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How comfortable would you be buying from Hessfineauctions on Ebay?
There are a few scattered comments (all good) about them on TRF, but I want to hear more opinions. I understand this to be the same Hess that co-authored an "unofficial" Rolex book/encyclopedia, but the fact that they're not "authorized" dealers makes me a little uncomfortable. The auctions say they'll come with all the paperwork, etc., but how about warranty? If I need to get something fixed, I'll be SOL.
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Location: Melbourne, AU
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Dave if you're so uncertain about buying in the Internet, please visit an AD.
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I would trust buying any watch from them at any price. |
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Real Name: Terry Newton
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Dave:
I would also feel comfortable in buying from them. They have a solid reputation. Terry Newton
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They are straight-up!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=320250848567
So I won this E-bay auction for this Explorer I at a much cheaper price than I had expected. I really didn't think I'd win, but now have mixed feelings. The fact that it went for this low makes me wonder if a lot of people knew something I didn't. It almost seems too good to be true, and you know what people say about that. I know HFA has a great reputation, but can anybody find ANYTHING shady about this watch at all that should make me hesitate? Appreciate all comments. Also, I understand that I won't be getting Rolex's original warranty by buying it from a grey market dealer. Any thoughts on "HFA 1 yr warranty"? |
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$3.2k isn't too cheap. Another member here sold her F serial 114270 at ~$2.9k recently. Note that minor scratches can be easily buffed.
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Real Name: steven
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that is the exact price I would have expected it to go for.you got a fine watch there,I hope you get it..
p.s. while I have never had anything I had to have fixed by them,they usually will honor their warranties even if it is a little past their one year mark. |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Terry Newton
Location: Michigan
Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c
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I thought that was a very nice looking watch. It seems like it was well cared for by the looks and that it went for a fair price. I would definitely get it and wear it with pride that you got a nice deal. It claims to be unworn and it looks great for an F series which is a 2003/2004 model watch.
Enjoy the watch. Terry Newton
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thanks for the reassurance, guys :)
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