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ROLEX4EvEr · 21 December 2006, 02:33 PM

Today I was a fool!! At my job (Dealership) we get from time to time get these Black guys selling knock off Rolex, Breitling and etc. Today this new kid came with one fake Breitling and two real Breitlings.

I wanted the Navitimer he settled for $800 I told him i'll give him $300 and if my Breitling AD agree its real he'll get the other $500. I guess you guys know the rest.

The number of the seller was disconnected and he said he would be back in 20 minutes he never came back. Anyway I had a really good Breitling Navitimer knock off. I was depressed all day, Untill my co-worker loved it and didnt care it was fake and payed me $300 for it. I feel alot better and will be smarter next time.

Lol-x · 21 December 2006, 02:43 PM

Wow, what were you thinking.
I can understand how you must have felt having been stooged like that.
Good to hear that it all worked out well by the end of the day.
Sounds like it could have been much worse. :)

mikey · 21 December 2006, 02:55 PM

I have run across several scam artists of all racial backgrounds trying to scam me. This site has made me a stronger and smarter buyer. I will be honest. I am a watch guy, and when those scam artists pull out a shinny new Rolex with sapphire, I know its not real because if it were they would sell it on the internet and make a fortune. I laugh and I have enough will power to pull away or just say no thanks. I feel very uncomfortable people trying to walk up to me and sell anything to me.

dman · 21 December 2006, 02:59 PM

Lucky he didn't try to take your watch. I would have offered him $5 bucks or asked him to follow me to the AD, I am sure both of those would have gotten him away from me.

Uncle-AJ · 21 December 2006, 03:24 PM

I think you were lucky to end up even. I suppose it's a case of once bitten, twice shy.

Blue Bull · 21 December 2006, 03:32 PM

Lessons in Life = Experience

ROLEX4EvEr · 21 December 2006, 03:45 PM

Guys NEVER EVER buy from the street, no matter how good it looks (and I thought I was good). Like Mikey said he could have gotten more money on EBay. It was a excellent knock off. What tipped me off was that the B on the crown was smaller than the real.

JJ Irani · 21 December 2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX4EvEr

Guys NEVER EVER buy from the street, no matter how good it looks (and I thought I was good). Like Mikey said he could have gotten more money on EBay. It was a excellent knock off. What tipped me off was that the B on the crown was smaller than the real.

Live and learn, Freddy.....live and learn!!

jimcameron · 21 December 2006, 06:40 PM

No offense, but when you thought you were going to get the Navitimer for $800, didn't you think it had to be stolen? What's up with that?

astcell · 21 December 2006, 06:45 PM

We have traced fake watches all the way back to them being made for terrorist operations funding.

padi56 · 21 December 2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I think you were lucky to end up even. I suppose it's a case of once bitten, twice shy.

Now thats very very true but lesson learnt sure it will not happen again ROLEX4EvEr.

AJC · 21 December 2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

No offense, but when you thought you were going to get the Navitimer for $800, didn't you think it had to be stolen? What's up with that?

Not trying to get on the moral band wagon but the same thoughts had crossed my mind,or at the very least......There ain't no thing as a bargain or if it sounds to good to be true it's probably not.

Glad it worked out for you though.

mailman · 21 December 2006, 08:13 PM

You would think that living in NYC you would know better. I'm glad it worked out for you in the long run.

mikey · 22 December 2006, 01:39 AM

I have never been to NYC, but I am told that is like the mecca for Fake Rolex. I heard of lawyers running after counterfeit vendors for the fake Rolexes.

Langnam · 22 December 2006, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

We have traced fake watches all the way back to them being made for terrorist operations funding.

I believe it! Proceeds from illicit purchases no doubt go towards funding many illegal acts.

steve-o · 22 December 2006, 02:41 AM

Psssssstttt....wanna play some cards...easy money...

mikey · 22 December 2006, 04:18 AM

If someone off the street offered me a watch for $800, I would think that person is insane. I consider $300 alot of money to pay anyone for a watch on the street. If I would have felt like giving to someone, I would give to the guy holding a plastic cup because he's homeless. I wouldn't even let anyone know I was carrying that kinda money on me.

Orangeman · 22 December 2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey

I have never been to NYC, but I am told that is like the mecca for Fake Rolex. I heard of lawyers running after counterfeit vendors for the fake Rolexes.

Oh yeah - I grew up in NYC and work here now in the financial district. I would guess that I'm approached maybe 4 times a year by a guy saying 'pssst, hey mister check it out' and he shows you a Rolex box and papers and a shiny new watch, etc... They usually want somewhere north of $500.00.

Growing up here you get used to someone trying to pull something all the time. The one thing you learn is that if it is too good to be true then guess what - it is.

ROLEX4EvEr · 22 December 2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

No offense, but when you thought you were going to get the Navitimer for $800, didn't you think it had to be stolen? What's up with that?

