thatgrip Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 So, I've been attempting to buy a watch (or two) from Neil for a couple of months now. Once I got the protocol straight on what to include in emails to him, I emailed on a few occasions spaced apart by a week or so each. Then I waited a month + and tried again. No response, nada. What the f*(k? I'm a good guy; I love my wife and kids; I don't go on boards and screw with people. And I got a moneybookers account and included the fact in my last email, so as to indicate my level of seriousness. Assuming I've followed the rules, why can't I buy a watch or at least get an fyi email regarding same? Please, before you respond, I don't want this thread to turn into a [censored] and moan session about TTK. Having read a good deal on the board, I am painfully aware the man has defenders like lap dogs and detractors with translucent skins. I don't give a rats ass about how great or what a POS he is. I want honest discourse. I've meted out respect and deserve the same. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I don't want this thread to turn into a [censored] and moan session about TTK. Uh... Too late? Just kidding New Guy; here's your answer: That's just Neil. He's kind of like a tornado, lightning, or the lottery. He may quite simply never answer your emails. That's just the way it goes. I've bought from him without issue, and I have also been occasionally completely ignored. You've got to sort of get into a 'Zen-thing' with Neil; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but IT'S NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU. People get into trouble with TTK when they actually expect something other than a watch they've purchased (which in my experience he delivers without fail). Keep trying, don't obsess, find other watches from other dealers, and if he gets in touch, great; you'll get a fantastic watch. If not, don't take it personally - it's not you or anything about you. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 NO soup for you! /Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 You could start by changing your Avatar from that Dorky Spiderman to his partner - Dorky Spiderwoman... TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgrip Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 NO soup for you! /Tim Well said. I got a good chuckle out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgrip Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Uh... Too late? Just kidding New Guy; here's your answer: That's just Neil. He's kind of like a tornado, lightning, or the lottery. He may quite simply never answer your emails. That's just the way it goes. I've bought from him without issue, and I have also been occasionally completely ignored. You've got to sort of get into a 'Zen-thing' with Neil; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but IT'S NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU. People get into trouble with TTK when they actually expect something other than a watch they've purchased (which in my experience he delivers without fail). Keep trying, don't obsess, find other watches from other dealers, and if he gets in touch, great; you'll get a fantastic watch. If not, don't take it personally - it's not you or anything about you. Hope that helps. Excellent advice. I'd prefer to deal with Neil as he obviously walks the walk as a dealer. I was actually contemplating attempting to shoot him cash through moneybookers to get his attention. If I included the watch # in a message attached to the money, perhaps a month hence the guy in the FEDEX/UPS/DHL truck would spring at me with a package that smells like Bangkok and Scotch. Anyway, I guess Zen it is. I'll begin by centering my chakra. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndonville Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 So, I've been attempting to buy a watch (or two) from Neil for a couple of months now. Once I got the protocol straight on what to include in emails to him, I emailed on a few occasions spaced apart by a week or so each. Then I waited a month + and tried again. No response, nada. What the f*(k? I'm a good guy; I love my wife and kids; I don't go on boards and screw with people. And I got a moneybookers account and included the fact in my last email, so as to indicate my level of seriousness. Assuming I've followed the rules, why can't I buy a watch or at least get an fyi email regarding same? Please, before you respond, I don't want this thread to turn into a [censored] and moan session about TTK. Having read a good deal on the board, I am painfully aware the man has defenders like lap dogs and detractors with translucent skins. I don't give a rats ass about how great or what a POS he is. I want honest discourse. I've meted out respect and deserve the same. Chris He's been rather ill lately. He's just getting back on his feet. No point in me, or, anyone else who knows him, going into details on it. Cut him some slack for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I sent him an email tonight and got a reply within 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 @thatgrip......it's not you......it's me...... Give me a clue as to the cotent of your mail......I've just finished answering about 120 e-mails this morning.......sometimes.....you're just at the back of a queue......but I usually get around to them all.....please also bear in mind that because of my condition...( diabetes )....some days my motor will sputter and not start....( people who have diabetes will know what I mean by that )........it makes life difficult.....fortunately they are only watches...and nobody loses a limb f you don't get an answer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 TTK--seriously, hope your feeling better. Take care of yourself. That's more important than a watch. Cheers! /Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 .....fortunately they are only watches...and nobody loses a limb f you don't get an answer..... Oops, sorry to hear Neil. Sincerely you will get better. When that is, can you post an update for your buddies of the group buy ? Some of us are getting too nervous about that buy. It would be a good idea to cool down the thread. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Topic moved to general discussion. This is not a dealer review, so it should not be posted in the dealer review area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumum Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hope youre feeling better Neil, take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spa Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Does anyone know if Neil can still source this watch? : ...cause Neil doesn't seem to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgrip Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 @thatgrip......it's not you......it's me...... Give me a clue as to the cotent of your mail......I've just finished answering about 120 e-mails this morning.......sometimes.....you're just at the back of a queue......but I usually get around to them all.....please also bear in mind that because of my condition...( diabetes )....some days my motor will sputter and not start....( people who have diabetes will know what I mean by that )........it makes life difficult.....fortunately they are only watches...and nobody loses a limb f you don't get an answer..... You have warned many folks that your box is always full and that life is not merely selling watches. Since I don't need to be coddled by a large breasted woman and told the watch I want makes me super awesome, your methods are just fine. I wasn't actually fishing for a response from you but rather trying to figure out from those in the know how often to email, etc so as not to [censored] you off. I'd rather get a watch at some indeterminate point down the line from someone whose reputation is righteous than anything else. Anyway, the watches I dig are the 200 and 74 (black, yes?). I'm wondering about cost. Beyond that I'll pack the moneybookers account with wampum and send it to Thailand. Thanks for the response and perspective. Your diabetes is, say, about 5 million times more important than my watch purchase. Should I email you again with a specific subject line which you'll recognize, so as not to give my address out to the rest of the freaks on this board? Thankfully, ThatGrip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 My understanding is that Neil uses inbox rules to sort his mail, so your subject line should contain only Neil's stock number (ie 200). If not, his inbox rules may dump your email to trash. May sound a bit harsh, but being someone that deals with a lot of rules and crap email daily myself, I totally understand his method. -Joe You have warned many folks that your box is always full and that life is not merely selling watches. Since I don't need to be coddled by a large breasted woman and told the watch I want makes me super awesome, your methods are just fine. I wasn't actually fishing for a response from you but rather trying to figure out from those in the know how often to email, etc so as not to [censored] you off. I'd rather get a watch at some indeterminate point down the line from someone whose reputation is righteous than anything else. Anyway, the watches I dig are the 200 and 74 (black, yes?). I'm wondering about cost. Beyond that I'll pack the moneybookers account with wampum and send it to Thailand. Thanks for the response and perspective. Your diabetes is, say, about 5 million times more important than my watch purchase. Should I email you again with a specific subject line which you'll recognize, so as not to give my address out to the rest of the freaks on this board? Thankfully, ThatGrip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I had success with this: example 074 Black Submariner Enquiry hey, knowing you from rwg blabla.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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