Has anyone bought watches from ebay before?

[kunzzy]

If yes which merchant is reputable? Any problems when receiving the watch? Thanks

[Ed.YEO]

So far...
I had only traded with one seller. That is Roland Kemmner.
The Chronograph i ordered with him came in in very good and immaculate condition that made me wanted to buy from him again... however when my PayPal account got problem, by the time it was resolved, Euro was much higher then with addition he don't come out with chronographs from then... but to be frank, although only one model is made(and perhaps will not have other designs), as return buyer, we can get a good deal by communicating with him on customizing the watch as another variant to the last purchase.

And in my monitoring list...

For Russian watches, Juri Levenberg.
In comparison to other sellers in the net, such as AM-Watches, and Poljot24, Juri have a much wider and extensive range of options than them. In fact, according to one of the discussion in WatchUSeek, it was revealed that Poljot24 got their stocks from Juri Levenberg.

For the mass market brands, Born2watch.
This seller have an inventory of common known mass market brand watches we see in our little island. Victorinox, Tissot, Hamilton... you name it, they have it. However, most of the brands they carry are entry level ones, with minor mid-range brands we know. Swatch group's traditional mid-class names like RADO, MIDO and Longines, as well as brands from LVMH you'll not find it there. The only mid-class brands they carry are TULTIMA and EDOX.

For niche italian designs, Lamberti Orologiai.
This Italy registered company have watches designed and powered with movements from Switzerland and China. Majority of the handwind chronos are Seagull ST19 based, along with other autos with Swiss ETA movements. However, the latter options are barely available and designs are dull. Price wise, depending on the period's x-rates, ST19 handwind chronos can be priced from SGD$600 to 800.

[Vinc04]

I bought a Citizen Signature Grand Touring early this year from a eBay seller which turns out to be a shop in U.S. Everything went smoothly and without any problems.

As for private sellers, I usually use paypal to safeguard myself

[sunarto234]

If want buy from ebay, better do homework first to check in forum about the seller.

For expensive watch, i prefer bought from shop or this forum, which is safer.

[genie]

I bought a Citizen Signature Grand Touring early this year from a eBay seller which turns out to be a shop in U.S. Everything went smoothly and without any problems.

As for private sellers, I usually use paypal to safeguard myself

Agree that Paypal is a good safeguard. Make sure you ask all questions and have them answered to your satisfaction through eBay. If watch arrives and not consistent with your understanding, you can report to Paypal and they will give you refund once you send the watch back to the seller.

In my previous experience, you get your refund once you give Paypal the proof that the watch has been sent back to the seller. You don't need prove that the seller has actually received the watch. This is to prevent cases where the seller refuses to accept the watch from the courier.

[amitabh]

I have bought watches from Ebay quite regularly. I remember purchasing my first IWC Portugese from Ebay .The watch was received on time and was in a better condition than described , this was from an east european seller (which I would have avoided ) but with high reputation. i have also bought a few burans and my first (and last)Tissot T Touch .
my recommendation ..if stakes are too high (price or with brands that are faked well like rolex) always stick to local dealers and get the same verified , always and always stick to Paypal and do not get scammed if the dealer asks you to deal outside Ebay on the pretext of saving taxes or giving you a better price
also you would notice that price of some sought after brands are higher on ebay then local . hence only use Ebay if and only if you are unable to source the item locally (either singapore or hongkong )
:-)

[kicksology]

If possible to meet up when outstation , will be good

[Starlight]

No.

Picture cannot tell condition external n internal

[RisingTIde]

Deal with one local ebay seller who got very good deal for japanese watch before, fast delivery, good price.

[njchay1981]

It's TOO Risky ...

They might tell you "buy the seller", etc, etc.

BUT, without seeing and feeling the real stuff, chances of getting conned are very high ...

[alfa147]

so far i haven't try yet

[littlesubseamonster]

buy a casio and seiko from ebay before, no issues, everything is good

[Alvinsoo83]

I have only bought a seiko kinetic perpetual Calander SNP 065 from EBay once for which I bidded and got it at a real attractive price and also bcos Sg doesn't carry that model locally. The only thing is that warranty isn't covered in sg but so far the watch turns out fine.

[Vincent2008]

If yes which merchant is reputable? Any problems when receiving the watch? Thanks

Yes, I bought a lots of old vintage watches and does repair and restoring myself.
So far, all the individual seller are vert reliable.

[llty33]

To be safe... no.