just bought this Breitling on ebay, good deal or not?

[loanman]

I just bought this Navitimer on ebay and wanted to get you guys opinion if this was a good deal. I paid $2550

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110268745494

what appealed to me most is that he offers a 7 day return policy which will allow me to have the watch fully inspected to make sure everything checks out.

your input would be greatly appreciated

[Hctr154]

Congrats...admittedly I'm a little jealous.;-)

[Dracha]

watch looks OK, but you're buying from a zero (0) feedback seller. are you picking the watch up in person ? , I wouldnt send my $2550 to a zero(0) feedback seller, not even through paypal (unless you can get your money back through your CC company if he doesnt send anything)

also he says he will leave negative feedback ? , you cant do that anymore as a seller

all in all i'd be very hesitant

Rgds
-Rene

p.s. i might just be too carefull ! and everything may turn out great :-)

[no_self_control]

watch looks OK, but you're buying from a zero (0) feedback seller. are you picking the watch up in person ? , I wouldnt send my $2550 to a zero(0) feedback seller, not even through paypal (unless you can get your money back through your CC company if he doesnt send anything)

also he says he will leave negative feedback ? , you cant do that anymore as a seller

all in all i'd be very hesitant

Rgds
-Rene

p.s. i might just be too carefull ! and everything may turn out great :-)

i have to agree with the above. if i were you i wouldn't send any money unless i first checked that it was covered by my credit card. sellers that make threats like 'leave negative feedback' are trying to be threatening. this isn't necessary if the seller is genuine. even if the seller could leave negative feedback, better that than get scammed for this amount of money. believe me, i've been there.

[O2AFAC67]

I just bought this Navitimer on ebay and wanted to get you guys opinion if this was a good deal. I paid $2550

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110268745494

what appealed to me most is that he offers a 7 day return policy which will allow me to have the watch fully inspected to make sure everything checks out.

your input would be greatly appreciatedThe auction says the watch is in Arlington, Texas which is near Dallas. Email the seller and tell him you have an acquaintance who will come over and inspect the watch before you send payment. The member who bought my Crosswind/UTC lives in Ft. Worth and is the Chief of Police (retired) of that city. I think he would be happy to inspect the Navi for you if I ask him. The seller should be happy to meet with him. Most importantly, judge the response and reaction to your email. That should give you a fair idea of the seller's veracity. If he is quite open with addresses and phone numbers and receptive to the inspection, you're likely ok with the deal. If not, walk away.
Cheers,
Ron

[loanman]

Wow Ron, thank you so much for making that offer I will send you a pm

[Alan M]

Do NOT mess with Ron! (or his friends)

[RJRJRJ]

lol Ron. That is awesome!

[Texcowboy9]

Good advice from Ron! I live in Fort Worth which is about 20 miles from Arlington. I would not bid on an item from a 0 feedback seller! Hope everything works out for you, the Navitimer is a great, classic watch.

[rohanmce]

Ahhh! The Breitling Forum to the rescue! :-!:-!

I'm holding my breath just waiting to hear the rest of this story.

Loanman: Good luck and please keep us updated.

cheers,
Rohan

[p3l3r]

oh i love this brotherhod!
good luck mate!

[Brice]

I love that too ! :-!
That Navi looks great : we'll all stay tuned for it...

Cheers,
Brice

[Big Tuck]

Looks like the listing has been removed. Hummmmmmmmmm

[PaulGT3]

Yea it got pulled and Loanman didnt pay. worked out well other than he didnt get a nice watch.
Any one have a Navitimer Loanman could buy? Some one has to be selling?

[Brice]

Any one have a Navitimer Loanman could buy? Some one has to be selling?

Here are two bids on french Ebay :
. a Navitimer 92 (ending in 3 days)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/BREITLING-NAVITIMER-boite-facture-AUTHENTIQUE-3400_W0QQitemZ170238333433QQihZ007QQcategoryZ11645 4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

. a Navitimer Heritage 2003 (ending in 5 days)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/BREITLING-NAVITIMER-HERITAGE-ANNEE-2003_W0QQitemZ150270146039QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11645 4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers,
Brice

[Alex**]

interesting why did it get pulled?

