My adventures with the watch battery scam
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Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
Now, let Mrs Cargo take your watch there next week without you for a $5 battery replacement, and see if the same thing happens again.Clutch Cargo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:58 pm
So maybe inconclusive as to whether it really was a scam albeit Interesting story I thought.
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Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
Indeed. Actually, if it wasn't for me, she would've taken it to the watch guy with his little booth at Kandal Market. Mrs knows bestGeneral Mackevili wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:25 amNow, let Mrs Cargo take your watch there next week without you for a $5 battery replacement, and see if the same thing happens again.Clutch Cargo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:58 pm
So maybe inconclusive as to whether it really was a scam albeit Interesting story I thought.
Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
I know a Khmer guy who lent his bike to a friend. When he brought it back it didn't run properly. Upon closer inspection several parts had been replaced. The little shit had taken it to a garage and sold good parts for duff ones, probably for no more than a few dollars.mekongme wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:22 am If this is possible in just a watch, imagine the possibilities of dropping off the motorbike or car for a simple fix, them rectifying the small issues. Once the small issues are fixed, them switching out any parts for a cheaper inferior product or a product that is doomed to fail. It creates an ongoing business cycle for them.
The other half insists on sitting in the workshop, the entire time watching the mechanic, that being said , she wouldnt know a single thing about a bike, car or even what the word maintenance means. But just makes sure they know she's watching
I am so glad I don't own a bike or a car here.
Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
The watch sellers in Central Market do batteries for $3 or $4 and fit them while you wait. The woman opposite the stand that sells all the personal violence equipment is very reliable and cheap (you can peruse the coshes, stun guns and gas sprays to pass the time).Clutch Cargo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:03 amIndeed. Actually, if it wasn't for me, she would've taken it to the watch guy with his little booth at Kandal Market. Mrs know bestGeneral Mackevili wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:25 amNow, let Mrs Cargo take your watch there next week without you for a $5 battery replacement, and see if the same thing happens again.Clutch Cargo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:58 pm
So maybe inconclusive as to whether it really was a scam albeit Interesting story I thought.
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Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
Yes, certainly didn't want to make it a big deal but a funny story to relate I thought.mekongme wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:22 am If this is possible in just a watch, imagine the possibilities of dropping off the motorbike or car for a simple fix, them rectifying the small issues. Once the small issues are fixed, them switching out any parts for a cheaper inferior product or a product that is doomed to fail. It creates an ongoing business cycle for them.
The other half insists on sitting in the workshop, the entire time watching the mechanic, that being said , she wouldnt know a single thing about a bike, car or even what the word maintenance means. But just makes sure they know she's watching
However, you make a very good point about watching everything.
Now that you mention it, I recall several years ago taking my then moto for a service to the small Yamaha shop/service place attached to Aeon 1 mall. There's like 2 sales staff and 1 service guy at the time. I drop the moto off and go do some shopping. Some time later, I started having battery problems. The moto was 2 years old. Now I'm not sure about batteries I guess it depends on the quality coz I later found out that there are cheap and heavy duty ones. That being said, I would've thought an original battery lasts longer than 2 years.. So I def wonder if he did a switcheroo.
Subsequent to that, I started taking it to Yamaha near Olympic and they have a convenient glass siding the service area where you can sit and watch everything. Now I have a Honda but probably just take it to a local moto guy I know near Kandal market.
Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
Don't leave your expensive wine unattended, it might get switched for something cheap and nasty...Clutch Cargo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:21 amYes, certainly didn't want to make it a big deal but a funny story to relate I thought.mekongme wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:22 am If this is possible in just a watch, imagine the possibilities of dropping off the motorbike or car for a simple fix, them rectifying the small issues. Once the small issues are fixed, them switching out any parts for a cheaper inferior product or a product that is doomed to fail. It creates an ongoing business cycle for them.
The other half insists on sitting in the workshop, the entire time watching the mechanic, that being said , she wouldnt know a single thing about a bike, car or even what the word maintenance means. But just makes sure they know she's watching
However, you make a very good point about watching everything.
Now that you mention it, I recall several years ago taking my then moto for a service to the small Yamaha shop/service place attached to Aeon 1 mall. There's like 2 sales staff and 1 service guy at the time. I drop the moto off and go do some shopping. Some time later, I started having battery problems. The moto was 2 years old. Now I'm not sure about batteries I guess it depends on the quality coz I later found out that there are cheap and heavy duty ones. That being said, I would've thought an original battery lasts longer than 2 years.. So I def wonder if he did a switcheroo.
Subsequent to that, I started taking it to Yamaha near Olympic and they have a convenient glass siding the service area where you can sit and watch everything. Now I have a Honda but probably just take it to a local moto guy I know near Kandal market.
Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
Batteries degrade if not fully charged and usually last two years, even OEM ones, anyway.
I’ve heard that switcheroo story countless times for [insert item] but never known anyone who’s actually had it done and proved it.
Seems like a common myth.
I’ve heard that switcheroo story countless times for [insert item] but never known anyone who’s actually had it done and proved it.
Seems like a common myth.
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Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
I had a car service, oil, filter and they didn’t replace anything and put the old oil back in, as they drained it to replace the sump gasket.
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
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Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
First place offered to give me new front suspension for 18$, second place offered to service the once I had for 24$.
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Re: My adventures with the watch battery scam
I had a flat battery in the red car early Saturday morning. I googled the battery cost, $165. Then called the insurance roadside assistance. Battery only 12 months old. Checked everything was working, gave me a new battery and he drove away. I was thinking of cancelling the insurance but that’s great service. All up less than an hour from my first phone call.
In the garage business in Cambodia they always steal the thermostat first. Easy to get at and used to be worth nearly a days pay. If you are not there they then begin swapping parts. The Chinese parts are so cheap and original second hand so much more valuable.
In the garage business in Cambodia they always steal the thermostat first. Easy to get at and used to be worth nearly a days pay. If you are not there they then begin swapping parts. The Chinese parts are so cheap and original second hand so much more valuable.
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