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President · 20 February 2007, 02:11 AM

I hope this isn't going to upset you JJ.

Blown Wide Open · 20 February 2007, 02:43 AM

Hey JJ,

I just wanted to let you know that I am with you on the job loss. I was layed off 3.5 weeks ago after 6 years with the same pharmaceutical company.

Good luck and keep your head up. I ordered my GMT right before the layoff.

PAtrick.

20 February 2007, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Guys, guys....

While I do appreciate your humour, my post was a fairly serious one.

I've been out of my job since a month now and was in need of some cash to settle certain financial commitments.....hence the sale.

Thanks - JJ

I am very sorry that you have these troubles, JJ. I hope you and Zemina are able to recover from this.

20 February 2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Hey JJ,

I just wanted to let you know that I am with you on the job loss. I was layed off 3.5 weeks ago after 6 years with the same pharmaceutical company.

Good luck and keep your head up. I ordered my GMT right before the layoff.

PAtrick.

Sorry to hear of your loss as well, Patrick.

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 04:52 AM

Thanks all you guys for the tremendous support.

David, some excellent information there....I can fully relate with that, so I can also understand why you guys would be hesitant to buy from me. Fair enough!! I guess I would be apprehensive too if I were living in the USA.

BTW, I did advertise my watch on another forum, but got the same lack of response....probably for the same reasons cited by David.

No worries, I'll see how it goes. If I can find some work soon enough, I'll hang on to this baby 'cause I really love it.

Just wish me luck, guys!!

Thanks once again for all the sentiments.

JJ

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Hey JJ,

I just wanted to let you know that I am with you on the job loss. I was layed off 3.5 weeks ago after 6 years with the same pharmaceutical company.

Good luck and keep your head up. I ordered my GMT right before the layoff.

PAtrick.

Hi Patrick,

Good luck to you too, my friend. Hope you find something real soon.

Cheers - JJ

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jburson250

JJ, we all know your Subby is surely the nicest pre-owned Rolex on earth. Believe me , if I had the cash, I'd buy it. But there's just no way.
US Customs? My DOXA got caught - Fedex billed me $48 for the Customs fee. This was a direct purchase from the mfg. & shipped from Switzerland.
My Ball Alligator (NIB from AD) came from Kuala Lampur via Fedex - no customs. My Marinemaster (NIB from AD) came from Japan via EMS - no customs. Go figure.
I know it hurts to sell your Sub. It'd tear my heart out to do the same with my 5512. Our kindest thoughts are with you, as always.

Thanks for the kind words - JJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

I am very sorry that you have these troubles, JJ. I hope you and Zemina are able to recover from this.

Thanks, Al!!

Welshwatchman · 20 February 2007, 07:22 AM

I know that you are not a fan of Ebay, JJ.

What about listing it on ebay NZ and insist on a buyer collects with cash?

If you include a link to TRF for potential buyers this will show potential buyers how genuine the watch and seller are.

Prince · 20 February 2007, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I know that you are not a fan of Ebay, JJ.

What about listing it on ebay NZ and insist on a buyer collects with cash?

If you include a link to TRF for potential buyers this will show potential buyers how genuine the watch and seller are.

Excellent idea, Paul. I have had nothing but success with eBay. I've been a member since December of 1999 and love it!

Welshwatchman · 20 February 2007, 07:37 AM

Yes, Allan

With a sensible reserve and the wind blowing in the right direction JJ may get a good price from a good buyer.

It's a celebrity watch, after all.

Prince · 20 February 2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

...It's a celebrity watch, after all.

Indeed it is, Paul. Owned by the finest (and probably ONLY) BKL in all of New Zealand!!! And undoubtedly the most-photographed Sub this side of his TT Blue!!!

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the tip, Paul....I'll try that out!!

Cheers - JJ

Alcan · 20 February 2007, 08:12 AM

here's hoping that the winds of fortune will blow in both of your directions soon.

