The email I received from them said nothing about hand delivering the watch to them. It simply asked for my best price. Maybe they'd ask about the travel thing in a follow-on email. Surely there's an easier way to make money than hoping some idiot actually gets on a plane to Madrid with watch in hand so they can ambush him. Where's the rolleyes emoticon when you need it?

-- Andrew.

: I currently have a Heuer Siffert for sale on eBay and received a
: suspicious email (outside of eBay) offer to buy the watch. I
: played the game indicating a price much higher than expected on
: auction. I received the following email back, and I believe I've
: seen this ploy before:

: Haussmann Watches & Jewelries
: Calle del Príncipe de Vergara
: 22 28001 Madrid
: Spain.

: We accept the offer & if you have other available watches for
: sale
: please indicate. We will like you to hand deliver to us in Madrid
: for
: on the spot assessment and payment. Let us know when you plan to
: make
: the trip so we make adequate arrangements for your pick up, we will
: like to have it within the week as we have buyers on standby.
: Please
: note that we will make refunds for your ticket to Madrid.

: Regards,

: John Klopper
: Store Manager
: +34631820633

: Needless to say I've not bought my ticket to Madrid. Be careful!