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Flying Clog · 22 September 2018, 02:17 AM

Hi All,

I'm based in Europe and am looking to buy a watch in the US (and ship it to friend of mine in the US which I will collect next time I am over).

The watch dealer has told me they want me to sign a credit card form, and provide a foto of both the back and front sides of my driving license and credit card.

Is this normal ??
I am extremely uncomfortable sending this information to someone regardless of who they are - as they basically have my identity ?!

Cheers
FC

michaelodonnell123 · 22 September 2018, 02:21 AM

Ask him for the same thing. Then both of you are in the same boat.

kearez · 22 September 2018, 02:29 AM

If you feel uncomfortable then don’t do it.

bayerische · 22 September 2018, 02:48 AM

Who's the dealer?

etp · 22 September 2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

who's the dealer?

+1

Flying Clog · 22 September 2018, 03:00 AM

CJ Charles in SoCal

CamSLC · 22 September 2018, 03:15 AM

That seems completely reasonable to me.

Their concern is that it's possible for you decline the charge on your credit card, so the more documentable evidence they have that it was in fact you in person, the less likely they could be the victims of a charge back.

As with most hoops, someone dishonest took advantage of them and now we are all required to jump through.

beshannon · 22 September 2018, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamSLC

That seems completely reasonable to me.

Their concern is that it's possible for you decline the charge on your credit card, so the more documentable evidence they have that it was in fact you in person, the less likely they could be the victims of a charge back.

As with most hoops, someone dishonest took advantage of them and now we are all required to jump through.

Exactly.

For a long distance over the phone transaction, I would want as much ID and protection as I could get.

I am actually surprised they would even sell to you.

123Blueface · 22 September 2018, 05:52 AM

Totally normal

bayerische · 22 September 2018, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Clog

CJ Charles in SoCal

Seems like they're brick n' mortar. Wouldn't worry.

Watchflair · 22 September 2018, 07:24 AM

I don't see an issue here. They want to protect themselves from credit card fraud etc. I'd have no issue as driver's licenses for the most part contain public information.

Flying Clog · 22 September 2018, 08:27 AM

Thanks all.

Issue is resolved - they were able to setup electronic payment which went through fine. So all in all everything was resolved to everyones satisfaction.

22 September 2018, 02:17 AM	#1
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 356	ID when buying a watch from the US Hi All, I'm based in Europe and am looking to buy a watch in the US (and ship it to friend of mine in the US which I will collect next time I am over). The watch dealer has told me they want me to sign a credit card form, and provide a foto of both the back and front sides of my driving license and credit card. Is this normal ?? I am extremely uncomfortable sending this information to someone regardless of who they are - as they basically have my identity ?! Cheers FC

22 September 2018, 02:48 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Who's the dealer? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

22 September 2018, 07:24 AM	#11
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	I don't see an issue here. They want to protect themselves from credit card fraud etc. I'd have no issue as driver's licenses for the most part contain public information. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

22 September 2018, 02:21 AM	#2
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Ask him for the same thing. Then both of you are in the same boat.

22 September 2018, 02:29 AM	#3
kearez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 36000FT Posts: 701	If you feel uncomfortable then don’t do it.

22 September 2018, 03:00 AM	#6
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 356	CJ Charles in SoCal

22 September 2018, 03:15 AM	#7
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	That seems completely reasonable to me. Their concern is that it's possible for you decline the charge on your credit card, so the more documentable evidence they have that it was in fact you in person, the less likely they could be the victims of a charge back. As with most hoops, someone dishonest took advantage of them and now we are all required to jump through.

22 September 2018, 05:52 AM	#9
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Totally normal

22 September 2018, 08:27 AM	#12
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 356	Thanks all. Issue is resolved - they were able to setup electronic payment which went through fine. So all in all everything was resolved to everyones satisfaction.

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