Actually, I think these are handled far less than any of the watches you'll find at most AD's. At Costco, they don't have sales people on hand. If you want to actually see one of these watches or try it on, you have to get a department manager to open the case for you. That's probably a 30 minute process. Only a manager has the keys to this case (same with the diamonds and the other high end jewelry). Even then, they aren't just letting people casually try them on. You can't just say, let me see the Hublot... hmm not sure i like it, let me try the Pam now. That doesn't fly at Costco. They will sell the watch and they don't care if its' to you or someone else. That's not to say they are rude, but they aren't commissioned sales people like at most AD's.
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Actually, I think these are handled far less than any of the watches you'll find at most AD's. At Costco, they don't have sales people on hand. If you want to actually see one of these watches or try it on, you have to get a department manager to open the case for you. That's probably a 30 minute process. Only a manager has the keys to this case (same with the diamonds and the other high end jewelry). Even then, they aren't just letting people casually try them on. You can't just say, let me see the Hublot... hmm not sure i like it, let me try the Pam now. That doesn't fly at Costco. They will sell the watch and they don't care if its' to you or someone else. That's not to say they are rude, but they aren't commissioned sales people like at most AD's.
Exactly. Watches are handled more often at an AD than Costco. I go once a week, and I've seen people actually touching the watches a handful of times.
I am currently driving to Costco myself. In Tokyo though. Will post pics of what I can find (watches not food).
Originally Posted by set2374:
[/QUOTE] I response to questions posted by newtoreplica. The answer is NO they don't have anyone on staff that know about watches. The person that buys one one these watches of for $7k and up already knows what they are buying or doesn't give a shit.
Quote: Second, if you try that switcheroo with a rep, you will (and should) go straight to jail where you will receive the assf-cking of a lifetime. It is grand larceny in NY and while the costco employees may not know know the difference, the serial numbers won't match up. They aren't going to treat a return on a $10,000 watch the same way as on a $200 TV. They will check the numbers carefully. Even if they miss it initially, they will pick up the issue at some point and they will have your records from the sale. You shouldn't even think about BS like this. That's not what this forum is about and it's thinking like this that brings unwanted and unnecessary attention to what is a beloved hobbie. Trademark infringement is one thing, fraud and larceny is another entirely.[/QUOTE]
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Relax, this was a hypothetical question. Do not get your panties twisted. I am from N.Y. and well aware of the laws. I was curious because this topic has come up at a few Rep GTG’s here in NYC, Do not worry, I am not looking to run out and pull some shady move as described in my “Hypothetical†question. And I know exactly what this “beloved†hobby is all about as I have been involved in and respected it for years.
[/QUOTE] I response to questions posted by newtoreplica. The answer is NO they don't have anyone on staff that know about watches. The person that buys one one these watches of for $7k and up already knows what they are buying or doesn't give a shit.
Quote: Second, if you try that switcheroo with a rep, you will (and should) go straight to jail where you will receive the assf-cking of a lifetime. It is grand larceny in NY and while the costco employees may not know know the difference, the serial numbers won't match up. They aren't going to treat a return on a $10,000 watch the same way as on a $200 TV. They will check the numbers carefully. Even if they miss it initially, they will pick up the issue at some point and they will have your records from the sale. You shouldn't even think about BS like this. That's not what this forum is about and it's thinking like this that brings unwanted and unnecessary attention to what is a beloved hobbie. Trademark infringement is one thing, fraud and larceny is another entirely.[/QUOTE]
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-hypothetical-
*Hypothetical describes something that is assumed or based on theory.
*An example of hypothetical is a plan based on something that would never happen.
Relax, this was a hypothetical question. Do not get your panties twisted. I am from N.Y. and well aware of the laws. I was curious because this topic has come up at a few Rep GTG’s here in NYC, Do not worry, I am not looking to run out and pull some shady move as described in my “Hypothetical†question. And I know exactly what this “beloved†hobby is all about as I have been involved in and respected it for years.
With all do respect, that's total BS. I am not suggesting you would actually buy a gen from Costco, take advantage of their lenient return policy and substitute a rep for gen. However, posing the question and inviting responses opens the door to a conversation on how reps can be used to defraud people. The point is obvious and not one that warrants conversation. Moreover, even if you aren't considering perpetrating such a crimed, no need to give anyone else the idea. There are enough assholes doing this and that's how I learned about reps (the hard way): http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/sad-story-how-112971?t=112971
I don't know why this guy is having a tone towards you.
set2374 probably took it as a hypothetical question and answered the question because you've asked it. Why are you telling him to relax when he has answered your "hypothetical" question? He didn't tell you about the consequences not just because it might happen, but mainly because you've asked the question...
