spider87 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have sent him numerous (not overly numerous but enough for it to not just be a one time problem or missed email) emails asking questions about stuff on the site. I would send him an email with the question the product in the subject and the product code in the email and stuff usually with a link to the product itself on his website like he asked. I haven't received one reply.... He's a terribly douche to go as far as putting on his website basically that he doesn't want bothered by noobs.. :-\ Good luck op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor1 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I sent Bob a noob question once and he replied pretty promptly off a blackberry, but he asked me "why do you need to buy this part?" so I didn't reply and I didn't purchase from him. But I would buy from Ofrei, i'd just check this forum first for part numbers then place the order. Shouldn't be any problem. I'm just not ready to buy the parts yet since my watch has an issue with lume and it wouldn't make sense to mod a watch that is missing lume (to me anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan1 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hey The Zigmeister, mind sharing who the supplier is? Second that.... I'm sitting here in Europe looking to buy tools and stuff for + $200.- - and have already over $ 150 in my basket at ofrei... after having read this, I need to look for another supplier. Allow me one quick story... I ordered a watchwinder today for 8 watches. I bought it on Ebay in Germany, got the mail, went to checkout and paid. One hour and two minutes later, I have a mail saying it has been shipped with DHL. I've been buying stuff on Ebay for the past 6 years - and this was the fastest reaction from a seller ever. (I sent two mails to a US seller a couple of days ago - still no response at all).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Second that.... I'm sitting here in Europe looking to buy tools and stuff for + $200.- - and have already over $ 150 in my basket at ofrei... after having read this, I need to look for another supplier. Try cousinsuk.com in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 See if you can register as a trade customer here. http://www.beco-professionals.com/en/products/watchmaker.htm I did without too many probs, and they have a great range and pricing. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan1 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks offshore and freddy for suggestions. Will certainly take a look at those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Guys, I really would like to update my UPO with gen tube, crowns, dial and hands. Who should I order in US then? The Zigmeister, would you be interested in doing the work and providing necessary parts? Please pm me if you are. Thanks! Cougaree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipSlap Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I live about 15 miles from Ofrei's warehouse (I won't call it a store). Sometimes I go there to get a tool or strap or whatever. Dealing with them in person is only marginally better than the stories I've read here. Getting in there is about like getting into a speakeasy. They have an outer door, an small entryway with a doorkeeper, and an inner door. As far as I can tell, the only way for a nonprofessional like me (who does not have an Ofrei account number) to enter is to go to the website, print out the catalog numbers of the items I want, and show this to the doorkeeper to prove that I know exactly what I want and won't waste their time. I've been to whorehouses that were more accessible. Anyway, after entering, I can make some changes to my wants on the fly with the counter staff if I need to. A non pro definitely gets the feeling of being tolerated, rather than welcomed. If you've seen the Soup Nazi episode of Seinfeld, then you understand this place. If it weren't so geographically convenient, I'd never buy from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody73 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Second that.... I'm sitting here in Europe looking to buy tools and stuff for + $200.- - and have already over $ 150 in my basket at ofrei... after having read this, I need to look for another supplier. Since you are in Europe, have a look at http://www.watch-tool.de/ as well. I have ordered a few tools from them, and it was fast and easy. Ofrei charges a lot to send to Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan1 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I eventually went for http://stores.ebay.com/Hobby-Uhrmacher-Shop. Haven't got the stuff yet - but there is no rush really. A little slow in communication - otherwise OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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