So was doing a bit of research on another watch to see how much I paid for it.
In the conversation was this watch that I asked about a few months later after being told about it in the first purchase.

Wired the money before I had even seen the watch.

This was what I had bought



This was the package thrown in as a present



Edit: was from a member I had dealt with several times

 

No, but that's only because I wouldn't tolerate the potential down-side. Glad it worked out.

 

When you know, …have dealt with before,… and trust the Seller

There’s no question, I would happily make a purchase…sight unseen

Always…Buy the Seller …it very rarely rebounds on you

 

Which strap was on it when it arrived?

 

Great strategy until it isn’t. I’d never buy a watch unseen.

 

Came from a member that used to change straps daily to match he’s belt and shoes
This one that didn’t fit,


So I sent it for free to another member who was looking for a smaller strap for his wife.

 

Evidently my level of trust is higher, than yours…

It is a calculated risk based on the Sellers integrity, profile, and transparency

The final decision, is always in the little details…or lack of them

Imagery sometimes means very little,…it’s very nature, of a two dimensional representation,…masks many inconsistencies

Until you actually hold the watch in your hand…and compare it, to other examples…all bets are off

I can certainly think of a well known European Dealer, with strong imagery…who rings very big alarm bells, with me

 

Fortune favours the brave

As @ICONO mentioned sort of, I wouldn’t do it with a race to 200 posts seller.

This forum used to be a great place where members swapped and sent watches for someone to wear or look at before purchasing.

 

I have done the same for some members here. I trust their word and i also know if there’s a problem I’ll get the money back and he/ she the watch.

it’s not blind trust, it’s earned trust.