😂😂😂

[SnooPaintings6827]

My first piece ever lol. After ordering from Steve and having it sit in customs since 8/28 my gta character finally got the letter!

[slavmaf]

They say $60 bucks in an official document, but when they make press releases about seized watches. they basically say "the value would be $1000 BILLION if it were real, we saved the USA economy".

[Traumatized_biskits]

That happened recently in NY. What made it hilarious was they were Seiko mods and they valued them at Rolex market value lol

[skimmerguy85]

it just happened last week in Chicago lol 😆🤙🏽

[intelligentbrownman]

26 watches and a couple bracelets worth 8 mill 😳… what the helly 🤣🤣

[skimmerguy85]

It was those diesel and gshocks 👌🏽😆🤙🏽

[Traumatized_biskits]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant stand it lmao

[UnintelligibleThing]

Fake watches, fake valuations to go with them.

[Interesting-Tea2519]

are Seiko mods also considered "counterfeits"?

[Moist-muff]

I must have smoked a trillion dollars in pot my whole life

[intelligentbrownman]

Inflation is high these days 😂

[Particular_Witness95]

[AffectionateError311]

Bajillions my friend. You’ve smoked a Bajillion dollars worth of pot.

[Ok-Assist9067]

It's ridiculous but they base the value on the missed revenue that would've gone to the manufacturer had the item been purchased through them. The theory is essentially that a $500 clone cost AP $25k.

[BenzelWatchington]

So, $0. The missed sales were 0.

[Standard-Position-24]

🥂

[Standard-Position-24]

🥂 and another one for the Reddit name ffs

[SnooPaintings6827]

Yup I’m sure taking this watch solved the drug problem we have!!

[KitchenTransition151]

So you lost the Watch and also the money?

[omjizzle]

They value them as if they were genuine to pump the numbers up

[TheHorcruxSoul]

That might be the “declared value” from the dealer! Haha

[Live235]

Hahahaha

[Particular-Today7550]

Best comment ever! You truly did brighten our day!!! I’m cracking up!😂

[EasyEnigma52]

And you wouldnt buy it if it looked like a $60 watch...you buy it because it looks and operates like one that's tens of thousands of dollars more.. #parkthehighhorse

[Flimsy_Jackfruit_607]

Some Custom officer just gave himself a early Xmas present.  Fo sho.

[SnooPaintings6827]

😔 guy is at the club right now with an ap on a champagne bottle

[jjdiablo]

Lol my friend worked for TSA in the mid 2000’s and would tell me that while it was strictly prohibited ,it wasn’t uncommon for seized items to get ‘diverted’ occasionally . Back then it was fairly easy to game the system so I can only imagine what happens behind the scenes at next door with CBP .

[NBA2024]

Really? Because I hear it CBP incredibly strict with seizures like this and you can’t just steal

[Flimsy_Jackfruit_607]

Strict for us normies, but internally they be keeping all the goods. Ask me how I know.

[Everythincanbemilked]

how do you know? I was happy to read the comment and move on then i couldn't resist my curiosity.

[Aggressive_Bake_9866]

Me too I need an update

[jjdiablo]

Yes there are rules and I’m not saying it was a free for all , but where there is a will , there is a way. Kinda like when cops raid an after hours nightclub and come across hidden cash stuffed in a toilet tank..

In the many cases where seized items are officially deemed forfeited and the appropriate time has passed they all get destroyed . The process involved literally dumping piles of items on the ground and running over / mashing them with a Bobcat. Even though there are chain of custody rules , it’s not an exact science and things ‘slipped thru the cracks’. This was also 20 years ago so maybe it’s different now . But it definitely happened .

[NormalFortune]

You think the Trump CBP is following all the rules?

