Hi all, new here from TORONTO.. Bit confused though.. I have some questions :)

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Hi all

I am a new member here from Toronto -- I have never owned a single watch before, not even a cheap $5 plastic one!

I originally found out about "replicas" because I was in our IRC channel and I asked what the best watch under $1000 was (since that was my max budget) and was disappointed to see that pretty much the best I was finding for under $1k CDN taxes IN was probably a Tissot or maybe a Movado 800 series on sale.

So then someone told me about replica watches, and how its not like some "cheap ripoff" like one would assume but some replicas actually have a ton of work and detail put into them... and for around $500 you have a beautiful model that looks like $5000

So all this being said -- I love the ideas of it and really want one. But I'm having trouble figuring some things out. I've looked at the BK's watch garage (which my friend on IRC specifically reccomended) and have looked at the WM9 website, but am I right in understanding there is actually nothing currently ready for sale and ready to be shipped?

I ask because I have to travel in a week or two and really would like to buy something NOW so I can have it in time.

Also, one more question, does anyone know of anything on "sale" maybe right now that is a good buy? Considering this is my first watch EVER something in the 500-dollar range would be a nice first purchase I think.. I know its not really that much money but it is a recession after all and I don't have a major income or anything!

So yeah, im ranting, but if anyone can direct to me to ready-to-be-shipped quality items, or anything "on sale", it would be majorly appreciated... I'm even going to arrainge FedEx to pick up the item so I can get it overnight delivery (and insured and much safer)..

Thank you very much for reading and for the help!

I look forward to spending lots more time on the forums!

Cheers, from Toronto