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26 August 2010, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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Aaron Faber
Aaron Faber Gallerys is a rip-off.
They have a website: http://www.aaronfaber.com http://www.aaronfaber.com/cms/about___edward_faber.asp Aaron Faber clearly engages in highly questionable disreputable business practices: For instance, Aaron Faber offer, for "nominal annual fee" a so-called "Collectors Club" which allegedly "offers a range of services to the serious collector." Arron Faber want people to pay a so called "nominal annual fee" for privileges that are basically worthless. Ed Faber touts himself as some kind of legend. However, his reputation based on excellent reliable sources is highly questionable. From a bona fide customers perspective he engages in the most ruthless of sharp business practices. From a bona fide customers perspective Ed Faber of Arron Faber engages in the most ruthless of sharp business practices treating his customers with total contemptible disrespect. In my opinion, I would seriously caution anyone to stay away......well away of Aaron Faber. I personally know someone who has been taken down by Ed Faber and Aaron Faber to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. So they win and you lose. Aaron Faber exhibit basically zero product knowledge of fine watches. Aaron Faber mislead people into thinking that they are knowledgable when in fact they are far from it. For those who are may not astute or fully informed or simply those who believe they can trust someone like Aaron Faber..............DONT BE FOOLED. Aaron Faber only give you the spin that sounds good. For instance a "single quickset" Day-Date they mention claims that you don't have to spin the crown around to get the date.....but they mention nothing about the day. A non-disclosure that is very important. Aaron Faber and Ed Faber are definitely on my black list. Spread the word. Anyone who is in contact with them should let them know we are onto them and will do whatever it takes to get them to cease their disgraceful, despicable and highly unethical practices.
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They basically disclaim any responsibilty for all false claims:
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WATCH OUT FOR THIS SHARP DEALER Source: http://www.aaronfaber.com/cms/fine_p...sp?L=fineprint
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26 August 2010, 06:22 PM | #3 |
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Surely these terms and conditions have to be a joke, but NO they are dead serious.
Aaron Faber wants you to be royally screwed and say thank you for the service. NO THANK YOU!!!!!
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26 August 2010, 06:39 PM | #4 |
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This is a very serious matter people should take action to protect themselves and others.
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An example of Aaron Faber's seat of the pants illinformed misinformation is their claim that the "helium escape value ..will protect the watch at high altitude pressure".
It's a Sea-Dweller and there is no helium pressure build up at high altitude. http://www.aaronfaber.com/viewitem.asp?idProduct=1343 A clearer case of a shonky dodgy dealer could not be found. How do you guys in New York say it.............ITS TOTAL BALONEY!
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26 August 2010, 07:37 PM | #6 |
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Its a wonder Ed Faber of Aaron Faber hasn't electrocuted himself with all the dribble gushing from his mouth to the keyboard as he purports to deal this bogus stuff up to potential customers.
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Why does Aaron Faber state those kind of one sided terms and conditions that will not pass any consumer laws? Those T&Cs are just bunk.
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The prey upon the ill-informed and the trusting and decent innocents.
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26 August 2010, 11:23 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the warning Steve......I sincerely hope that you are not speaking from personal experience......
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26 August 2010, 11:36 PM | #10 |
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No Michael, but I do know a very well respected person who has been seriously deprived of a huge sum of money only to have Aaron Faber retain his money and slam the door in his face.
It's important that we make as many people aware of this as we can. That is the only way we can make Ed Faber and Arron Faber Gallerys become accountable for their actions.
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26 August 2010, 11:40 PM | #11 |
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Good to know. Thanks for posting Steve. Sorry to hear of the issue with your friend.
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I've been there a couple of times, they were always polite and courteous. However their high prices are keeping me from buying from them.
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26 August 2010, 11:47 PM | #13 |
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Kyle it isn't really difficult to smile nicely and be courteous too someone when Aaron Faber is literally taking tens of thousands of dollars off that innocent customer and offering ZERO (apart from $100) as a remedy for any defect or thing that Aaron Faber does wrong.
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26 August 2010, 11:51 PM | #14 |
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Thank you very much for the notice. Even though their T's & C's would not pass the smell test in a court of law, they're obviously relying on the majority of unsuspecting buyers to not have the resources needed to support protracted and expensive legal action.
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That's a good point Rick
The high-handed arrogance of Aaron Faber shows a 'complete lack of respect for the law' and the rights of innocent reasonable fair minded unsuspecting customers.
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Cheers Stevo.
I can back this up, having been to the brick and mortar shop in NYC. Complete waste of time unless you are gagging for a MOO (Manhattan Once Over). Don't bother visiting and don't register on their website either
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27 August 2010, 12:00 AM | #17 |
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They seem to have a good website, good business location and apparently good knowledge of the trade (30 + years).
Has anyone stormed in demanding their $$$ back? |
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When the customer seeks redress Aaron Faber and Edward Faber slam the door in his face.
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And that innocent customer being me...... Ed Faber contacted me about a rare Patek watch which was supposedly brand new. Later he told me it was unsealed which was no problem since I planned on wearing it. When the watch arrived is was obviously well used/worn for many years. Needless to say I did not accept the watch despite his offer to buff it up for me. I gave him the deposit in February. Its now been more than 6 months and despite many phone calls and emails he still has not returned my $$$. BUYER BEWARE OF ED FABER AT AARON FABER GALLERY IN NYC!@!@!@!@ |
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Very good advice Anders
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And at around the same time he sold a cream dial explorer II for me and also owes me for that as well .....
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I tried on a few pieces while i was there - needless to say I didn't buy - felt well intimidated by the big burly doorman and I bet they use him to scare people into buying
if you want to shop around I suggest going down to 47th street instead, much nicer
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Thanks for the heads up! I'd never use them anyway, I'd only buy from my own 'Grey' or from one of the guys here, but It's good to know who the bad guys are!
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27 August 2010, 12:21 AM | #25 |
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Oh man, this is a major scam, what can I say, I'm horrified by Ed Faber and Arron Faber Gallerys' reprehensible business practices.
Until they change their ways and make amends we will not let this go......never, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Sorry to know of your stress! atleast he should be sent a link of this thread and made aware how is 30+ yrs name goin to the bin! Stupid person! its so simple for him to refund and rebuff the watch and sell it as preowned!
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How the Hell did they manage to operate for such a period??? without spoiling their reputation earlier? My grand dad told me something 30 years ago and it has stuck..... 'When an animal dies, it leaves it's skin behind.....when a man dies he leaves his name' , as in reputation....obviously they are still alive Edit: The response from the members who know or have dealt with this company is overwhelming!!! |
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27 August 2010, 12:25 AM | #28 |
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Sorry to hear this Pav, hope it works out.
I've been to their store several times and like big A I never even thought of buying from them. |
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You seem royally cheesed off at these people. Can you give us the specifics,
(without the customer's name, of course), of the instance where the customer was taken down to the tune of tens of thousands? Thanks very much.
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27 August 2010, 12:47 AM | #30 |
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That be me..... and no problem knowing my name.... see my above post. He is holding many tens of thousands of dollars of mine. He tried to use the old 'bait and switch' on me which I caught on immediately and refused the watch.
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