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dpa94114 · 28 August 2015, 03:09 PM

I know I'm in trouble again - but it's perfect...and the price is amazing.

But google translate has not been much help - I can't even figure out how to ask them a question.

I probably should add that my last grail (looking for over a year) arrived on Tuesday...

Danny83 · 28 August 2015, 03:28 PM

Well it depends on what it is

Abdullah71601 · 28 August 2015, 03:30 PM

If it's a real passion, hire a middle man you can trust. There may be trusted sellers that do business in the region that can steer you in the right direction.

Alcan · 28 August 2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dpa94114

...and the price is amazing....

Hmmm...

There are probably better, closer, with more provenance.

HogwldFLTR · 28 August 2015, 05:26 PM

Who ever I'd hire would likely buy the watch out from under me!!! Sounds like a good reason to get some 12 step religion...and maybe some kimchi as well.

dpa94114 · 29 August 2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Who ever I'd hire would likely buy the watch out from under me!!! Sounds like a good reason to get some 12 step religion...and maybe some kimchi as well.

Thank you!

I'm glad I got a little credit for someone - if I'm willing to even think about flying to the other side of the world, there's got to be a good reason. And if there was the same watch for sale locally or even in shipping range, I'd be all over it.

And yes - on multiple times when I've listed links or noted ebay auctions on rare items, the watches somehow disappear (and on occasion re-appear on the websites or listing of trusted sellers).

2 weeks ago I asked a question about an older dial - and within 3 days, someone scoured the internet until they found the watch and posted the link.

I mostly just thought it was funny that I'd actually consider this kind of trip - and figured I'm not the only one...and that perhaps i might someone else feel a little less crazy (or in good company)>

up2nogood · 28 August 2015, 08:17 PM

Sounds like you're going to do some travelling soon?

rebel_1 · 28 August 2015, 08:45 PM

We all need some help! I voted for the 12 step program.

THC · 28 August 2015, 08:47 PM

Too slight on detail to take this too serious... Imho

AK797 · 28 August 2015, 09:02 PM

What watch and what price?

Bangel · 28 August 2015, 09:07 PM

Anyoung haseyo?

brandrea · 28 August 2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

What watch and what price?

exactly

Tseg · 28 August 2015, 09:49 PM

Buy the seller?

Malbolge · 28 August 2015, 09:57 PM

If it is your grail... and exactly what you wanted... sounds like a great watch story is in the making. Find a Korean friend (or any Asian friend, and offend them massively by suggesting to take a trip with you to Korea because they obviously will understand Korean, up to you) and go there. If all works out well, get the watch.

Or do the boring route, find a trusted seller on forum who is local to the watch and will help negotiated. Either way, if it is perfect, always go for it.

joli160 · 28 August 2015, 10:12 PM

Why not ask a Korean member to help you ?

dera · 28 August 2015, 11:28 PM

I live here, happy to help.

Mr. K · 29 August 2015, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dera

I live here, happy to help.

Nice. This is what the forum is about.

HogwldFLTR · 29 August 2015, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dera

I live here, happy to help.

Cool; a helpful Seoul Man!!!

tkerrmd · 29 August 2015, 12:02 AM

humm? maybe be patient and look around for a more reliable seller that you can trust?

you know what they say, if it looks to good to be true.....

jon_jon · 29 August 2015, 02:40 AM

I think it really depends on the "grail". Is it something fairly ordinary that is being offered at a good price? Or is it a difficult to find vintage watch that only surfaces every once in a while? For the latter, there are watch dealers that scour the internet and act as a "middleman" for a reasonable commission. I am sure they have language translators (electronic or live person) that is more sophisticated as well.

KBM · 29 August 2015, 04:05 AM

Well, one of our members has already kindly offered to help. Good luck on the deal, but buy the seller, always.

kilyung · 29 August 2015, 05:31 AM

I've flown around the globe for a watch before. There's no cure for madness.

AK797 · 29 August 2015, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I've flown around the globe for a watch before. There's no cure for madness.

Bankruptcy?

kilyung · 29 August 2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Bankruptcy?

Well there is that and death.

lmcgbaj · 29 August 2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Well there is that and death.

1st taxes. Then do whatever you want...

gyro · 29 August 2015, 08:56 AM

내가 당신에게 백지 수표를 보내드립니다 나에게 시계를 판매하십시오 --- 더 나은 여기에 신용 카드 번호 333 666 777 8
감사 :)

Bfd70 · 29 August 2015, 10:34 AM

i know the definition of grail has been debated here before, but surely it hasn't come to mean the watch you really want this month.

tomcorkery · 29 August 2015, 11:49 AM

Dont think your crasy at all. Great place to go just for fun. Plus your getting the watch you really want. Nothing like a face to face in korea for sure. Airport there in inchon is very easy to navigate also.

