What steps do you take after buying an Ebay Rolex?

[limetime]

You could spend days educating yourself on every Rolex model on ebay... The more research done the more choices you realize. After all this reading on how to not get scammed or screwed on buying Rolexes on ebay, I have read any information regarding the steps once you receive in the mail your new Rolex from an ebay seller.

What are yall's recommendations afterwards, besides uploading some nice high res picts. here? ?

Should it be taken in to be verified for authenticity?

Thanks!

[limetime]

haven't read any information***

[GradyPhilpott]

Posting after having bought from ebay leaves few options for advice.

The deed is done.

I personally would take the watch in to a certified Rolex watchmaker for a thorough inspection ASAP.

[limetime]

CLR's here run about $400....How much are inspections do you suppose? Or perhaps it would be wise to get it CLR'd and if it was fake, then you would be notified?

[Speed]

Huh?

[2ar2c1]

Step one: Hope.
Step two: Pray.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by speed

huh?

x2

[matt4hand]

Pay with your amex via Paypal. I've bought more than 10 watches from eBay and only had 1 that had any issues. The seller refunded my money but you always have the chargeback option if you run into a problem. Always view feedback and return policy before bidding.

Many are anti eBay but I've found 2 gems on there this year. Do you research and have fun. Be sure to ask questions on here if you have them.

After you get the watch have an AD or watchmaker check it out for you and post some pictures. I would recommend an appraisal for insurance purposes as well.

[77T]

It seems you're very concerned about how to buy on eBay and not be "taken". Why not save the risk and find a good deal here on TRF?

[The Real Krafty]

I bought my Rolex on eBay and when I received it I immediately took it to my local certified Rolex dealer and had it checked (it was real of course) anyway I would take it to my local Rolex dealer for authentication. Hope this helps.

[MortgageGuy]

Personally I would not purchase Rolex or something of this nature on Ebay, this is just me (unless from some of the well known sellers on Ebay but the prices here on TRF are so much better )

I certainly would take it to an AD and have the authenticity confirmed, this should not cost more than about $50-100 IMO Lets see some pics of what you bought

[limetime]

Well I missed an Explorer II from 1987 and was outbid by $20 on Ebay . It went for $3100.Oh well, Theres always good that arises...now I can search for other avenues on aquiring a GMT or Explorer II.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Posting after having bought from ebay leaves few options for advice.

The deed is done.

I personally would take the watch in to a certified Rolex watchmaker for a thorough inspection ASAP.

X2

Always buy the seller, less worries that way.

[Andelain]

I bought a hard to find T-Bird on ebay and love it. What I did was post the auction link in the Watch Out forum before I offered, then posted high res pics of the watch and movement after I got it. The experts here blessed it both times and I'm confident it's real. It also helps that I picked a fairly obscure model that not faked near as often as something like a 16610.

[MoBe]

Remember to do your homework before you buy next time,that`s what you do after buying an ebay Rolex.

[goldminer]

Buying a Rolex on EBay is the horological equivalent of unprotected sex with a stranger!

[tomallen]

It seems a bit unfair to categorize all Ebay Rolex sellers as scamers. The are trusted members here that sell on eBay and grey dealers that have been recommended by members that sell on eBay.

[crew]

Originally Posted by goldminer

Buying a Rolex on EBay is the horological equivalent of unprotected sex with a stranger!

Never heard it put like that! Not a bad analogy.

[Annan]

The steps I would take with EBay would all be in the opposite direction as I ran away.

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by limetime

Well I missed an Explorer II from 1987 and was outbid by $20 on Ebay . It went for $3100.

It only seems like you were outbid by $20. The fact is, you have no idea how much a winner's maximum bid was, because the auction ends once no one else is competing. In theory that other person could have been willing to pay hundreds more but didn't have to, as long as the other bidders were knocked out.

[gwozhog]

Good Lord. EBay = big trouble. Dont ever buy rolex, bose, louis vuitton, tiffany, or any high end luxury item on ebay.Im not saying it never works out but it is a crap shoot. If you do make sure you pay with a credit card on paypal. Paypal does not have your back. You will have to cancel with your credit card then block paypal from pulling the funds back out of your personal account later. Paypal are Slimy SOB's

[woods1999]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Good Lord. EBay = big trouble. Dont ever buy rolex, bose, louis vuitton, tiffany, or any high end luxury item on ebay.Im not saying it never works out but it is a crap shoot. If you do make sure you pay with a credit card on paypal. Paypal does not have your back. You will have to cancel with your credit card then block paypal from pulling the funds back out of your personal account later. Paypal are Slimy SOB's

This is why I never have given paypal my personal account info. Everytime I hit my paypal limit on credit card, I make up a new email account for paypal, use different credit card, and cancel old account.

Never let ANYONE have access to your account to pull money out.

[77T]

Being safe on eBay and on PayPal takes a little doing. I'd rather we don't start dragging problems with those sites into TRF.

IBTL

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by The Real Krafty

I bought my Rolex on eBay and when I received it I immediately took it to my local certified Rolex dealer and had it checked (it was real of course) anyway I would take it to my local Rolex dealer for authentication. Hope this helps.

I've bought a few watches on ebay and at least 3 were Rolex. Because I've done business with a local used Rolex shop for service and sales, I sprint down to his place and have someone look at my new watches. I've never paid for a quick evaluation.

One thing to keep in mind is that almost any real watch tech can verify that a watch is a Rolex. What takes a bit more effort is determining that all the parts are true Rolex and are correct for the model/case.

[blama215]

Ebay can be risky, but buy the seller first before you bid. I would check the trusted sellers right here in TRF first.

[freddyttt]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Good Lord. EBay = big trouble. Dont ever buy rolex, bose, louis vuitton, tiffany, or any high end luxury item on ebay.Im not saying it never works out but it is a crap shoot. If you do make sure you pay with a credit card on paypal. Paypal does not have your back. You will have to cancel with your credit card then block paypal from pulling the funds back out of your personal account later. Paypal are Slimy SOB's

you didn't just list Bose with Roles LV and Tiffany and then call it high end luxury item did you...

good lord.

to the OP. do yourself a favor and buy here. with your lack of Knowledge buying a Rolex from ebay is trouble.

[Mickey®]

Yep. Nothing wrong with the Bay and as Matt said...there are gems to be found at eBay. Just be careful, do some research, ask questions to seller before you buy (if they are helpful that is a good sign), and as on this forum or anywhere BUY THE SELLER. IF a seller has been selling since 1999 and has sold 1400 Rolex watches...ah your probably safe (buckojoe in this example).

Now if you buy a Rolex from a guy that only bought Rave T-Shirts, train sets and used baseball cleats...well your odds of "failure" go up greatly .

[Timepeice]

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Yep. Nothing wrong with the Bay and as Matt said...there are gems to be found at eBay. Just be careful, do some research, ask questions to seller before you buy (if they are helpful that is a good sign), and as on this forum or anywhere BUY THE SELLER. IF a seller has been selling since 1999 and has sold 1400 Rolex watches...ah your probably safe (buckojoe in this example).

Now if you buy a Rolex from a guy that only bought Rave T-Shirts, train sets and used baseball cleats...well your odds of "failure" go up greatly .

[TSW]

Prayers sent!

[BogeyFree]

Well if your new watch ticks in one second increments you better start getting nervous...