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believelandcle · 20 September 2018, 09:46 AM

Hey All,

Curious to know what people's experiences are with buying and selling with users on the forum. I've been talking to someone about a rolex valued at ~$100,000.00.

What is everyones experiences with at things in this kind of high level price point. I know that if you buy from a dealer online a lot of times they give you a window to get it checked out and can return with any issues but for private sales not sure how people protect themselves. At this value would most people fly to that location it's being sold and have it checked by a dealer before sale? Is there any companies who do private sale / cash buy insurance?

-Blake

peterhansen1 · 20 September 2018, 02:09 PM

Direct bank wire transfers were usually what I went with whenever I bought on my previous account. You have all of the sellers info which helps a lot.

Star Ferry · 20 September 2018, 02:13 PM

don't wire anyone 100K unless you are totally confident in their identity and reputation

rolehex · 20 September 2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

don't wire anyone 100K unless you are totally confident in their identity and reputation

NO! Don't wire anyone $100,000 dollars EVER!

SearChart · 20 September 2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rolehex

NO! Don't wire anyone $100,000 dollars EVER!

I'd wire 100k to DavidSW without any worry.

rootbeer7 · 20 September 2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I'd wire 100k to DavidSW without any worry.

This. Anyone else, it must be worth a few hundred dollars on a flight.

Too Old · 20 September 2018, 05:57 PM

If it's that rainbow you have a WTB ad for and it's available for $100K its either a scam or you are the luckiest man in the world!

You can't seem to get them anywhere for less than $250k

DeeTee · 20 September 2018, 09:18 PM

Rainbow yachtmaster or Daytona?
If it’s a Daytona..... I also have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.

joeychitwood · 20 September 2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I'd wire 100k to DavidSW without any worry.

I would too. David once shipped a watch to me before I made the payment. He's the best.

peterhansen1 · 20 September 2018, 11:03 PM

Yea David's awesome. I've wired that amount to users before, I was just suggesting that could be an option.

mjclark32 · 20 September 2018, 11:15 PM

As long as you're positive on the seller it wouldn't matter, to me, if it was $500 or $500k. Triple check them, phone/email, confirm the wire instructions etc etc. I've bought and sold 5 pieces in the past 9 months and always confirmed the person/bank info.

But, as you said, at this price why not go yourself to check it out? Then you can just call the bank for the wire transfer if it checks out.

believelandcle · 21 September 2018, 12:56 AM

Thanks for everyones input, yeah I know there are a few people on here that you can trust even if you've never worked with them before, such as Jacek and DavidSW.

But just wanted to gather some intel from peoples past experiences and see if I was missing anything I had not thought of. I think my plan would be on something like this to fly to the location and have an AD verify the serial against the reference.

In general I'd like to believe that everyone on here has the buy or sellers best interest in mind.

Sarosh · 21 September 2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I'd wire 100k to DavidSW without any worry.

I agree. Without hesistation

Star Ferry · 21 September 2018, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by believelandcle

Thanks for everyones input, yeah I know there are a few people on here that you can trust even if you've never worked with them before, such as Jacek and DavidSW.

But just wanted to gather some intel from peoples past experiences and see if I was missing anything I had not thought of. I think my plan would be on something like this to fly to the location and have an AD verify the serial against the reference.

In general I'd like to believe that everyone on here has the buy or sellers best interest in mind.

No, they don't, and WTB threads like yours are common targets for scammers

TheVTCGuy · 21 September 2018, 02:31 AM

DavidSW and Tony (JustRolexes) are completely trustworthy and have the highest integrity. I am sure there are more sellers on TRF (if not all) that are equally as professional, I just happen to know these two personally. If it were anyone else, I agree, spend a few hundred on a plane flight.

Jocke · 21 September 2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

DavidSW and Tony (JustRolexes) are completely trustworthy and have the highest integrity. I am sure there are more sellers on TRF (if not all) that are equally as professional, I just happen to know these two personally. If it were anyone else, I agree, spend a few hundred on a plane flight.

