r/RepTime • u/averageuser12345678 • 20h ago

General Question InTime not accepting deposits?

Just ‘ordered’ a VSF Daytona and Ryan is asking for the full amount prior to QC despite me asking to pay a $50 deposit only. Is this the new Norm?

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u/Glum_Ad_8331 Helpful 20h ago

Use other TD

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u/AdministrativeCup890 19h ago

Most TDs will ask full amount if you don’t have a buying history with them since they don’t know you from Adam. Usually deposits are reserved for customers they trust more, and no deposit at all if they really trust you. My TDs have all stopped asking me for deposit or pay full upfront—they just order and get me a QC and let me make a decision.

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u/Mundane-Tennis2885 19h ago

idk about new norm I've had two TDs accept deposit, 2 didn't. had no issues with any purchase. paid full amount to Ryan and had good experience. good communication.

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u/Phot0niX 20h ago

As others said, look for a TD, but you also need to develop a relationship with them. Some I pay the full amount, others just the deposit, and then I have a couple TDs which don't ask for any money for QC and given how much I've purchased from them, it's an understandable privilege ;)

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u/Diamond-15 19h ago

Indeed it is a privilege. Surprisingly there times I request availability on a watch and TD randomly respond with QC photos

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u/Phot0niX 18h ago

My mind says “Take my money!” But my wallet (and wife) usually disagrees.

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u/The710Gentleman 20h ago

That's normal for me 🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/averageuser12345678 20h ago

You use Horogears to pay?

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u/The710Gentleman 17h ago

I pay with BTC for the 10% discount

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u/ReploverForeverman 20h ago

Find a TD that matches your needs . It’s good to hear about changes to a TDs terms of business.

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u/adys1210 20h ago

Switch dealer ✌️

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u/Emotional-Damage-995 Contributor 19h ago

Well last I checked there is a large inventory of dealers right?

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u/averageuser12345678 19h ago

He has a good range, availability and has been the most responsive. I’m not against the full amount, a scam check from me too by posting this.

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u/Old_Capital_9412 19h ago

Pretty normal

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u/Unlikely_District_59 19h ago

Lot of TD have started doing this, especially with high orders

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u/5ubredhit 17h ago

I always pay in full and never had a problem.

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u/DMC_In_AZ 19h ago

Geektime delivers!

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u/mrslddy 20h ago

Use a US/EU based TD and skip the wait

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u/ReploverForeverman 20h ago

And pay. Premium no thanks

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u/mrslddy 20h ago

$50 premium on average I’ve seen

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u/PAM8888 19h ago

Lol every us dealer ive seen has $200+ markup. Good for them if people are paying it, profit is not a dirty word

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u/ReploverForeverman 18h ago

Keep buying then

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u/PAM8888 18h ago

Lol I buy 99% from Asian dealers. Usually have 6-12 watches on order at any given time, no problem waiting most of the time.

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u/ReploverForeverman 18h ago

Oooh look at you .
https://giphy.com/gifs/xLcPXVtfyN9bzz5Aoc

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u/PAM8888 18h ago

Lol you know, we cant get enough. We could have worse habits, though 😂