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anyone ever fooled an authorized dealer with a rep?

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M4ttl4ne

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hey people, im relatively new to this forum but im overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge and help on here.

anyway, this weekend i went in search of a gen Tag Heuer for my father as a belated retirement-come xmas gift. i decided to wear my favourite rep, the Omega ultimate planet ocean. often described as one of the few 'super reps' it really is an excellent example.

so i walked into my preferred AD and selected a couple of Tag carrera's.
as i sat with the dealer to examine them he asked if id like to try them on. i agreed and removed the omega from my wrist. "nice Omega" the dealer said, "mind if i take a look?"

what was i supposed to say? no?!

sure i said nervously, convinced i would be sprung any minute. after what seemed like forever..."beautiful!" exclaimed the dealer. "after 25 years of working here i must say this is my favorite omega, i must invest in one at some point"

i couldn't believe it! here was this so called expert with 25 years experience examining my replica as close as you can get and it fooled him!

i guess this really is an example of just how good todays replica watches are, needless to say i was very happy, and this encounter has further fueled my passion for reps!

i just wondered if anyone else had had any similar experiences? id lov e to hear your stories!
 
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What did you think he was going to say?
He was not going to say look it's a fake! and piss you off so you don't buy his tag.
If he did see that it was not real he would have told all the staff in the shop after.
 
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M4ttl4ne said:
hey people, im relatively new to this forum but im overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge and help on here.

anyway, this weekend i went in search of a gen Tag Heuer for my father as a belated retirement-come xmas gift. i decided to wear my favourite rep, the Omega ultimate planet ocean. often described as one of the few 'super reps' it really is an excellent example.

so i walked into my preferred AD and selected a couple of Tag carrera's.
as i sat with the dealer to examine them he asked if id like to try them on. i agreed and removed the omega from my wrist. "nice Omega" the dealer said, "mind if i take a look?"

what was i supposed to say? no?!

sure i said nervously, convinced i would be sprung any minute. after what seemed like forever..."beautiful!" exclaimed the dealer. "after 25 years of working here i must say this is my favorite omega, i must invest in one at some point"

i couldn't believe it! here was this so called expert with 25 years experience examining my replica as close as you can get and it fooled him!

i guess this really is an example of just how good todays replica watches are, needless to say i was very happy, and this encounter has further fueled my passion for reps!

i just wondered if anyone else had had any similar experiences? id lov e to hear your stories!
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Bad idea... Reeeaaaaly bad idea...
Never, ever wear your rep into a AD store!
Especially not when you know that you are going to take it of your wrist in front of the salesperson. :nah:
 
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just stop beeing silly and wear your reps where you want. But not at the AD!
 
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M4ttl4ne

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as i said,im fairly new here! i guess i have a few lessons to learn yet.
 
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Another one....

I have never worn a rep into an AD. Don't plan on it either.
 
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M4ttl4ne said:
as i said,im fairly new here! i guess i have a few lessons to learn yet.
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Yepp... You do.
What were you thinking wearing your rep into the AD, knowing that you were going to try on watches and then expose your rep??
 
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M4ttl4ne

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i dunno,, stupid mistake looking back. everyone has to start somewhere i guess. lesson learned tho.
 
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Guys, it's not like the OP robbed the AD while wearing a Canal St Submariner. Lighten up a little. Enough of the dog pile on the noob routine.

Matt, wearing a rep into an AD brings unwanted attention to our little hobby. Better to enjoy them outside of a retail store. If you want to go in and try something on, slip it into your pocket. Admittedly there is a bit of a thrill and curiosity, "will they know" type thing, but it's not worth the risk in the end. Chalk it up to lesson learned.

Welcome to the forum, btw!
 
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