[Phil №❶]

Time for a new watch I figured, so I searched and found the one I wanted online. Thought I'd take a risk and buy without the protection of PayPal and as usual, I made a bad decision.

The watch arrived but is faulty in 1 minor, but annoying aspect. So I contacted the Chinese company and complained. After 6 emails to explain the problem, + 2 pictures to prove my claim, they insisted that I pay the shipping fee for another watch. Their exchange policy clearly states, when the watch is faulty that they will pay shipping.

Having little recourse, they have ceased communicating with me as I indicated that I will not pay any shipping.

The only satisfaction I can get is to inform and potential customers to not use this company at all.

The site is      Cheap Fashion Replica Watches|Fake Watches|Cheap Watches Online Sale

If only I'd used PayPal to pay, it would have been a simple matter to obtain a refund. You live and learn, I guess. 

It's all Gonz's fault, too. 

[CraigB]

My trusty tools also tell me it's a scam and phishing site ( billingcheckout.com )

[The Gonz]

 
My appearance in the paper today was meant to warn you. How is it my fault?

[Phil №❶]

Breitling watch from AFG for $20.

Started me thinking, mine was dearer, coz I'm not going there, to save $. I bought a Rolex, always wanted one. 

[Doggie 1]

One place not to buy from.
Word of mouth is the best form of advertising.
Thanks for sharing. 
I'm in the middle of a dispute too (not again..... ) but I won't be posting anything until the fat lady has finished her song.

[Phil №❶]

My trusty tools also tell me it's a scam and phishing site ( billingcheckout.com )

I used my special credit card form the post office, which is only loaded with $ when I buy something, otherwise $5.00 in it.

[asathorny]

Phil, they sell Rolex watches for $64? and you thought they would be a decent and honest <sigh>  c'mon Phil gerra grip

 

[CraigB]

My trusty tools also tell me it's a scam and phishing site ( billingcheckout.com )

I used my special credit card form the post office, which is only loaded with $ when I buy something, otherwise $5.00 in it.

Luckily it's just a small amount of cash and a bit of hurt pride

[Phil №❶]

Phil, they sell Rolex watches for $64? and you thought they would be a decent and honest <sigh>  c'mon Phil gerra grip

 

 

[AlanHo]

You should always use counterfeit money when you buy fake products......

[neptune]

Phil, they sell Rolex watches for $64? and you thought they would be a decent and honest <sigh>  c'mon Phil gerra grip

 

He could have got a cheaper working one in Bali, plus a holiday to boot......

[Phil №❶]

 

Bali, too dangerous.

[The Gonz]

Breitling watch from AFG for $20.

Started me thinking, mine was dearer, coz I'm not going there, to save $. I bought a Rolex, always wanted one. 

Ah, yes. I'll wear it especially for you next month at the Show again this year.

[Shambles]

Well, you must have paid using the wrong currency.

[AlanHo]

I just went to look at the watch website and my WOT (Web of Trust) software flagged up a red warning about it being untrustworthy. They must be right.

Safe Browsing Tool | WOT (Web of Trust)

[eye30]

Use cc then claim against cc company......

[Phil №❶]

Use cc then claim against cc company......

I'll look into that. The whole business is a bit of a joke, but I am annoyed that they use distance to escape their responsibility.

[Dazzler]

What is the minor fault Phil? Doesn't the time part work? 

I am a bit peeved too at the moment.. Doing some updating of our house.. Changed a few lights around and ordered 2 x wall pendants from our usual local light shop. Unlike me not to ask the price first... $230 bucks for 2! (I did a search online and sell for as little as $75 each... )

When we go to pick them up I'll try and negotiate a discount! 

[Phil №❶]

Cancel the order, Dazz.

Regarding the watch, you're nearly correct. I bought 1 with an extra hand that reads against an outer bezel to give a 2nd time zone. This was to be set to UT, so I can keep track of our Euro cousins. It is supposed to make 1 rev / 24 hours, but instead it makes 2. Nothing I try enables it to be set. I AM going to pursue the disputed transaction though, already down loaded the form. I'm quite happy with the rest of it though. It looks good & costs about $4k if it were real. Waiting to see who is 1st to notice, then I'll have some fun with them.


@Gonz, Likewise. 

[Dazzler]

I'll try and negotiate first... I know them pretty well (They know I have just retired.. they must think I'm loaded) 

[Phil №❶]

  Good luck.

[Shambles]

That looks like it has ebola 

[Phil №❶]

Ebola, 

[FatBoy]

That's unfortunate, Phil.  It looks like a very nice watch (well, I like the look of it, if that makes sense).  That style of watch is one that I am attracted to.  I hope that you get a satisfactory outcome from it.

How about going to Thailand or Dubai or China to get a copy watch?  You get a holiday in as well!!  Much safer than Bali (or Elizabeth).  BTW, the SmartTraveller website lists Indonesia and Thailand as "Exercise a high degree of caution", China and Dubai are "Exercise normal safety precautions".  I personally wouldn't travel to Bali, but I would go to Thailand.  Maybe Gonz can get you a watch from Indonesia if you can wait 18 months?

[CraigB]

KL Malaysia has always been my preferred destination for cheap buying, Vietnam as well although not as cheap as Bali but it's safer.

[Phil №❶]

That's unfortunate, Phil.  It looks like a very nice watch (well, I like the look of it, if that makes sense).  That style of watch is one that I am attracted to.  I hope that you get a satisfactory outcome from it.

How about going to Thailand or Dubai or China to get a copy watch?  You get a holiday in as well!!  Much safer than Bali (or Elizabeth).  BTW, the SmartTraveller website lists Indonesia and Thailand as "Exercise a high degree of caution", China and Dubai are "Exercise normal safety precautions".  I personally wouldn't travel to Bali, but I would go to Thailand.  Maybe Gonz can get you a watch from Indonesia if you can wait 18 months?

I'm not THAT disappointed, it just conflicts with my slight OCD about things, but I'm learning to cope with it. I wear it each day. I have a Casio solar, tide watch and a Citizen solar (my official good one, it's very accurate), so no shortage of watches to wear.

OS holidays are not an option for me.

[FatBoy]

I'm hearing you about the OCD thing. It disappointing when things don't work the way they advertised.

I like watches too. I have my G-shock work watch, a Tag copy (from Dubai), a G-shock everyday digital watch, and a "company" watch from one of our clients. Also have a Breitling copy somewhere as well (dates go to 39th of the month).

[Phil №❶]

I've put the Visa claim in, interesting to see what happens next. 

[eye30]

I've put the Visa claim in, interesting to see what happens next. 

In uk i think they have upto 30 days to resolve but in the meantime you should ask for the interest to be stopped on that payment and they should also agree you should not pay that element of your balance when you next pay the cc bill until resolved, refund or it stands..

Keep us informed.....

[Phil №❶]

Doesn't work that way. It's effectively a debit card, the payment comes from a balance held by Visa until I decide to spend it. I only have this card, to allow payments to non PayPal vendors.