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Old 17 April 2021, 11:21 PM   #1
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Hi All,

I am travelling abroad in due course so I contacted an AD at the destination country with a view to obtaining a Daytona.

I've recieved an email earlier today confirming they will be able to supply one which seemed great but it now has gone South as the AD have confirmed they want a 50% deposit (despite me not yet arriving in the country).

Certainly seemed odd that the AD wanted the deposit wire transfered into his personal bank account............................
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:26 PM   #2
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Certainly seemed odd that the AD wanted the deposit wire transfered into his personal bank account............................

Resounding no.
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:27 PM   #3
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:28 PM   #4
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:34 PM   #5
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Hi All,

I am travelling abroad in due course so I contacted an AD at the destination country with a view to obtaining a Daytona.

I've recieved an email earlier today confirming they will be able to supply one which seemed great but it now has gone South as the AD have confirmed they want a 50% deposit (despite me not yet arriving in the country).

Certainly seemed odd that the AD wanted the deposit wire transfered into his personal bank account............................
Personally would not pay 50% deposit on anything.
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:37 PM   #6
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I’d pass on that one, especially the 50% part.

When you arrive, stop by and tell them who you are and you’re ready to buy. Let us know how that goes.
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:36 PM   #7
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AD wanted the deposit wire transferred into his personal bank account------red flag
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:37 PM   #8
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:38 PM   #9
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Wow, that’s shady.
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:40 PM   #10
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Er are you sure this isnt a scam?
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:42 PM   #11
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Could also be using that 50% deposit as a market adjustment and you pay the retail price in store.
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:43 PM   #12
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well I would strongly suggest it is. I sent him the request in letter format. For all I know the letter could have been intercepted and someone is posing as the AD. I will drop in there in person but there is no way whatsoever I am going to wire 50% deposit in advance
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:44 PM   #13
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well I would strongly suggest it is. I sent him the request in letter format. For all I know the letter could have been intercepted and someone is posing as the AD. I will drop in there in person but there is no way whatsoever I am going to wire 50% deposit in advance
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Old 18 April 2021, 01:11 AM   #14
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well I would strongly suggest it is. I sent him the request in letter format. For all I know the letter could have been intercepted and someone is posing as the AD. I will drop in there in person but there is no way whatsoever I am going to wire 50% deposit in advance
You sent a written letter to an AD to request to purchase a Daytona?

Did you send it certified, return receipt and signature required?
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:46 PM   #15
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:47 PM   #16
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Absolutey. Ill stop in and see what they have
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:49 PM   #17
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Absolutey. Ill stop in and see what they have

Right, you do that...
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:51 PM   #18
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What I was surprised about was the blatant offer, I really believe my letter was intercepted and to further raise my suspicion it took around 6 weeks to reply to my letter
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:55 PM   #19
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sure hope you actually end up with the daytona in the end though.
good luck
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:56 PM   #20
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Me thinks you might be conversing with a "Nigerian prince"...
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:57 PM   #21
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Me thinks you might be conversing with a "Nigerian prince"...
Ha, you posted as I was typing!
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:21 AM   #22
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Ha, you posted as I was typing!
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Old 17 April 2021, 11:57 PM   #23
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Oh, I thought this was a joke. Like, "Hey, a Nigerian prince needs my help!"
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:00 AM   #24
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Paul Thorpe has recently documented this scam, scammers posing as ADs.

I would not send anything unless you have dealt with this rep before or can call the store and confirm the details at least.
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:05 AM   #25
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Yep thanks all. I will be going to the destination country in due course. I'll visit the AD and see whats available in person. Many thanks
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:07 AM   #26
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So many scams out there....
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:25 AM   #27
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:28 AM   #28
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Odd story. Do you know this particular AD? If not and they claimed to have a Daytona for you, then that’s the only red flag that’s needed.
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:33 AM   #29
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Ask for photos of the serial number. Ask then to take a photo of the watch set to 4:53pm. I don’t think you will get your photos.
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Old 18 April 2021, 12:33 AM   #30
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I only know them in that I wrote to them (and they or allegedly they) responded via email. Im never going to part with half the price of a Daytona in advance from abroad it just aint happening
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