, I suspect.

[Watch-Geek]

I honestly cannot believe someone gave them watches on consignment!

Watched a couple 0f videos before the s.... hit the fan, and thought, these guys have absolutely ZERO business knowledge and they will fall hard with all that spending

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[Moondoggy]

I dunno all it tells me is you don’t have to be smart to own an expensive watch.

[enjoythemusic]

[ronricks]

I don’t think some people realize the repercussions here. You now have hundreds of watches out there that people consigned with him that were essentially stolen and then sold to other unsuspecting people. Tons of stolen watches out there in other peoples hands. This is going to be an absolute mess. This guy needs to be in prison.

[RichardBartlett]

Originally Posted by ronricks

I don’t think some people realize the repercussions here. You now have hundreds of watches out there that people consigned with him that were essentially stolen and then sold to other unsuspecting people. Tons of stolen watches out there in other peoples hands. This is going to be an absolute mess. This guy needs to be in prison.

As mentioned they are not stolen. They were taken in and sold on behalf. The buyer did the deal and paid legitimately for the watch. Deal done all above board
The issue is AF never gave the money to the owner.
That's the issue as I understand it.

[Auric Goldfinger]

Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

As mentioned they are not stolen. They were taken in and sold on behalf. The buyer did the deal and paid legitimately for the watch. Deal done all above board
The issue is AF never gave the money to the owner.
That's the issue as I understand it.

Uh, not sure what universe you’re living in because that watch would be considered stolen in the eyes of the consigner.

If you had consigned your watch to a dealer and it was sold and you weren’t paid, what would you consider that then? A gift?

[RichardBartlett]

Originally Posted by Auric Goldfinger

Uh, not sure what universe you’re living in because that watch would be considered stolen in the eyes of the consigner.

That's irrelevant what the original owner thinks. Legally he handed over to sell. AF sold got paid. Deal done
The issue is AF never paid the original owner. That's the stolen here

Hope that clarifies your misunderstanding of the legalities of what's happening


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[SMD]

Originally Posted by Auric Goldfinger

Uh, not sure what universe you’re living in because that watch would be considered stolen in the eyes of the consigner.

If you had consigned your watch to a dealer and it was sold and you weren’t paid, what would you consider that then? A gift?

I assume you are not a lawyer. But an innocent purchaser for value without notice of the competing claim takes title under common law. The consigners have a contract claim (because there will be a contract governing this) against whatever LLC AF set up. They may have a claim against him personally but that will completely depend on the facts (commingled funds, didn’t maintain Corp formalities, etc.).

This is a breach of contract claim not theft (absent a showing of fraud).

[walds11]

The latest video from AF:

https://youtu.be/mKLFcjm83vY

He is toast!

[Auric Goldfinger]

Originally Posted by walds11

The latest video from AF:

https://youtu.be/mKLFcjm83vY

He is toast!

Crazy. It’s worse than expected.

$3mm to two investors and another $2mm to regular clients. He openly admitted to using the investors’ money to fund his lifestyle and said the robbery was a cove up. The reddit crowd was right all along despite their criticism.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by walds11

The latest video from AF:

https://youtu.be/mKLFcjm83vY

He is toast!

just went back to his very first video on that channel and dudes aged 10 years in 3. drugs definitely hitting him hard there. what a complete 180

[jcarm981]

Well this wasn’t predicable at all…

[dnd2984]

Pretty positive few of us called this back in 2021. Hope he addresses his demons.

[Moondoggy]

Originally Posted by walds11

The latest video from AF:

https://youtu.be/mKLFcjm83vY

He is toast!

He still doesn't get it.

Rinse and repeat

[HMHM]

You know what I’m excited for? Not Anthony. We knew Anthony was a clown since the 2k FB group and the blackout. The numbers and the Ferrari + Lambo don’t add up.

The fun is seeing if all these grey dealers start killing each other to survive. It’s like watching rats eat each other when they are starving. So Anthony destroyed the career of another scumbag grey dealer when he declared the YG Daytona a fake. (That guy was a work of art as well passing Frankenstein as genuine). Now there are reports that the great Ponzi Farrer sold an RM and a Platinum DD on consignment to two grey dealers - one in NYC apparently and another whose name is on Reddit. So these two grey dealers must be held accountable for buying stolen properties. As one by one of these scumbags take each other out, that’s fun!

Come on Toe Knee! You are going down anyway. Won’t you want to see the rest of them joining you in the neighbouring cell instead of driving the fancy Ferrari and eating Salt Bae? Let us in on the juicy bits about the “Roman Emperor”

[sski]

next logical move for him would be- gofundme!

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by sski

next logical move for him would be- gofundme!

And OnlyFans.

Wonder who will be producing the documentary?