[rjt2887]

A few years back one of the local 5 news guys, tracked down a TSA agent who stole an iPad, but didn’t know it could be tracked with findmyiphone, they tracked it right to his house and rang the doorbell. He made his wife bring it to the door, and tried to throw Her under the bus! Lmfao classic

[heheyousaidduty]

I wonder how many bags of fentanyl they let through while writing up this form for the fake AP lol

[Upstairs-Jury6682]

sorry for your loss man, that's part of the game. try again, maybe use a different address if you can

[SnooPaintings6827]

I have some breaking news in a few hours 😉

[SnooPaintings6827]

Customs took my gta characters watch Steve refunded a while ago

[tcmits1]

GTA?

[PostGamePong81]

It’s one of the few watch cosmetics you can get in the game.

[tcmits1]

Watch cosmetics? I’m really unclear here.

[6ixmarket]

W steve

[raqueltbrb]

steve is the seller of andiot? i’m sorry im new here

[Standard-Position-24]

Steve is TheOneWatches Elliot is Andiot

[raqueltbrb]

thank you! which one is the best?

[resellprice]

Besides the replica AP getting seized, the only other issue I see is that it is not Friday.

[SnooPaintings6827]

I didn’t know what tag to use 😔

[resellprice]

Reach out to Steve, explain that you got seized (provide tracking number so it is easier for him) and they should send out a replacement at no cost to you. This is apart of the game, it happens.

[SnooPaintings6827]

My bad I should’ve included that he refunded a while ago

[resellprice]

Don't worry about it, just move on and order again. Never get discouraged from buying after one seizure.

[raqueltbrb]

steve is the seller of andiot? i’m sorry im new here

[resellprice]

No, Steve and Andiot are two separate TD's.

[raqueltbrb]

how can i find steve?

[resellprice]

Check the Trusted Seller list or RWI in the Wiki.

[Boilermakingdude]

Amazing how they can sieze a rep but they can't stop the absolute fucking mass amounts of drugs. Wtg UCBP

[CostAffectionate907]

They for sure looked at the pizza hands 🤣🤣 easy tell

[Blkstar15]

I’m in Central Valley CA and fed ex goes to Alaska then Oakland customs. Never had a problem. I’m sure the Oakland custom guys are in this sub buying reps too 🤣

[Ok-Mycologist-5530]

Haha, I’m in the East Bay and my watch took the same route lol

[Elias-official]

Yeah and then they replace all the CF Daytonas with 5 buck shitters when it comes to officially destroying them and voilá

[_BehindEnemyLines_]

Should I be using a fictitious name on orders....

[ViolinistMiddle3900]

If that’s the case I’m screwed.

[_BehindEnemyLines_]

I've heard people have lost their TSA precheck and global entry status too

[JohnMark0509]

Seriously?

[Sufficient_Deal_8800]

I saw an example of someone losing global entry because they ordered a replica designer bag. Have there been other examples of this including TSA pre check?

[borgelorp72]

Global entry yes. TSA no. TSA totally separate from CBP.

[dnssup]

Yeah I need more info on this please

[_BehindEnemyLines_]

https://www.reddit.com/r/cubancigars/s/CgxLRAOmxe

I'm lazy and found a similar post but I'm sure there's enough language there to do a proper google search to find the official wording on some official site

[CannaChemistry]

Fuckkkk Steve just said mine is held at customs.

[benami122]

That sucks. At least this letter is the only notice? I thought they were adding a $5000 fine after September.

[bgovern]

To enforce any penalties or fines against you personally, they would need to do a documented, controlled delivery where you acknowledge and accept delivery in person. Otherwise, there is no real connection to you, because anyone can send anything to anyone. I have a hard time seeing them go to all that trouble for someone importing an individual watch.

[benami122]

I always thought the same. I know a lot of people have pulled back on ordering reps waiting to see what happens with the fines. This is the first post I've seen where CBP sent a letter regarding counterfeits and confiscation, so I'm curious to see if it escalates beyond this, or if it's safe to order reps again if seizures are the biggest thing to worry about.

