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squatchy · 2 July 2018, 11:30 PM

I keep a keen eye on Craigslist, and today found an old Explorer that I was willing to take a swing at.
After talking to the seller for a few minutes, I asked for his name. To my surprise, he willingly shared it. One search turned up some ugly history on him.

Just passing this along as a general FYI. Is it possible he's cleaned up and this is a legitimate deal? Sure. But I'm not risking it.

For reference, it's a 1016 listed on Worcester Craigslist in Massachussets.

dmash · 2 July 2018, 11:52 PM

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f63/ar...topics/2598162

LOL if anybody goes through with that deal, they deserve what they get. Oh yeah, let me purchase a Rolex from somebody who was just arrested in 2015 and has a near TEN year history of scamming people on the Internet. Sounds very trustworthy!

DARK_KNIGHT · 3 July 2018, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by squatchy

I keep a keen eye on Craigslist, and today found an old Explorer that I was willing to take a swing at.
After talking to the seller for a few minutes, I asked for his name. To my surprise, he willingly shared it. One search of "Ryan Pimenta Rolex" turned up some ugly history on him.

Just passing this along as a general FYI. Is it possible he's cleaned up and this is a legitimate deal? Sure. But I'm not risking it.

For reference, it's a 1016 listed on Worcester Craigslist in Massachussets.

If you talked to a potential (known) "rip-off artist" for a few minutes , that should be more than enough to pass on the incredible deal. That´s what "scammers" do, they plant the seeds of a deal that is impossible to pass on...........

Did this person "clean up their act"? No one here has a crystal ball and can tell the future, but with so many other potential buying options, why even give it a second thought?

tudorbaja27 · 3 July 2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dmash

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f63/ar...topics/2598162

LOL if anybody goes through with that deal, they deserve what they get. Oh yeah, let me purchase a Rolex from somebody who was just arrested in 2015 and has a near TEN year history of scamming people on the Internet. Sounds very trustworthy!

Yeah...

squatchy · 5 July 2018, 12:00 AM

He contacted me today indicating a friend saw this post. Insists it was a legit deal and that a dealer in Boston bought it from him. Wanted this post removed but I feel it best to simply follow-up here.
If someone wants to vouch for this guy, they should probably do so publicly here vs have him ask me to pull comments down. Once you screw several people over it’s tough to come back from that.

MinMay · 5 July 2018, 12:36 AM

His identity and record will always be online. This is the reason why it's not smart to scam others.

rolehex · 5 July 2018, 05:09 AM

I personally wouldn't do ANY deals with a known thief/con artists/scammer. He needs a new line of "work" because his name is mud in the watch business.

tudorbaja27 · 5 July 2018, 05:45 AM

I'm not sure why this is even a conversation anymore

DARK_KNIGHT · 5 July 2018, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by squatchy

He contacted me today indicating a friend saw this post. Insists it was a legit deal and that a dealer in Boston bought it from him. Wanted this post removed but I feel it best to simply follow-up here.
If someone wants to vouch for this guy, they should probably do so publicly here vs have him ask me to pull comments down. Once you screw several people over it’s tough to come back from that.

Vouch?

77T · 5 July 2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

I'm not sure why this is even a conversation anymore

Primarily to help unknowing new members steer clear of bogus sellers. Now that OP posted his name again, a simple search will turn this up even in Google search results.

The knowledgeable buyers don’t need it but the section does help newbies.

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tudorbaja27 · 6 July 2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Primarily to help unknowing new members steer clear of bogus sellers. Now that OP posted his name again, a simple search will turn this up even in Google search results.

The knowledgeable buyers don’t need it but the section does help newbies.

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I understood that, just wasn't clear as to why people would consider dealing with someone known to have scammed others in this line of work previously. Seems mind blowing to me, but to each his own.

dmash · 6 July 2018, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squatchy

He contacted me today indicating a friend saw this post. Insists it was a legit deal and that a dealer in Boston bought it from him. Wanted this post removed but I feel it best to simply follow-up here.
If someone wants to vouch for this guy, they should probably do so publicly here vs have him ask me to pull comments down. Once you screw several people over it’s tough to come back from that.

HAhahahahahahahahah

squatchy · 6 July 2018, 08:34 AM

For the record, I don't recommend anyone "vouch" for this guy. But he insists others would. So here's their chance!

DARK_KNIGHT · 6 July 2018, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by squatchy

For the record, I don't recommend anyone "vouch" for this guy. But he insists others would. So here's their chance!

Sage advice indeed.

Has he written you again and mentioned, that there are no "long lines" waiting to vouch?

vincentlombardi · 31 May 2019, 11:42 AM

So I pirchased a watch from this guy this week not knowing his past. After taking it to two authorized Rolex watch makers they have told me it is real. Just sharing my experience after finding this thread.

77T · 31 May 2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vincentlombardi

So I pirchased a watch from this guy this week not knowing his past. After taking it to two authorized Rolex watch makers they have told me it is real. Just sharing my experience after finding this thread.

Now why would you be searching for this guy’s negative feedback after purchasing a watch from him without knowing his past?

And do so 6 minutes after joining this forum?

If I appear suspicious it is because some sellers have been known to shill their userID’s to burnish a bad rep.

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Desrochers · 31 May 2019, 12:25 PM

I mean no disrespect, but while I would never purchase a high value item from Craigslist, there are certain areas I would ESPECIALLY avoid, e.g., from Worcester, Woonsocket, Lowell, Somerville, etc.

