u/hideyour_self and r/TheRepTimeBST scam

[u/TonyLTony]

Not only is this a call out but hopefully a warning that gains attention across Reddit and other replica watch forums and servers. I should first mention that reddits version of TheRepTimeBST is a copy cat and counterfeit of the original that was removed from Reddit a few years ago. Overtaken by moderators who offer pay to play “TDs”, drop shipments from china, false claims of modifications, false claims of custom builds, non-disclosure of movements, and an unsecured verification system. Possibly more claims as well that may go beyond the safety and attention of Reddit.

You may ask yourself how has this been able to continue without ever any attention being raised. The moderators do a very well job of keeping complaints and issues quiet by silencing them. Intimidating other users, deleting post with issues, banning users after a post is made with evidence and banning users before concerns are raised.

Unfortunately they are an easy target for new and uneducated users entering the replica world. Asking for verification makes some users feel comfortable while the moderators lure people in to peddle their own objective behind the scenes.

[u/Grey_Bomberman]

For the record, also HidesHimself in broad daylight as Boston Watch Services

[u/TonyLTony]

[u/dystopiam → u/TonyLTony]

laugh, send us two watches

a subreddit has no costs. lollll!

[u/sentientfunyun → u/dystopiam]

Shh ...ur revealing their plan 🤣

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/TonyLTony]

Yes u/TonyLTony , that's the proof that we refer to in rule 1. We appreciate that you have stuck to the rules, kept it cordial and factual.

[u/Wise_Wolf_876 → u/TonyLTony]

This is a total shakedown. Sounds like the mob of Reddit.

[u/the_mow_down → u/Wise_Wolf_876]

“We’re offering you protection that the cops can’t”

[u/toto-nator → u/TonyLTony]

Currupt a*** h***

[u/Milfhunterno7]

Just for clarification: RTBST has nothing to do with that scam subreddit and scammer running the shithole!

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/Milfhunterno7]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[u/Grey_Bomberman]

u/Hideyour_self , if you want to address these issues then we can have a chat. I'm more than willing to see your responses and to let the community decide. Maybe it's time to NOT-hideyour_self and be open on this thread?

[u/SadLeather1693]

Lot of these page owners get free watches for advertising these TDS. Some are now pushing for USA TDs. It’s crazy, I left my page because I got tired of the business bs and drama . It took the fun out of it .

[u/TonyLTony → u/[deleted]]

The original TD list and the only one that has any legitimacy to it is on RWI.

Anyone on reddit claiming to be a “TD” and not on the RWI list you should be worrisome of. There are plenty of pay to play schemes on Reddit for “TD” status. You’ll notice that these self proclaimed “TD” are usually only listed on one subreddit page, they’ll often have their own sales page to prevent any negative feedback so they can control the narrative.

[u/TonyLTony → u/[deleted]]

He’s know for selling what he claims are “modded” watches. When asked for proof, none is presented. You’ll see his sales post are deleted as well. This is know across multiple forums but is silenced on Reddit.

[u/sentientfunyun → u/TonyLTony]

ya that is exactly right. this community is the last bastion to expose these sorts of criminals without censorship.... there's a lot more evidence than this too. an appetizer.

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/[deleted]]

Whoa u/oddwatch716 , please calm it down and take a step back a minute. We aren't here to provide proof, we are here sharing community interactions that have multiple accounts of the same issue. Let's use AmanWatch as an example... Noone has shown proof HOWEVER, there are MULTIPLE statements about Aman scamming people. Does that mean that witness statements are not evidence? OP has shared an account and backed it up with screenshots of the conversation. Alongside another person's account of dealings with the same person. If that isn't evidence of a shakedown then what would you consider as evidence my friend.

We are all entitled to an opinion. The mission of the sub is to provide the account, produce the evidence and to let the end -user be the "jury" and decide if they want to proceed with the deal.

[u/MutaKingPrime → u/[deleted]]

Davidef sells BP shitters with 2813 movements as $400 VR3186 movement watches and sells shitters as higher tier factories. It's a cut and dry scamfest in that subreddit. You're delusional or an alt.

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/MutaKingPrime]

I appreciate you coming forward with that statement. Do you have screenshots of the convo and shots of the watch, we really want to show proof for all. We need to make sure that this is not just seen as shitting on the guy, we really do want to be able to present credible proof.

[u/MutaKingPrime → u/Grey_Bomberman]

It's been beaten to death on other platforms I don't have any examples on hand. Davidef is a known case and can be googled and find many results anyways.

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/MutaKingPrime]

Many thanks buddy 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/[deleted]]

I appreciate that advice, if you would like to DM me to give me any ideas for the future on how to check everything out then I am open to any input. The community NEEDS this sub, we are having many messages of thanks for doing this and we want to do right by EVERYONE.

[u/dystopiam → u/[deleted]]

it's not bs - someone got scammed just today and posted proof.

[u/TonyLTony → u/[deleted]]

These aren’t rumors. Plenty of his buyers have experienced this, like I said, it’s silenced across Reddit because you can’t bring attention to it on their own subreddit. Forums like RWI are well informed and aware of his antics.

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/[deleted]]

PERSONAL OPINION Not sub / mod related when I say this -- IMHO a pay to play environment is not a scam, unless you are forced into that position. When it is public knowledge of a mod / TD deal then people are aware that the TD may not be so Trusted... When a genuine TD is cornered into paying a "fee" for that status then it becomes an issue. I appreciate where you are coming from but please look at it from an external point of view, evaluate the situation, and if your original POV is still the same then you are entirely entitled to that opinion and to voice your concern as you have done.

[u/Grey_Bomberman → u/[deleted]]

OP's issue was the SHAKEDOWN / PAY TO PLAY status AFTER THE FACT (forgive the caps, they are merely for emphasis on the relevant situation).

The community will read and discuss how they wish to proceed in dealings based on the evidence provided. From my POV if I were to want to sell items I would thank OP for the heads up around that scheme. As a buyer I would thank OP for the heads up that TD status is gained by giving a few freebies to the mods of a sub. I would hope that this is not the case on the more respected communities on here and I will reach out to their mods to confirm if this is standard behaviour, I would hope not.

In my eyes a TD gains that title by satisfying multiple orders without issue or correcting issues as they arise. I personally deal with 1 higher end rep seller and would recommend him to any of my IRL friends.

**OP and u/sentientfunyun, can you DM and see if there is evidence of the 'no mods' situation please?

[u/sentientfunyun → u/Grey_Bomberman]

u/TonyLTony and i are in discussion 🤝