What about me?

believelandcle · 21 September 2018, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What about me?

I don't know if I can afford your premium for the ridiculously good photography

MinMay · 21 September 2018, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by believelandcle

Thanks for everyones input, yeah I know there are a few people on here that you can trust even if you've never worked with them before, such as Jacek and DavidSW.

But just wanted to gather some intel from peoples past experiences and see if I was missing anything I had not thought of. I think my plan would be on something like this to fly to the location and have an AD verify the serial against the reference.

In general I'd like to believe that everyone on here has the buy or sellers best interest in mind.

Keep in mind, any seller can go rogue on you. It's best that you fly out there and make the transaction in person. There are real stories from this forum where honest seller disappearing with the money.

Which 6263 are you buying? :)

cda555 · 21 September 2018, 04:23 AM

If it is for the rainbow Daytona, RUN AWAY from that deal. As other members have pointed out, WTB threads tend to attract scammers.

20 September 2018, 09:46 AM	#1
believelandcle "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NYC Watch: Root Beer GMT Posts: 172	Buying from Members Hey All, Curious to know what people's experiences are with buying and selling with users on the forum. I've been talking to someone about a rolex valued at ~$100,000.00. What is everyones experiences with at things in this kind of high level price point. I know that if you buy from a dealer online a lot of times they give you a window to get it checked out and can return with any issues but for private sales not sure how people protect themselves. At this value would most people fly to that location it's being sold and have it checked by a dealer before sale? Is there any companies who do private sale / cash buy insurance? -Blake

20 September 2018, 11:15 PM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	As long as you're positive on the seller it wouldn't matter, to me, if it was $500 or $500k. Triple check them, phone/email, confirm the wire instructions etc etc. I've bought and sold 5 pieces in the past 9 months and always confirmed the person/bank info. But, as you said, at this price why not go yourself to check it out? Then you can just call the bank for the wire transfer if it checks out. __________________

20 September 2018, 02:09 PM	#2
peterhansen1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 11	Direct bank wire transfers were usually what I went with whenever I bought on my previous account. You have all of the sellers info which helps a lot.

20 September 2018, 02:13 PM	#3
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	don't wire anyone 100K unless you are totally confident in their identity and reputation

20 September 2018, 05:57 PM	#7
Too Old 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Bucks, UK Posts: 1,087	If it's that rainbow you have a WTB ad for and it's available for $100K its either a scam or you are the luckiest man in the world! You can't seem to get them anywhere for less than $250k

20 September 2018, 09:18 PM	#8
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Rainbow yachtmaster or Daytona? If it’s a Daytona..... I also have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.

20 September 2018, 11:03 PM	#10
peterhansen1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 11	Yea David's awesome. I've wired that amount to users before, I was just suggesting that could be an option.

21 September 2018, 12:56 AM	#12
believelandcle "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NYC Watch: Root Beer GMT Posts: 172	Thanks for everyones input, yeah I know there are a few people on here that you can trust even if you've never worked with them before, such as Jacek and DavidSW. But just wanted to gather some intel from peoples past experiences and see if I was missing anything I had not thought of. I think my plan would be on something like this to fly to the location and have an AD verify the serial against the reference. In general I'd like to believe that everyone on here has the buy or sellers best interest in mind.

21 September 2018, 02:31 AM	#15
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	DavidSW and Tony (JustRolexes) are completely trustworthy and have the highest integrity. I am sure there are more sellers on TRF (if not all) that are equally as professional, I just happen to know these two personally. If it were anyone else, I agree, spend a few hundred on a plane flight.

21 September 2018, 04:23 AM	#19
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT IIc and PO Posts: 1,638	If it is for the rainbow Daytona, RUN AWAY from that deal. As other members have pointed out, WTB threads tend to attract scammers.

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