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StangCrazy · 26 June 2013, 08:28 AM

I'm currently trying to sell one of my watches, a discontinued 16613 Serti dial.

The watch was discontinued in 2008.

A guy calls me today asking questions about the watch and then proceeds to tell me he found the same watch I have, Brand New in an AD in Florida.

I proceeded to say, I'm sorry but that isn't the case. I spoke to the AD you mentioned when I was looking for my watch and they said they did not have one.

That's when he said, well, it's a new 2012 watch the some guy special ordered from Rolex.

I again said, that can't be, the dial was discontinued in 2008 and it isn't possible to have ordered that watch four years later.

He got upset when I said this and went on raving about how it was a special order from Rolex and he was a collector and he saw the paperwork about it being special ordered etc and that he was positive it was a 2012 watch.

I said, sir, it may have been taken into their inventory in 2012, but the watch was no longer made past 2008. What you are telling me is the same as going to Honda and telling them you want a 2008 Honda Accord vs. a new 2013 Accord and getting one. It simply wasn't possible.

He got real mad then and offered me half of what I was asking; so, I chuckled slightly and declined his offer. He obviously didn't like me answer so he hung up on me.

Just thought I would share a funny tale; well, at least to me it was.

Furbo · 26 June 2013, 08:43 AM

It is funny. Nicely done. Some people will try anything.

LA_LEC · 26 June 2013, 08:54 AM

What nerve...he was hoping to con you into selling for a lower price...little did he know that you would actually know about your watch...and on to the next potential victim the scumbag goes!

seand442 · 26 June 2013, 09:19 AM

If you are going to bull$hit, at least make it reasonable bull$hit. Glad you know your stuff and didn't bite.

mjclark32 · 26 June 2013, 09:33 AM

I would have told him to buy the one at the AD then if it was a better deal...

SWISSAHOLICS · 26 June 2013, 10:18 AM

Some people have nothing better to do than to give you a low offer and pretend that you don't know what you are talking about.

cop414 · 26 June 2013, 10:28 AM

What a twit, nicely done on your part.

kymwatchlog · 26 June 2013, 10:48 AM

Nice try by this fella. Lol.

Same in my country. I was selling a watch, then some guy came along and say that he saw another one better condition n cheaper than mine.

I always politely reply he should buy from that seller instead and not miss the deal then; and to help me get one too... lol

Hairdude1 · 26 June 2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

I would have told him to buy the one at the AD then if it was a better deal...

Indeed

Watchflair · 26 June 2013, 12:18 PM

Ha. It never ends. Some collector, doesn't even know about the watch he is inquiring about...

26 June 2013, 08:28 AM	#1
StangCrazy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tyler Location: Lexington, SC Watch: Sub No-Date Posts: 126	Had an interesting conversation today..... I'm currently trying to sell one of my watches, a discontinued 16613 Serti dial. The watch was discontinued in 2008. A guy calls me today asking questions about the watch and then proceeds to tell me he found the same watch I have, Brand New in an AD in Florida. I proceeded to say, I'm sorry but that isn't the case. I spoke to the AD you mentioned when I was looking for my watch and they said they did not have one. That's when he said, well, it's a new 2012 watch the some guy special ordered from Rolex. I again said, that can't be, the dial was discontinued in 2008 and it isn't possible to have ordered that watch four years later. He got upset when I said this and went on raving about how it was a special order from Rolex and he was a collector and he saw the paperwork about it being special ordered etc and that he was positive it was a 2012 watch. I said, sir, it may have been taken into their inventory in 2012, but the watch was no longer made past 2008. What you are telling me is the same as going to Honda and telling them you want a 2008 Honda Accord vs. a new 2013 Accord and getting one. It simply wasn't possible. He got real mad then and offered me half of what I was asking; so, I chuckled slightly and declined his offer. He obviously didn't like me answer so he hung up on me. Just thought I would share a funny tale; well, at least to me it was.

26 June 2013, 08:54 AM	#3
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	What nerve...he was hoping to con you into selling for a lower price...little did he know that you would actually know about your watch...and on to the next potential victim the scumbag goes! __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

26 June 2013, 09:19 AM	#4
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	If you are going to bull$hit, at least make it reasonable bull$hit. Glad you know your stuff and didn't bite. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

26 June 2013, 09:33 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I would have told him to buy the one at the AD then if it was a better deal... __________________

26 June 2013, 10:18 AM	#6
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Some people have nothing better to do than to give you a low offer and pretend that you don't know what you are talking about. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

26 June 2013, 08:43 AM	#2
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	It is funny. Nicely done. Some people will try anything.

26 June 2013, 10:28 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,123	What a twit, nicely done on your part. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

26 June 2013, 10:48 AM	#8
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	Nice try by this fella. Lol. Same in my country. I was selling a watch, then some guy came along and say that he saw another one better condition n cheaper than mine. I always politely reply he should buy from that seller instead and not miss the deal then; and to help me get one too... lol

26 June 2013, 12:18 PM	#10
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Ha. It never ends. Some collector, doesn't even know about the watch he is inquiring about... __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

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