HartDoc

Being a lurker for a while isnt bad advice, I think I"ll take it. I didnt mean to or think I was being arguementive or disrepectful. If I was I appoligze to all. If anyone is so incline please point out my transgression in a PM. I dont what to be the cause of this thread being locked or turning this thread into a flamer. If I came off wrong it wasnt my intention just trying to give my humble opinion.

as qouted by subbierock I've isolated a few interesting phrases I thought I might comment on from this self-confessed newbie. I find it interesting that you feel a sense of entitlement to private sellers answering your questions because you are paying them money for their products. Reasonable questions concerning the item are fine, but I find it odd that you feel you are owed any more than that, simply for paying someone for their property. I never said what questions I was asking you have already taken the defense thinking my questions are unreasonable. They are reasonable from a newbie stand point. Your mention that sellers should 'educate' you is patently ridiculous. You are responsible in educating yourself, by spending the time to sort through and read the vast body of knowledge that had been compiled over many years (for free) by members who contribute their time and energy for no other reason than their personal passion for their hobby. Like I said before all the people Ive dealt with so far have been more than willing to bring me along in my education. If I decided to spend my money with people who are willing to help me isnt ridiculous. It has helped me be able to not make poor choices and spend my money wisely .So I dont have to be a whiner and post threads about how this or that dealer/seller gave me the raw deal. I'll have all my concerns answers before I make a purchase not after. If something isnt to my standards I'll just walk away. Remember its buy the seller first then the watch, Flashing money around, and expecting private sellers to go above and beyond for you simply for buying their items for sale is PRECISELY the sense of personal entitlement such a list would identify. Wasnt flashing money just making a point that there are prob a lot more people like me that can afford gens but are interested in reps. If it seem that way my error. Why drive away not only potential buyers who my one come here looking for one watch but potential members who can and will add to this friendly board. When did I say I expect a buyer to go above and beyond. I expect them to answer questions a buyer question about the watch their selling. Its sound like if youre a seller we should just buy it or not buy it. A rather elitisted of this hobby. Sounds rather repgeekish, There is nothing more frustrating than spending time and energy patiently answering a potential buyer's questions, to find them later not considerate enough to thank you for your time when they choose not to purchase your item. That just the name of the game on any board not just hear. I just sold over 20 gens this month and had over 150 inquires. I usually put two things in my sales ad. 1) 3 day inspection period if watch isnt as described and I encourge to ask all questions up front 2) I wont hold a watch, first one that pays get it. You're still new, I imagine your views will change dramatically when you encounter people with similar entitlement issues to your own. I think you have mistaking me for a newbie altogether. I'm a newbie to rep not to watch collection. I'm just expect to buyer to treat seller them same way I treat sellers. If you think about about the dealers/ sellers that are praised, Josh, Mary, KB, etc... it usually revolve around how well they comminucated with the sellers new or otherwise. Welcome to the forum, I hope though, for your sake as well as the rest of us, that you strongly reconsider your ideas about purchasing from the private sellers on the forum. Thanks for the welcome. I hope we can agree to disargee. You seem like a nice guy with a lot of knowledge that gotten tired of the tire kickers. I'm not a tire kicker. I just want to make sure I purchase wisely. I hope to one day to be able to PM you with question on a subject that you are knowledgable in and maybe one day even call you a friend. Also for all those who have PM me regarding my intial post on this subject. Thanks for all the friendly and kinds words. I here to stay unless I get banned. Since I dont plan to voilate any policy i'm here to stay.

very nice.

Hmmm heres my POV as a noobie I'm I came here BECAUSE of the sale section. Yes, I asked an incredible amount of questions and have walked away from deals that just didnt feel right. I come from the gen world and unless I say "I'll take it." I dont feel obligated to say thanks but no thanks. I spent over $3000 in the few months since I been here. I still have I lot to learn and I expect my sellers potential or otherwise to assist in my education. I'm the one who is giving them my money. I have already had dealings (spent money or have projects in the works) with some of the trusted people here. (KB, BK, The Zigmeister, Pbdad, rolexaddict, Vac, josh, trevor, Mary, andrew, etc.. ) I deal with some because either their service and others becuase they are willing to answer my questions. I know I have bugged some and maybe got on their nerves. But as some will tell you when its time to pay, I pay up promptly and usually in full when only a deposit is required. Also when things dont go right, I'm very patient and willing work with a dealer because I know they are just middlemen really. I plan to send about $5k in the next 90 days. A lot of questions come with my cash. With all that said according to the OP I would be put on a list to be alienated to the point that I would leave this forum. I personally just take my cash elsewhere. I like it here for the friendly atomsphere and really cool people. I wouldnt want to be forced to go to repgeek.... naw I'll just go back to gens before I will every log back on to repgeek.

I really need to post some pics of my stuff. I'll do that the next time I have a few days off.

Im somehow missing to OP point, You forgot to put your correct address on the shipment (not his fault). You contacted him about a problem he offered two options. You didnt pick either. Maybe he is waiting on you to chose an option and not make matters worst. I think he has a email / comminication issue versus a service issue.

make sure the screws / lugs are tight and correct before they ship.

Yup this just happen to my new 292 !!!!

I'm in the CONUS. I wish knew someone here to put it back on instead of sending all the way back to china.

A pepsi GMT is in my future. If I can find an acceptable one.

i was referring to the hands falling off

errrr. check out the placement of the minute hand.

I just got this in today from one of our trusted dealers. Something just looks a little different from QC pics I got. But I just can't put my "hand" on it. Man I'm really bummed out. I should have stuck with Josh. Man I hope this dealer is a stand up guy and will take care of it.

All gen PO doesnt have the anti-counterfeit symbol. So you cant use that to automatic call a PO a fake. But the one listed is a bad fake regardless of the symbol.

Oh yeah. Its take like a month to get a BK DSSD but its well worth the wait.

I took the safe road and got a bk DSSD. I can't stop getting "man thats a killa DSSD" and thats from rolex guys.

Yeah, I've been trying to get him to do some custom builds for me also. Also with no luck

I have the same watch/band but on a gen. Once of my favorite watches. I currently have it on mesh. It looks KILLA !!!

+1

i cant wait to get mine

very classic watch. I think hammies are often underrated.

I have christopher ward trident. I'll put it up against any of the big boys. I love their 5 year warrantee.

I have christopher ward trident. I'll put it up against any of the big boys. I love their 5 year warrantee.

Bossier city huh ? Sound like someone is doing a little gambling. I hope you win enough for a gen 111.

I dont have one and Im a noobie here. But the 005 is so close to gen from what i can tell, its scary.