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Jeztone
16
Aug 3, 2020
Hmmm. There seems to be less bargains on Drop. I ended up getting my Combat Sub through Ashfords. Which does this for the same price. Then the last amazing watch deal I saw didn’t ship outside the US.
JAone
999
Aug 4, 2020
JeztoneHi Jeztone, I am a Brit residing in Australia. The same situation applied to me. But just to let you know that there are other sites which don't ship internationally. Some of these companies get around this by way of ebay, and chrono24 intermediaries. The licencing of resale for products in most countries including U.S is controlled by the manufacturer /wholesale supplier; and sometimes the price permitted for sale advertised in a country or state is controlled only for resale in that market due to the local trading conditions. This is probably or possibly why drop cannot sometimes offer international sale. It is frustrating but if you have your eye on anything particular there is always a way. I haven't bought through Ashfords as yet, and it's good to know you had a good experience buying from them. Good luck.
Jeztone
16
Aug 4, 2020
JAoneCheers for that. Insightful stuff. I do wonder how these price controls can work in a globalised world? Ashfords were fine to deal with. No problems there.
JAone
999
Aug 4, 2020
JeztoneI have looked at U.K. sites but like Australia they are not as competitive as the sites in U.S. I guess you just have to roll with some of the disappointments. I had 7 great deals with drop and no real issues then two watches in a row didn't come; but they did refund me ;the next one arrived okay and in good time,so I am okay with Drop. Chrono24 is also okay , some communication problems but it depends on who or which office gets your enquiry; sometimes the person you speak with seems to have English as the second language. Which doesn't really surprise me in this day and age; but I often forget to adjust my own language to become more literal. I will give Ashford a try as they do have some great sales. Shame covid is restricting travel back home or you could have some interesting buying trips to Italy,France or Germany, as buying in Switzerland is hard to get good deals as their average wage is so high. Hope you enjoy your combat sub, I really like the one I had from Drop.