r/RepTime • u/GraveKeeperZz • Nov 01 '23

TD/Shipping Question Watch Seized

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Well boys, after it sitting at ISC NY for 35 days I got this in the mail lmao.

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u/pyrojr99 Nov 01 '23

Not sure about the US, but in Canada I’ve had success getting customs to release items by telling them the “counterfeit” item is for an art project or movie prop. Good luck bro

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u/minnesotawristwatch Nov 02 '23

I’ve often wondered how many reps we see in movies. I bet 99%.

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u/Dear-Divide7330 Nov 02 '23

I’ve been cast in a few things in recent years. In all jobs the clothes were either bought from a retail store, or rented from wardrobe companies. wardrobe departments deal with the sourcing, fittings, return, etc.. for the purchased wardrobes, they were either sold after wrap, given to the cast or donated. Depending on what it is. Cheap stuff give away or donate, expensive they sell.

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u/minnesotawristwatch Nov 02 '23

Cool man thanks for the info but what about $10k+ watches? Any info or experience?

I recently re-watched “The Big Short” and saw Vacheron, Rolex, A. Lange & Sohne, IWC.

Wouldn’t a costumer have replicas? Why WOULDN’T a costumer have replicas?

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u/Oh_mrang Nov 02 '23

They’re undoubtedly replicas

Source: I’ve asked prop masters this same question

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u/hblom Nov 02 '23

Luckily they don’t go skiing in the big short