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zibello · 12 February 2013, 08:31 PM

Hi All,
I was considering a Rolex and was wondering how can one purchase a good second hand without being cheated, getting a lemon or evern worse a beautiful fake?

Is it feasible or simply better buying new?

Any hints and tips highly appreciated.

Regards,
Zibello

justdate · 12 February 2013, 08:39 PM

easy: go to a trustworthy seller & educate yourself about what you are purchasing

Rags · 12 February 2013, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdate

easy: Go to a trustworthy seller & educate yourself about what you are purchasing

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zibello · 12 February 2013, 09:14 PM

Thank you. Yes, I suspected that is the safe way. Not easy to buy from a private and have a dealer to insepct it sometimes though.

Any other tips?

superdog · 12 February 2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zibello

Thank you. Yes, I suspected that is the safe way. Not easy to buy from a private and have a dealer to insepct it sometimes though.

Any other tips?

If you buy the seller first, you don't need to get it inspected.

Try a lot on at an AD. Pick the one you like and look in the classifieds here. Confirm referrals. All will be well.

Rags · 12 February 2013, 10:19 PM

There are plenty of honest sellers here on TRF. Check the who's who section I personally have dealt with Tony Geha (Justrolexes) also DavidSW,Bodybump & Mosco(Greg ) are others that do lots of business here & have great reputations.

mjclark32 · 13 February 2013, 12:19 AM

Do your homework on the seller and what piece you want to buy. When you find the right watch being offered by the right seller you're good to go.
Welcome to TRF

HRV · 13 February 2013, 12:44 AM

Hang around here for a while, you soon will be a lot more informed than you thought you could be.

chicfarmer1 · 13 February 2013, 12:52 AM

How much is your peace of mind worth it to you? If it's 10000% then your choices are, buy at an AD or or buy from a person with a solid, verifiable track record. Do your homework to investigate to your satisfaction.

Never consider a reseller with only vague credentials or none. The degree of fraud out there is high enough to warrant that.

12 February 2013, 08:31 PM	#1
zibello "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Qatar Posts: 2	Buying second hand - tips Hi All, I was considering a Rolex and was wondering how can one purchase a good second hand without being cheated, getting a lemon or evern worse a beautiful fake? Is it feasible or simply better buying new? Any hints and tips highly appreciated. Regards, Zibello

12 February 2013, 10:19 PM	#6
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	There are plenty of honest sellers here on TRF. Check the who's who section I personally have dealt with Tony Geha (Justrolexes) also DavidSW,Bodybump & Mosco(Greg ) are others that do lots of business here & have great reputations. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

13 February 2013, 12:19 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Do your homework on the seller and what piece you want to buy. When you find the right watch being offered by the right seller you're good to go. Welcome to TRF __________________

12 February 2013, 08:39 PM	#2
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,331	easy: go to a trustworthy seller & educate yourself about what you are purchasing

12 February 2013, 09:14 PM	#4
zibello "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Qatar Posts: 2	Thank you. Yes, I suspected that is the safe way. Not easy to buy from a private and have a dealer to insepct it sometimes though. Any other tips?

13 February 2013, 12:44 AM	#8
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Hang around here for a while, you soon will be a lot more informed than you thought you could be.

13 February 2013, 12:52 AM	#9
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	How much is your peace of mind worth it to you? If it's 10000% then your choices are, buy at an AD or or buy from a person with a solid, verifiable track record. Do your homework to investigate to your satisfaction. Never consider a reseller with only vague credentials or none. The degree of fraud out there is high enough to warrant that.

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