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[roadcarver]

I've temporarily traded my Chrono Avenger for an Omega speedmaster Schumacher Legend on SS bracelet to a collector in Edmonton.
Temporarily, meaning both sides have agreed that after two months and if one side decides to want their original babies back, we can do so.
I'm waiting for the Speedmaster to arrive and see how it looks and feels. I'm particularly interested in the FP 3301 movement on it with the 9,6 and 3 subdial arrangement with the date at six o'clock. There were reported issues about chrono functionality due to the column wheel, but it has since fixed by Omega.
Will post pictures when it comes and we'll see if after two months whether I long for my CA again.

[JJ Irani]

And you fellas have the audacity to call me a flipper!! Look forward to the pics, Venon!!

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[astcell]

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[roadcarver]

We'll see after two months! Quote:

[JJ Irani]

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[roadcarver]

Scammed! Do not deal with Steve Francouer of Edmonton, AB Canada. Also went by the name of Steve Scaif, S.F Francouer, Steve Francois Francouer.
119 Wellington Cr.
Spruce Grove, AB
Canada T7X 1K7
780-946-6956
If you are on Timezone, do not make your email addy public, hide it... this can be done via the PROFILE settings. He scours these forums, looks at your profile and emails you directly. He is not registered at these forums.
uses the following email addresses:
stonepony68@shaw.ca
(xXx)
weezer@telus.net
(msn)
seth69@shaw.ca
(J&S;)
seth-000@hotmail.com
(his paypal addy)
Be careful of his reference, Charles McDowel (chucky-68@hotmail.com). I believe he is generating his own references.

[President]

The address is suburban. Surely this would not be his real address?

[mickiratt]

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[Solo118]

Did you insure the package?? This is horrible

[roadcarver]

Yep, insured it for $3k. I have to also make a call to the Ombudsman for Canada Post to get this sorted out since I did ask them not to deliver the package. Quote:

[mickiratt]

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[Rubenonfire]

We're crossing our fingers (but not holding our collective breath) for justice, Vernon. Lesson learned, and enjoy your "temporary" Speedy!

[ianmedium]

Wow! I am so sorry to hear about this Vernon. I hope, A. he gets caught! B. you are not out of pocket one dime from this. Good luck with it all!

[roadcarver]

Provided the watch info to Breitling Canada and have asked Breitling Canada to notify BUSA as well that the watch was stolen. Still no word from RCMP... don't think they care.

[colemanitis]

Keep us updated, Vernon. You have his address, surely the local police can pay him a visit?

[ianmedium]

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[T Bone]

As a huge fan of the Chrono Avenger, this post caught my eye. I was saddened when I read down the thread . It is awful that these low life scum are out there preying on decent folk. My Chrono Avenger was my first real "quality" watch, and with a box full of Swiss beauties, it is still my favorite. I really feel for you, and hope you can somehow recover it, and even more, get some justice for the thievin' ba$turd (sic). Really no different than if he broke into your house and stole it.

[Welshwatchman]

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[roadcarver]

I filed this with Crimestoppers but they wouldn't help since I am the person providing the tip and the victim, hence it will violate their protocols. They referred me to recol.ca which I already did last week. Another person that was scammed by him in Los Angeles got a hold of a detective in Edmonton Police Dept. All of us started to call, but we only got his voice mail, we left a message. I have not received a call from him yet.

[roadcarver]

Update: After several emails back and forth with Paypal, they finally acknowledged my complaint and are having their investigators look into it.
I initially couldn't do it via my account since the bastard cancelled the e-check. After explaining to them why I couldn't do it several times, someone smart in their support finally got what I was conveying.
Now I have to wait patiently one more time.
Thanks to all for your support especially to Mikiratt and IanMedium.
Still crossing my fingers...