Bad news to hear always.
I know sometimes a watch we want is elsewhere but here VIP (or above of course) members can pm me to check on a seller (I realize other boards to big to provide this courtesy), the bottom line is stay home here we have very little of it. It does happen however but being small unknowns stick out like a sore thumb so most scammers go to the busy boards to get lost in the numbers, makes sense. I rarely buy elsewhere because most of my buys here are from guys who I know for years no worries and you know that watch elsewhere I wanted so so bad I may not get the watch or my money back.
Golden Rule:
Never pay PP gift unless you know the guy pay the fee eat it if have to, small $ for the insurance policy no...................