What stops a seller from?

[Ballzzz]

My mind is spinning today with the thought of making a purchase from a seller with little feedback on the forum but positive feedback elsewhere.

What stops anyone from buying 1/2 real watches, taking pictures, asking for them to set the time, showing receipts, showing boxes, showing warranty cards etc BUT actually buying a few knock offs and send that?

I know the old adage buy the seller not the watch. And the simple answer here is nothing is stopping them, but for me its proving difficult to purchase a watch from a seller online trusted or not. I don't even like dealing with the diamond district. God only knows what story said watch has, but at least you leave the store with something, not hoping they send you a watch nonetheless the one you think you purchased. Am I crazy?

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

My mind is spinning today with the thought of making a purchase from a seller with little feedback on the forum but positive feedback elsewhere.

What stops anyone from buying 1/2 real watches, taking pictures, asking for them to set the time, showing receipts, showing boxes, showing warranty cards etc BUT actually buying a few knock offs and send that?

I know the old adage buy the seller not the watch. And the simple answer here is nothing is stopping them, but for me its proving difficult to purchase a watch from a seller online trusted or not. I don't even like dealing with the diamond district. God only knows what story said watch has, but at least you leave the store with something, not hoping they send you a watch nonetheless the one you think you purchased. Am I crazy?

usually integrity helps.

but in reality, nothing stops a scammer these days. and it also goes both ways because buyer fraud can happen the same way.

good sellers always charge more because a reputation is priceless, and for smart buyers, its money well spent until reputations are built.

[Lime]

There is no stopping the scams

[locutus49]

I would only buy from TRF trusted sellers with excellent reputations. Fortunately, there are a couple in my area. I trust them absolutely.

[tng11]

So far I have bought all my Rolexes save for one from an AD. The counterfeits these days are simply so good that I cannot be too sure.

[jvmartin]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

My mind is spinning today with the thought of making a purchase from a seller with little feedback on the forum but positive feedback elsewhere.

What stops anyone from buying 1/2 real watches, taking pictures, asking for them to set the time, showing receipts, showing boxes, showing warranty cards etc BUT actually buying a few knock offs and send that?

I know the old adage buy the seller not the watch. And the simple answer here is nothing is stopping them, but for me its proving difficult to purchase a watch from a seller online trusted or not. I don't even like dealing with the diamond district. God only knows what story said watch has, but at least you leave the store with something, not hoping they send you a watch nonetheless the one you think you purchased. Am I crazy?

I would say, for your own good, you should buy from established storefronts and pay the premium... buying on a forum or even online isn't for everyone and that's perfectly fine... that's why and how these storefronts stay in business...

[jrs146]

If you’re truly buying the seller then you must be sure their integrity is stronger than their greed. Fortunately there are many great people out there. Just gotta be careful.


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[Ballzzz]

Always a tad safer to go with PayPal correct? There is some level of a third party involved and “protection”. Or is this just perception?

[cajunron]

I personally would never risk Rolex money to an unknown seller. I have made one high end watch purchase here, with a reputable seller with many positive sales and feedback. If the price is too good to be true, there is a reason for it. Trust your intuition, do your homework and play it safe. Good luck.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Always a tad safer to go with PayPal correct? There is some level of a third party involved and “protection”. Or is this just perception?

Only for a product purchase tied to a PP transaction or as noted as being a payment for goods with tracking uploaded to PP.

If the seller just makes a payment, or gift request or money transfer request from a buyer, there's no protection.

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Only for a product purchase tied to a PP transaction or as noted as being a payment for goods with tracking uploaded to PP.

If the seller just makes a payment, or gift request or money transfer request from a buyer, there's no protection.

Great to know, thanks.