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unfair seller Autavia 2446

Hi Guys,

For those who are watching Ebay 251362128042, be aware of the seller.

Four weeks ago, after his first auction was ended because nobody wanted to pay the price, I contacted him and made him an offer which he accepted. We agreed on price and state of the watch.

Then , he informed that he would only sell the watch if I would pick it up personally. The guy is located 500 km from where I live. And, only cash payment. I told him that I was not able to drive that distance on short term and that I was not willing to send cash. I proposed to him to ask one of our fellow collectors ( was also in Chaux de Fonds last september) to accept the watch and pay on my behalf. I had found out that they lived approx 50 km from each other. The seller agreed to that. Our fellow collector was so friendly to be the intermediate.

Then, out of the blue, his phone line was disconnected. I sent him mails, but it took more than a week until he reacted. : "the problem will be solved within a month" he mailed me.
It took more than 2 weeks until he came back with a meeting proposal with our fellow collector: "the day after tomorrow I would be able to visit him with the watch". Fairly short notice one would say, and, yes indeed, our fellow collector was not able to see him then. It was a working day This happened one other time when "he was not able in the end to visit".

This went on and on, until last Monday when he relisted the watch without informing me

Guys, be cautious with this person. You have seen my story and I am fed up with him. Hopefully you will be luckier.
To me he is unprofessional, not honouring agreements. He simply regretted the agreement and tries to get more for the watch now.

Contact me if you need more info.

Ron

PS and yes, I got emotional to him by email ,which I regret, but he asked for it...

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