BMWrolex Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Sorry if this has been already asked but... I'm down to two options for payment of a watch... Either moneybookers or Western Union... Since moneybookers doesnt allow the uploading of funds over $300 (i need $350) I'm probably going to go with Western Union.... Is this a safe idea? I've never used Western Union but I also don't want to get in trouble with the authorities because I believe you have to surrender your ID to send money to foriegn countries... Has anyone had any experience with this? Do you guys normally pay online or at a booth? Which is safer? I just feel a little insecure when it comes to exposing my identity to these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I've never used WU but from what I've heard you have really nothing to worry about as far as giving up your ID. "The Man" isn't looking for every guy online buying a rep, and with so many WU transactions internationally every single day, yours won't even get noticed. I worry more about someone taking my money and running off with it. That why I won't use western union. If it's a dealer you trust, then don't sweat it. I know a lot of people that have had nothing but good experiences. I'm sure plenty will chime in. Of course I also know someone who thought they won a French Lottery and had to send money via WU to China in order to get his winnings from Switzerland, but then again he deserved to lose his money, can't really blame the guys at WU for that. Good luck, you should be fine. P.S. What kind of watch are we talking about here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 all of my reps have been bought with WU...it is safe if you send the funds to a reliable seller...no doubt about that...I wouldn't advise you to send the funds to a person that you ain't sure 100%... I always go to the WU point fill the documents and send the $$$...no worry about your data... the only thing that ain't good are the high fees that you have to pay to WU... hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWrolex Posted May 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thanks for the input guys.... Yeah, its going to be a transaction with TTK... one who I definately trust.... Did you guys do it online or at a booth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Dont do it online. They call and ask questions. WU is as safe as Moneybookers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 All my reps with western union...and never any truble!!!!Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 you don't have to worry with TTK...he's def a good guy ...I remember some of the posts of members having probl with doing the payment on-line...do it at a booth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWrolex Posted May 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Yeah TTK is so trustful, I'd send him cash in an envelope if it werm't for customs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Yeah, go to a booth. The online method is a scam. They ALWAYS want you to call them, no matter how many times you've sent money to the same damn person. It's their protocol anyhow. I should know, I asked them during an argument over the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 First of all... I dont know if I would ever buy a watch from TTK... but since you trust him then go for it. Lots of people use Western Union and it seems to work out well, at least Ive never heard of any complains about them... On an unrelated note, am I just looking at it wrong or is the 6:00 marker on your president completely off-kilter? Is it just the picture or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I would definitely buy from TTK (and I actually already did it on two occasions). He is a standup guy and a very competent one. Just follow his instructions to the letter not to make him nervous, he hates time wasters and those who can't even properly read what he writes. Even if you piss him off, TTK will respect your dial, if any -- but one thing is having to do with a good-hearted TTK, a completely different thing is to bear with a pissed TTK. On the contrary, I'll never use WU again because of their scandalous fees and because they even gain from currencies exchange. If you are not going to use the same currency requested by TTK (e.g. USD instead of GBP), that is a thing you should take into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I have just done 2 payments with WU today...total 700$...DAMN!...but it's the easiest way for me to pay since I have no CC... tomorrow gonna do another one...expensive end of the week... 1000$ transformed in watches and PALP crowns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 1000$ transformed in watches and PALP crowns! That's a good thing... I'm going to suppose I have to give one kidney of mine in order to get any Palp's crowns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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