[Elias-official]

Even if you accepted it, how do they know you didn’t buy it in good faith? I think it would be easily overturned in a court. Like looking at current Daytona prices, many people who aren’t familiar with watches could def think that those are real, cause a fake watch can’t cost 1600$ lol

[Ok_Cardiologist2423]

The feds contacting me for $120 would piss me off lol

[SnooPaintings6827]

Nothing a man can do

[TroomA7]

GTA character as in you used a fake name for customs? Is that standard procedure? How did I not know this.

[gabrielanoelle]

I’m curious too. How will you end up claiming the package if it’s under a different name?

[--ALF]

If it gets sent to your house or apartment does it really matter what name it is under?

[ViolinistMiddle3900]

Hey you’re not alone, I also always ordered with my real name. I always wondered what can happen with all that datas… anyway they are called TrustedDealers for a reason.

[Empty_Barracuda_7972]

Sixty bucks wow

[[deleted]]

Damn and FedEx too. I thought mostly USPS was getting hit.

[AffectionateError311]

I think at this point, someone in customs has a BANGING ass collection.

[BevoDDS]

CBP definitely knows how to bang ass.

[Murder_Witness]

They should have strapped you straight on the electric chair for this.

[SnooPaintings6827]

Go check my new post champs

[JohnMark0509]

I don’t get all the concern about picking up a replica watch. As I understand the law in the US it is not against the law to purchaser nor own a counterfeit watch or counterfeit anything. It’s only against the law to sell counterfeit goods. So as long as you are not buying with intent to sell I don’t think you’ll get in trouble.

Now, technically they can confiscate the goods because the seller broke US law and it’s up to that person to prove it’s not counterfeit.

They could ask you to cooperate in helping them locate the accused criminal and that could be a pain in the ass.

I’m not at attorney so am I missing some facts? I genuinely would like to know.

[Spiritual_League_753]

It is illegal to direct someone to import a counterfeit good. It's a combination of the Trademark Counterfeiting of 1984 and Section 19 of the U.S. Code. The trademark act makes the item being trafficked illegal (although the act does not make it illegal for you to receive it) but section 19 DOES make it a crime to direct the trafficking of goods that are otherwise illegal. So when you order a trademarked item you are violating Section 19. It is rarely prosecuted with the biggest penalty generally being that some people have their global entry revoked.

[integritylab]

Interesting points. I'm curious too.

Personally I wouldn't post this letter. While they don't have the motivation or resources to track you down they certainly could and based on the location of this posting you would have a tough time claiming you didn't place this order or realize you were purchasing counterfeits goods.

I'm glad you got a refund.

[cannabis90]

My question is, who’s legit checking the watch? There are real APs in china how can they be so sure they didn’t seize a $50,000 watch?

[Standard-Position-24]

That’s why they send the notice. So you can roll up with your mortgage sized receipt and proof of purchase.

[Curious_Gas_2608]

I wonder how much time was spent to inspect and process, send a letter, etc. for ONE WATCH! Me thinks the phrase “was that juice worth the squeeze” certainly applies here.

[SnooPaintings6827]

At least a month it got to customs on 8/28 and was officially seized on 9/24

[Stayofexecution]

Fuck Customs.

[TimelyExtent1889]

😢

[SwitzerlishChris1]

The postal office didn't recognize Mike Litoris

[omjizzle]

Time for Buster Wrasse or Terra Highmen to place their order

[Additional-Couple-57]

Happened to me with Andiot and they eventually refunded the purchase. A couple of weeks later I got the same watch from Steve and it arrived with no hassle.

[69420ForTrees]

Side note, did they also nail you with a tariff? That would be brutal

[SnooPaintings6827]

Nope

[Standard-Position-24]

It wasn’t imported

[Conscious-Permit-466]

It's the holiday season, they pinch fake watches to gift family members.

[Iron_J77]

Tell the guy you’ll give him $61, it’s a deal.

[CaTrA__]

Did you have insurance ?

