imported post
First and only time was at another forum (not the one you might be thinking). Found a 4469 (Pro Diver, MOP, SW200) the price was good but not great but as most know it's been out of production for some time. Anyway, contacted the seller since he rated it at 99%, made the arrangmeents, paid via paypal. Recieved the watch, took a little longer than expected but when I opened the box it appeared to be what he said. Moments later I was checking the operation and setting the time when I noticed the date wheel was coated in black gunk (turned out to be glue according to my jeweler). I was furious!! 99% my a$$! After several attempts to contact the seller he reposnded with...sorry, I didn't know (again, my a$$ he didn't know, you couldn't change the date without seeing it!). No offer to make it right, pay for the repair, nothing.
So convenient he was in a different country
And to add insult to injurt he didn't mention the tariffs and whatever other charges for shipping from ANOTHER COUNTRY...no mention of this either. Recieved an official import doc from UPS claiming that I was responsible for all the charges.....no clue this was coming.
I made an issue over it on the forum (called him out) but was told to "simma down" or else. Later on there was post regarding the same model and he had the nerve to post that he had one at one time, best watch he ever owned, should have never sold it.....I went off again....and again was told to stop. I did make my point though, a ton of people saw my rantings, I made it clear that he was crooked and not to engage in any transactions with him. Shortly after that I left the site.....most of the people are now gone so I visit on occasion.
First and only time was at another forum (not the one you might be thinking). Found a 4469 (Pro Diver, MOP, SW200) the price was good but not great but as most know it's been out of production for some time. Anyway, contacted the seller since he rated it at 99%, made the arrangmeents, paid via paypal. Recieved the watch, took a little longer than expected but when I opened the box it appeared to be what he said. Moments later I was checking the operation and setting the time when I noticed the date wheel was coated in black gunk (turned out to be glue according to my jeweler). I was furious!! 99% my a$$! After several attempts to contact the seller he reposnded with...sorry, I didn't know (again, my a$$ he didn't know, you couldn't change the date without seeing it!). No offer to make it right, pay for the repair, nothing.
So convenient he was in a different country
And to add insult to injurt he didn't mention the tariffs and whatever other charges for shipping from ANOTHER COUNTRY...no mention of this either. Recieved an official import doc from UPS claiming that I was responsible for all the charges.....no clue this was coming.
I made an issue over it on the forum (called him out) but was told to "simma down" or else. Later on there was post regarding the same model and he had the nerve to post that he had one at one time, best watch he ever owned, should have never sold it.....I went off again....and again was told to stop. I did make my point though, a ton of people saw my rantings, I made it clear that he was crooked and not to engage in any transactions with him. Shortly after that I left the site.....most of the people are now gone so I visit on occasion.