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Copasetic · 14 October 2024, 10:49 AM

I’ve been considering acquiring a Hermes H08. There haven’t been many for sale, so yesterday I posted a WTB for one on TRF. I’ve had three responses. One a couple hours after I posted, one very late last evening and one this morning. All from the US.

The first one, from California, had a description and three pictures. At least two of the photos were stock, and the third likely was as well. No price, but I inquired, and I was promptly sent a price. That person has zero posts and joined TRF in September, 2024.

The second one, from Delaware, said he has the watch for sale and asked me to let him know if I was interested. No pictures, no description (there are multiple models/straps, etc) and no price. Zero posts. TRF join date October, 2024.

The third responder joined TRF in August, 2024, is also from California and has one post. The picture showed the Hermes shopping bag and ribbon, the watch in a Hermes box and the papers which were visible but not in a way that you could see the content. No price.

I have no intention of buying any watch, no matter the price, from anyone without a history of multiple posts and well known references, and after sending one response with questions to the first person, I have not responded and don’t plan to.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that three responders with no TRF history responded so quickly. Those of you with more experience, do you think this happens regulary?

kunlun · 14 October 2024, 11:43 AM

Sadly, bad people are plentiful.

This is why "buy the seller" is so often used around here.

Andad · 14 October 2024, 03:08 PM

Have you received feedback from the TRF moderators?

StanCho · 14 October 2024, 07:03 PM

Just check the provided photos with google photo search and everything will be clear - 99.99% chance none of the has the watch even if they had the picture.

I had similar experience(s) elsewhere, one guy even went so far that was 'about to send me the package already done for shipment pending my payment' and send me the photo of standing in queue for shipping from a DHL office together with a box (google confirmed some DHL office in US, he was supposed to send from EU). Ha ha, that was very funny.

Copasetic · 14 October 2024, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

Have you received feedback from the TRF moderators?

I have not.

PhilLynott · 14 October 2024, 11:39 PM

I listed a watch for sale a few years back and got all sorts of offers from 0 post users and for all I know they were all legit but as someone who rarely sells I have no clue how to protect myself from a scam - I guess require bank wire? I definitely understand your concern and I think you should be able to find your Hermes from a reputable source no problem with a little patience.

watchnwine · 14 October 2024, 11:46 PM

WTB posts always bring out the sharks. Swim very carefully.

Copasetic · 14 October 2024, 11:48 PM

[QUOTE= I definitely understand your concern and I think you should be able to find your Hermes from a reputable source no problem with a little patience.[/QUOTE]

I totally agree. I’m not in a rush. I was just curious about whether this happens often.

GB-man · 19 October 2024, 10:19 AM

Wtb here isn’t a good idea unfortunately.

thesultan57 · 25 October 2024, 08:31 AM

Are you specifically trying to purchase at below RRP on the used market?

Otherwise you can just pick one up at a Hermes store no issue (provided you have access to a store).

That’s what I did and I love it! Similar vibes to an Aquanaut but no one knows what it is!

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codecow · 25 October 2024, 10:37 AM

If you have a lady in your life I’d buy it new and get some spend towards a quota bag for her.

Jmaster · 25 October 2024, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesultan57

Are you specifically trying to purchase at below RRP on the used market?

Otherwise you can just pick one up at a Hermes store no issue (provided you have access to a store).

That’s what I did and I love it! Similar vibes to an Aquanaut but no one knows what it is!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I read the strap is too long for a smaller wrist. What’s your wrist size if you don’t mind me asking?

buckeyechemie · 25 October 2024, 12:29 PM

Please send a pic with the time set to __:__ <choose anything but 10:12>

thesultan57 · 25 October 2024, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmaster

I read the strap is too long for a smaller wrist. What’s your wrist size if you don’t mind me asking?

About 16.5cm and fits great, no issues with the strap

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brandrea · 25 October 2024, 07:06 PM

You’re better off just sending a direct message to one of the trusted sellers here.

