Costco's Gucci watches
I have a question about Costco selling Gucci watches despite the fact that it is not an authorized seller. I love Costco and have purchased jewellery from them before (appraisals always came back VERY favourable) and recently purchased a Gucci watch for my wife. When I got home and opened the box and discovered that there was a note inside saying that Costco was not an authorized seller of Gucci watches and that it would cover any warranty issues. Furthermore, there were no papers of authenticity in the box, but there was a warranty manual that was stamped with a retailer name: CIRCA, New York. Going by the name and how the stamp on the warranty booklet matches the company logo, it appears to be this company: http://www.circajewels.com/about/
The box itself looks real (who knows though).
I e-mailed Costco to ask for clarification about whether this is a real or 'replica' Gucci and am waiting on a response, but I was wondering if any other RFDers have had experience with Costco selling items for which they were not authorized sellers. Is there a way that I can verify that this is authentic other than relying on Costco's word? I can't see any serial numbers but they may be on the back of the watch; I can't access them yet, however, as I don't want to remove the watch from its pillow before my wife opens the box.
The box itself looks real (who knows though).
I e-mailed Costco to ask for clarification about whether this is a real or 'replica' Gucci and am waiting on a response, but I was wondering if any other RFDers have had experience with Costco selling items for which they were not authorized sellers. Is there a way that I can verify that this is authentic other than relying on Costco's word? I can't see any serial numbers but they may be on the back of the watch; I can't access them yet, however, as I don't want to remove the watch from its pillow before my wife opens the box.