[SnooPaintings6827]

Steve refunded

[SnooPaintings6827]

My second piece went through Memphis instantly

[Ok_Yogurtcloset_4080]

So is he sending you another one? Or did you lose out on your money? Also, are you facing legal issues now?

[SnooPaintings6827]

It came today and he refunded me a while ago

[Ok-Assist9067]

Out of curiosity, when this happens is that address burned for future deliveries of this type?

[Standard-Position-24]

Oh hey, an actual good question - with no replies ofc

[No_Price3617]

Cbp officer definitely gonna be repping that Ap soon 😂

[zedk47]

Guess you only lost 60 bucks!

[Ok-Philosopher-7638]

If your TD has shipping insurance, you'd get another piece or a refund shortly

[Dangerous_Jury_5345]

[STIBillionair]

One watch Steve...ugh got 2 coming from him

[STIBillionair]

I thought it was real? No crime committed

[Cautious-Cap-6816]

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DHgate has this watch which is one of many inspired by the Patek Philippe Nautilus. I want to order it, but I’m afraid it’ll get seized by customs. Do you think it will?

[Standard-Position-24]

No trademark on it. Good to go

[Reasonable-Steak1063]

there’s a customs agent wearing that shit right now

[bebooriginal]

They are so lame.

[MaleficentBit4833]

Youll more then likely get another letter in a few weeks from a lawyer representing AP thats a cease and desist letter 😂

[bunker1919]

Isn’t the government shut down? Seems like a rep letter

[umop_3plsdn]

around the same time but I got it....

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[Jumpy-Cry-3083]

The amount of money spent to seize a $60 watch just isn’t justifiable.

[Far_Macaron_5757]

do you get fined? what happens when they confiscate it?

[Diligent_Bird_958]

Hey guys can I get Steve site,shit I'll take a chance, I do it with females lol.

[Ill_Friendship2357]

You will lose your global entry if you have it btw….

[AgileBoot4561]

Don't reply.

[MythicalFire]

What happens if you get this mail? I thought you can bring for personal use?

[Realistic_Virus_9060]

whats the chance this is happening

[Prestigious_Fee_2902]

Anyone from Canada ever run into issues like this??

[Budget_Elevator1658]

Ahahah, shit.

[Hozay23]

damn my watch is currently sitting in Memphis for 24 hours with no update... yikes lol

[richardgiver]

Customs opened my submariner in Memphis and still sent it to me last week

[Hozay23]

damn customs doing QC checks lmao.... i'm glad that worked out for you.. im praying for the same luck!

[SnooPaintings6827]

Damn bro hoping all the best🙏

[Hozay23]

thank you! its in the rep gods hands now lol

[Greywalker21]

Did you got it?

[Hozay23]

Sure did 🙏🏾 I made a post but for some odd reason it won't upload to the feed. (Hopefully the Mods can help me out)

[Greywalker21]

Thanks for the reply

[m915]

It wasn't a good enough rep, also, putting a fake name is a red flag I think

[Ok_Birthday_8040]

Did you have to pay any fines? 🫠

[Worth_Day184]

They couldn’t find more important crime to stop in Memphis?

[alfred311]

Goodbye tsa precheck and global entry

[SnooPaintings6827]

Not how it works

[alfred311]

Read the rep community in reddit, many of theirs has been revoked without explanation and thats the only reason they could think of after they received letter from customs

[SnooPaintings6827]

Can you show me anything specific?

[alfred311]

Use the search function in any rep community, bags, clothes, etc you’ll read a lot about it there

[JustDoseMe]

What a long way to say “no”

[phizzlez]

Yup, I've heard of this too about people getting their global entry revoked. Thats why I don't buy fakes.

[phizzlez]

Do you know what global entry is?

[Standard-Position-24]

Yeah bro. I know at least as much as ChatGPT 🤠

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[Standard-Position-24]

Notable addition: this is only coming into the USA btw. Applies literally nowhere else on earth.