14 October 2024, 10:49 AM	#1
Copasetic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Howie Location: Florida Watch: Varies Posts: 578	Interesting responses to a WTB listing I’ve been considering acquiring a Hermes H08. There haven’t been many for sale, so yesterday I posted a WTB for one on TRF. I’ve had three responses. One a couple hours after I posted, one very late last evening and one this morning. All from the US. The first one, from California, had a description and three pictures. At least two of the photos were stock, and the third likely was as well. No price, but I inquired, and I was promptly sent a price. That person has zero posts and joined TRF in September, 2024. The second one, from Delaware, said he has the watch for sale and asked me to let him know if I was interested. No pictures, no description (there are multiple models/straps, etc) and no price. Zero posts. TRF join date October, 2024. The third responder joined TRF in August, 2024, is also from California and has one post. The picture showed the Hermes shopping bag and ribbon, the watch in a Hermes box and the papers which were visible but not in a way that you could see the content. No price. I have no intention of buying any watch, no matter the price, from anyone without a history of multiple posts and well known references, and after sending one response with questions to the first person, I have not responded and don’t plan to. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that three responders with no TRF history responded so quickly. Those of you with more experience, do you think this happens regulary?

14 October 2024, 03:08 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,468	Have you received feedback from the TRF moderators? __________________ E

14 October 2024, 11:39 PM	#6
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 781	I listed a watch for sale a few years back and got all sorts of offers from 0 post users and for all I know they were all legit but as someone who rarely sells I have no clue how to protect myself from a scam - I guess require bank wire? I definitely understand your concern and I think you should be able to find your Hermes from a reputable source no problem with a little patience. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

19 October 2024, 10:19 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,310	Wtb here isn’t a good idea unfortunately. __________________

25 October 2024, 12:29 PM	#13
buckeyechemie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex 16622 Posts: 130	Please send a pic with the time set to __:__ <choose anything but 10:12> __________________ Rolex 16622 YM Platinum Dial; Rolex 116610LV Submariner Hulk; Omega 212.30.42.50.03.001 Seamaster 300m Chrono; Hamilton H705595 Khaki Field Champagne Dial; Seiko SKX781K1 Orange Monster; Citizen BJ700052E Nighthawk; Straton Speciale Ver. D; Steinhart 103-0662 Ocean Titanium 500 GMT; Dailos Waveform Teal Dial; Raven Trekker 39; Nodus Contrail II Arctic White

14 October 2024, 11:43 AM	#2
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	Sadly, bad people are plentiful. This is why "buy the seller" is so often used around here.

14 October 2024, 07:03 PM	#4
StanCho "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Croatia Posts: 310	Just check the provided photos with google photo search and everything will be clear - 99.99% chance none of the has the watch even if they had the picture. I had similar experience(s) elsewhere, one guy even went so far that was 'about to send me the package already done for shipment pending my payment' and send me the photo of standing in queue for shipping from a DHL office together with a box (google confirmed some DHL office in US, he was supposed to send from EU). Ha ha, that was very funny.

14 October 2024, 11:46 PM	#7
watchnwine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 102	WTB posts always bring out the sharks. Swim very carefully.

14 October 2024, 11:48 PM	#8
Copasetic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Howie Location: Florida Watch: Varies Posts: 578	[QUOTE= I definitely understand your concern and I think you should be able to find your Hermes from a reputable source no problem with a little patience.[/QUOTE] I totally agree. I’m not in a rush. I was just curious about whether this happens often.

25 October 2024, 08:31 AM	#10
thesultan57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London Posts: 123	Are you specifically trying to purchase at below RRP on the used market? Otherwise you can just pick one up at a Hermes store no issue (provided you have access to a store). That’s what I did and I love it! Similar vibes to an Aquanaut but no one knows what it is! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2024, 10:37 AM	#11
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,149	If you have a lady in your life I’d buy it new and get some spend towards a quota bag for her.

25 October 2024, 07:06 PM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,684	You’re better off just sending a direct message to one of the trusted sellers here.

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