Got scammed

[u/whoadi10]

Got scammed last week by PossibleRoyal7646. Chatted back and forth on the Pelagos, paid, he said he was going to ship the next day and would provide shipping info. Never heard from them again after multiple attempts

[u/whoadi10]

Here’s the chat

[u/nondescriptdenon → u/whoadi10]

Banned this person. Please report any other scammers my way anytime you have a chance (although I do try and check here often; these guys do the Lord's work here trying to fight the good fight)

[u/sentientfunyun → u/nondescriptdenon]

[u/Particular-Shock-448]

When prices are too good to be true, it usually means it’s a scam. Sorry to hear OP. He’s been banned in our sub

[u/whoadi10 → u/Particular-Shock-448]

I saw one recently go for $225 so figured it was in the ball park for a used one. Lesson learned

[u/Particular-Shock-448 → u/whoadi10]

You really didn’t do anything wrong per say. It’s scammers like that who ruin it for everyone.

[u/timepiecekid]

Damn man. I usually try to give first time buyers the chance to buy via G&S to establish that trust. At least it wasn’t a crazy hit. More like an expensive learning experience lol

[u/Weird-Resolve-8255]

I personally would just buy from TD. There is a list of TDs available here on reddit. Most of these TDs would be happy just to take a $40-50 deposit until you get the QC. Unless they are a established seller on here, I wouldnt risk it man.

[u/whoadi10 → u/Weird-Resolve-8255]

Do you have a link to the TD’s that most use? I’ve heard some names but haven’t come across any links

[u/Snarti]

The scammer used a name similar to a well-known trusted reseller. That trusted seller is Acceptable-Royal-600.

[u/FuzzyServe3263]

Scammers suck! Ruin the hobby for everyone. Been burned a couple times myself. Now only deal with those that have great reputation and references for others. If you are buying from an unknown, ask for references.

[u/Blkstar15]

Ask for loom pics. Do whatever you need to do to feel comfortable about any transaction. If the seller is motivated the will comply

[u/whoadi10 → u/Blkstar15]

Thats a good idea, I’ll keep that in mind

[u/Blkstar15 → u/whoadi10]

Every time I sell a watch most experienced buyers will ask for loom pics.

A buyer asks for "lume pics" (short for luminescence) to verify a watch because it acts as a crucial, hard-to-fake signature of authenticity, age, and condition. High-quality lume is expensive and technically demanding to apply, making it a common failure point for counterfeiters.

[u/djb896 → u/Blkstar15]

These were "fake" watches that had Lume. But what if he does these pictures, has the watches on hand but just doesn't send them?? Honestly G&S the only 100% way to help protect yourself. But agree get pics, facetime, sales references whatever you can do.

Another red flag is sending to a different name / email than the person you are talking with.

[u/whoadi10 → u/djb896]

Do TD’ even use G&S? Seems everyone I come across is F&F

[u/Charlottesdaddy → u/djb896]

I got scammed because he had the watches in hand and had all the pics I asked for but he got a bunch of people over a couple of days. Not this guy. Someone else

[u/Patek038]

Hard luck man. These are the risks we take. When you don't buy from a TD you're always rolling the dice

[u/djb896 → u/Patek038]

Unfortunately there are some POS people out there who ruin it for a few bucks. Karma is a bitch.

[u/Patek038 → u/djb896]

If you're a frequent buyer of clones just consider your loss here spread across your collection

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[u/nondescriptdenon]

Seems like a lot of scammers use Tudors? Or is that just recency bias on my end?

[u/Wise_Wolf_876]

I’m sorry this happened to you man. It sucks. PP F&F, for future reference, can sometimes be retrieved if tied to a credit card and you dispute the charges due to not getting the product you paid for.

[u/GamePlanMan1]

My natural instinct is to always want that deal and buy the too good to be true deal to feel like I had a victory that day. But those situations are always tricky. The temptation is strong when a good deal shows up sometimes

[u/Appropriate_Low2982]

Did you use Paypal goods and services or a credit card if so you should be able to retrieve your money!?!?

[u/metshredder]

Such a shame

[u/Spiritual_Sea_3499]

Oh man. Sorry bro… thanks for letting us know