Gumtree in the UK

[Almanis461 0]

So my first proper post here is an angry one

I saw a thread on the prevalence of replicas being sold as gens on Gumtree. I had to look in my area. 

IT'S UNBELIEVABLE! Not a single genuine advert. Pictures are unnecessary. Submariners at £200 and Patek's even cheaper!!

Obviously, nobody who has any knowledge of these brands, will buy these.  BUT somebody could well buy these believing they are real and  years later stick them on ebay thinking they are real and get £Xk for them. How many of the blatant  replicas listed on ebay happen like this?

This is the email I sent to Gumtree: "

I've been browsing your site, of which I'm a huge fan, in search of high end watches.

 

   I'm fully aware that this is product category full of fraud so my guard was, obviously, up.

what I wasn't excepting was the presence of blatant fraud. In fact, presence isn't the right word, It's omnipresent. There is an absence of legitimate listings in this category.

 

   I'd cite examples but a simple search would provide you hundreds. This could be resolved by a few moderators with little training and a passing interest in horology. It's shocking that this could happen. In fact, it is so unbelievable that one can only conclude you are happy to allow this to continue.

 

   Adverts for Patek Philippe watches, worth £20k+, at £150 with no mention of fake, replica or imitation in the description. This could be solved by a simple algorithm written by an A-Level computing student.

 

   This negligence leads me to conclude that you are COMPLICIT in selling counterfeit goods.

 

   This market, of which I was a huge fan, is now one I will avoid.

 

 I anticipate your response."

 

this could be an interesting conversation; How many of those selling fake watches as gen know they are doing so?

[Almanis461 0]

I must add, I have no problem with replicas if they are sold as such. There is as much beauty in a brilliant replica as beautiful original.  

 

 If not more?

[Rx4Time 1,472]

Links to adds?

[Almanis461 0]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/patek-philippe-nautilus-iced-out/1284244504

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/rolex-day-date/1284338483

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mens-watches/new-swiss-patek-philippe-tourbillon-golden-case-automatic-watch-see-through-back-/1283897975

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-swiss-eta-blue-dial/1284337035

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/rolex-submariner-blue-face-two-tone-sapphire-glass-ceramic-bezal-glide-lock-clasp-waterproof/1284315241

not my post code use RH118dz  to search gumtree.

Edited January 26, 2018 by Almanis461

[Almanis461 0]

We can all look at these adverts and laugh. Some will see them as a bargain and jump at the opportunity.

[seanjames 2]

From my understanding

If you list replicas on gumtree as replicas the advert gets kicked off, if anyone thinks they are getting a gen for £150 then they are either:-

a. Stupid and not done any research

b. Thinking this guy selling their Patek etc for £150 doesn't know what he has so I'm going to rip him off and steal a 5k watch for £150

[SteveA 307]

A bit bemused that a guy that buys replicas complains that a site is selling replicas!

[danza 17]

7 hours ago, Almanis461 said:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/patek-philippe-nautilus-iced-out/1284244504

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/rolex-day-date/1284338483

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mens-watches/new-swiss-patek-philippe-tourbillon-golden-case-automatic-watch-see-through-back-/1283897975

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-swiss-eta-blue-dial/1284337035

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/rolex-submariner-blue-face-two-tone-sapphire-glass-ceramic-bezal-glide-lock-clasp-waterproof/1284315241

not my post code use RH118dz  to search gumtree.

RH postcode? Small world, I'm in RH15!

There's so much of this going on on Gumtree and they even post fake ads to help with fraud awareness, yet they let the sale of counterfeit watches go pretty much unchecked. Don't really get it TBH.

[narikaa 129]

Is it only me that all this crusading is lost on

 

How is it that people who pursue the illicit and illegal, & who howl like babies if legalities bite them in this pursuit

 

persist yet in baying at the moon for ever more control.

 

 

I'm quite sure that Gumtree fulfils it's purpose. Not only as a conduit to move on that bicycle you never used, but as a focus for those that know no better to get their easy fix of Louis Vuitton bags and moody kettles for the upcoming weekend's piss-up.

Was a time before eBay's dominance when old timers on these forums will recall that several action sites were actually a backbone of the Rep trade - until 'crusaders' had their way.

 

 

 

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[BlackjackWQ 32]

15 minutes ago, narikaa said:

Is it only me that all this crusading is lost on

 

How is it that people who pursue the illicit and illegal, & who howl like babies if legalities bite them in this pursuit

 

persist yet in baying at the moon for ever more control.

 

 

I'm quite sure that Gumtree fulfils it's purpose. Not only as a conduit to move on that bicycle you never used, but as a focus for those that know no better to get their easy fix of Louis Vuitton bags and moody kettles for the upcoming weekend's piss-up.

Was a time before eBay's dominance when old timers on these forums will recall that several action sites were actually a backbone of the Rep trade - until 'crusaders' had their way.

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Don't be ridiculous!!! It's IMMORAL that they are selling these replica watches on gumtree! How disgusting of gumtree to let this happen. The fact I can't search for my favourite ladyboy hooker on gumtree without being bombarded with replicas is disgusting. 

 

Now, buying replica watches from China is moral and because I purchase all my watches through Uncle Ji Xingping from Guangzhou I have the moral obligation to report these disgusting posts to gumtree, it sickens me that gumtree would allow their platform to be tainted by these disgusting adverts.

 

 

[Chiquita Fanjita 1,776]

1 hour ago, SteveA said:

A bit bemused that a guy that buys replicas complains that a site is selling replicas!

+1

47 minutes ago, narikaa said:

Is it only me that all this crusading is lost on

 

How is it that people who pursue the illicit and illegal, & who howl like babies if legalities bite them in this pursuit

 

persist yet in baying at the moon for ever more control.

 

 

I'm quite sure that Gumtree fulfils it's purpose. Not only as a conduit to move on that bicycle you never used, but as a focus for those that know no better to get their easy fix of Louis Vuitton bags and moody kettles for the upcoming weekend's piss-up.

Was a time before eBay's dominance when old timers on these forums will recall that several action sites were actually a backbone of the Rep trade - until 'crusaders' had their way.

 

 

 

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Its not just you Reg.  Agree with you there mate.

[Genius 281]

9 hours ago, Almanis461 said:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/rolex-submariner-blue-face-two-tone-sapphire-glass-ceramic-bezal-glide-lock-clasp-waterproof/1284315241

This one looks to be a pretty good deal,  looks very similar to the equivalent regmariner around the same price but comes with a decent looking rolex box and the guy will even hand deliver and resize the bracelet for you

9 hours ago, Almanis461 said:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/patek-philippe-nautilus-iced-out/1284244504

Again not my style but looks decent for the money, and the ability to collect in person so you can inspect the thing prior to handing over your money is worth having on a full pave watch

[HHjones 0]

have a look at these ones, i couldn't help but laugh 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/audemars-piguet-offshore-men-hand-watch-jewelery-bracelet-accessories/1283810086

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mens-watches/ap-audemars-piguet-gold-plated-watch-/1281347492

https://www.gumtree.com/p/watches/audemars-piguet-watch-men-watches-/1281112832