: "repitable outlet"? Costco as a
: quality dealer? I just don't think you get
: what watch collecting is about. It isn't
: about having some brand name on your wrist
: at the lowest possible price. It is about
: what is inside, and that is what people are
: getting ripped off on by fakes.

You really should reword your statement here. Costco is a fine establishment actually one of the best in the business so how is buying from there getting people ripped off???? You might just want to read the discussions instead of participating in them.