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Location: Somewhere around here | Little bit of a rant/pet peeve/vent thread. Sorry in advance.
I don't know about everyone else but I severely dislike it when I'm contacting someone who is selling their horse and they use "lazy wording", basically texting like they are 12 years old. I mean, it's just unprofessional and makes me turn away quicker.
Also, why do some people choose to answer certain questions about their horse and ignore the others? I want to know everything about your horse, not just a sentence. Send me a whole article if you can!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Dont text call the person that owns the horse and talk to them in person, to me if someone texts then their not that interested. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | hoofs_in_motion - 2016-06-08 11:27 AM
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Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm | Southtxponygirl - 2016-06-08 9:37 AM
Dont text call the person that owns the horse and talk to them in person, to me if someone texts then their not that interested.
Some people like to talk on the phone, I like to get everything in writing. I re-read what they asked and try to make sure I answer every question. I like to have everything in writing so when someone comes back months later and says I told them xxx I can go back and read the conversation again. Trust me it's happened.
To the OP. When you don't get answers to your questions, ask again or move on to the next horse. My biggest pet peeve about trying to buy a horse is terrible pictures. In this day when we all sell and buy on the internet, pictures are almost everything. |
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Location: sunny california | Southtxponygirl - 2016-06-08 9:37 AM Dont text call the person that owns the horse and talk to them in person, to me if someone texts then their not that interested.
i don't mind calling when interested but would rather have text for the answers to questions. that way there is no misunderstandings on what was asked or answered. I also find that people are less likely to lie on written responses. that is why many questions are left unanswered. they read all the questions but only answered the ones they felt comfortable in answering. |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | Southtxponygirl - 2016-06-08 12:37 PM Dont text call the person that owns the horse and talk to them in person, to me if someone texts then their not that interested.
winner,
the op's rant could/should be about their own lazyness, not the responders.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | OregonBR - 2016-06-08 11:55 AM Southtxponygirl - 2016-06-08 9:37 AM Dont text call the person that owns the horse and talk to them in person, to me if someone texts then their not that interested. Some people like to talk on the phone, I like to get everything in writing. I re-read what they asked and try to make sure I answer every question. I like to have everything in writing so when someone comes back months later and says I told them xxx I can go back and read the conversation again. Trust me it's happened. To the OP. When you don't get answers to your questions, ask again or move on to the next horse. My biggest pet peeve about trying to buy a horse is terrible pictures. In this day when we all sell and buy on the internet, pictures are almost everything.
I would rather ask questions in person so you can get the right answers and not have any misunderstanding, and if you are still interested then get it in writing or text, or how ever you like it.  |
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Location: Texas | I have to say on the defense of texting... I'm where I can respond to a text (because they are linked to my computer) and an email pretty quickly, but if you are wanting a phone call it will be several hours wait.
So, it doesn't bother me when people contact me in whatever form. What does bother me is when they don't introduce themselves and I get a random text from someone and I'm supposed to know who it is..
Honestly I guess I'm pretty low maintenance. I don't mind interest/inquiries about my horses, I don't mind repeating myself, and I let the tire kickers roll off my back. It's like fishing.. nibbles are nibbles and all you need is one good bite. |
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Location: Oklahoma | As a long time seller, I can tell you that I HATE getting texts about a horse I have for sale. Although I CAN text (it's a necessity in today's world), it's hard and laboriously slow for me, as I am 64 and don't often do it. I would MUCH rather type, and I am much better at it. If you want everything in writing, then PLEASE email me. I will answer every question quickly and at length, but if I'm texting, I may forget some, as I can't see the original text when I'm answering. I, too, don't consider a text a valid inquiry most of the time. I dismiss it as a kid. The email address is right there on the ad, so if you choose a written inquiry on any of my horses for sale, please email rather than text. |
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| As a buyer, It depends on the situation for me. If I am really interested in something and think its such a good deal it wont last long, then I call as soon as I can. But if its more of a feel out the situation first then I will either txt or email. Sometimes if i think it may be a good fit but not sure, I will just ask for more info with the email or txt that way I dont have to "bother" the seller if I think it isnt what I was looking for.
As a seller, i will answer questions any way I get them, but I have discovered, the people that email me, never are truely interested, its the way of the present day tire kicker it seems.
The only thing that irks me is when people call and say, "Can you tell me about the horse?" Um did you read the article?? I put every valuable piece of info in there so what do you want to know specifically?? And then they ask me something that was in the article. AT THE TOP! lol |
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Location: Canada | I will often send a text asking if a horse is still available and if so I'll let the buyer know that I'm sending them an email. This way I know the horse IS still for sale, the buyer is aware that someone is interested, and they are expecting an email.
I would not ask much more then that by text message.
If someone is ignoring a question about their horse there is usually sometime to hide. What they're hiding may be small or major but requires additional research on behalf of the buyer. |
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Location: Texas | I bought one solely communicating via FB messenger until I actually got to their place. She was an awesome buy too <3 |
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| I think I have bought 2 horses by solely txt and was happy with both purchases lol
eta: If the seller clearly states in their add, contact by calling only, then thats what I do.
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Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm | dianeguinn - 2016-06-08 10:21 AM
As a long time seller, I can tell you that I HATE getting texts about a horse I have for sale. Although I CAN text (it's a necessity in today's world), it's hard and laboriously slow for me, as I am 64 and don't often do it. I would MUCH rather type, and I am much better at it. If you want everything in writing, then PLEASE email me. I will answer every question quickly and at length, but if I'm texting, I may forget some, as I can't see the original text when I'm answering. I, too, don't consider a text a valid inquiry most of the time. I dismiss it as a kid. The email address is right there on the ad, so if you choose a written inquiry on any of my horses for sale, please email rather than text.
I guess I should have been more specific. I too hate to text. My phone is a flip phone and I don't text or the same reasons Diane doesn't. I like to get messages via facebook the most. Email next. I often don't answer calls when I don't know the numbers because of telemarketing BS. So there you go.
The reason is this. I work all day and I'm not suppose to get or make personal phone calls. When I leave work I'm in my car on may way home. It's against the law to talk on the phone while driving. Next I grab something to eat and I go outside to start my evening chores. It's hard to fit a time when it's convenient or both people to talk. So I either have to call them or we message. Messaging is the easiest for me. Sorry. I'm a busy person. |
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| I just sold one and went through this. If I got a text and had a feeling it was a 14 yr old who couldn't actually buy the horse, I'd suggest calling me after xx time and we could talk, that is still be happy to put everything down in writing but that since I'm often driving for a job a phone call would be easier. Not a single tire kicker called.
The initial conversation that led to the sale started on FB messenger. She set up a time to come seen in within the first conversation.
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Location: Deep South | Those who believe the only serious buyers are those who are picking up the phone and calling are missing out on sales.
I've sold several horses recently by communicating exclusively through text/FB messenger. Never once heard the buyers voice.
It is the millennial generation's preferred method of communication and it's going to become more and more common as we are all reaching the age where we have decent jobs and are buying our own stuff. |
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| BamaCanChaser - 2016-06-08 3:21 PM
Those who believe the only serious buyers are those who are picking up the phone and calling are missing out on sales.
I've sold several horses recently by communicating exclusively through text/FB messenger. Never once heard the buyers voice.
It is the millennial generation's preferred method of communication and it's going to become more and more common as we are all reaching the age where we have decent jobs and are buying our own stuff.
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