anton Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Ever since I found this forum I haven't purchased a single watch on ebay when I could be easily scammed. Thanks to the eagle-eyes of our watch cynics, I've learned from the best how to spot the crap de la crap. These scammers; could they be dumber than a door[censored] or what? If you're selling what looks to be valuable, wouldn't YOU at least attempt to do the research if you thought it was valuable? I've seen these reasons when I find auctions like these: -My father passed it onto me as part of his estate; I know nothing about watches but I brought it to a jeweler who confirms that it is an original... [word left out: replica] -Sorry, no box or papers; I lost it in my last move (most watches come in an easily identifiable box, especially Panerai) -I don't know the value of it, yet I bought it used (or second hand) [last one was a sarcastic remark]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 How about the classic "uncle" story? I wonder why it's always "uncle", and not grandfather or brother. "I inherited this Daytona from my uncle, and I don't know if it's authentic or not. I have a friend who works for Rolex and he said it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Great topic! - Old and rare <--- (on a PAM I-series, i.e. 2006) - Sorry, no papers or guarantee, I got this as a present so I was not in position to ask for them. I wonder why it's always "uncle", and not grandfather or brother. Exactly today georgegrasser found a guy who inherited from grandmother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 And what about "Watch is GUARANTEED to be AS DESCRIBED" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucrewbtp Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 How about the classic "uncle" story? I wonder why it's always "uncle", and not grandfather or brother. "I inherited this Daytona from my uncle, and I don't know if it's authentic or not. I have a friend who works for Rolex and he said it is. Thats the most god-awful Canal Street Daytona I've ever seen. My favorite excuse is the "I bought this watch at an estate sale," or "Found this in a lot of old jewelers stuff." Or how about "I received this as a graduation gift but I don't have a box or papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ximenes Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Or .. I founf this at a yard sale, thought it might be valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 ' I'm selling this for a friend..........in Nigeria.........' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 About a Montblanc Star : "I had this verified by the manager of the local AD, who confirmed its authenticity" About an HBB for which I requested the serial number to have it checked by an AD : "I am currently on vacation, let you know it asap"... Sure, the best moment to sell something is when you're on holiday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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