t Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 hi i have order a PAM 249 from joshua. First watch received, but demaged. So i have order a new one. But the 2nd watch is held by german customs. Shipping is via fedex. Watch is now on Frankfurt airport since 4 days??? anyone here from germany with same experiences or any help? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_tgg Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 did you recieved a doucment from the Customs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 did you recieved a doucment from the Customs? no document from custums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 So how do you know that is held by customs ??? If you have tracking number , check status online and if not clear, call local Fedex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) fedex told me german customs held the watch because fake... but customs don´t told about brand name etc.? It is a vintage watch without brand name on dial (bit on caseback, strap and buckle) Edited January 16, 2007 by tourbillon1801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 bad news my watch is lost customs told me that the watch is a fake and they has send it to panerai company thank all guys for your help warm regards tourby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Ouch... sorry to hear that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 .... well in this case ..... you have a problem. Is it illegal in Germany to buy fake goods ??? If yes (try to get the reply via email from Fedex as a proove) , then the only think you can do is contact the dealer again to see if he can send you a new one ......and don't mess up with customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 bad news my watch is lost customs told me that the watch is a fake and they has send it to panerai company thank all guys for your help warm regards tourby how did they told u ? i have also a panerai at the customs seems they check more this year ... maybe the "Mehrwertsteuer" ? scary .. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 .... well in this case ..... you have a problem. Is it illegal in Germany to buy fake goods ??? If yes (try to get the reply via email from Fedex as a proove) , then the only think you can do is contact the dealer again to see if he can send you a new one ......and don't mess up with customs. it is in all countrys illegal to buy fake watches... not only in germany i hope panerai don´t make much trouble. Maybe they send me a warning... i never order a new watch... i will no more customs problems... it is to much risk if Joshua refund my money i were happy. If not it is ok (it isn´t Josh´s problem, it is my problem)... and i learn from this story. fedex is very bad in germany... i have 2 times held a parcel from customs with fedex shipping. A friend has also lost one parcel from fedex by customs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATCHman Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Just received an Inginineur and a J12 from Joshua. Both in one package, man was I scared the package was worth over $ 600. But with Joshuas magic wrap it did not draw attention. But seeing a vintage pam being seized shows that German customs is still alive. I'll go back to separate orders again to reduce the risk of total loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 how did they told u ? i have also a panerai at the customs seems they check more this year ... maybe the "Mehrwertsteuer" ? scary .. Frank last years was panerai not on customs list... but now it is maybe in customs list of brand names??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Just received an Inginineur and a J12 from Joshua. Both in one package, man was I scared the package was worth over $ 600. But with Joshuas magic wrap it did not draw attention. But seeing a vintage pam being seized shows that German customs is still alive. I'll go back to separate orders again to reduce the risk of total loss. you have no guarantee josh send it in a toy... i never thought that customs will open this toy and find the watch? and on the dial of PAM 249 is no brand name... but customs are not stupid. A watch from asia is 99% a fake watch. very painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I know Slay is always hammering on only using one specific courier for germany cause the others, well...............suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Category 5 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 you have no guarantee josh send it in a toy... i never thought that customs will open this toy and find the watch? and on the dial of PAM 249 is no brand name... but customs are not stupid. A watch from asia is 99% a fake watch. very painful Sorry to hear about your circumstances. It is a risk we all take, but we sometimes overlook when we order. FYI, Asia is also a great place to buy discounted gens. In fact, Hong Kong is regarded by many as the ONLY place to get a gen Rolex, since they are discounted there and usually nowhere else. I hope Josh decides to send you another watch...and not FedEx this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 that they hold an PAM 249 is shocking maybe i have to stick to EU - dealers ... that sucks sorry PT ! LOL Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Sorry mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Fock bro, that sucks BIG TIME!!! Here in sweden it's going to get harder and harder to... //Robi in germany it was hard all the time... but with with panerai it was no big problems? maybe Panerai has starting a new offensive against reps??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_tgg Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I am in stuttgart and (at the moment) no problem. But there is a thing I can not understand: if the watch has no name, it can not be a fake. I mean, there are a lot of companies that make "similar" watches with it is owm name. So, without name, the only thing is break patents. And also, it is increible, that customs send something to Panerai, without inform you. I am not sure that they really can do it. I mean, first will be contact you, them ask what is this, and them send it to Panerai. That is the legal way. Other point, is that I will understand that PAM is starting to make trouble: they are selling good, and the reps are fantastic, so... I will start to think about buy for far east... it sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I am in stuttgart and (at the moment) no problem. But there is a thing I can not understand: if the watch has no name, it can not be a fake. I mean, there are a lot of companies that make "similar" watches with it is owm name. So, without name, the only thing is break patents. And also, it is increible, that customs send something to Panerai, without inform you. I am not sure that they really can do it. I mean, first will be contact you, them ask what is this, and them send it to Panerai. That is the legal way. Other point, is that I will understand that PAM is starting to make trouble: they are selling good, and the reps are fantastic, so... I will start to think about buy for far east... it sucks... that is wrong my friend customs send it to panerai company for check up. if PAM told that is a fake they send it back to customs, and customs will demolish it. the watch has no brand on dial... but on strap and on caseback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 it is in all countrys illegal to buy fake watches... not only in germany i hope panerai don´t make much trouble. Maybe they send me a warning... i never order a new watch... i will no more customs problems... it is to much risk if Joshua refund my money i were happy. If not it is ok (it isn´t Josh´s problem, it is my problem)... and i learn from this story. fedex is very bad in germany... i have 2 times held a parcel from customs with fedex shipping. A friend has also lost one parcel from fedex by customs... No , not in all countries in Europe is illegal buying fake items (... of course selling them it is). I am not sure but if recall correct from ther old days , some Europen countries do allow you to own fake items for own use . Maybe was NL , maybe Nordics ... dont remember exatcly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 No , not in all countries in Europe is illegal buying fake items (... of course selling them it is). I am not sure but if recall correct from ther old days , some Europen countries do allow you to own fake items for own use . Maybe was NL , maybe Nordics ... dont remember exatcly. you can wear it... but no shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzmbie Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 No , not in all countries in Europe is illegal buying fake items (... of course selling them it is). I am not sure but if recall correct from ther old days , some Europen countries do allow you to own fake items for own use. Maybe was NL , maybe Nordics ... dont remember exatcly. Hi to everyone, its Switzerland ,belive it or not.One fake Watch ,each time you cross the border,you can take one watch with you. Zzmbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_tgg Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 It is a sh*t Sorry for you man. You will need to use PT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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