MrYesterday
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I severely doubt that they can MAKE you pay 70 euro. Though, now that you've admitted to them that you knew it wasn't genuine, it's possible.
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Customs seizure
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There are so many failures in this thread. This could've all been avoided from step one. But it's a good lesson for everyone out there, so they don't end up making the same mistake.
RobbDizzle
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Indeed. If customs contacts you, deny everything. If you're buying from a trusted dealer, they'll usually re-ship the piece somehow, though their terms differ. If you're dealing with a member sale, it hurts but it has to be written off as a loss.
SA ??
I can't think of what a Rolex SA is ... do you mean a Breitling Super Avenger?
You aren't a client of Rolex - if you can't tell the difference between Rolex and a Rolex dealer ..............
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I would assume the rolex rep on Malta is an AD who also sells Breits, its not unusual in small places
MrYesterday
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Plus, just because you bought a watch from them (even though rolex doesn't make a Super Avenger), doens't mean you can validate every piece of correspondence they send out.
He surely means the AD. And They sure don't give out the names of all customers buying breitlings to rolex. Then he really would have something to mess with them about
I still think there is a chance that this is made up. Either by the thread starter or somebody who just wants his money..
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Even if that's true, I differ to my previous post. Buying a Breitling from a Rolex AD doesn't make you an expert on Rolex correspondence authenticity.
The OP doesn't have a beef with a Rolex dealer.
The issue is between Rolex and the OP.
Rolex would send such correspondence not the dealer, but the OP doesn't seem to understand the difference.
The issue is between Rolex and the OP.
Rolex would send such correspondence not the dealer, but the OP doesn't seem to understand the difference.
i think so too, the letter states that the AD was writing on behalf of Rolex. Its probably a standard letter that they have for anyone importing a rep and "stealing" their business. they just print it off and mail it. I strongly believe that Rolex never heard about the matter at all. The AD took it into his own hands to send the letter.
You clearly did read the letter correctly, It's from Iurismalta, a law firm specializing in combating counterfeiting and piracy. Clearly Rolex has them on the payroll in Malta.
The AD probably is the expert that analyzed actual rep. But in no way this letter was from them. the AD has no right in this but they can be asked to go to court as an expert.
Rolex probably is aware of this but they probably told the customs office to contact this law firm to send the usual letter. All seems very normal and mostly is to scare you away as they have no time to deal with you.
Still you should have not gone that far....but hey, now I know what would happen if I actually answer one of those custom letters... I still think you got away really easy. If it was my law firm I would have billed you 10x more for being that stupid!
Sorry I meant : you (sawalke4) DID NOT read the letter
Sorry I meant : you (sawalke4) DID NOT read the letter
Sorry for the post above... I dunnot know what happened...
The AD probably is the expert that analyzed actual rep. But in no way this letter was from them. the AD has no right in this but they can be asked to go to court as an expert.
Rolex probably is aware of this but they probably told the customs office to contact this law firm to send the usual letter. All seems very normal and mostly is to scare you away as they have no time to deal with you.
Still you should have not gone that far....but hey, now I know what would happen if I actually answer one of those custom letters... I still think you got away really easy. If it was my law firm I would have billed you 10x more for being that stupid!
Sorry I meant : you (sawalke4) DID NOT read the letter
Sorry I meant : you (sawalke4) DID NOT read the letter
Sorry for the post above... I dunnot know what happened...
This is just plain stupid... Not only OP lost his watch but another 70euros for believing he talk his way thru...
Rolex AD in Malta is the importer for other brands. the super avenger was bought from them . these posts gave me an idea... i will visit them and discuss this issue ...surely they would not attack a client.
http://www.elcol.com/Brands/Watches
http://www.elcol.com/Brands/Watches
The AD sells a range of high-end watches. They're unlikely to be impressed with anyone importing replicas - customer or not.
But it's not the AD that's after you ... the letter of demand came from the lawyers representing Montres Rolex SA.
It's unlikely that the dealer would have any influence there or be willing to try.
You really need to learn when to cut you losses.
Persistence can be a useful trait when the proper issue demands it.
This is not one of those issues.
Honestly, bud. Move on.
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MrYesterday
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This is a bit like a drug smuggler writing the DEA about his confiscated cocaine, insisting it be returned.