WES · 20 February 2007, 09:23 AM

I'm not sure how this would work but once you have collected the money why couldn't you enclose a letter with the watch, "Hi Bill, I just want to say thank you to my best friend of 30 years, I don't know what I would have done with out you being there for me! Please take this watch, and don't argue, it is my gift to you for everything you've done, Love JJ" How can they collect duty on a gift? Just an idea. Bill

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

I'm not sure how this would work but once you have collected the money why couldn't you enclose a letter with the watch, "Hi Bill, I just want to say thank you to my best friend of 30 years, I don't know what I would have done with out you being there for me! Please take this watch, and don't argue, it is my gift to you for everything you've done, Love JJ" How can they collect duty on a gift? Just an idea. Bill

Yeah, there's an idea, guys. What if I sent it as a GIFT to someone? Would US Customs still confiscate it?

Prince · 20 February 2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...What if I sent it as a GIFT to someone?...

Sure. Send it to me, JJ. Thanks very much. I'll cherish it forever!!!

Launch Mini · 20 February 2007, 12:07 PM

Don't know about US, but even a gift coming to Canada is subject to our lovely tax system.

BTW, best of luck to the two of you on crossing the next bridge on your journey.
I remember , about 20 years ago, I was let go from one place. The next day I bought season tickets for our local NHL team. WIfe thought I was absolutely crazy. I said, life will keep going on. Now, I have a little more motivation to move forward.
I have not looked back since.

Blown Wide Open · 20 February 2007, 12:22 PM

Thank you everyone for the support. It was time I followed my goal of medical device sales anyway.

E-bay has done me very nicely in the past. I sold no less than 6 watches on there. All were for the money I was looking for (within reason), and the payments were quick and easy.

Good luck on the sale, and if this goes for another month for me, A GMT II and a SS Datejust will be joining this thread. But I'm keeping my sub....I just can't bear that yet.

PAtrick

Numnutz · 20 February 2007, 06:01 PM

Hi,

I'm new to your forum and have a question. If you end up buying a Rolex in the list $6,500. range from an AD such as Ben Bridge, what kind of discount should you expect in the end? Appreciate any help and advice you can give.

davor · 20 February 2007, 07:20 PM

JJ im very sad to hear about ur situation...and as much as i would like and enjoy to help u unfortunately im broke cause im a f@...ng student...fingers crossed that u find a job so u can keep the darn thing...

OH YEAH CANT ANYBODY here GIVE JJ A JOB???

amanda · 20 February 2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numnutz

Hi,

I'm new to your forum and have a question. If you end up buying a Rolex in the list $6,500. range from an AD such as Ben Bridge, what kind of discount should you expect in the end? Appreciate any help and advice you can give.

wow you really take your handle seriously dont you?

You should post this as an entire new thread, you'll get a better response this way.

JJ Irani · 21 February 2007, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davor

JJ im very sad to hear about ur situation...and as much as i would like and enjoy to help u unfortunately im broke cause im a f@...ng student...fingers crossed that u find a job so u can keep the darn thing...

OH YEAH CANT ANYBODY here GIVE JJ A JOB???

Thanks for the kind words and sentiments, Davor.....truly appreciated!!

Thurnau · 21 February 2007, 04:41 AM

I own a business in the USA, we had to stop shipping to Canada because FedEx is such a cluster f*ck. If I ship a 30 dollar item weighing in anywhere from 2-3 lbs to Canada as the seller: It costs about 15 dollars freight to get it to Canada. I then get a bill for anywhere from 10-15 dollars from customs because FedEx doesn't guarantee collection of duties from the buyer, the burden is placed on the seller to pay them.

indra · 21 February 2007, 10:08 PM

me wanna say something nice to my hairy buddy too... I've said it.

Welshwatchman · 23 February 2007, 02:37 AM

I can't understand how I missed the bad news, JJ.

I'm rootin' for you, pal.

JJ Irani · 23 February 2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I can't understand how I missed the bad news, JJ.

I'm rootin' for you, pal.

Thanks, Paul....appreciated.

JJ

tonelar · 23 February 2007, 06:44 AM

astcell · 23 February 2007, 06:52 AM

Interesting job....