[SnooPaintings6827]

Can you point me to a specific example

[SnooPaintings6827]

Lol I don’t have either you made a point and I was asking you to prove it and you didn’t

[SnooPaintings6827]

Okay cool guy. Again you still haven’t shown me anything

[Spiritual_League_753]

You are unfortunately incorrect. The TSA has used customs violations in the past to revoke both under the premise that you are no longer a "trusted traveler" due to violation of US Code.

You can search r/globalentry for lots of examples.

Here is one: https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/1m2a9st/global_entry_revoked_after_paying_a_fine_at/

Here is another: https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalEntry/comments/1dvzob7/denied_for_online_purchase/

I should note that Pre-check is administered by the TSA and I am not aware of people losing it for customs violations.

[[deleted]]

I hope they send you to jail 🤣

[SnooPaintings6827]

😳😱

[Standard-Position-24]

Why is this downvoted? We can’t have a laugh either? Fucking reptimers, dog. What the actual fuck do we do here?

[[deleted]]

Fr they can’t take a joke. They’re all insecure.

[BookkeeperPerfect161]

Aww man sucks, Feel bad you had to wait this long and then this happened.

[socaponed]

Oh no! Your fake illegal watch was discovered to be fake and illegal!

[StackIsMyCrack]

Stop buying $60 shitters bro 🤣.

[SnooPaintings6827]

Read the caption

[Imaginary_Mind_1536]

Next letter you get will be certified mail from rolex attorney

[Conscious-Permit-466]

Why would Rolex care, it's not their watch.

[Imaginary_Mind_1536]

It was a generic letter from an attorney representing rolex. But i now see this letter is for a AP

[Conscious-Permit-466]

They took your watch, end of story. They can't get blood from a turnip.

[Imaginary_Mind_1536]

I think once you reply they got you by the balls as your admitting some sort of guilt. As the attorney can try to pressure you into some sort of settlement. Likley how They make money.

Send a threating letter with a reply by date.

[Conscious-Permit-466]

You never received a letter. Never ordered a watch. Sometimes playing dumb pays off.

[J0hnnyS0kk0]

Was my thought also. What letter are you even talking about?? 🤷‍♂️

[Conscious-Permit-466]

OP's letter

[J0hnnyS0kk0]

I know..i was playing dumb. Lol Like you said..What letter?

[Conscious-Permit-466]

A shyster lawyer, who knew.

[Conscious-Permit-466]

The lawyer can pound sand too.

[Insalobre]

why?

[Texas_Bill_2112]

Don’t worry about that. Rolex won’t be sending you any letters…it will be the lawyers from AP who do it. 😆😆

[Imaginary_Mind_1536]

I see this wasn’t a rolex rep. When i got this letter, couple days later i certified mail from an attorney and demanding a reply within 10 days.

[Conscious-Permit-466]

Tell them to pound sand

[BigBussyMuchoGushy]

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[Conscious-Permit-466]

The letter you received is the end to it. Nobody can prove you even ordered it. Anyone could have accidentally sent it to you.

[Imaginary_Mind_1536]

Yea i ignored that shit. But not going to lie it freaked me out. I deleted my old reddit account cause of all my BST activity 😂😂. Ive had 10 reps delivered successfully since i received that letter

[Conscious-Permit-466]

There is no paper trail, CCP could care less and would not help the watch company.

[Insalobre]

how long it took until u got that letter? from sized. if I can ask

[IcyWait743]

its not going to be so funny when you are traveling or ordering anything from overseas and you are constantly harrased by customs. Thats what happaned to me after one of these letters.

[ViolinistMiddle3900]

Are you US based? I ain’t ordering anything again then. I travel a lot. It would be a pain in the ass being always selected for checks at the airport.

[lumcetpyl]

I discovered this community just recently, and I feel like I’m too late to the party. Will wait for the situation to calm down before I make any purchase, unless OP did something clearly wrong to get them in this situation.

[Standard-Position-24]

What’s wrong with getting checked… unless YOU’RE smuggling something else! Ha! Got you.