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Old 18 October 2017, 03:34 AM   #1
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Craigslist BLNR?

I always look on various sites for watches during lunch. Today I stumbled upon a BLNR for $5K on Craigslist. This seems a little suspect to me since that's about 3 to 4K lower than what I usually see. I clearly don't trust Craigslist but if the seller can meet at my local AD for verification would that be acceptable? I would never send anyone money before verification since I can't buy the seller in this case. I am not holding my breath because this seems like a deal waaaaay to good and you know what they say. I am a new member so I can't post links but this is advertised as a full box set and warranty cards as well. Opinions?

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Old 18 October 2017, 09:50 AM   #2
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If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!
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Old 18 October 2017, 10:13 AM   #3
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Check out this string I saw one same type. These ads are prob scams and appear all over

I wonder how they pull off the scam ?
But not curious enough to try.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=562657
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Old 18 October 2017, 10:24 AM   #4
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Yeah there is no surprise I didn’t get a response when I told them I would only meet at my jeweler to authenticate. After doing some more searches I found several posts in different areas with the same watch pictures.
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Old 18 October 2017, 10:59 AM   #5
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If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

It always is...
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Old 18 October 2017, 11:28 AM   #6
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Most likely scam. Everyone will tell you to buy the seller and not the watch.
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Old 18 October 2017, 01:32 PM   #7
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I have contacted that same ad in Houston twice and got no response.


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Old 20 October 2017, 03:17 AM   #8
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I think It's the same seller they are posting

BLNR's in multiple larger metro areas on CL for 5k. Its a total scam. They also post gold presidents & SS Sub's for far below market value & they want paypal
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Old 20 October 2017, 03:48 AM   #9
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I always look on various sites for watches during lunch. Today I stumbled upon a BLNR for $5K on Craigslist. This seems a little suspect to me since that's about 3 to 4K lower than what I usually see. I clearly don't trust Craigslist but if the seller can meet at my local AD for verification would that be acceptable? I would never send anyone money before verification since I can't buy the seller in this case. I am not holding my breath because this seems like a deal waaaaay to good and you know what they say. I am a new member so I can't post links but this is advertised as a full box set and warranty cards as well. Opinions?

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I have contacted that same ad in Houston twice and got no response.


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Sorry guys, you've given them what they were looking for. Valid email addresses. Expect more scams to hit your inbox in the future.


https://www.emailfinder.com/resource...ail-scams.html

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