Seller posted sale of suunto vector stating "good condition". I noted rating was good and no negative feedback and proceeded to meet up at blk 8 Holland ave. I met him at the playground. I asked him how old was the watch and he replied that it was 3 years old, he seemed friendly and introduced himself as Ryan. My over reliance on his rating was my mistake. I did a cursory check and with his verbal assurance that the watch was working fine I made my way back. Upon reaching home, excited about my new purchase, I quickly settled down to familiarise myself with my new watch. I was utterly shocked and dismayed when I found out that it was not functioning properly. Basically once the time is set if the mode is activated, the time reset itself to 1800hrs (after several tries).
Unfortunately, after informing him that night, his response was he claimed it was battery fault and no response thereafter.
This guy is definitely a cheat and scammer for the following reasons:
1. card inside state bought 5 years ago - he claimed 3 years old.
2. no response after messaging several times and calling him no answer.
3. I checked the battery compartment and found a piece of sticky tape inside apparently used to ensure the battery has better contact. This really confirm my suspicion he's a cheat. He definitely knew that there is a contact problem with the battery. Without the sticker, the display will flicker.
Lesson learn, rating cannot be fully trusted, in my case I was very unlucky since I am his first victim. Unless the rest went unreported.
So fellow watch lovers, beware of this guy!!!! Don't be another victim. Thankfully the sum I lost was only $90. If it was of much higher value, I will really kick myself!
So remember his nick is ob1kenob ......the dark side version sigh...
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Unfortunately, after informing him that night, his response was he claimed it was battery fault and no response thereafter.
This guy is definitely a cheat and scammer for the following reasons:
1. card inside state bought 5 years ago - he claimed 3 years old.
2. no response after messaging several times and calling him no answer.
3. I checked the battery compartment and found a piece of sticky tape inside apparently used to ensure the battery has better contact. This really confirm my suspicion he's a cheat. He definitely knew that there is a contact problem with the battery. Without the sticker, the display will flicker.
Lesson learn, rating cannot be fully trusted, in my case I was very unlucky since I am his first victim. Unless the rest went unreported.
So fellow watch lovers, beware of this guy!!!! Don't be another victim. Thankfully the sum I lost was only $90. If it was of much higher value, I will really kick myself!
So remember his nick is ob1kenob ......the dark side version sigh...
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