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Ah yeah. I think we can forgive that one
newtoreplica: real stupid question, even as a "hypothetical" one. It got the replies it deserved.
there was a post within the last couple of years about the utter abuse of watches at Costco, so it does happen.
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/why-not-buy-72633?t=72633&highlight=costco+abuse
if i have $20k or more to blow on a watch I'm certainly not going to buy it from a store that also has snow shovels on display right next to my future Cartier.
Whoever has 30grand to spend on a costco cartier is a real rich nutjob lol. I saw an article in the news were someone bought back a fake watch
Don't think for one second that watch isn't gonna be checked over very closley after you leave the store. They may throw the Casio you returned right back on the shelf for sale but when someone returns a high dollar watch and is given a exchange or refund the watch goes back for full inspection and verification, that same watch does Not get sold in that same store again, but instead gets moved onto a diffrent discount retailer.
Your very posting of this question is offensive to me and probably most of those here. It shows your frame of mind and I think the type of person you are, if you thought you could do this and get away with it you probably would.
That's going a bit far. I don't find the original question at all offensive. The members of this forum are starting to sound like gen owners looking down on rep owners.
People are burned by their purchases all the time. I won't buy anything that isn't factory sealed anymore after buying a supposedly "new" item from a big retailer and receiving a very very used item. When I saw a gen Tag Heuer for sale in Costco, the first thing I thought of was whether or not that was a rep that was returned by a customer. I'm offended that you'd look down on me for that.
I wouldn't care, but I'd still be offended.
EDIT (in case it merges posts): I didn't actually mean "original question" as in the OP's question, I meant this question:
As a customer getting ready to spend thousands on a watch, those questions and more would be running through my head.
As a customer getting ready to spend thousands on a watch, those questions and more would be running through my head.
big raji, I'am Not looking down on you. I fully understand your position and I also have seen used and returned watches in big name stores which is why I always fully examine any watch I buy. You can always tell if a watch has been sized or worn but also remember when you buy from a grey market source original quality and parts are Not guranteed. Your getting a discount knowing full well theres no AD warranty, in most cases no papers, and sometimes with no serial numbers.
Now of course you can get some real deals buying on the grey market but sometimes what appears to be a deal isn't, so understand if your spending a large amount on a watch you don't know shit about do your research and realize theres a reason the seller isn't a AD, and where ever you shop its always buyer beware. That doesn't mean the seller can't make a mistake and pass a rep onto you but in most cases this is very rare what would be more common is a bad guy tryng to return a rep as a gen and believe me this does happen. You'd be surprised how many guys try to pass a rep off on a pawn store, happens all the time.
Now of course you can get some real deals buying on the grey market but sometimes what appears to be a deal isn't, so understand if your spending a large amount on a watch you don't know shit about do your research and realize theres a reason the seller isn't a AD, and where ever you shop its always buyer beware. That doesn't mean the seller can't make a mistake and pass a rep onto you but in most cases this is very rare what would be more common is a bad guy tryng to return a rep as a gen and believe me this does happen. You'd be surprised how many guys try to pass a rep off on a pawn store, happens all the time.
Speaking of which, how does Costco's warranty on watches look like? I wouldn't think Costco would have its own watch repair center, and that made me wonder for a while.
Would you be able to bring it to an AD for a repair, should you need one?
(under warranty, of course)
Would you be able to bring it to an AD for a repair, should you need one?
(under warranty, of course)
Bah. I'd be surprised if you were. I'm 6'6"
Actually, the reason I found this forum was because I purchased a watch from a grey market dealer (Amazon) and it arrived with a minor flaw and no papers/certificate. I was trying to figure out if it was a rep. The fear that definitely made me do my homework and learn a crapload about reps. I'd be comfortable buying from Costco if I could examine the watch first, but I doubt I'd go grey market again from an online dealer.
Costco's warranty is more like an extended return policy from my experience. I've gone back with a vacuum after 8 months expecting to send it away for a repair, and they just gave me a refund.