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Taffi Abernathy · 18 July 2008, 09:59 AM

Help me out here. I have been wearing Rolexes for about 20 years. I have always purchased them through authorized dealers. I was just on a web site that sells Rolexes, has an excellent rating and gives customers the opportunity to authenticate their purchases. Moreover, they accept returns without a restocking penalty. My question is this: Has anyone purchased his or her watch on any of these sites? If so, can you make a recommendation; it would be most appreciated. Conversely, if you've had a negative experience, can you talk about that too? Thanks much!

Lol-x · 18 July 2008, 07:11 PM

Welcome Taffi

You might get more responses to this in the "WatchOut!!!" section of the forum.

I have purchased a number of watches off the internet. I think that you need to be very careful when buying off the internet. One thing is to confirm 100% in your own mind the satisfactory reputation/sales history of the seller. Secondly, the seller needs to have a bricks and mortar address so that they are actually a business. You also need to establish telephone contact, and ensure that they only sell genuine watches.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. I haven't bought watches from any online stores in the USA so I can't really recommend any personally.

Good Luck

Taffi Abernathy · 21 July 2008, 04:35 PM

Thanks, Steve. I've reconsidered purchasing a Rolex off of the internet since I don't know what I'd be getting. I'd rather just do as I've always done, and contact an AD. Also, if a watch is purchased from the internet, how can it be insured? Serial numbers are associated with a particular AD, are they not?

frostie · 18 July 2008, 11:01 PM

Welcome to TRF

DSJ · 19 July 2008, 12:07 AM

Welcome to TRF. It might help for you to share which place(s) you you are considering. While I have no personal experience, other's have had positive purchase with Alan Furman and others.

Tools · 19 July 2008, 02:04 AM

Welcome aboard.........

ROLEX MAN · 20 July 2008, 10:15 PM

Welcome to the madness called TRF!

unclesallie · 21 July 2008, 06:22 PM

Welcome to TRF! I would use some of the TRF members who sell here before an online store. Also, near Philadelphia(about 1.5 hrs. away) there's Black Angus with a lot of grey market dealers who've been selling there for at least a decade and in some cases two decades. If you want some directions/contact info, PM me.
good luck!
best,
dan

18 July 2008, 09:59 AM	#1
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Some advice please! Help me out here. I have been wearing Rolexes for about 20 years. I have always purchased them through authorized dealers. I was just on a web site that sells Rolexes, has an excellent rating and gives customers the opportunity to authenticate their purchases. Moreover, they accept returns without a restocking penalty. My question is this: Has anyone purchased his or her watch on any of these sites? If so, can you make a recommendation; it would be most appreciated. Conversely, if you've had a negative experience, can you talk about that too? Thanks much!

18 July 2008, 07:11 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,488	Welcome Taffi You might get more responses to this in the "WatchOut!!!" section of the forum. I have purchased a number of watches off the internet. I think that you need to be very careful when buying off the internet. One thing is to confirm 100% in your own mind the satisfactory reputation/sales history of the seller. Secondly, the seller needs to have a bricks and mortar address so that they are actually a business. You also need to establish telephone contact, and ensure that they only sell genuine watches. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I haven't bought watches from any online stores in the USA so I can't really recommend any personally. Good Luck __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

18 July 2008, 11:01 PM	#4
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19 July 2008, 12:07 AM	#5
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Welcome to TRF. It might help for you to share which place(s) you you are considering. While I have no personal experience, other's have had positive purchase with Alan Furman and others. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 July 2008, 02:04 AM	#6
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21 July 2008, 04:35 PM	#3
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Thanks, Steve. I've reconsidered purchasing a Rolex off of the internet since I don't know what I'd be getting. I'd rather just do as I've always done, and contact an AD. Also, if a watch is purchased from the internet, how can it be insured? Serial numbers are associated with a particular AD, are they not?

20 July 2008, 10:15 PM	#7
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21 July 2008, 06:22 PM	#8
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Welcome to TRF! I would use some of the TRF members who sell here before an online store. Also, near Philadelphia(about 1.5 hrs. away) there's Black Angus with a lot of grey market dealers who've been selling there for at least a decade and in some cases two decades. If you want some directions/contact info, PM me. good luck! best, dan

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