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FIRST TIME BUY A REPLICA

VASSILIS99

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17/7/23
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GREECE
Hello, firstly i would like to say hi, i am a new member here, english is not my native language so please forgive me if i make mistakes. Also i would to thank everyone who is kind enough to answer.
I'm in the proccess of buying my first replica watch is a CF 124060 from geektime.watch ( checked it and is the original site), i'm in contact through whatsapp with this number +852 55742295. I would like to know if someone else has bought from the same dealer, using the same whatsapp number and how was the experience, did you receive the watch?
Thank you in advance.
 

p0pperini

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Hi @VASSILIS99
Welcome to RWI.

Presumably you heard of Geektime on Reddit. Geektime isn't an RWI Trusted Dealer. So while you will probably get some members here telling you Geektime is legit and you'll get your rep... Geektime isn't an RWI TD, so in the case of anything going wrong, you're on your own.
 

VASSILIS99

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17/7/23
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GREECE
Hi @VASSILIS99
Welcome to RWI.

Presumably you heard of Geektime on Reddit. Geektime isn't an RWI Trusted Dealer. So while you will probably get some members here telling you Geektime is legit and you'll get your rep... Geektime isn't an RWI TD, so in the case of anything going wrong, you're on your own.
Hello my friend, yes this is how i found out about geektime. I'm continuing my journey collecting more information about TD.
I see puretime belongs to TD, i'm thinking of placing an order there for the same watch. Have you had any buying experience with puretime?
thank you
 

Feefo

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Hi and welcome to RWI! Glad you found your way here.
As @p0pperini already mentioned, geektime isn't a TD here and you have to make sure yourself you are in contact with the right guy. Browse the non-td section to investigate. But I have to tell you that we have a wide selection of trusted dealers you can choose from here on rwi, just make sure you use only our links and do not ever Google them, scam sites are plenty and lurking behind every interweb corner.
All members here have had experience with all TDs, you will want to select one based on their terms and conditions, shipping and return policies (and accepted payment methods), inform yourself on their pages here or their websites. It's your pick, they're trusted, you will not be scammed.

Please take some time to read the sticky threads in the new members area (all subsections), learn the basic forum rules and get some very good advice in the process. A number of questions has already been answered there, this is just an example:


As a new subscriber, you've already been directed to this thread, please read carefully and look through the linked additional threads:


Another good thread to read to understand where RWI comes from and some fundamentals is this:


Most of the information you need to know to start is there. If you're preparing to buy, read the stickies before ordering. When you're finished, you can continue learning by reading the stickies in all remaining sections. If it's stickied, it's important information.

If you intend to sell, read the sales rules and all stickies in the sales section with particular care and make sure you understand each single rule. Sales rules infraction is taken very seriously here. As a new member you are not eligible to sell. Using the sales section is a privilege, eligibility must be earned, make sure you know and understand how.

For anything else, feel free to reach out to @eBoy or me, we're happy to assist, advise, direct, explain. Don't hesitate.

This forum is a treasure trove of information and benefits from the engagement of all members who take their time to share their knowledge, help each other out and have some fun. We hope that you'll benefit and enjoy this platform as well as contribute positively to it.

If at any point you feel to contribute also on another level, feel free to pm the boss (trailboss99) to become a supporter and get some little perks with the status (editing rights, for example).

Enjoy the forum.
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DzR-ALF

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I would like to know if someone else has bought from the same dealer, using the same whatsapp number and how was the experience, did you receive the watch?
I bought my first watch from him. Eric is a great responsive and very patient salesman. Always gave quick feedback and answered all my even the stupidest questions.
 

p0pperini

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Have you had any buying experience with puretime?
Not personally. I've used several TDs, my go-to choices now tend to be Marvellous Replica, JTime or SuperMirrors. I always recommend JTime to new members, based on their level of helpfulness, ease of comms and excellent customer service.

Be aware that any TD can get you any rep currently made. Just because Puretime and Trusty have six hundred thousand reps on their website doesn't mean they can source more than anyone else... they just never clear old stock off their sites and they've been around for donkey's years.
 
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VASSILIS99

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17/7/23
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I bought my first watch from him. Eric is a great responsive and very patient salesman. Always gave quick feedback and answered all my even the stupidest questions.
Hello, this is the same feedback i get while talking via whatsapp. I see all people call him "Εric" , he hasnt introduced himself to me but i think there must been various chinese people who handle this whatsapp account cause sometimes the way of talking/answering changes.

Do you have the Beneficiary name and account number to which he told you to send the money? i'm double checking, thank you
 

p0pperini

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I see all people call him "Εric" , he hasnt introduced himself to me but i think there must been various chinese people who handle this whatsapp account cause sometimes the way of talking/answering changes.
That sounds about right. It makes me smile when people talk about their comms with "Andrew" from Trusty Time as if he's personally dealing with every customer. Sure, he started Trusty, but every email I got was the same as you described - and led me to realise there's a bunch of employees signing off as "Andrew".

It's likely to be the same with "Eric".
 
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DzR-ALF

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Do you have the Beneficiary name and account number to which he told you to send the money? i'm double checking, thank you
He sent me some data for a bank transfer, but the bank branch did not understand what these data mean, they say that something is missing) And we couldn't understand each other)) As a result, I was able to transfer money to his unionpay card.
 

VASSILIS99

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He sent me some data for a bank transfer, but the bank branch did not understand what these data mean, they say that something is missing) And we couldn't understand each other)) As a result, I was able to transfer money to his unionpay card.

i would be grateful if you could send me the account number he send to you?
 

