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Buying from Davidsen-DSN seems dubious

mrsato1

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Buying from Davidsen-DSN is AWESOME!!!

I am ready to make a purchase of the modded Pam 111H from Davidsen-DSN, however the payment method seems to be a challenge. The only form of payment I recognized was Western Union, but how do I know I will get the watch I requested in my emails to Davidsen-DSN? Has anyone else sent a payment via Western Union to this seller?
 

whocares

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DSN is a highly respected dealer and I would not worry one bit...just contact him before transferring the funds and make sure you are clear on what model and details you want.
No worries whatsoever!
 

braungeo123

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I wouldn't worry either. I bought my first rep from him via western union and got a great watch 3 days after I made the payment (I'm in the US)
 

mrsato1

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Thanks to all for your advice.
Western Union charges $30.00 to send money...what a racket. Oh well! The price I must pay to play.
 

KBH

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I tried to buy a $10 replacement crown from him and I couldn't see having to pay $30 for WU and then even more to ship it. The $10 became a quick $50. He told me to buy it elsewhere.

Ruby got it for me for less than $10 delivered.
 

mrsato1

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Money sent to DSN

OK. So I sent the money via Western Union today. Got my fingers crossed now. I will post final details of this transaction upon receipt of the modded Pam 111H. I guess 10 days should be adequate time for delivery. Thanks again for all your assistance.
 

hooligan

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If you go to a WU location, the fees are much lower than sending via the website.
 

Fiddo

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If you go to a WU location, the fees are much lower than sending via the website.

Yes, they are.... Also, if you did send the money via the website and used a credit card for payment, it is likely your credit card company will treat the transaction as a cash advance and charge any and all fees they collect for cash advances.

You did pick a nice watch. It is a quite nice one.
 

btocamelo

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OK. So I sent the money via Western Union today. Got my fingers crossed now. I will post final details of this transaction upon receipt of the modded Pam 111H. I guess 10 days should be adequate time for delivery. Thanks again for all your assistance.

where's davidsen located?...if he's in China, there's a national holiday at the beginning of October...could delay things.
 

DonBrizzel

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GZ, China.

I wouldn't worry about purchasing from Davidsen. If the watch comes wrong or there is a problem, he always makes it right one way or another. The 111h from him is indeed a fine piece, too :)

Buy with confidence.
 

PHicks

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For future reference you may want to consider MoneyGram. All Walmart stores can do this and it's only a few $'s

Just remember that you can't pay by Credit card; cash or Debit is fine. Try to avoid popular times of day when people are returning all the junk they bought the previous day.
 

hooligan

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DSN is actually in Hong Kong, but I suspect they observe the same holidays as the mainland.
 

offpan

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Please post pictures when you receive it !
How much did it finally cost you ? 420 + 30 for WU ?
 

Hambone

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I am ready to make a purchase of the modded Pam 111H from Davidsen-DSN, however the payment method seems to be a challenge. The only form of payment I recognized was Western Union, but how do I know I will get the watch I requested in my emails to Davidsen-DSN? Has anyone else sent a payment via Western Union to this seller?

Somebody killed his Paypal account by ratting so he can only take wu or wire transfer. I did a wire have bought from him several times and you are dealing with the best there is in rep Panerai bar none. Given the Hambone Seal of Distinction and Merit.
 

Y8T8

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DSN is actually in Hong Kong, but I suspect they observe the same holidays as the mainland.


Not to the extent as the mainland, there are only 2 days holidays: 1 October-National Day and 3 October-Mid Autumn Festival. Back to normal on Monday 5 October.
 

mrsato1

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22/9/09
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***UPDATE*** DSN watch purchase

Here is an update. After several emails back and forth (two weeks), I finally sent the payment on Thursday afternoon. On Saturday morning I got an email indicating the watch will be shipped EMS on Monday. I will keep you posted.
 

mrsato1

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22/9/09
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***Davidsen-DSN transaction update***

All I can say is WOW!!! It is Friday morning and the postman just brought me the package from Davidsen-DSN Hong Kong. It took a total of eight calendar days from the day I paid (last Thursday afternoon) via Western Union until today. Great communication, tricky payment options, but product was delivered as promised. The product (newest PAM 111H fully modded) was well protected. As I opened the package there was a little bonus suprise...an extra strap (rubber Panerai) with a set of spring bars. Wow! Was it worth the research, anxiety and the wait. Hell yeah!

Thanks again for everyone's help and advice. PICS below.

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