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26 August 2017, 12:25 AM | #91 | |
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26 August 2017, 01:55 AM | #92 | |
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26 August 2017, 04:04 AM | #93 | |
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28 August 2017, 02:31 PM | #94 |
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First let me say I'm very sorry this happened to you and thank God you are safe.
As far as expecting anyone to do something other than be a good witness is all we can hope for. There's really too many variables at play when it comes to something like this. Perhaps the thief was armed. Perhaps he was running outside to a car with 2-3 more armed people. Perhaps he was willing to go all the way and really harm you or anyone who got in his way. Let's say he was on his 2nd strike in this 3 strike state of California and wasn't willing to go back to jail for 25 to life. I hope everyone is careful out there and again I'm thankful you're safe. Feel free to disagree with me about getting involved but I'm speaking with 10 years on the job as a law enforcement officer. |
28 August 2017, 05:28 PM | #95 |
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Truly bummed reading this. Maybe it worked out for the best that you were unable to catch him. I would bet the perp had a weapon or at least one of his crew did. Glad you're ok.
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29 August 2017, 11:23 PM | #96 |
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Jeez, I was considering a face-to-face sale some time ago and thought about these scenarios (even if meeting at my home or the buyer's). I dismissed them as being "too paranoid". Guess it happens.
The idea of meeting at an AD or bank isn't bad. Many have dual doors, which makes it pretty impossible to just grab something and run away quickly. Plus cameras. It wouldn't be a bad place to trade (plus the buyer gets to hear comments from the staff if you show them the watch to confirm it is genuine) but I suspect most AD/staff wouldn't find very funny that you're going there and taking up space just to sell a used watch. Zero incentives for them. |
29 August 2017, 11:32 PM | #97 | |
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Use an AD for your used Rolex transactions. Rude. It is not your public venue to safely make a deal. Please, no. |
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29 August 2017, 11:55 PM | #98 |
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I've met buyers at my local AD to verify the authenticity of the watches I'm selling. They always oblige with a complimentary external inspection but thereafter will tell us to conclude our business outside of their premises.
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30 August 2017, 12:57 AM | #100 |
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The one and only time that I did a face to face was actually with a member of this forum. You can imagine the buyers surprise when he came in and I was sitting next to my buddy Tim, who was a police officer, now retired. The meet was coordinated when Tim could take his lunch break.
He thought we were stupid for spending so much on watches. Probably right. |
30 August 2017, 10:22 PM | #101 |
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I'd would have someone one with me. But then I doubt I'd ever do a face to face unless it was a smoking deal, even then.. I think we can do it at the police station, actually we can and even better for me since most of my buddies in uniform would be in the lobby lol
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30 August 2017, 10:41 PM | #102 |
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If you have a dog, bring it next time. I have a coonhound/German Shepard mix that could catch a gazelle with a jet pack on. Sorry to hear that happened, I would keep an eye out for CL postings for Navitimers in the area - however this guy might try to sell it to a pawn shop or AD in the area so file a police report and alert as many jewelers/ADs in the area as you can. If you see it in a pawn shop you can probably alert the police if you filed a report, and if you have pics with any identifying qualities I'm sure it would help.
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1 September 2017, 03:41 PM | #103 |
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I Agree, lol.
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4 September 2017, 11:13 AM | #104 |
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by entering the number 951-287-6227 the person that comes up is under the name Fermin Quoros. Picture is of a Hispanic male. Phone could've been stolen too.
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4 September 2017, 02:02 PM | #105 |
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I feel for the OP. The thieves knew from experience that a Starbucks was a good place for the crime. They also have the benefit of surprise -- so by the time OP realized what had happened, they already had a major head start on him
I guess banks and police stations are the only places to sell F2F |
9 September 2017, 06:25 AM | #106 |
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thats terrible you should get a friend to try set him up again and have the police waiting for him to do a runner
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10 September 2017, 01:58 AM | #107 |
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No police officer would ever agree to this. They do not look at something like this as top priority.
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10 September 2017, 02:03 AM | #108 |
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Exactly !!!!
Use an AD for your used Rolex transactions.
Rude. It is not your public venue to safely make a deal. Please, no.[/QUOTE] ^^^^^ Exactly! |
10 September 2017, 07:50 AM | #109 | |
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https://www.facebook.com/yg.brandon.1/friends?pnref=lhc look through his friends list, maybe that fool will show up...
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11 September 2017, 03:13 PM | #110 |
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Sorry to hear about your troubles. It is absolutely sickening what these low lives are doing. I was recently a victim so I completely relate. I too live in OC and know the location you had this happen at. I am learning more and more to never trust anyone. But how are you supposed to buy or sell anything safely?! I suppose on the members posted to utilize a police station. I doubt anyone is dumb enough to try anything there. But you never know. I am glad you are ok. It's not worth it, if these guys in the car had a gun, things could have turned out much worse. So you did the right thing.
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15 September 2017, 04:09 AM | #111 |
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yes, i saw that as well. They do not know if it is related to my robbery yet.
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15 September 2017, 04:10 AM | #112 |
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He put his account on private after he saw the ad .
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16 September 2017, 05:57 PM | #113 |
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I hope they catch his ass and throw him in jail (after you get your watch back of course)
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19 September 2017, 05:30 AM | #114 |
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Its hard to set up a F2F without substantial personal risk. As said a bank may be the best place. But if the deal does not go through you are an easy target once you leave the bank with your unsold but soon to be stolen watch.
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19 September 2017, 06:13 AM | #115 |
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Sorry to read this and close to home as well. Sad this is the world we live in. Anything of value I always do at my credit union that also happens to be right next to the police station. When you mention this it instantly changes things some times. I have had the deal done and then when I give the address, they all of a sudden do not want the item.
I am really glad you are ok. Many moons ago a co-worker was seriously injured chasing a thief that stole a bottle of liquor. He did catch him and then was proceeded to be stabbed. The watch really isn't worth it but I also get instinct just kicking in and you think nothing but I am going to get the watch back. |
19 September 2017, 06:42 AM | #116 |
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Sorry to hear this, but always best to meet at your Bank with security twin doors and also to pay the notes straight in so you know they are real too before handing over the watch.
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19 September 2017, 06:43 AM | #117 |
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Sorry to hear that, that sucks
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19 September 2017, 06:46 AM | #118 |
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Yes, one must be vigilante on leaving and indeed on entering the bank if they know what you look like. If possible leave the watch in a safety deposit box and tell the failed buyer you will do so.
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19 September 2017, 06:49 AM | #119 |
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Haven't read the whole thread but was it insured? That should be easy to have covered as theft, IMHO. It's much harder to get it covered when you're dealing with wire fraud type cases.
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19 September 2017, 07:05 AM | #120 |
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Important thing is that you did not get hurt. And good thing you stop when you saw 3 other guys because who knows if they have a knife or a gun.
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