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17 April 2021, 11:21 PM
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Offered a new Daytona!
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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17 April 2021, 11:26 PM
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17 April 2021, 11:27 PM
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yep
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17 April 2021, 11:28 PM
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by bank transfer to!
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17 April 2021, 11:34 PM
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17 April 2021, 11:36 PM
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Real Name: Lee
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AD wanted the deposit wire transferred into his personal bank account------red flag
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17 April 2021, 11:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Orange County, CA
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If it seems too good to be true . . . . . . .
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17 April 2021, 11:37 PM
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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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17 April 2021, 11:38 PM
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Wow, that’s shady.
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17 April 2021, 11:40 PM
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Er are you sure this isnt a scam?
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17 April 2021, 11:42 PM
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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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17 April 2021, 11:43 PM
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Location: London
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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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17 April 2021, 11:44 PM
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17 April 2021, 11:46 PM
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17 April 2021, 11:47 PM
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17 April 2021, 11:49 PM
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17 April 2021, 11:51 PM
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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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17 April 2021, 11:55 PM
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sure hope you actually end up with the daytona in the end though.
good luck |
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17 April 2021, 11:56 PM
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Location: MD/NC
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Me thinks you might be conversing with a "Nigerian prince"...
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17 April 2021, 11:57 PM
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Location: Chicago
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Oh, I thought this was a joke. Like, "Hey, a Nigerian prince needs my help!"
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 Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)
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17 April 2021, 11:57 PM
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18 April 2021, 12:00 AM
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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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18 April 2021, 12:05 AM
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Location: London
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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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18 April 2021, 12:07 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Gary
Location: USA
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So many scams out there....
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18 April 2021, 12:21 AM
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18 April 2021, 12:25 AM
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Real Name: Jackson
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Seems legit
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18 April 2021, 12:28 AM
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Location: Chicago
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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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18 April 2021, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: East coast
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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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18 April 2021, 12:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: London
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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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18 April 2021, 12:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Georgia
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Transfer 50 percent to me and I’ll get you in a week lol. Personal bank account only. Gypt-yo-currency.
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