DCheeta · 29 August 2015, 02:33 PM

Go to Korea. It's a beautiful country, great people and the best food in the world.

Oh, and you'll get a watch.

kunlun · 29 August 2015, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Go to Korea. It's a beautiful country, great people and the best food in the world.

Oh, and you'll get a watch.

^^^This man loves his Bulgogi.

View Poll Results: Which should be my next step?
Book a round trip ticket to this unfamiliar city	30	32.61%
Hire someone who speaks Korean to translate/negotiate	15	16.30%
Find a 12 step program	47	51.09%
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28 August 2015, 03:09 PM	#1
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	I found my grail on a Korean website, ugh... I know I'm in trouble again - but it's perfect...and the price is amazing. But google translate has not been much help - I can't even figure out how to ask them a question. I probably should add that my last grail (looking for over a year) arrived on Tuesday... Last edited by dpa94114; 28 August 2015 at 03:13 PM.. Reason: clarification

28 August 2015, 05:26 PM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,800	Who ever I'd hire would likely buy the watch out from under me!!! Sounds like a good reason to get some 12 step religion...and maybe some kimchi as well. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 August 2015, 09:57 PM	#14
Malbolge "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Disco Volante Posts: 350	If it is your grail... and exactly what you wanted... sounds like a great watch story is in the making. Find a Korean friend (or any Asian friend, and offend them massively by suggesting to take a trip with you to Korea because they obviously will understand Korean, up to you) and go there. If all works out well, get the watch. Or do the boring route, find a trusted seller on forum who is local to the watch and will help negotiated. Either way, if it is perfect, always go for it. __________________ Rolex Submariner Reference 114060

28 August 2015, 10:12 PM	#15
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,941	Why not ask a Korean member to help you ? __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 August 2015, 03:28 PM	#2
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Well it depends on what it is

28 August 2015, 03:30 PM	#3
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,565	If it's a real passion, hire a middle man you can trust. There may be trusted sellers that do business in the region that can steer you in the right direction.

28 August 2015, 08:17 PM	#7
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Sounds like you're going to do some travelling soon?

28 August 2015, 08:45 PM	#8
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,131	We all need some help! I voted for the 12 step program.

28 August 2015, 08:47 PM	#9
THC 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,705	Too slight on detail to take this too serious... Imho

28 August 2015, 09:02 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	What watch and what price?

28 August 2015, 09:07 PM	#11
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Anyoung haseyo?

28 August 2015, 09:49 PM	#13
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Buy the seller?

28 August 2015, 11:28 PM	#16
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	I live here, happy to help.

29 August 2015, 12:02 AM	#19
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	humm? maybe be patient and look around for a more reliable seller that you can trust? you know what they say, if it looks to good to be true.....

29 August 2015, 02:40 AM	#20
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,363	I think it really depends on the "grail". Is it something fairly ordinary that is being offered at a good price? Or is it a difficult to find vintage watch that only surfaces every once in a while? For the latter, there are watch dealers that scour the internet and act as a "middleman" for a reasonable commission. I am sure they have language translators (electronic or live person) that is more sophisticated as well.

29 August 2015, 04:05 AM	#21
KBM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,479	Well, one of our members has already kindly offered to help. Good luck on the deal, but buy the seller, always.

29 August 2015, 05:31 AM	#22
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	I've flown around the globe for a watch before. There's no cure for madness.

29 August 2015, 08:56 AM	#26
gyro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: randy Location: alberta Watch: rolex Posts: 191	내가 당신에게 백지 수표를 보내드립니다 나에게 시계를 판매하십시오 --- 더 나은 여기에 신용 카드 번호 333 666 777 8 감사 :)

29 August 2015, 10:34 AM	#27
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	i know the definition of grail has been debated here before, but surely it hasn't come to mean the watch you really want this month.

29 August 2015, 11:49 AM	#28
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	Dont think your crasy at all. Great place to go just for fun. Plus your getting the watch you really want. Nothing like a face to face in korea for sure. Airport there in inchon is very easy to navigate also.

29 August 2015, 02:33 PM	#29
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	Go to Korea. It's a beautiful country, great people and the best food in the world. Oh, and you'll get a watch.

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