praetor Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) I ordered a watch form puretime 2 weeks ago, got too excited and signed the package right away and found this: It's not FUkcing damaged it's STOLEN!! FML FUUUCK I'm gonna do a chargeback Edited May 3, 2011 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Someone got a new watch That really sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Which country? Sorry that really sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Looks like Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) It did go through customs in china and I suspect it was stolen there. I'm going to contact puretime first and see his reaction Edited May 3, 2011 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Things are getting rough in the shipping world. I had the same thing happen with a "GEN" Breitling strap. All I got was an empty envelope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Sorry to hear about the loss, but I would always contact the seller & give them a few days (at least) to handle it before doing anything else (including posting here). In most cases, the seller will reship the item. Between this & the currently insecure nature of International Registered Mail, it looks like we are entering a new dark age as far as reliable shipping goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 sorry about that but I was really looking forward to the watch and got angry to now sad...maybe because it was a Rolex, it was a PT 1665 drsd. I was looking forward to stripping it. I would gladly receive the watch in pieces as long as I can put it back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Don't know his policy (if any) for this kind of thing but its not Angus"s fault this happened and i dont think "i'm gonna do a chargeback" is the right thing to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 while it is not Angus' fault, it is the seller's responsibility to get the package to the buyer and make sure that it is insured against potential losses and take the potential for losses into the price of the product and their accounting system. I'm trying to see whether he'll send another watch first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 He will sort you out mate...Take a deep breath and relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 thanks... I resisted filing a paypal dispute. I'm just so frustrated right now b/c I'm really short on cash since I just paid for my summer school and my student loans won't come for another 6 weeks and am starting my DRSD dial project concurently with my DRSD 1665 project. Also, that my school starts in a week ! =( I'm cutting it close: I calculated that I'd have roughly $40 dollars left in my bank account for the next 4 weeks minus the money to CNC a blank dial >.< and the dial project would have to be postponed for another month or two. Of course, I could just ask my parents for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Wouldn't it seem logical just to take a step back with the watches for the time being rather than be so short on cash. Projects can always be started back up later..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Well, I don't use the money in my bank account for living expenses, I live with my parents =D It's a project that's never been done before on this forum: pad printing. I just won an ebay auction on the equipment I would need, albeit retrofitting some parts. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170631923461&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT I finished the design, and the prototype film positive was a success, now just waiting on the plates and the UV exposure unit. It was 6 months in the planning stages and I have a 2 week window to do it when I have no school >.< Edited May 4, 2011 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Your watch got stolen during transit. And without any communication with seller, you want to file chargeback? This isn't the right hobby for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) if you were in my shoes, how would you feel for the 1st hour or 2 after you found out that your stuff is stolen? very irrational.... right now I'm feeling "yea watever..." Edited May 4, 2011 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 thanks... I resisted filing a paypal dispute. Good idea,kinda liked having you stay here on the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 [censored] off but would not anywhere near file chargeback without communicate with the seller. How do you feel if you were the seller? This wasn't the seller fault..... To me, if you cannot afford to lose a couple hundreds dollars without being so unreasonable, and patient, this hobby isnt right for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) you're probably right. Probably should go play video games and go fishing or something. But I have to finish what I started. Besides, I love being a WIS Edited May 4, 2011 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Wouldn't it seem logical just to take a step back with the watches for the time being rather than be so short on cash. Projects can always be started back up later..... +1 Although it sucks bad and I'd be F'in PO'd, you really need to take a deep breath... .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I feel your pain. But your package wasn't stolen; it arrived. It's the watch that has gone missing. Sometimes nothing arrives. After having begun purchasing rep watches more than six years ago, I eventually learned not to plan events around an expected watch arrival. Too many variables. With the listing of trusted and not quite so trusted dealers here, you have a bit more on your side. As your purchase came from one of the trusted ones (near the top) you probably will be made whole by the dealer. Since you paid by PayPal, you really cannot lose. Financially, you have no worries. You have been a victim of theft, perhaps for the first time. It's painful. Just be patient and try to let the dealer work it out. Let us know how it goes. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have lost 4 registered mails in the last 18 months. It's funny that I have never lost mails sent via normal air or EMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Mmm..it 's EMS label on open package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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