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Hi,

I have a collection of different watches, most of which are what you might say are certain Clone or copies of the original. 

I know that it is not legal to sell them, but I cant afford the real thing so this is the reason why I purchase them. I  reasently  purchased a Seiko Solar powered watch from a American company who have got a site that sells all items from China and Japan and then send them through there Hub, I thought that I would try to sell it through ebay to try and make a couple of pounds. 

The outcome of this was it sold for £112.00 I was gob smacked but then got really worried that this was not right so I contacted ebay and asked them to cancel the listing which they did, I then sent a message to the buyer and explained that the watch was probably a clone or a copy then I refunded them in full. 

But I then thought if I had done this is there anyone else doing it, I looked and found the exact same one as mine and it was at £69 with one day too go.

Why is it that the Chinese can sell copies of these watches and get away with it ? they don't tell you that they are copies I was a bit nieve to start with but I only buy them for myself. 

Also I was wondering whether or not anyone knows if the watch I purchased is even a Solar powered watch does anyone know how to tell, I have put a photo of the works of the watch I would appreciate it if someone could help me thank you regards Pault7655.

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Welcome to the forums Paul.

You should duck over to the Introductions area and say hi in there. The other members will appreciate that.

By the way, you said you posted a photo, but there isn't one?

JohnR725 Distinguished Member

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One of the beautiful things about selling clone watches is there sealed. Unlike other things you purchase where you can look at it hold it in your hand look at the engine of the car you're buying turn it on the cloned watch you can't. It can look really pretty on the outside but you have zero idea what's on the inside.

22 hours ago, Pault7655 said:

I thought that I would try to sell it through ebay to try and make a couple of pounds. 

The outcome of this was it sold for £112.00 I was gob smacked but then got really worried that this was not right so I contacted ebay and asked them to cancel the listing which they did, I then sent a message to the buyer and explained that the watch was probably a clone or a copy then I refunded them in full. 

Sounds like a good business venture for you. What's the worst that could happen?

You should Google the penalties of selling counterfeit watches in your country wherever you are.

22 hours ago, Pault7655 said:

Why is it that the Chinese can sell copies of these watches and get away with it ? they don't tell you that they are copies I was a bit nieve to start with but I only buy them for myself. 

The easy answer is because they make money lots of money. The problem with illegal activities that make lots of money is it's very hard for law enforcement to stop it.

 

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23 hours ago, Pault7655 said:

The outcome of this was it sold for £112.00 I was gob smacked but then got really worried that this was not right

Just worried, or you knew for sure it was counterfeit? If in doubt you can post good pictures (always include the back removed) here or on a Seiko forum to be told. That helps other recognize and learn, for example see this video by our Host Mark Lovick below

 

23 hours ago, Pault7655 said:

Why is it that the Chinese can sell copies of these watches and get away with it ? 

Not just them, anyone can.  eBay is one of the worst sites in that sense, they removed your listing only because it was the seller asking that. Which is understandable, otherwise if the outcome is a sure removal anyone could act against other sellers by filing false reports.

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