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Old 16 November 2020, 03:03 PM   #1
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116610LN Authenticity Verification

There is a sub for sale on reddit and there doesn't seem to be any immediate red flags at first but want to get some second thoughts before anything goes through. It is a private seller out of Chicago and is giving a pretty good deal on it. Seems like a straight guy with no tricks or anything and agreed to paypal for buyers protection and insured shipping. The watch is a bit beat up but nothing a clean up can't do. He also emailed me a copy of a warranty receipt from rolex this summer and says box and papers are included with the sale.

I have attached the photos from his post and a photo he posted about two years ago on his reddit account of the same watch. Is there any thing that throws a red flag that I didn't catch? Also a bit new to second hand purchases so is there any way to get it verified by someone after purchasing it?
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Old 16 November 2020, 04:25 PM   #2
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he also gave me his linked in and I will be following up with him tomorrow
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Old 17 November 2020, 04:34 AM   #3
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Looks fine from here. Only red-flag would be doing a deal with a stranger off of Reddit. So, just be sure ALL your bases are covered if you proceed (as in: payment via PayPal G&S only, preferably using a CC). Good luck.
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Old 17 November 2020, 10:14 AM   #4
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Looks fine from here. Only red-flag would be doing a deal with a stranger off of Reddit. So, just be sure ALL your bases are covered if you proceed (as in: payment via PayPal G&S only, preferably using a CC). Good luck.
thanks, yeah a stranger on reddit is a bit of a red flag but called the local ben bridge and they said they can do an authenticity check. Just making sure I dont leave any open ends on paypal protection as well
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Old 17 November 2020, 03:19 PM   #5
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Just making sure I dont leave any open ends on paypal protection as well
As ad added layer of protection, be sure to pay via CC through PayPal, and not a bank account transfer, or existing PP balance.
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Old 17 November 2020, 03:45 PM   #6
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Credit card on Paypal only and if seller asks for friends and family then dont do it. There is no recourse with friends and family if there ends up being a problem.
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