bhduck 1 Posted June 9, 2018 I guess it was always going to happen at some stage... but the 508 I bought M2M arrived today - or rather it didn’t. The box had been slit open, the watch removed and then the flaps folded back into the box. All risks were on me, so that’s life and nothing I can do about it. But I guess reporting the theft to the courier is at least worth doing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudorep 3 Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Contacting the courier is your only recourse, or getting the seller to contact them on your behalf. Did you sign for the package? If you have proof the package has been tampered with then it should be an easy insurance claim (depending on whether the package was insured at all?) I'd recommend being a bit economical with the truth though re the watch being a rep, as far as the courier needs to know it was a watch you bought (and leave them to assume it was a gen). Edited June 9, 2018 by Pseudorep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhduck 1 Posted June 9, 2018 Thanks. The seller has been brilliantly helpful. He’s contacting the original courier and we will see where it goes...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,200 Posted June 9, 2018 This seller needs a special mention if he's able to achieve a positive outcome at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhduck 1 Posted June 9, 2018 Absolutely.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slashdotcom 0 Posted June 9, 2018 I'm so sorry mate...i hope you will find out what happened with the watchInviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted June 9, 2018 Was it an international sale? I'm just curious as to how anyone would know the box was worth opening in the first place? Every courier company has to have 100's of 1000's of packages every day - and to luckily single one out. I'm only going by my own experience which is international I need to declare what's in the package - and domestic I don't. What courier company? At least that should be mentioned if in fact they are slicing boxes open.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,746 Posted June 10, 2018 22 hours ago, andrewgmiles said: I guess it was always going to happen at some stage... but the 508 I bought M2M arrived today - or rather it didn’t. The box had been slit open, the watch removed and then the flaps folded back into the box. All risks were on me, so that’s life and nothing I can do about it. But I guess reporting the theft to the courier is at least worth doing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That’s the oldest scam in the book, wrap the parcel, then make it look like postie has been tampering with it, it’s the classic misuse of “after the postie has it, it’s fuck all to do with me” disclaimer. yes of course the seller is doing “his best” to help you, can’t very well call the courier and tell them he’s had a fakey nicked know can he Check the parcel weight on his ticket and then chuck it on the wife’s cooking scales in the kitchen, should be exact same. Hope i’m Wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted June 10, 2018 Equally removed by the receiver and an attempt made to look like a theft? Just saying. Not accusing........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,200 Posted June 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, BADAPPLE12 said: Equally removed by the receiver and an attempt made to look like a theft? Just saying. Not accusing........ PBR's supposition is better............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted June 10, 2018 It is as thinking about it receiver gains nothing by doing it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,746 Posted June 10, 2018 10 minutes ago, BADAPPLE12 said: Equally removed by the receiver and an attempt made to look like a theft? Just saying. Not accusing........ The buyer has nothing to gain here See you just posted same, slow internet today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted June 10, 2018 39 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: Check the parcel weight on his ticket and then chuck it on the wife’s cooking scales in the kitchen, should be exact same. +1 .... seen this scam a few times already .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted June 10, 2018 The whole thing reminds me of this - and this didn't turn out well for the fellow whose watch was 'stolen by the courier'.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted June 10, 2018 Had it done to me, only the seller.... sorry the 'thief' switched it to a g shock instead of an AP.....where did you buy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 17:30, McGilli said: The whole thing reminds me of this - and this didn't turn out well for the fellow whose watch was 'stolen by the courier'.. Re-read the thread until when he had been gulaged (or banned: the gulag thread has a broken link). I truly love the way @sconehead, @greg_r, @trailboss99 and others roasted him with low flames from when it became evident he was messing up with us. Even faking that the other members should "give the guy a break" and immediately after re-lightening the flames below him . Really really well played guys And I think it has been also a lesson for him: many times these teenagers think they are very smart and greatly underestimate the experience and skills of people with some years more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 12, 2018 Maybe the goat took it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted June 14, 2018 Though we have all seen scammers before, we've also had legitimate issues with postal theft. I had a watch I shipped to the UK 3 or 4 years ago get cut out somewhere along the way. I know I put it in there and the receiver had no motivation to claim otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhduck 1 Posted June 20, 2018 The seller was able to send me a partial refund today. Not loads, but some at least.To do that, he obviously had to go to some trouble - make calls, fill out paperwork etc.So sure, it obviously could’ve all been part of a scam. One that involved the seller doing a bunch of unnecessary work to reduce their profit. Or the postie could’ve nicked it.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kool-Aid 0 Posted June 22, 2018 I smell a fookin ratSent from my HTC One M9PLUS using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pstar_1980 9 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 13:17, RussP said: This seller needs a special mention if he's able to achieve a positive outcome at the end. Great point! Totally agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueoysterboy 17 Posted June 22, 2018 OP: Have you weighed the box as suggested by PBR? Just curious... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhduck 1 Posted June 23, 2018 OP: Have you weighed the box as suggested by PBR? Just curious...I’d thrown it away before seeing that suggestionSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhduck 1 Posted June 23, 2018 This seller needs a special mention if he's able to achieve a positive outcome at the end.Well, whilst I do think the seller behaved well, the reality is comments on this thread have shown quite a range, including the genius somewhere above this comment who thought I was somehow benefiting by faking this (to what, scam myself?).I therefore don’t think it’d be doing the seller any favours to praise them by name - opinions are just too mixed.My own view is that of course the seller could’ve scammed me, but I prefer to think the best of people when possible and the circumstantial evidence of a partial refund obtained via filling out cumbersome paperwork backs that up a little. As another comment said, postal theft isn’t unheard of.Bottom line: in this hobby, things will go wrong somewhere about 1 transaction in 20 and you won’t always get what you pay out for.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
