A little help needed if possible...
A little help needed if possible...
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epom

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15,099 posts

192 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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I've seen a watch I really like advertised at what is regarded a very good price (thank you by the way the person who for confirmed as much on the price). I have to admit to being a bit of a novice in regard to watches yet I follow this thread with interest. I'm not after anything bank busting and naturally am on a budget.
The watch in question is a net only offer which is fine, however the company will only issue them to someone with a UK address even if paying by Paypal. So there in lies my problem, I know its a massive ask, not to mention somewhat risky but if there is anyone on here willing then please let me know.
Cheers.

kazste

6,129 posts

229 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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Are you sure that the risk is worth it? Don't get me wrong most people on here are fantastic but some might not be and both will offer, guess the only thing to do is go by post count and reputation.

I would offer but I am going away for a few weeks very soon and wouldn't he confident it would arrive before I leave.

Just be careful as not only will they have the potential to take what's yours they will also have your name and address.

Not saying don't do it, just saying (as I'm sure you already know to be) be careful.

epom

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15,099 posts

192 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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Thank you for that, absolutely agree with you and likewise I can see the point of why would anyone want to trust me. Trying to get hold of my cousin in London with 2 weeks now but to no avail.

Chicane-UK

3,861 posts

216 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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What is the company you're trying to buy from?

PJ S

10,842 posts

258 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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No need to be as coy as you have been – show us exactly what and where from.
As for budget – if we're to assume something in the low hundreds, by the time you've paid for postage to wherever you reside, is it still worth going for?

epom

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15,099 posts

192 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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Have a few on sale, really liking another with the gulf logo on it, but seem to have settled on this.Thanks for many input smile
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/mx9783/tag-heuer-for...

GC8

19,910 posts

221 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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A Dom Hackett is a dealer and forum member and he may be able to help. Andy Tims is a forum member who I would trust too, although I am sure that there are others. Picking another forum member might be difficult and open to risk.

PJ S

10,842 posts

258 months

Monday 23rd September 2013
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epom said:
Have a few on sale, really liking another with the gulf logo on it, but seem to have settled on this.Thanks for many input smile
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/mx9783/tag-heuer-for...
Okay.
I see where you are, I'm in the North – not that it makes a blind bit of difference to Royal Mail getting it into An Post's hands.
Were you contemplating transferring funds for the helper to acquire on your behalf, and then post on?
I don't think BB will entertain a card linked to one geographical location and the item being sent to another – but if I'm wrong, then happy days, as that means the only thing to sort out is postage from them to you.

Just a bit of a thought – as you're interested in chronograph, would you consider this for a similar expense?
https://www.chrono24.com/en/longines/grande-vitess...

There's one on TZ, which is pointless linking to as it's not publicly viewable – but Andy or myself could organise it for you, if it was preferred over the Tag.
If not, email me through my profile, and we'll see about getting you hooked up with the Tag.

epom

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15,099 posts

192 months

Tuesday 24th September 2013
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Hey Guys, just typical as soon as I grasp at a few straws my cousin got back to me last night and is actually coming over this weekend, so happy days. Thanks for the help and the advice, and a big thank you PJS for your kind offer.