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Old 14 July 2017, 05:50 AM   #31
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Buyers are the enemy.
ouch! Max may be a great seller but sometimes words speak volumes when used online or social media and cannot always be taken back or erased. I have no ax to grind but this simple title "Buyers are the enemy" makes me think
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Old 14 July 2017, 06:12 AM   #32
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My dealer in Long Beach made two mistakes on Rolex trades that was upsetting. He made up for it by giving me my money back in trade and sold me a new gold/stainless DJ 116233 at his cost or dramatically below what the AD in the area was selling the same watch for. The transactions are documented in this OT Swiss TO post in this section.

The key is to keep the customer and that is what the jeweler did. He knew he goofed up and wanted to make it right with me. As a former National Sales Manager of a NASDAQ 1000 company and now running my own company keeping customers is key. I had a large budget when I was working full time to take care of customers in tough situations to make sure that they felt the outcome was fair. We took care of it personally and made sure the customer felt he came out of it feeling like it was a good deal for everyone.

As a thank you I'm taking the dealer and his wife out for a high end dinner. I'll be back at his store as a long term customer.
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Old 14 July 2017, 06:12 AM   #33
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We made an honest mistake and promptly refunded you. I have a brigade of people who will happily chime in on this so here it comes....
What does "Buyers are the enemy" mean?
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Old 14 July 2017, 06:20 AM   #34
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If Buyers are the enemy, you're in the wrong business. Buyers are the lifeblood of your business. Not a good place to be burning bridges!
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Old 14 July 2017, 06:27 AM   #35
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It's probably a riddle that mere mortals like us won't be able to comprehend. Or is it? #twilightzone
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Old 14 July 2017, 06:29 AM   #36
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ouch! Max may be a great seller but sometimes words speak volumes when used online or social media and cannot always be taken back or erased. I have no ax to grind but this simple title "Buyers are the enemy" makes me think
Agreed! Trusted seller or not he isn't one I would do business with if he replies like this.
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Old 14 July 2017, 07:29 AM   #37
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Agreed! Trusted seller or not he isn't one I would do business with if he replies like this.
Amen to that.
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Old 14 July 2017, 08:09 AM   #38
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Amen to that.
Yep
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Old 14 July 2017, 10:38 AM   #39
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All I know is that I wouldn't buy from a seller that screws up something so basic. I've recently purchased from two Trusted Sellers here...in both instances I called and asked if the pieces were available, and they were. I agreed the price with both sellers over the phone and asked them to consider the piece sold. In both instances I received exactly what I had agreed to purchase...I don't really see any reason why I shouldn't get what I agreed upon with the seller in real time.
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Old 14 July 2017, 10:58 AM   #40
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This is enough for me to steer clear.

That and that after market blue ss sub on his main page. http://maxbankin.com/116610-blue.html

Shouldn't bother him after all I am the enemy.
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Old 14 July 2017, 10:59 AM   #41
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The lack of communication and disorganization of inventory are enough to make me stay away.
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Old 14 July 2017, 04:46 PM   #42
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That and that after market blue ss sub on his main page. http://maxbankin.com/116610-blue.html
So Rolex did not manufacture that dial, but it says Rolex? That would be counterfeit then...
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Old 14 July 2017, 09:55 PM   #43
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So Rolex did not manufacture that dial, but it says Rolex? That would be counterfeit then...
apart from OP's issues that would make me steer clear. Calling a fake dial "custom" is
Anything that says Rolex but is not made by Rolex is fake.
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Old 14 July 2017, 10:51 PM   #44
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I have been buying watches from Max for at least 3 years now and never an issue, very honest, very respectful professional, one of the best guys in the business. The LONG essay sounds like a exaggeration. You got a refund, mistakes happen, no need to bash anyone.
Lol he was the guy who said "buyers are the enemy" and the OP is the one doing the bashing?
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Old 14 July 2017, 10:52 PM   #45
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So Rolex did not manufacture that dial, but it says Rolex? That would be counterfeit then...
Looks a lot like the ones I saw in Chinatown in NYC for "very good prices"
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Old 15 July 2017, 01:39 PM   #46
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apart from OP's issues that would make me steer clear. Calling a fake dial "custom" is
Anything that says Rolex but is not made by Rolex is fake.
Agreed. That is one shady company/dude for sure.
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Old 15 July 2017, 05:46 PM   #47
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What does "Buyers are the enemy" mean?
It means he wants to go out of business.
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Old 16 July 2017, 04:34 AM   #48
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Lol he was the guy who said "buyers are the enemy" and the OP is the one doing the bashing?
All of the people that came to back House of Time have old accounts with very low post counts. Call me paranoid but are they all HIS accounts maybe???
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Old 16 July 2017, 05:41 AM   #49
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imagine a doctor saying his patients are the enemy...
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Old 16 July 2017, 10:45 AM   #50
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Wow. Added to my "avoid" list...
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Old 16 July 2017, 03:45 PM   #51
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We made an honest mistake and promptly refunded you. I have a brigade of people who will happily chime in on this so here it comes....
Count me in as someone who will not buy from you!

