saskia295
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If I was selling a horse and someone text me, I doubt I would reply, its bloody rude IMHO. If you want the horse, phone up and ask about it, there's no way you can put any kind of details on a text.
Do you think its rude to text and see if a horse is still for sale?
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Ottinmeg
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I don't have a problem with people texting to see if a horse is still available but wouldn't answer loads of questions via text.
kelsi
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If the advert was online I would text/email to see if still available - but would always phone to follow up for any futher enquires that i had.
If was advertised elsewhere would always phone.
If was advertised elsewhere would always phone.
wishfulthinking
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I wouldn't text myself but would reply if I recieved a text asking if the horse was still for sale. Would just be a "Yes, please phone for further details" type text though.
wizzi901
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its not rude, but if I was selling and still had a horse for sale, I really would not be bothered texting back. If you are genuinely interested, then ring!!
Gorgeous George
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When I was looking I texted some people to ask if the horse was still for sale and to ask when was a good time to call, I hate the thought of ringing someone I don't know and it being a bad moment - daft I know.
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Donkeymad
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I know a lady who had had her voice box surgically removed so could not talk. She was genuinely interested in a horse for sale, What should she have done?
I would not personally send a text but would an initial email, however, I would then wish to continue by telephone. Likewise, I would answer one text, but not correspond via text UNLESS they had a good reason.
I know a lady who had had her voice box surgically removed so could not talk. She was genuinely interested in a horse for sale, What should she have done?
I would not personally send a text but would an initial email, however, I would then wish to continue by telephone. Likewise, I would answer one text, but not correspond via text UNLESS they had a good reason.
Fruddy
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No, I would telephone.
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so would I. Why, if you were interested in buying a horse, would you send a text? Surely you want to discuss the animal/sale??
If I was selling a horse and I got a text, I would assume it was from a wishful thinking child and not take it seriously.
No, I would telephone.
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so would I. Why, if you were interested in buying a horse, would you send a text? Surely you want to discuss the animal/sale??
If I was selling a horse and I got a text, I would assume it was from a wishful thinking child and not take it seriously.
niaismyname
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I don't think its rude, but i think ringing by phone is much easier way to communicate.
If someone texted me [i dont even have a horse to sell, but yh] i would reply back, its RUDE to ignore or choose not to reply to a text when maybe someone is seriously interested in your horse.
And anyways, if the seller doesnt reply back to a text that could have been the future owner of their horse, then thats obviously their loss.
If someone texted me [i dont even have a horse to sell, but yh] i would reply back, its RUDE to ignore or choose not to reply to a text when maybe someone is seriously interested in your horse.
And anyways, if the seller doesnt reply back to a text that could have been the future owner of their horse, then thats obviously their loss.
burtondog
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A few times I've txtd saying "I'd like to enquire about the horse you have for sale. If it's still available when would be a good time to call?". Sellers haven't generally seemed to mind.
lannerch
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If the seller ignores what is probably a genuine inquiry about their horse just because it is in text form then they plain bonkers in this current buyers market!
BeckyD
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When I was buying Ronnie I text first (with an apology) to ask if he was still for sale and to ask whether I could call for details a few hours later, as I was stuck in meetings and didn't want to miss the chance. I was texting under the desk at my meeting
as it had over-run by a couple of hours and I was getting anxious! The owner was fine and texted me back, but then my meeting went on until the early hours so I text his owner again with profuse apologies and said I'd ring first thing the next day (which I did). And now i have him so it worked ok for me
I would have no problem with someone texting me to ask if something was still for sale - it's a lot less invasive of my time, but I would then expect a phonecall following an affirmative text reply. I have NO idea why someone would find initial text inquiry rude, perhaps I have poor manners or something
I would have no problem with someone texting me to ask if something was still for sale - it's a lot less invasive of my time, but I would then expect a phonecall following an affirmative text reply. I have NO idea why someone would find initial text inquiry rude, perhaps I have poor manners or something
BeckyD
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No, I would telephone.
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so would I. Why, if you were interested in buying a horse, would you send a text? Surely you want to discuss the animal/sale??
If I was selling a horse and I got a text, I would assume it was from a wishful thinking child and not take it seriously.
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...or perhaps from somone with a career or commitments which prevents them making a phonecall but allows them to express their interest, check still for sale, and identify a good time to talk to the seller to learn more about the horse.
If the text was illegible due to being in text-speak I admit I probably would ignore it as I find text-speak utterly infuriating and, generally, the preserve of the very young.
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No, I would telephone.
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so would I. Why, if you were interested in buying a horse, would you send a text? Surely you want to discuss the animal/sale??
If I was selling a horse and I got a text, I would assume it was from a wishful thinking child and not take it seriously.
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...or perhaps from somone with a career or commitments which prevents them making a phonecall but allows them to express their interest, check still for sale, and identify a good time to talk to the seller to learn more about the horse.
If the text was illegible due to being in text-speak I admit I probably would ignore it as I find text-speak utterly infuriating and, generally, the preserve of the very young.
SouthWestWhippet
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I would think it was fine to text during the day... with a note on the end to say if the pony IS still for sale would it be ok to call back in the evening to discuss...
But a text in the evening would irritate me, I would rather take a call as I would think it shows more commitment.
But a text in the evening would irritate me, I would rather take a call as I would think it shows more commitment.
jules89
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Its fine to text. I prefer it sometimes as I can be busy during the day and unable to answer the phone, so I rekon a txt is fine
PapaFrita
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I think it's rude to text rather that phone - shows a lack of commitment.
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Lack of commitment? I'm not commited to buying a horse until after I've tried it and it's passed the vet. I don't see any harm in making an initial enquiry by text and phoning later.
I think it's rude to text rather that phone - shows a lack of commitment.
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Lack of commitment? I'm not commited to buying a horse until after I've tried it and it's passed the vet. I don't see any harm in making an initial enquiry by text and phoning later.
Kallibear
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Commitment maybe isn't the right word - can't think of a better one though.
I wouldn't be wanting to sell a horse to someone who can't be bothered picking up the phone to speak to me. Texting to check it's still of sale, and when is a good time to call is slightly diferent, but I had texts about my horse when I sold him, asking all about him. How the hell was I meant to tell them more about him than his advert stated?! It seems lazy and uninterested. I would text back saying 'call me if you're interested'
I wouldn't be wanting to sell a horse to someone who can't be bothered picking up the phone to speak to me. Texting to check it's still of sale, and when is a good time to call is slightly diferent, but I had texts about my horse when I sold him, asking all about him. How the hell was I meant to tell them more about him than his advert stated?! It seems lazy and uninterested. I would text back saying 'call me if you're interested'
PennyJ
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Not necessarily, if you're polite, use full words and as above say if it is you'll phone later.
I emailed a seller about a pony I was interested in, purely because I saw the advert at about midnight and it was too late to phone/text. As the ad was 2 months old there was a good chance he might have been sold. Luckily for me he wasn't, she was an honest seller and 2 years on we have the most wonderful pony we could wish for.
I emailed a seller about a pony I was interested in, purely because I saw the advert at about midnight and it was too late to phone/text. As the ad was 2 months old there was a good chance he might have been sold. Luckily for me he wasn't, she was an honest seller and 2 years on we have the most wonderful pony we could wish for.