20 February 2007, 02:43 AM	#32
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Hey JJ, I just wanted to let you know that I am with you on the job loss. I was layed off 3.5 weeks ago after 6 years with the same pharmaceutical company. Good luck and keep your head up. I ordered my GMT right before the layoff. PAtrick. __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

20 February 2007, 04:52 AM	#35
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks all you guys for the tremendous support. David, some excellent information there....I can fully relate with that, so I can also understand why you guys would be hesitant to buy from me. Fair enough!! I guess I would be apprehensive too if I were living in the USA. BTW, I did advertise my watch on another forum, but got the same lack of response....probably for the same reasons cited by David. No worries, I'll see how it goes. If I can find some work soon enough, I'll hang on to this baby 'cause I really love it. Just wish me luck, guys!! Thanks once again for all the sentiments. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 February 2007, 07:22 AM	#38
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I know that you are not a fan of Ebay, JJ. What about listing it on ebay NZ and insist on a buyer collects with cash? If you include a link to TRF for potential buyers this will show potential buyers how genuine the watch and seller are. __________________ ..33

20 February 2007, 07:37 AM	#40
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Yes, Allan With a sensible reserve and the wind blowing in the right direction JJ may get a good price from a good buyer. It's a celebrity watch, after all. __________________ ..33

20 February 2007, 07:41 AM	#42
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the tip, Paul....I'll try that out!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 February 2007, 08:12 AM	#43
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	J.J. and Patrick, here's hoping that the winds of fortune will blow in both of your directions soon. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

20 February 2007, 09:23 AM	#44
WES Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: Massachusetts Watch: Rolex Posts: 245	I'm not sure how this would work but once you have collected the money why couldn't you enclose a letter with the watch, "Hi Bill, I just want to say thank you to my best friend of 30 years, I don't know what I would have done with out you being there for me! Please take this watch, and don't argue, it is my gift to you for everything you've done, Love JJ" How can they collect duty on a gift? Just an idea. Bill

20 February 2007, 12:07 PM	#47
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Don't know about US, but even a gift coming to Canada is subject to our lovely tax system. BTW, best of luck to the two of you on crossing the next bridge on your journey. I remember , about 20 years ago, I was let go from one place. The next day I bought season tickets for our local NHL team. WIfe thought I was absolutely crazy. I said, life will keep going on. Now, I have a little more motivation to move forward. I have not looked back since. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

20 February 2007, 12:22 PM	#48
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Thank you everyone for the support. It was time I followed my goal of medical device sales anyway. E-bay has done me very nicely in the past. I sold no less than 6 watches on there. All were for the money I was looking for (within reason), and the payments were quick and easy. Good luck on the sale, and if this goes for another month for me, A GMT II and a SS Datejust will be joining this thread. But I'm keeping my sub....I just can't bear that yet. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

20 February 2007, 06:01 PM	#49
Numnutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oceanside, Ca Posts: 1	Hi, I'm new to your forum and have a question. If you end up buying a Rolex in the list $6,500. range from an AD such as Ben Bridge, what kind of discount should you expect in the end? Appreciate any help and advice you can give.

20 February 2007, 07:20 PM	#50
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	JJ im very sad to hear about ur situation...and as much as i would like and enjoy to help u unfortunately im broke cause im a f@...ng student...fingers crossed that u find a job so u can keep the darn thing... OH YEAH CANT ANYBODY here GIVE JJ A JOB???

21 February 2007, 04:41 AM	#53
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	I own a business in the USA, we had to stop shipping to Canada because FedEx is such a cluster f*ck. If I ship a 30 dollar item weighing in anywhere from 2-3 lbs to Canada as the seller: It costs about 15 dollars freight to get it to Canada. I then get a bill for anywhere from 10-15 dollars from customs because FedEx doesn't guarantee collection of duties from the buyer, the burden is placed on the seller to pay them.

21 February 2007, 10:08 PM	#54
indra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	me wanna say something nice to my hairy buddy too... I've said it. __________________ It's good to be the king...

23 February 2007, 02:37 AM	#55
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I can't understand how I missed the bad news, JJ. I'm rootin' for you, pal. __________________ ..33

23 February 2007, 06:44 AM	#57
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	__________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

23 February 2007, 06:52 AM	#58
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Interesting job....

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