well since I recently got back into collecting replicas I have also seen that the quality compared to a couple of years back has decreased.
Since my rejoining of the replica community I have purchased 11 replicas
Franck Muller Conquistador Black King Cortez Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo V2 - Rubber Strap Version Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo V2 - Bracelet Version Graham Chronofighter Diver Tech Seal Graham Chronofighter Commando Graham Chronofighter Diver SS Rolex Red Submariner Rolex Double Red Seadweller AP Survivor AP Rubens Barichello II TI IWC Top Gun V1
Only the 2 Rolexes, the IWC and one of the Graham's didn't have issues - the worst part is that the most expensive ones where also the worst. The issues where mostly QC related, such as misaligned hands, scratched case or bezel, bad movement, dirt under the crystal, glue residue under crystal etc
I have used a variety of sellers - drop shippers as well as the ones claiming they would inspect the watch before shipping - well they might have inspected it, but they still didn't spot the most obvious issues
I did expect some issues since a rep is just a rep, but for watches over $500 I would have expected at least some basic level of quality - not QC, that's a different story all together as we all know.
My conclusion is that I will stop buying for now until the I can resolve those issues with the sellers and my watchmaker respectively - If 70% of the issues can be resolved I will continue to buy - if not I will once again have to say goodbye to buying replicas.
cheers
WR