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slasherj · 9 January 2015, 03:13 PM

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Gumtree thief dupes seller out of $20k Rolex during sale in Melbourne shopping centre. Man steals Rolex watch from couple
Police are hunting a thief who robbed a man of his $20,000 Rolex watch during a meet up in Melbourne arranged through the online marketplace Gumtree.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-0...-rolex/6008364

Lol-x · 9 January 2015, 03:28 PM

Very sad, and very serious.
I hope the robber gets the maximum punishment possible.
This is not just theft, but robbery where the taking of the watch is used with a weapon (screwdriver).

Muzz · 9 January 2015, 03:47 PM

Decent photo provided. I am sure they will catch this piece of trash!

Hairdude1 · 9 January 2015, 03:50 PM

Sad, I hope they catch this guy

grrr · 9 January 2015, 04:32 PM

I hope the police beat him up in interrogation room.

crowncollection · 9 January 2015, 07:04 PM

Terrible I hope they get what they deserve

Bangel · 9 January 2015, 09:06 PM

Just came across this story about a Rolex Daytona stolen from a private seller in Melbourne.

Probably considered newsworthy mainly because a Rolex was involved, but all the same, a salient reminder to exercise caution when buying and selling privately.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-0...-rolex/6008364

jjnd08 · 9 January 2015, 09:11 PM

Very sad.

Psmith · 9 January 2015, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol-x

very sad, and very serious.
I hope the robber gets the maximum punishment possible.
This is not just theft, but robbery where the taking of the watch is used with a weapon (screwdriver).

+ 1

Psmith · 9 January 2015, 09:26 PM

Very bad news - especially as a weapon was involved

Bangel · 9 January 2015, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Very bad news - especially as a weapon was involved

Agreed.

In my opinion, very wise move to give up the chase when the weapon was produced though.

oooteedee · 9 January 2015, 09:39 PM

I totally agree that this is a serious matter and I hope the culprit is dealt with harshly.... That said, I'm not sure I'd use Gumtree to sell a $20k watch.

All the horror stories you read about fakers and setups on Gumtree/Craigs List/etc - why risk it when there's a plethora of real forums with people interested in buying these kinds of things?

Bangel · 9 January 2015, 09:40 PM

Mods:

Apologies, didn't realise a thread on this topic already existed.

I checked, but obviously not hard enough!

Rolex addict · 9 January 2015, 09:42 PM

Craigslist is just as bad. You really must use some common sense which a lot of people don't.

watchwatcher · 9 January 2015, 10:11 PM

Oh man, and they had wanted the money because they are expecting a child and wanted to put it away for the future...that is terrible.

How do you live with yourself after doing something like this to your fellow man?

Racerdj · 9 January 2015, 10:22 PM

Good photo taken as to help find this piece of scum. Jail time is needed.

Dove37 · 10 January 2015, 12:25 AM

Meet in a public place....good idea.

Shopping mall....bad idea.

Police station reception area.....priceless.

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gwozhog · 10 January 2015, 12:32 AM

Best place to do a transaction is at your bank with an armed guard.

Dove37 · 10 January 2015, 12:40 AM

Banks in Canada don't have guards. Much less guns.

nick c · 10 January 2015, 12:55 AM

Best place to meet police station

opaline460 · 10 January 2015, 01:02 AM

For that amount of money, I would had my piece on.

slasherj · 10 January 2015, 01:09 AM

As an aside, I am curious - based on the photo, is the watch worth $20k Aud?

oooteedee · 10 January 2015, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slasherj

As an aside, I am curious - based on the photo, is the watch worth $20k Aud?

Looks like a Rose Gold Daytona, so yessiree

handsfull · 10 January 2015, 02:40 AM

Can't imagine doing a FTF without being armed....your telling someone you don't know you'll have 20k in your hand with a time/date/location. Crazy.

Ruud Van Driver · 10 January 2015, 02:45 AM

If I wanted to sell any of mine, I'd ask one of the ADs that I use for a recommended pre-owned watch dealer. I might lose out on a few quid (bucks) here or their but it would be a much safer.

Dove37 · 10 January 2015, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

Can't imagine doing a FTF without being armed....your telling someone you don't know you'll have 20k in your hand with a time/date/location. Crazy.

Kinda impossible in just about every civilized country. USA would be an exception.

nameIess · 10 January 2015, 08:29 AM

*cue comical music*

Old Expat Beast · 10 January 2015, 10:34 AM

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BNA/LION · 10 January 2015, 10:40 AM

Scum Bag!

I hope they catch him and he becomes someone's Biotch jail.

