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Ordering from Facebook Ads

Kachina624 — Tue, 23 May 2023 22:11:04 GMT

I'm a watch collector of sorts and learned a lot about different brands while participating on the Watch Collector's Forum here. There have been a million ads for watches for graduation and Mother's Day gifts. You click on one ad and 12 others will pop up.

I got a real tic (pun intended) for a new watch, researched it and chose one, a sleek modern model in white stainless. I ordered it Sunday night, it shipped yesterday, it's now Tuesday and will be delivered tomorrow via FedEx. It's coming from the suburban area near Copenhagen, Denmark where the big airport is located . I had to look it up.

Why can't other shippers do that? For free? I hope it's beautiful and works out well.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Kachina624 — Tue, 23 May 2023 22:52:14 GMT

I didn't actually order from the Facebook ad. I went to the company's website where I could peruse specifications and options as well as country of origin. You must be very careful.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

icezeus — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:42:25 GMT

I find things on FB from time to time that I want as well, but I will order nothing from FB. Like you. I find the companies website, review the details and order directly from the companies website if it seems legitimate.

The latest ad that I saw that was in my feed was from Cacique. I went to the website and purchased, and had my order shipped to the store for free.

Easy..peasy.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

rockygems123 — Tue, 23 May 2023 23:15:59 GMT

@Kachina624 That's exciting, both finding a new watch and that it is shipping very quickly. If you want to share the maker please tell.

I purchased 50 mostly new never worn watches this week, most are Judith Ripka and a smattering of Ecclissi and Mizrahi. Keeping 1 Ripka.

Now finding a decent place/price for battery replacement, my guy retired.

Do you replace your own batteries?

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Icegoddess — Tue, 23 May 2023 23:25:41 GMT

I have found the ads that show up in my newsfeed to be more legit than the ones that show up in the column on the right, but I still would 1. check out the company and 2. order directly rather than ordering from the ad. Luckily, I have an app that hides them all, at least for now.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Trailrun23 — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:55:06 GMT

You are so smart to order from the website and not from the FB ad. I am beginning to think most FB ads are bogus scams. The same company seems to be at the root of many of them and I wonder why they are allowed to keep posting them. They occasionally do one they say is from QVC but it isn't. I hope you enjoy your new watch; it sounds beautiful.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Kachina624 — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:58:03 GMT

@rockygems123 No, I don't replace batteries. We have a great local independent jewelry store with a silversmith. I take in fists full of watches. The owner approached me one day and said if I'd bring in 20, they would replace the batteries for $100. or $5. each. I'd try negotiating with a local jeweler. Most places give a quantity discount.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Sage04 — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:59:54 GMT

@Kachina624 when I read your Post I thought you had lost it because I always thought of you as been a very smart person lol.

Second Post told me that you are really smart and that I was right.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Kachina624 — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:00:01 GMT

@rockygems123 The company is Nordgreen in Denmark. Here is the watch. It comes with mesh and a leather band. I also ordered a metal link band. I prefer a white dial but often can't read silver hands on a white dial so ordered black.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

NEvans2 — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:30:57 GMT

@Kachina624 Nice watch! I love watches. I have about ten of them, but need to take six of them for batteries. My son's always ask me why I wear a watch when I have a phone to check the time, but it's just not the same.💖

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Puppy Lips — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:41:53 GMT

I am not a watch collector, but I love to wear watches too. No one else in my family does. In fact I don’t think any of my friends do either. I have ordered twice from Facebook ads. One was a bad experience. DH just ordered from a Facebook ad, was sent the wrong thing from China and had been fighting with them ever since. Finally challenged the CC charge. Never again. Smart to go right to the company.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

icezeus — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:45:04 GMT

That is a gorgeous watch.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Kachina624 — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:59:50 GMT

@NEvans2 I agree, having to fish out a phone just to see the time is annoying.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

OKPrincess — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:18:23 GMT

I've seen several FB ads esp for cat toys, beds, litter, etc. which I'm always interested.

But out of caution, I go to website too. Sad when nobody can be trusted.

Enjoy your new watch.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

We rescue cats — Wed, 24 May 2023 12:55:26 GMT

Oh gosh @Kachina624 , that is a beautiful watch! So sleek! I love watches too but have been relegated to my Apple watch unless I'm dressing for something special.

Like @OKPrincess I get tons of cat ads when I access FB on my phone but zero when I am on my PCs...I think the difference is that I use FB Purity on my desk and lap top, I get zero ads. Good in one way but I miss out on 'deals'. I also missout of the bogus QVC ads that so many complain about so I guess I really don't mind.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

rockygems123 — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:03:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@rockygems123 No, I don't replace batteries. We have a great local independent jewelry store with a silversmith. I take in fists full of watches. The owner approached me one day and said if I'd bring in 20, they would replace the batteries for $100. or $5. each. I'd try negotiating with a local jeweler. Most places give a quantity discount.

@Kachina624 Ok great, that's exactly the price I was thinking of fair for a boatload of them. Got a quote yesterday for $10, not a deal. Will keep searching

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

rockygems123 — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:05:36 GMT

@Kachina624 Thanks for posting. Wow, that is a beautiful sleek watch. Report back to us if you can as to how you like it, always good info to know.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

Kachina624 — Wed, 24 May 2023 22:09:46 GMT

@rockygems123 Watch arrived promptly about 3:15pm and I love it! I can't believe it got from Denmark to NM in 2 days.

It's a little smaller than I'm accustomed to. I believe it's 36mm and I have many that are 40mm. The had the extra link bracelet on it, which I like the best, and I'll need to have some links removed. Never before saw a metal bracelet with quick change pins. Easy to read. Very sleek and distinctive looking. I'm happy.

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

rockygems123 — Wed, 24 May 2023 22:18:57 GMT

@Kachina624 Oh great! That is fantastic you are pleased, what a great transaction and the product seems to be quality.

Yay another win for online shopping!

Re: Ordering from Facebook Ads

chrystaltree — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:30:53 GMT

I would never order from a Facebook add. It's just too risky.