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CorradoBrit · 31 May 2019, 01:25 PM

Could be stolen. Just because its real doesn't mean its legit

Gtecko · 31 May 2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentlombardi

So I pirchased a watch from this guy this week not knowing his past. After taking it to two authorized Rolex watch makers they have told me it is real. Just sharing my experience after finding this thread.

and you happened to just created a profile and write your first post ever ? REALLY ???

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Ryan, nice try

CorradoBrit · 31 May 2019, 11:13 PM

LOL. https://forums.watchuseek.com/f63/ar...n-2598162.html

RLX_NY · 1 June 2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

LOL. https://forums.watchuseek.com/f63/ar...n-2598162.html

seems totally legit, on this link Ryan was arrested in Sarasota and the buyer listed the same location, guess some things are hard to keep track off

vincentlombardi · 4 June 2019, 06:23 AM

I purchased one watch from him and when I called mayors to ask who could look at it they sent me to Sarasota watch company. While there they told me his name and to watch out for him. So this guy called me back the next day and met me at the same place in Tampa with a GMT that was fake. He thought after buying one watch that multiple people checked he could offer me a second deal at a amazing price. I sniffed it out and had the cops come. They currently have a case on him. His offer up account is City Deals if anyone wants to take a look. Funny part is that he hasn’t removed the account and still has rolexes up on it but not the GMT. I’m thinking some are real some fake.

steeevvvooo · 4 June 2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentlombardi

I purchased one watch from him and when I called mayors to ask who could look at it they sent me to Sarasota watch company. While there they told me his name and to watch out for him. So this guy called me back the next day and met me at the same place in Tampa with a GMT that was fake. He thought after buying one watch that multiple people checked he could offer me a second deal at a amazing price. I sniffed it out and had the cops come. They currently have a case on him. His offer up account is City Deals if anyone wants to take a look. Funny part is that he hasn’t removed the account and still has rolexes up on it but not the GMT. I’m thinking some are real some fake.

I'm now thinking Vince is not affiliated with said scammer after all!

Glad you seem to have had a lucky escape and didn't get caught out by the fake.

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vincentlombardi · 5 June 2019, 01:02 AM

Definitely not associated with that scum bag. Cops are gona get him this time.

2 July 2018, 11:30 PM	#1
squatchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Watch: SS/WG DJ41 Posts: 93	Still selling Rolex? I keep a keen eye on Craigslist, and today found an old Explorer that I was willing to take a swing at. After talking to the seller for a few minutes, I asked for his name. To my surprise, he willingly shared it. One search turned up some ugly history on him. Just passing this along as a general FYI. Is it possible he's cleaned up and this is a legitimate deal? Sure. But I'm not risking it. For reference, it's a 1016 listed on Worcester Craigslist in Massachussets. Last edited by Welshwatchman; 29 August 2018 at 12:11 AM..

5 July 2018, 05:45 AM	#8
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	I'm not sure why this is even a conversation anymore __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

31 May 2019, 11:42 AM	#15
vincentlombardi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sarasota Posts: 3	Ryan Pimenta So I pirchased a watch from this guy this week not knowing his past. After taking it to two authorized Rolex watch makers they have told me it is real. Just sharing my experience after finding this thread.

2 July 2018, 11:52 PM	#2
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	https://forums.watchuseek.com/f63/ar...topics/2598162 LOL if anybody goes through with that deal, they deserve what they get. Oh yeah, let me purchase a Rolex from somebody who was just arrested in 2015 and has a near TEN year history of scamming people on the Internet. Sounds very trustworthy!

5 July 2018, 12:00 AM	#5
squatchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Watch: SS/WG DJ41 Posts: 93	He contacted me today indicating a friend saw this post. Insists it was a legit deal and that a dealer in Boston bought it from him. Wanted this post removed but I feel it best to simply follow-up here. If someone wants to vouch for this guy, they should probably do so publicly here vs have him ask me to pull comments down. Once you screw several people over it’s tough to come back from that.

5 July 2018, 12:36 AM	#6
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	His identity and record will always be online. This is the reason why it's not smart to scam others.

5 July 2018, 05:09 AM	#7
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,441	I personally wouldn't do ANY deals with a known thief/con artists/scammer. He needs a new line of "work" because his name is mud in the watch business.

6 July 2018, 08:34 AM	#13
squatchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Watch: SS/WG DJ41 Posts: 93	For the record, I don't recommend anyone "vouch" for this guy. But he insists others would. So here's their chance!

31 May 2019, 12:25 PM	#17
Desrochers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Christopher Location: New York, NY Watch: 116264, 116518LN Posts: 28	I mean no disrespect, but while I would never purchase a high value item from Craigslist, there are certain areas I would ESPECIALLY avoid, e.g., from Worcester, Woonsocket, Lowell, Somerville, etc. Sent from my SM-G928T using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 01:25 PM	#18
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Could be stolen. Just because its real doesn't mean its legit

31 May 2019, 11:13 PM	#20
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	LOL. https://forums.watchuseek.com/f63/ar...n-2598162.html

4 June 2019, 06:23 AM	#22
vincentlombardi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sarasota Posts: 3	I purchased one watch from him and when I called mayors to ask who could look at it they sent me to Sarasota watch company. While there they told me his name and to watch out for him. So this guy called me back the next day and met me at the same place in Tampa with a GMT that was fake. He thought after buying one watch that multiple people checked he could offer me a second deal at a amazing price. I sniffed it out and had the cops come. They currently have a case on him. His offer up account is City Deals if anyone wants to take a look. Funny part is that he hasn’t removed the account and still has rolexes up on it but not the GMT. I’m thinking some are real some fake.

5 June 2019, 01:02 AM	#24
vincentlombardi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sarasota Posts: 3	Definitely not associated with that scum bag. Cops are gona get him this time.

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