Buying private safely?

[emt1581]

At this point I've found the watch I'm going to most likely purchase tonight (pending a few pics of some "scuffs"). It's a LNIB blue dialed DJ that's just a little over a year old and will have 3.5yrs Rolex warranty and an additional 5yr AD warranty. Plus I'm adding it to my homeowners for redundancy and because I can be abusive/careless at times.

I've spoken to the seller who originally PM'd me here and, without sharing any identifying information, I'm comfortable pulling the trigger based on what I know and was able to confirm from the AD it was purchased from and seller. I'm also buying through Paypal using my credit card for added insurance. Yes I'll pay 3% to Paypal but I get 2% back from my card...so it's a lot of peace of mind for only a few extra dollars.

I do appreciate the replies. They made me consider things I otherwise may have overlooked. Hopefully it'll be here Thursday and I can get some pics up.

Thanks again!

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by emt1581

At this point I've found the watch I'm going to most likely purchase tonight (pending a few pics of some "scuffs"). It's a LNIB blue dialed DJ that's just a little over a year old and will have 3.5yrs Rolex warranty and an additional 5yr AD warranty. Plus I'm adding it to my homeowners for redundancy and because I can be abusive/careless at times.

I've spoken to the seller who originally PM'd me here and, without sharing any identifying information, I'm comfortable pulling the trigger based on what I know and was able to confirm from the AD it was purchased from and seller. I'm also buying through Paypal using my credit card for added insurance. Yes I'll pay 3% to Paypal but I get 2% back from my card...so it's a lot of peace of mind for only a few extra dollars.

I do appreciate the replies. They made me consider things I otherwise may have overlooked. Hopefully it'll be here Thursday and I can get some pics up.

Thanks again!

Good luck and post pics when you get it!

[champ74]

Originally Posted by RyanJ

I am not giving a potential buyer my driver license or my work email / work number.

Some loony buys the watch, has buyers remorse, and then shows up at my house. Ya, no thanks.

Go ahead, ask DavidSW, or another trusted seller, for a pic of their current and updated driver license before purchasing. See if they say yes to that.. No way they are giving out their home address.

[champ74]

Don't forget to fill us in when you get it...Pics

Originally Posted by emt1581

At this point I've found the watch I'm going to most likely purchase tonight (pending a few pics of some "scuffs"). It's a LNIB blue dialed DJ that's just a little over a year old and will have 3.5yrs Rolex warranty and an additional 5yr AD warranty. Plus I'm adding it to my homeowners for redundancy and because I can be abusive/careless at times.

I've spoken to the seller who originally PM'd me here and, without sharing any identifying information, I'm comfortable pulling the trigger based on what I know and was able to confirm from the AD it was purchased from and seller. I'm also buying through Paypal using my credit card for added insurance. Yes I'll pay 3% to Paypal but I get 2% back from my card...so it's a lot of peace of mind for only a few extra dollars.

I do appreciate the replies. They made me consider things I otherwise may have overlooked. Hopefully it'll be here Thursday and I can get some pics up.

Thanks again!