Andad · 10 January 2015, 10:58 AM

Hi Stavrodos,

Did the seller seriously expect a buyer to roll up to the Doncaster shopping centre with $20000.

Or was he going to take a cheque?

Anyway they should catch the thief - he gave his name as Johnny.

9 January 2015, 03:13 PM	#1
slasherj Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: home Watch: 214270 Posts: 59	Selling Rolex on Gumtree may not be the best idea.. " Gumtree thief dupes seller out of $20k Rolex during sale in Melbourne shopping centre. Man steals Rolex watch from couple Police are hunting a thief who robbed a man of his $20,000 Rolex watch during a meet up in Melbourne arranged through the online marketplace Gumtree. " http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-0...-rolex/6008364

9 January 2015, 03:28 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,406	Very sad, and very serious. I hope the robber gets the maximum punishment possible. This is not just theft, but robbery where the taking of the watch is used with a weapon (screwdriver). __________________ *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

9 January 2015, 03:50 PM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Sad, I hope they catch this guy __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

9 January 2015, 07:04 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,192	Terrible I hope they get what they deserve __________________ watches many

9 January 2015, 09:06 PM	#7
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Rolex thief in Melbourne Just came across this story about a Rolex Daytona stolen from a private seller in Melbourne. Probably considered newsworthy mainly because a Rolex was involved, but all the same, a salient reminder to exercise caution when buying and selling privately. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-0...-rolex/6008364

9 January 2015, 03:47 PM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Decent photo provided. I am sure they will catch this piece of trash!

9 January 2015, 04:32 PM	#5
grrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 382	I hope the police beat him up in interrogation room.

9 January 2015, 09:11 PM	#8
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,611	Very sad.

9 January 2015, 09:26 PM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very bad news - especially as a weapon was involved __________________

9 January 2015, 09:39 PM	#12
oooteedee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Wokingham, Englan Watch: Platinum DDII Posts: 86	I totally agree that this is a serious matter and I hope the culprit is dealt with harshly.... That said, I'm not sure I'd use Gumtree to sell a $20k watch. All the horror stories you read about fakers and setups on Gumtree/Craigs List/etc - why risk it when there's a plethora of real forums with people interested in buying these kinds of things?

9 January 2015, 09:40 PM	#13
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Mods: Apologies, didn't realise a thread on this topic already existed. I checked, but obviously not hard enough!

9 January 2015, 09:42 PM	#14
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Craigslist is just as bad. You really must use some common sense which a lot of people don't.

9 January 2015, 10:11 PM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,884	Oh man, and they had wanted the money because they are expecting a child and wanted to put it away for the future...that is terrible. How do you live with yourself after doing something like this to your fellow man?

9 January 2015, 10:22 PM	#16
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Good photo taken as to help find this piece of scum. Jail time is needed. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

10 January 2015, 12:25 AM	#17
Dove37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 210	Meet in a public place....good idea. Shopping mall....bad idea. Police station reception area.....priceless. L

10 January 2015, 12:32 AM	#18
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	Best place to do a transaction is at your bank with an armed guard. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

10 January 2015, 12:40 AM	#19
Dove37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 210	Banks in Canada don't have guards. Much less guns.

10 January 2015, 12:55 AM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Best place to meet police station

10 January 2015, 01:02 AM	#21
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	For that amount of money, I would had my piece on.

10 January 2015, 01:09 AM	#22
slasherj Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: home Watch: 214270 Posts: 59	As an aside, I am curious - based on the photo, is the watch worth $20k Aud?

10 January 2015, 02:40 AM	#24
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Can't imagine doing a FTF without being armed....your telling someone you don't know you'll have 20k in your hand with a time/date/location. Crazy.

10 January 2015, 02:45 AM	#25
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	If I wanted to sell any of mine, I'd ask one of the ADs that I use for a recommended pre-owned watch dealer. I might lose out on a few quid (bucks) here or their but it would be a much safer.

10 January 2015, 08:29 AM	#27
nameIess Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Posts: 307	cue comical music

10 January 2015, 10:34 AM	#28
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: SEIKO TUNA Posts: 28,641	.

10 January 2015, 10:40 AM	#29
BNA/LION Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,300	Scum Bag! I hope they catch him and he becomes someone's Biotch jail.

10 January 2015, 10:58 AM	#30
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,326	Hi Stavrodos, Did the seller seriously expect a buyer to roll up to the Doncaster shopping centre with $20000. Or was he going to take a cheque? Anyway they should catch the thief - he gave his name as Johnny. __________________ E

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