I didnt think about it being stolen, and didnt care if it was. I know, I know thats wrong but living in Brooklyn where half of the things you buy "Fell out of a truck". I dont think you guys would understand. I thought I could spot a fake, I was 100% wrong. GUYS DONT BE ANGRY AT ME IF I WOULD BUY STOLEN GOODS. Some how I feel the flames flying by.

amanda · 22 December 2006, 09:20 AM

hmmmm everytime I see this post titled 'i was robbed' I have to remind myself that you nearly got 'scammed'.. robbed and scammed are two incredibly different things!

yes I am being pedantic....

Welshwatchman · 25 December 2006, 06:14 AM

You ended up square on the deal so that was a lucky escape.

You may, though, find yourself handing over the $300 to your co-worker when the hands fall off the Shiteling in a couple of weeks.

mailman · 25 December 2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You ended up square on the deal so that was a lucky escape.

You may, though, find yourself handing over the $300 to your co-worker when the hands fall off the Shiteling in a couple of weeks.

@ Sh!teling

montecristo · 26 December 2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Shiteling

Thats funny.

JJ Irani · 26 December 2006, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You ended up square on the deal so that was a lucky escape.

You may, though, find yourself handing over the $300 to your co-worker when the hands fall off the Shiteling in a couple of weeks.

Otis · 26 December 2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

....fall off the Shiteling in a couple of weeks.

Good one!

Alan From New York · 27 December 2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

hmmmm everytime I see this post titled 'i was robbed' I have to remind myself that you nearly got 'scammed'.. robbed and scammed are two incredibly different things!

yes I am being pedantic....

No, you're not.

And, for the record, I've lived in Brooklyn most of my life, and never bought anything that "fell out of a truck."

JJ Irani · 27 December 2006, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan From New York

No, you're not.

And, for the record, I've lived in Brooklyn most of my life, and never bought anything that "fell out of a truck."

Neither would I, Alan. I'd just pick it up and put it in my pocket!!

21 December 2006, 02:33 PM	#1
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	I was robbed Today I was a fool!! At my job (Dealership) we get from time to time get these Black guys selling knock off Rolex, Breitling and etc. Today this new kid came with one fake Breitling and two real Breitlings. I wanted the Navitimer he settled for $800 I told him i'll give him $300 and if my Breitling AD agree its real he'll get the other $500. I guess you guys know the rest. The number of the seller was disconnected and he said he would be back in 20 minutes he never came back. Anyway I had a really good Breitling Navitimer knock off. I was depressed all day, Untill my co-worker loved it and didnt care it was fake and payed me $300 for it. I feel alot better and will be smarter next time.

21 December 2006, 02:59 PM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Lucky he didn't try to take your watch. I would have offered him $5 bucks or asked him to follow me to the AD, I am sure both of those would have gotten him away from me. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

21 December 2006, 03:24 PM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I think you were lucky to end up even. I suppose it's a case of once bitten, twice shy. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

21 December 2006, 08:13 PM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,501	You would think that living in NYC you would know better. I'm glad it worked out for you in the long run. __________________ JJ

25 December 2006, 06:14 AM	#21
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You ended up square on the deal so that was a lucky escape. You may, though, find yourself handing over the $300 to your co-worker when the hands fall off the Shiteling in a couple of weeks. __________________ ..33

21 December 2006, 02:43 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	Wow, what were you thinking. I can understand how you must have felt having been stooged like that. Good to hear that it all worked out well by the end of the day. Sounds like it could have been much worse. :)

21 December 2006, 02:55 PM	#3
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I have run across several scam artists of all racial backgrounds trying to scam me. This site has made me a stronger and smarter buyer. I will be honest. I am a watch guy, and when those scam artists pull out a shinny new Rolex with sapphire, I know its not real because if it were they would sell it on the internet and make a fortune. I laugh and I have enough will power to pull away or just say no thanks. I feel very uncomfortable people trying to walk up to me and sell anything to me.

21 December 2006, 03:32 PM	#6
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Lessons in Life = Experience

21 December 2006, 03:45 PM	#7
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Guys NEVER EVER buy from the street, no matter how good it looks (and I thought I was good). Like Mikey said he could have gotten more money on EBay. It was a excellent knock off. What tipped me off was that the B on the crown was smaller than the real.

21 December 2006, 06:40 PM	#9
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	No offense, but when you thought you were going to get the Navitimer for $800, didn't you think it had to be stolen? What's up with that?

21 December 2006, 06:45 PM	#10
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	We have traced fake watches all the way back to them being made for terrorist operations funding.

22 December 2006, 01:39 AM	#14
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I have never been to NYC, but I am told that is like the mecca for Fake Rolex. I heard of lawyers running after counterfeit vendors for the fake Rolexes.

22 December 2006, 04:18 AM	#17
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	If someone off the street offered me a watch for $800, I would think that person is insane. I consider $300 alot of money to pay anyone for a watch on the street. If I would have felt like giving to someone, I would give to the guy holding a plastic cup because he's homeless. I wouldn't even let anyone know I was carrying that kinda money on me.

22 December 2006, 09:20 AM	#20
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	hmmmm everytime I see this post titled 'i was robbed' I have to remind myself that you nearly got 'scammed'.. robbed and scammed are two incredibly different things! yes I am being pedantic....

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