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Beware of FULLYWOUND - Kostas - Folkestone, UK

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Walrus
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@Vasigan - you would probably benefit from tempering your tone a bit. You are quickly but surely losing the sympathy you've built up from your experience with Fullywound.



This reads a bit like the infamous Ev3rcle4r or whatever he called himself when he tried to explain why he wasn't in it to make a profit from his watch selling 😁
Yes saying in “plain speak” I don’t sell watches then later on using the words “small profit” is a bit odd. I don’t begrudge anyone selling watches if they do so honestly. TBH if I thought I could do it successfully full time I might give it a go, I just don’t think I could
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rob#1
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This thread serves to highlight the fact that, as with so many things, there is never black or white, just innumerous shades of grey in between.
 
Davidt
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Is it me or is this Kostas chap still dealing on eBay under a different name?

I can’t seem to find them now but I saw a couple of watches (possibly a Rolex 6694?) listed under a different username but clearly following his template (waxing lyrical about a load of old tosh, along with ‘the dial’ in red letters, followed by a bloated description that makes no mention of the spotting and overall tired appearance of the dial in question).
 
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Yes you are definitely a Kostas plant trying to present the “other perspective”

If you went through what I did with Kostas you might just be able to understand why I would take exception to your innuendoes and underhand remarks. I think the majority of watch fanatics on this forum are smart enough to accurately piece together this situation with Kostas, and that’s enough for me as the more people that are aware of him the less would-be victims and also just a small chance there would be one less fraudster to deal with.

Anyway I think it is senseless wasting my time replying to your particular messages as you obviously have an agenda that is contrary to the benefit of all on this forum.
@simonsays has over 1000 posts. (hardly a plant) You on the other hand are sitting pretty at 21. You are loosing me as well, even after your admission that you are a dealer, I was still team OP. Now I continue to think the subject of your post is still a creep, but I’m thinking perhaps you’ve got some mud on you as well.
 
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V Vasigan
The only thing one sided on this thread is your baseless and not fully thought through comments.

If you can read properly and can understand the pattern of other members’ threads about their own experience with Kostas then you would have been able to put two and two together so to speak.

You sound more like someone who is covertly trying to defend Kostas.

Another thing, I did not make out anything ... so what if I have a website to attract would be sellers ... you obviously can’t read/see properly because I don’t actually sell watches (plain speak in case you still can’t understand... there are no watches for sale on my website). I have found best way to build a solid collection is to do what some dealers do and that is do the unattractive job of finding the watches instead of just waiting for luck. I turn over half of the watches in my collection regularly either because I want to upgrade or make a small profit.

I like the efficiency of this thread - now I know two dealers I'll be avoiding in the future
 
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I like the efficiency of this thread - now I know two dealers I'll be avoiding in the future

I try to avoid all dealers if possible...
 
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I try to avoid all dealers if possible...

I don’t know...there are a few guys on the forum I’ve bought watches from who are dealers, and they were great. Feedback is a wonderful tool...
 
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M'Bob M'Bob
I don’t know...there are a few guys on the forum I’ve bought watches from who are dealers, and they were great. Feedback is a wonderful tool...
As have I. Here and elsewhere. I have to concur. Let us not use such a broad brush.
 
Tony C.
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It's like the proverbial car wreck -

can't...look...away 😁






 
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We need Fullywound back so he can explain just how big of a service he is doing for the OP.
 
STANDY
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So if the dealer only deals to get watches. Then gives the ones he doesn’t want to Fullywound to sell.

Does this make the OP halfwound
 
JwRosenthal
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Well, it looks like Elvis has left the building- after he shit the bed this morning. He achieved his desired goal though- we all know about Kostas and it's soured his credibity with anyone here that wasn't familiar with his MO. I wonder if the OP is stirring the pot over at TRF and WUS unless they questioned his story as well.
I'm all for public awareness when there are sharks in the water, but don't be surprised and outraged when people do a little background checking (surprise! - watch hunters are good at internet searches) and find the story is a little more complex then first conveyed.
 
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Davidt Davidt
Is it me or is this Kostas chap still dealing on eBay under a different name?

I can’t seem to find them now but I saw a couple of watches (possibly a Rolex 6694?) listed under a different username but clearly following his template (waxing lyrical about a load of old tosh, along with ‘the dial’ in red letters, followed by a bloated description that makes no mention of the spotting and overall tired appearance of the dial in question).
He goes by the name of Fullywound on eBay
 
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Well, it looks like Elvis has left the building- after he shit the bed this morning. He achieved his desired goal though- we all know about Kostas and it's soured his credibity with anyone here that wasn't familiar with his MO. I wonder if the OP is stirring the pot over at TRF and WUS unless they questioned his story as well.
I'm all for public awareness when there are sharks in the water, but don't be surprised and outraged when people do a little background checking (surprise! - watch hunters are good at internet searches) and find the story is a little more complex then first conveyed.
Still here.

Your ego is getting ahead of you and you need to think straight instead of getting attracted to likes ... this is not Facebook.

Kostas is a rogue and the majority of people on this forum will understand this. I dont need to explain myself to an attention seeker like yourself.
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As have I. Here and elsewhere. I have to concur. Let us not use such a broad brush.
I agree and I have used some really good dealers myself.

Rosenthal OP and his mob appear to get off on nonsensical comments and broad brush strokes.

Please just read every thread of mine above - I have an accurate account to prevent other people getting caught out. There is no grey area in this matter and I will let you guys know what happens with Kostas as I am laying a charge at Kent Police this morning and will be engaging with a small claims lawyer.
 
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Still here.

Your ego is getting ahead of you and you need to think straight instead of getting attracted to likes ... this is not Facebook.

Kostas is a rogue and the majority of people on this forum will understand this. I dont need to explain myself to an attention seeker like yourself.
No problem thinking strait friend, and I'm all full up on likes, don't need anymore- got plenty of people who know where I stand.
I just don't appreciate you lashing out at fellow members in a tirade like a conspiracy driven teenager. You presented a single side of an unfortunate story, your reasons here seem to be about alerterting the locals of danger -which is fine, we took you at face value. But you are then questioned on your part in the relationship and your background as a watch dealer by someone who knows how to do a little internet research and you lose your shit- that's not cool. Perhaps having a gentler hand when dealing with a new environment- it may get you further.
 
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