VASSILIS99

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I think such details need to be learned directly from him. Maybe he has already changed his bank card to another one or something. I can say that the last numbers - ***68438
yes ofcourse, he already send me the bank details was just looking to see if the bank account number was the same as the one i recieved. all good, thank you for your help.
 
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Hello, firstly i would like to say hi, i am a new member here, english is not my native language so please forgive me if i make mistakes. Also i would to thank everyone who is kind enough to answer.
I'm in the proccess of buying my first replica watch is a CF 124060 from geektime.watch ( checked it and is the original site), i'm in contact through whatsapp with this number +852 55742295. I would like to know if someone else has bought from the same dealer, using the same whatsapp number and how was the experience, did you receive the watch?
Thank you in advance.
Geektime is fine, has a lot of positive reviews, but you'll get the same quality service from any of the TDs here. I'd recommend CTime, JTime, or Puretime for TDs, and the admins here will have your back if anything goes wrong if you purchase from a TD. That's the real benefit, the admins here don't mess around, if you're in the right and conduct yourself respectfully, the admins will have your back. With geektime, all the risk is on you, the admins will not help as they aren't a TD.
 
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VASSILIS99

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Geektime is fine, has a lot of positive reviews, but you'll get the same quality service from any of the TDs here. I'd recommend CTime, JTime, or Puretime for TDs, and the admins here will have your back if anything goes wrong if you purchase from a TD. That's the real benefit, the admins here don't mess around, if you're in the right and conduct yourself respectfully, the admins will have your back. With geektime, all the risk is on you, the admins will not help as they aren't a TD.
Hi, thank you, your answer was very informative. I decide to pull the trigger and place an order from Puretime.
 

loushocker444

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19/7/23
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hello i just wanted to post that i recently ordered a watch after review of td's and went with td jtime ,process so far has been very smooth and proffesional. placed order on 7/19 and after wiring the payment. got my qc pics from lana on 7/22 . watch looks really good its a seamaster planet ocean partial orange dial. and i confirmed shipping . just waiting for further details on my tracking. thx to rwi for there guidance . will be posting update soon as i recieve the watch.
 

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hello i just wanted to post that i recently ordered a watch after review of td's and went with td jtime ,process so far has been very smooth and proffesional. placed order on 7/19 and after wiring the payment. got my qc pics from lana on 7/22 . watch looks really good its a seamaster planet ocean partial orange dial. and i confirmed shipping . just waiting for further details on my tracking. thx to rwi for there guidance . will be posting update soon as i recieve the watch.
Hi, I'm glad you had a pleasant purchasing experience so far. Now you have to arm yourself with some patience and wait for the watch to come to its new home, it can take a while and tracking may not always work properly, don't sweat it, just be patient. I'm also very happy that you did QC by yourself. I can see from your post history that you have read through the stickies advised in your welcome thread. Thanks for doing it, if all were like you, our life would be easier. Good luck, you'll love your watch!
 
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loushocker444

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Hi, I'm glad you had a pleasant purchasing experience so far. Now you have to arm yourself with some patience and wait for the watch to come to its new home, it can take a while and tracking may not always work properly, don't sweat it, just be patient. I'm also very happy that you did QC by yourself. I can see from your post history that you have read through the stickies advised in your welcome thread. Thanks for doing it, if all were like you, our life would be easier. Good luck, you'll love your watch!
thank u feefo , looking forward to watch arrival very excited. ill be patient.
 

VASSILIS99

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17/7/23
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Hi and welcome to RWI! Glad you found your way here.
As @p0pperini already mentioned, geektime isn't a TD here and you have to make sure yourself you are in contact with the right guy. Browse the non-td section to investigate. But I have to tell you that we have a wide selection of trusted dealers you can choose from here on rwi, just make sure you use only our links and do not ever Google them, scam sites are plenty and lurking behind every interweb corner.
All members here have had experience with all TDs, you will want to select one based on their terms and conditions, shipping and return policies (and accepted payment methods), inform yourself on their pages here or their websites. It's your pick, they're trusted, you will not be scammed.

Please take some time to read the sticky threads in the new members area (all subsections), learn the basic forum rules and get some very good advice in the process. A number of questions has already been answered there, this is just an example:


As a new subscriber, you've already been directed to this thread, please read carefully and look through the linked additional threads:


Another good thread to read to understand where RWI comes from and some fundamentals is this:


Most of the information you need to know to start is there. If you're preparing to buy, read the stickies before ordering. When you're finished, you can continue learning by reading the stickies in all remaining sections. If it's stickied, it's important information.

If you intend to sell, read the sales rules and all stickies in the sales section with particular care and make sure you understand each single rule. Sales rules infraction is taken very seriously here. As a new member you are not eligible to sell. Using the sales section is a privilege, eligibility must be earned, make sure you know and understand how.

For anything else, feel free to reach out to @eBoy or me, we're happy to assist, advise, direct, explain. Don't hesitate.

This forum is a treasure trove of information and benefits from the engagement of all members who take their time to share their knowledge, help each other out and have some fun. We hope that you'll benefit and enjoy this platform as well as contribute positively to it.

If at any point you feel to contribute also on another level, feel free to pm the boss (trailboss99) to become a supporter and get some little perks with the status (editing rights, for example).

Enjoy the forum.
High Five Boom GIF by TipsyElves.com
Hello Feefo, sorry for my late answer. thank you for welcoming me in your community of people who share the same passion for watches.
I'm trying to get as much as knowledge i can reading the threads, before i ask questions that have already been answered from you guys in previous threads.
 
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