advice needed on a trade deal

[rtalwar]

First wanted to thank everyone for the advice on flipping my blue dial sub and breitling chronomat. I have decided to keep the sub and flip the breitling.

My question: how would you trade a watch me being in TN and the other guy in NY. I don't know this guy or he has no references. Is there a way to trade the watches where we both are somewhat secured.



Thx in advance

[autohorology]

Maybe an online escrow service that you deposit the money into and he gets it once it's delivered?

[DPE]

Don't really know the answer, but I would want a middle ground. A watch dealer that would take a commision, but would verify that both watches are real and working. The money transaction is down to you and use your banks to exhange the money.

[rtalwar]

We are trading even so money not owed to either party

[brandrea]

Sounds like there's a road trip in your future ....

[GolfPunk]

Each buy the others watch separatly through paypal so you at least get their protection

[anksagr]

I would be very careful dealing with someone unknown and not being able to meet physically. There are lot of scams happening. I was in a kind of similar situation some days back and asked a similar question here. What I figured out is that Paypal is also not very safe when it comes to a seasoned scamster.
Personally, I would not exchange watches if I cannot do the deal in person. Just my 2 cents.

[rtalwar]

Originally Posted by anksagr

I would be very careful dealing with someone unknown and not being able to meet physically. There are lot of scams happening. I was in a kind of similar situation some days back and asked a similar question here. What I figured out is that Paypal is also not very safe when it comes to a seasoned scamster.
Personally, I would not exchange watches if I cannot do the deal in person. Just my 2 cents.

The guy actually wanted to use PayPal. Can u inform me how the scam works.
On a diff note, I called the breitling AD to see if they would be the middle man for this. Still waiting for an answer. Fingers are crossed

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Sounds like there's a road trip in your future ....

I would do it in person!

[anksagr]

Originally Posted by rtalwar

The guy actually wanted to use PayPal. Can u inform me how the scam works.
On a diff note, I called the breitling AD to see if they would be the middle man for this. Still waiting for an answer. Fingers are crossed

If the other guy sends a fake watch, it would be an uphill battle to prove to Paypal that the watch is fake. What if this person reports that he indeed sent a real watch and the complainant has exchanged it with a fake one. This person would already have your watch by then and Paypal is not going to do much.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by anksagr

If the other guy sends a fake watch, it would be an uphill battle to prove to Paypal that the watch is fake. What if this person reports that he indeed sent a real watch and the complainant has exchanged it with a fake one. This person would already have your watch by then and Paypal is not going to do much.

You can ask for many pics of the watch with today's newspaper before it is sent. Then you can know if that watch is the one sent. If not then paypal will side with you. They favour buyers. However it could be a hassle so unless you are very sure of the buyer then face to face is best at a bank.

[kagani]

Originally Posted by anksagr

I would be very careful dealing with someone unknown and not being able to meet physically. There are lot of scams happening. I was in a kind of similar situation some days back and asked a similar question here. What I figured out is that Paypal is also not very safe when it comes to a seasoned scamster.
Personally, I would not exchange watches if I cannot do the deal in person. Just my 2 cents.

For my part I am a recent member who is considering selling his red sub via paypal. Could you elaborate on your statement that paypal is not safe?
Safely carrying out the transaction is my biggest concern...

[Fleetlord]

Pass on the deal.

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Is this worth the hassle--what watch are you getting in the trade?

[domrusso10]

Face to face would be the way to go in my opinion.

[Manofsteelpt]

Do YOU have reputable refs? If so, provide them to him and propose he sends his watch first.

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Do YOU have reputable refs? If so, provide them to him and propose he sends his watch first.

Exactly. This, or find someone with an easily verified ID and references.

[GB-man]

I would do it in person or use a trusted seller as an intermediary, provided they do that sort of thing. Sucks but it is what it is.

[Laszlo]

Good to hear you're keeping the sub.

Where did you find the owner who's willing to trade?

[rtalwar]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Good to hear you're keeping the sub.

Where did you find the owner who's willing to trade?

I found the owner from breitlingsource.com
Was trying to trade my chronomat for another chronomat but with the polished bezel and case.

After reading all the comments above I am second guessing this transaction and may decline the trade. Will see if any trusted sellers here might the chronomat I'm looking for.

Once again thank you everyone for the advice

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by rtalwar

I found the owner from breitlingsource.com
Was trying to trade my chronomat for another chronomat but with the polished bezel and case.

After reading all the comments above I am second guessing this transaction and may decline the trade. Will see if any trusted sellers here might the chronomat I'm looking for.

Once again thank you everyone for the advice

It might be worth working through a trusted seller. You may even find an alternative and be happier in the end.

[azguy]

No references = no trade

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Pass on the deal.

[htc8p]

you need to do a little background check on the guy. it's part of the job, if you don't like what you see drop it.