I've sent you 2 inquiries about watches that you have been offering for a pretty long time and you did not even bother to reply.

I can't recommend Intl House of Time
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Old 16 July 2017, 05:02 PM   #52
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I don't know how anyone could consider this chain of events an honest mistake by the seller. Plus his attitude sucks.
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Old 10 August 2017, 02:18 PM   #53
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You did refund me, which I've noted above. However, your method of dealing was not at a level that was acceptable to me and which has been confirmed by similar experiences other members have had as well. I certainly do not doubt that you have had successful transactions with others but this specific post was about a negative experience I had with you, and your other sales do nothing to change that.

Of course, you (and your "brigade") are entitled to respond on your behalf but I think your response here speaks for itself.

Again, this was only my experience with you. Good luck with your business and hopefully this can be an instructive experience for both of us.
Don't flame me but the seller did acknowledge the error and fully refunded you. I get it was a hassle but after reading so many fraud horror stories I must conclude this seller is honest. He goofed and made good on it.
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Old 11 August 2017, 12:09 AM   #54
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It seems Max has lost his seller status on TRF....

https://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=81499
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Old 11 August 2017, 04:18 AM   #55
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It seems Max has lost his seller status on TRF....

https://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=81499
I still see his watches for sale?
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Old 11 August 2017, 04:30 AM   #56
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I still see his watches for sale?
Not anymore: https://www.rolexforums.com/search.p...rchid=17909851
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Old 11 August 2017, 04:35 AM   #57
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Oh Yes.

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Old 12 August 2017, 12:30 AM   #58
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the fact that the OP was told that it was available, that the seller took the money and never contacted the buyer again is warrant enough to let other be aware of the situation. regardless if you bought a watch from him 5 years ago and all went well ... obviously Max doesn't care too much of this customers (and potentially what other thinks here too) that title for his post is petty - goodbye
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Old 12 August 2017, 01:24 AM   #59
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To the OP, thanks for sharing this.
As a small business owner, a mistake like this on such a basic transaction, has me wondering about the competency and efficiency of this seller. I mean, this is what you do.
If and when I've made mistakes that may lose us a valuable customer, a simple refund is not sufficient. I would have compensated the OP with a huge discount on a future sale (and a huge apology). Customers want to believe they are special. They can spend their hard-earned cash at any number of establishments. Intl House of Time posting "buyers are the enemy" sure doesn't help that cause. That's just stupid.
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Old 12 August 2017, 04:37 AM   #60
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To the OP, thanks for sharing this.
As a small business owner, a mistake like this on such a basic transaction, has me wondering about the competency and efficiency of this seller. I mean, this is what you do.
If and when I've made mistakes that may lose us a valuable customer, a simple refund is not sufficient. I would have compensated the OP with a huge discount on a future sale (and a huge apology). Customers want to believe they are special. They can spend their hard-earned cash at any number of establishments. Intl House of Time posting "buyers are the enemy" sure doesn't help that cause. That's just stupid.
Very good.
The business made a mistake. Even if he doesn't want to offer anything else, He should at least be apologetic and humble. Not the other way around.
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