[O2AFAC67]

interesting why did it get pulled?After I gave Bruno (loanman) a call and discussed the sale and evaluation, he was armed with enough information to email the seller the appropriate queries. Shockingly, the seller never responded ;-) :-d to the email and the auction was pulled shortly after that. Fortunately, funds had not been sent for the purchase and loanman is contacting one of my AD references to buy brand new. :-! I suspect we'll be seeing some pics posted here in the not too distant future... ;-)
Cheers,
Ron

[Alex**]

would this be a mutual ad friend?

aw well as long as he gets a nice shiny B all is not lost

[O2AFAC67]

would this be a mutual ad friend?

aw well as long as he gets a nice shiny B all is not lostHi, Alex. Not the one you are thinking of because loanman lives in California. Other side of the country instead, NYC to be exact. ;-)
Cheers,
Ron

[Alex**]

does that save you the sales tax on top of any discount?

[dricig]

Glad to see everything worked out for the best.

Nice going Ron.:-!

BTW, Hey Ron, don't they still hang horse thieves in Texas:think:

dave

[O2AFAC67]

does that save you the sales tax on top of any discount?Yes. Residency issues. ;-)

[O2AFAC67]

Glad to see everything worked out for the best.

Nice going Ron.:-!

BTW, Hey Ron, don't they still hang horse thieves in Texas:think:

daveHi, Dave. Actually, that subject was discussed last month during a lunch meeting with the gentleman whose services I offered (and he happily agreed to do so) to loanman for evaluation of that auction watch. His lovely wife on the left, him center and me right) We were in the Salt Grass Saloon and Steakhouse consumating a watch sale and having a good time discussing Breitlings. He had just bought my two tone Crosswind with UTC module and had brought his new SOH and E with him to show. I was wearing the B-1/UTC but had the Evo with me as well. The setting being what it was, rustling (horses or watches) and its consequences was one of the topics of discussion. :-d The penalty assessed for the act no matter the object is still the same down here in the Wild West. ;-) Hahahahahaha!! :-d

Cheers,
Ron

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[MichaelD]

I'm glad everything worked out for loanman. If I can be of any assistance to forum members with issues in the north Texas area, let me know.:-!

Ron, I still love that Crosswind!

[loanman]

Hey guys, been out of town for a few days so sorry I didn't post the conclusion to my story. From what you guys have read from Ron's post you know that Ron saved my butt $2550. What an awesome guy to step in and help a guy he had never met. Ron you are a true gentlemen and I can't thank you enough. Not only did he save my butt, he also hooked me up with a contact to get a great deal.

I will let you all know what watch I went with and thanks again Ron, I really appreciate it!

[O2AFAC67]

I will let you all know what watch I went with and thanks again Ron, I really appreciate it!You are most welcome and we are certainly looking forward to some great pics very soon! :-!
Cheers,
Ron

[Verner]

After I gave Bruno (loanman) a call and discussed the sale and evaluation, he was armed with enough information to email the seller the appropriate queries. Shockingly, the seller never responded ;-) :-d to the email and the auction was pulled shortly after that. Fortunately, funds had not been sent for the purchase and loanman is contacting one of my AD references to buy brand new. :-! I suspect we'll be seeing some pics posted here in the not too distant future... ;-)
Cheers,
Ron


Ron,

I'm sure there's a new film just been released about you.....and I didn't realise you lived in Gotham.

"The Masked Defender"......

It's a pleasure and an honor to be on this Forum with caring people like you,

Best wishes,


Verner

[lowbee]

Nice story....happy ending.....Way to go, Ron. Reading this thread make me feel good about being part of this community....

[SadikP]

I'm new to this forum, I have had some great advice & help from many members. The forum has a real feel of community. Almost like a family