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17 April 2020, 01:29 AM | #1 |
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AD paid in full... waiting to pick up!
Hey everyone! After weeks of browsing I've finally made an account. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during these times!
As the title says I have paid an AD in Mexico in full for a Batman but have been told they can not ship international and I have to wait to pick it up. I am in the US and my only purchase history with this AD was literally one month ago when the fiancé and I went on vacation and I bought her an entry level Rolex... I have been seeing lots of posts about certain AD's potentially selling watches they don't have in stock and now I am a little worried considering my purchase history with this AD. However I was not offered the Batman upfront... first it was a TT Daytona ( only declined because I literally bought a Rootbeer the day before!) then it was a SS SD... I accepted but only if they would ship. Two days later he said they 100% could not ship International and asked if I would pay and wait if he could get a watch I wanted more.... this ultimately led to him calling about a Batman that day that was mine if I wanted, catch being I had to spend another 2.5k at the store. I quickly agreed and spent little extra to add an Omega to the package! I paid in full using my AMEX and have receipt and invoice but am in Limbo waiting for everything to open. I am really just wondering if they actually have the watch...?? I did notice the invoice has the serial number on it last night and seems many people that paid in full do not have that. I know my history with this AD does not reflect a Batman but I am also wondering if it is a lot different in an all tourist area? I should also mention that this AD offered me a SS Daytona 30 minutes after leaving the shop off a 5k purchase... I had to buy another watch to get it but still the fact I was even offered it blew my mind! Unfortunately I had to leave before it arrived at the store and I just couldn't extend the trip. I was hoping maybe I just made a great first impression and with everything going on everyone else just passed on the opportunity. Would love to hear if anyone else has had similar experiences with AD's in all tourist areas!?!? |
17 April 2020, 01:57 AM | #2 |
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It's paid for and you have the receipt, you won't know until they open up.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. |
17 April 2020, 02:06 AM | #3 |
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I wouldn’t worry. Congratulations!
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17 April 2020, 02:07 AM | #4 |
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17 April 2020, 02:18 AM | #5 |
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If they open up. They could go out of business. Not sure how many days Amex would protect you father purchase, Would def clarify with Amex for worse case scenario. During shut down in wash dc metro, . Another local ad lost Rolex.
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17 April 2020, 02:23 AM | #6 |
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Not sure why they can't ship international? I'm getting shipments in from England so why not Mexico?
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17 April 2020, 02:24 AM | #7 |
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17 April 2020, 02:43 AM | #8 |
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Call me crazy but I would be nervous about any money held at a business in a 3rd world country.
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17 April 2020, 02:50 AM | #9 |
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17 April 2020, 02:59 AM | #10 |
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Ask the AD to send you a picture of the watch and goodies.
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17 April 2020, 02:59 AM | #11 |
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My hope is that you will get soon. It sucks at this time how we have to be doing business
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17 April 2020, 03:01 AM | #12 |
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"Do not engage in AD extortion."
Sad.
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17 April 2020, 03:16 AM | #13 |
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You've made an assessment of the potential risk versus the potential benefit and gone with your best judgement.
All you can do now is wait and don't lose any sleep. Regarding the comments in your OP, there have been opinions expressed by some forum contributors that phantom watches may have been offered. No one has accused any AD of selling watches they don't have. Nor has anyone produced any evidence to support this. |
17 April 2020, 03:26 AM | #14 |
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17 April 2020, 03:34 AM | #15 |
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17 April 2020, 03:35 AM | #16 |
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I'm in the DC area. Which AD lost Rolex?
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17 April 2020, 03:35 AM | #17 |
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I live in Mexico and my AD requires 50k spent to be even considered for a Daytona. I’m not about those type of games so I haven’t purchased anything I didn’t want to. You found a generous AD.
I would not worry, I know some gringos here are worried about the third world country thing, but if it’s an Authorized Dealer, there is nothing to worry about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
17 April 2020, 03:36 AM | #18 |
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Which one around DC? I hadn't really been paying attention
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17 April 2020, 03:36 AM | #19 |
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Maybe you could get in touch with a FedEx or DHL and find out if the watch can be picked up from the AD. If the courier companies can make it happen, you could bear the shipping costs and get the watch ASAP.
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17 April 2020, 03:38 AM | #20 |
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It is true that ADs in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico won’t ship. You can pay on the phone etc but you must pick up in person.
I’m surprised to hear the tropical ADs are trying to bundle though, as they must be hurting for customers now with the cruise line industry pretty much shut down. Which Mexican AD are you dealing with, Ultrajewels? |
17 April 2020, 03:42 AM | #21 |
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I think you’re fine
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17 April 2020, 03:50 AM | #22 |
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This is an AD that presumably relies on sales to tourists. Don't you think there'll be a severe shortage of demand for the foreseeable future? I think it's reasonable to question the financial viability of such a business.
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17 April 2020, 05:32 AM | #27 |
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Update. One employee has said Finks has lost Rolex. Another forum member reached out and got opposite answer. I hope they get to retain Rolex ad.
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17 April 2020, 05:36 AM | #29 |
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This is off topic but are some ADs shipping in the US?
I contacted an AZ AD recetnly and they said they are not allowed to ship but I could pick it up in AZ. Unfortunately, I'm not driving 150 miles to pick up a watch. |
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My nearby AD is shipping to buyer or to gift recipient(s). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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