Do you think its rude to text and see if a horse is still for sale?

[popp]

have you ever done it before or if a horse POA on the add?

 

[rebeccaandgrace]

well i prob would as i hate the sound of my voice and iam very nervous at talking on the phone and get my words mixed up lol

 

[AmyMay]

No, I would telephone.

 

[josiesmithuk]

I have had a few texts to see if a horse is still for sale. I don't mind especially during working hours as i struggle to take the calls sometimes.

 

[Stacie_and_Jed]

I think if i was selling a horse and someone txt me asking if it was still for sale i would say no even if it was.

I think its always better to phone because it looks like you are actually interested then.

 

[jesterfaerie]

I have text people before as my phone reception was horrible and couldn't keep a convo for more than a few seconds before cutting off. I have always explained why and appologised and given them my email address if they do not wish to text back.

 

[0ldmare]

Better to phone I think

 

[dollface]

I consider it very rude to text about things for sale sorry

 

[miller]

If I were the seller I wouldn't bother replying if the person couldn't be bothered to call so no I wouldn't - personally I find texts rude if from someone I don't know - maybe I'm wierd

 

[LOZHUG]

I have texted to find out before today as I work during the day and cant use my phone. So I just sent a polite text to ask and if it is I texted back to ask if it was ok to phone back later in the day after I have finished my shift.

Then phoned hem when I got home from work and had a good chat with the seller about the horse and ask about viewing.

Ring if you can but its not always possible to ring.

 

[HelsB]

If I had one for sale I would be happy to take enquiries by text!

 

[MagicMelon]

I would phone only. If someone text me about one of mine then I would likely text back saying to phone!

 

[popp]

i have to say iv text on few people because i dont have a land line phone and stuggle to explain what im looking for not a very confident person on the phone but i always ring when if its still for sale. Whats wrong with a text asking if a horse is still for sale?

 

[Ellies_mum2]

In my case I would probably text initially to see if it was still for sale and if received reply would get someone to ring for me.

I am deaf and unable to use the phone myself. All I can hear sounds like radio static

 

[jesterfaerie]

So to those who find it rude, would you still consider it rude if an explaination and an appology was put in the text?
As not everyone sends it out of lazyness or because they aren't interested and have a reason for sending a text.

 

[Chellebean]

I have been thinking about this lately, I am interested about a horse on project horses (also on horse quest)! I phoned and left a voicemail two days ago but heard nothing back. Was thinking if I had phoned the right number, now wondering whether to text the other as I am in work or would that be pushing it?

 

[Sprout]

Personally I would phone rather than text, but if an Ad has an email address I sometimes use that first with some basic questions then follow up with a phone call if it sounds suitable.

 

[cruiseline]

I don't see a problem with texting for an initial enquiry to see if the horse is still available, if its not you have saved everyone time and money.

But if the horse is still available, a follow-up phone call is the correct way to find out additional information.

I would accept a text inquiry regarding availability, but would not accept further texts for additional details.

 

[Chellebean]

I'm just worried that due to the fact I made the first phone call and left a message whether a text would be overkill so to speak?

 

[Flame_]

I don't think its rude, but if you do text you risk that particular seller thinking its rude. If this happens they might not get back to you or they might take offense and lie that the horse has gone. Then you miss out on the horse. Its probably a safer bet to ring, some people can be very touchy over pretty trivial things.

 

[Kallibear]

I think it's rude to text rather that phone - shows a lack of commitment.

However, you could always send on that said something like 'hi. wondering if your horse was still for sale? Was hoping to call you tonight after work if so. Thanks' Then it sounds like you'e not calling as you think they might be at work, but gives them the oppertunity to save themselves a phone call if it's been sold.

 

[cruiseline]

You could always text and say that you had left a voice message, at such a time on day so and so, that maybe they might not have received.

 

[popp]

I think if you want to see a horse is still for sale just coz you text coz your at work or a screaming baby and so on or have tryed ringing and no answers doesnt meant to say your not the right person for a horse or a bad person its just you liked the horse and wanted to know weather it was still for sale. The SELLER could be losing out on a genuine sale for being fussy over a text

 

[jesterfaerie]

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I think if you want to see a horse is still for sale just coz you text coz your at work or a screaming baby and so on or have tryed ringing and no answers doesnt meant to say your not the right person for a horse or a bad person its just you liked the horse and wanted to know weather it was still for sale. The SELLER could be losing out on a genuine sale for being fussy over a text

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Well said!

 

[ladyt25]

I don't think texting is rude really but I would send more than just a blunt "is the horse still for sale?" type question. Ordinarily I would call but sometimes I don't have the time to discuss things (and I have been in situations where the vendor is so desperate to sell i can't get them off the phone!!) so I would text to initially find out if the horse was still for sale/what the asking price was etc and explain I would call later that day if sounded promising.

I think if people are seriosu about selling their horse then they shouldn't rule out someone who's text - not in this day and age when it's the norm - otherwise you are really cutting down on potential purchasers when there good be a perfectly reasonable explanation for the person texting.

If you snub everone who may text you only have yourself to blame in my opnion when in a few weeks time you end up putting a "why isn't my horse selling?" type post on here!!!

 

[BlackWhite381]

i don't think a text to see if the horse is still for sale is rude as it is less intrusive(sp?) than a phone call if the horse is sold!

 

[Daisychain]

If you are enquiring to see if horse is still for sale, then no it is not rude, i would rather that than hassle of speaking, as you can reply in your own time, if it was then i would then expect a call!

 

[FinellaGlen]

What's rude about texting? Writing the question on a pair of lacy knickers and posting it to the vendor is "rude"! Sorry, I'm in a daft mood. Texting isn't rude, unless you use swear words, surely?!!

 

[Abbeygale]

I don't think that it is rude, and the last horse that I sold I had several enquiries by text, with people either asking me to e-mail pics / details or to arrange a time to phone. This was absolutely perfect for me as I work all day, and often as soon as I am home from work I spend all evening out with the horses.

I can't really remember the last time I responded to an ad in the paper, but if there was a mobile number I would prob text to see if still for sale. But then I guess that is just me - I primarily will use text to contact people rather than phone calls - too many people I want to get hold of are stupidly busy and the only way to get messages across and get a reply is to text them.

 

[wench]

I dont think its rude at all. I always try and send a text first saying is your horse still for sale, do you think it would be suitable for ??? (if not in advert what I wanted the horse for).

seller can then read it/reply at a convienet time and saves me ringing over and over again