Codammanus-2014 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) This topic is based on possibility, but not likely. You may feel like you are reading science fiction but bear with me, The situation: Luxury watch companies decide to put forth a greater effort to curb illegal replicas because some began to notice significant impact on their luxury and high-end watch sales. They make a convincing case that this damages the economies of several countries, and that these governments should help them put the smackaroo on replicas. They try to make it sound more like a pending financial epidemic, complete with CNN interviews with economists and such to add an air of legitimacy and urgency. The next president is pressured to help promote this in the US and many other countries to prevent a "luxury goods crisis" such as happened with the financial institutions of many countries, especially it's friends. The watch companies shell out a lot of $$$ to lobbyists to help pass strict legislation against counterfeiting WORLDWIDE. Since money talks, this action takes shape quickly, and there is a crackdown on buyers, dealers, manufacturers, the skilled people that service them (knowingly or unknowingly). Rewards are being offered to members of the public (especially those who have purchased replicas before) for information leading to arrests, convictions, etc. It is even stated that this must be taken even more seriously than the embargo against Cuba. Long story short. It REALLY becomes a hassle to seek out a replica. Not just "my package is in customs." Swift legal action, fines, increased busts. The governments start treating replicas like they are dope and guns. It's suddenly not a game anymore. What do YOU do at this point? Get out, or take the chance of being treated like a gun-runner or drug pusher for what you consider a hobby? Edited September 6, 2008 by Codammanus-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Stock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Barring one or two watches, which I could live without, I've already got what I want in my collection, so I'd probably just call it a day and stick with what I've got. Of course, I'd probably set up a little 'watch-porn dungeon', like Stephen Fry's character in V For Vendetta, where I could go to wear my illicit watches in safety Of course, to maintain the charade, I'd have to force myself to wear a digital watch in public, and claim ignorance of what 'manual wind' even means I'm sure that, even with my mind numbed with Prozium, I'd still appreciate the simple functionality of my PAMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) Stock up.LOL!!!! LOL!!!! Barring one or two watches, which I could live without, I've already got what I want in my collection, so I'd probably just call it a day and stick with what I've got. Of course, I'd probably set up a little 'watch-porn dungeon', like Stephen Fry's character in V For Vendetta, where I could go to wear my illicit watches in safety Of course, to maintain the charade, I'd have to force myself to wear a digital watch in public, and claim ignorance of what 'manual wind' even means I'm sure that, even with my mind numbed with Prozium, I'd still appreciate the simple functionality of my PAMs I CERTAINLY didn't expect this!!!! Edited September 6, 2008 by Codammanus-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Stock up. Thats about it. Load yer self up real good Jed then head for them hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 You presuppose a spam-free world, which is about as unlikely as a rep-free world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 You presuppose a spam-free world, which is about as unlikely as a rep-free world. Noooooo.... Not "Rep-free" just like there is no such thing as a "Drug-free" but putting the two on the same level would be intense don't you think. BTW, People have gone to prison for spamming too. No joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I CERTAINLY didn't expect this!!!! What did you have in mind, amigo? Visions of me 'wearing' a watch 'Captain Coons-style' to get it across the border? At the end of the day, I've got pretty much every thing I want watch wise. Sure, there are a few pieces I'd like to aquire to round off my collection, but other than that, I'm pretty much done in the buying stakes, so I'd just keep what I've already aquired well and truly hidden, as I don't fancy getting 'black-bagged' in the middle of the night, or having my door kicked in by the Grammaton Clerics Time for my interval... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Bummer Anyone know why I can't upload pic's using Google Chrome? I might try this post again later. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well it would actually be a loss for the gen makers for me. Several of my reps have led to the purchase of gens. There's probably a few more that I have that will also get replaced with gens. Without the reps to try out and grow on me that might not happen anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) Don't worry Ken, Knowing your knack for the goodies I cut and pasted all of them. You are positively nuts!!! That was good stuff (where ever do you find this stuff)?? Edited September 6, 2008 by Codammanus-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well my personal friends know that I'm nuts too. I get stacks of Emails. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well it would actually be a loss for the gen makers for me. Several of my reps have led to the purchase of gens. There's probably a few more that I have that will also get replaced with gens. Without the reps to try out and grow on me that might not happen anymore. Then you have to be the Replica Ambassador to the luxury goods nations! It is your job during this dark, dark, time to bring the replicas to the light!!!! We have your back. In the bunkers. Of course if they turn on you for reward money----DISAVOWED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Quite the imagintaion I must say, and as far fetched as the idea is i'll run with it.. I would risk it, there is no crime when you have done nothing wrong in your own judgment. As long as drug dealers and hookers walk this earth, we will have acces to any and all our whims regardless of how illicit they may be...but certainly with a fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I would still buy and wear my reps, get drug to court and convince the judge that the prosecutor's watch "specialist" is wearing a rep himself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I agree with C, Guy got sent to prison for more years (25) than one of the guys from Enron (24) for spamming...Serious business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 This thread has someone (a dealer) nervous. Or maybe it's just something else. I just visited a certain site and whaddya know: No longer there! Offline Reminds me of Runaway Jury when they packed up. That wasn't my intentions guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 If it's the dealer I'm thinking of...they moved their server and have a new address...should be posted in their forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) This dealer was at their .com just minutes ago. I check back and Vrrrrrrroooooom!!! I was window shopping for a Day-Date. That wasn't nice. Edited September 7, 2008 by Codammanus-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Vanguard Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. Also, Id wear my noobmariner proudly, every single day. And noone would be the wiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Don't worry, I will protect you. Keep all lips and scrotums in the ride at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ok I will try my post again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here at RWG Headquarters we have gone to great lengths to cover for this eventuality. We started by making our office building very secret, hush hush and sneaky. Our front door... The escalators to our second floor offices... Admins office balcony (the lower one).... The back stairs.... And of course the fire escape... For security purposes we added a super sneaky video system.... And we have all been trained to stand close and talk in whispers...even in the toilet... Even our banking has been made super hard to access.... However if all these measures fail and we do get raided we have one last fail safe. We ask them to wait on the back veranda.......just in time for the city bound train.... So yes we think we have secured our future in this hobby. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 No problems, comrades. We will get through all of this well enough. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Wake up, people! This already actually happened. You are just living in a fictional, virtual world where reps are relatively easy to get. Knock knock, Neo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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