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Re: Eric Davril - Caution
In Response To: Re: Eric Davril - Caution ()

Hi Jim,

Hope that I didn't come across as being unsympathetic to your plight. I was thinking the other day about how on earth would I have ever learnt as much as I have about Heuer and had the opportunity to buy some great watches if it wasn't for the internet- I would have been stuck with whatever the local watch shop had in stock.

The downside is that there are risks in buying on-line- I was minutes away from transferring money directly into the bank account of a seller in Germany for a watch, only to find out that he has canceled his e-bay account. I got lucky that I didn't lose a lot of money- so I'm not claiming for one minute that I am an expert buyer!

It may well be that you had different understandings about the terms of sale and this this was further complicated by language. Either way, and irrespective of the legalities, it is simply rude not to answer the questions of a distressed buyer- even if only out of sympathy for events that are outside of the control of you both.

While I'm not optimistic that you will be able to find a good outcome (given the effort you've already put in), I do hope that you do get your watch, or your money back- I would hate to be in your position as would everyone on this board.

Good Luck

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