Would you reply to texts from an advert?

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Loulou2002

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As title says really, am I wasting my time replying to these. I'm always of the opinion if someone is genuinely interested they'll ring.
 
My personal opinion is text's and emails are useful as you have things in writing which I prefer, but that's just me. Specially if you have enquired about a few horses, you can compare.

I know most people on here dont give texts the time of day, and thats fine. I suppose it depends on the value of the horse too.
 
Yes I would definitely reply. This is the modern world and some people are shy. I would get to a point where after I had answered initial questions I might then suggest a chat. If the call didn't come then they aren't serious and I wouldn't necessarily respond to anymore of their texts...
 
No, I think its rude, unless its a text checking that its convenient to phone.

Email is fine as a preliminary enquiry but would like a conversation before viewing to check that the horse is what they're looking for etc.
 
It is different to sending an email or message on Facebook - its a lot easier to type on a keyboard than a mobile.

I think its ok to message a short question or "is he still for sale" before ringing. But I would reply "please ring for more info" after a couple of texts.
 
I've been doing viewings for my sisters horse and got a lot of txts, I replied to them all with the info they asked for and asked for a phone number I could call to talk to them properly if they were still interested. It worked well so far.
 
Yes I have done. I find it quite convenient usually. The most common question is "is so and so still for sale" - I see not point in wasting a call asking me that, or even worse, leaving a phone message so I have to call them back and say yes or no.

I wouldn't keep replying to lots of questions and after the first usually ask them to call, or I will call them to discuss more. I don't mind emails either, you can cover a lot in them and send additional video links or photos without spending too much time if someone turns out not to be interested.
 
Yes I would. Its very very clear even just on here that people are uncomfortable wth certan situations and prefer to text rather than have a conversation about it!

After the first couple of texts from the same person I would suggest that they phone and let them know the best time to do this which should help put them at ease
 
If they are texting to check item/horse is still for sale, I would send a text back saying yes and if they need more information to please give you a call.

I wouldn't get into a big text conversation but think as initial contact, it is fine.
 
I've had someone text me before asking me to ring them regarding a horse I was selling...
 
I am absolutely petrified of phoning anybody. It takes me ages to build myself up to do it and I have to be in a room on my own so I'd probably text asking if so&so was for sale and if they said yes I'd either try and get my other half to phone with a list of questions or it would take me ages to actually build up the courage to ring myself. I've had Di Lampards number for lessons for about 3 weeks and still not rang her! Face to face I'm fine though lol!
 
Yes- I believe any enquiry, however made, should be replied to. I sold a horse purely through text messages last year - I thought they were messers after the 3rd txt, the 4th asked what time they could come, I replied,they came with the cash! .......theres nowt as queer as folk........
 
I would reply to the first few texts, but actaully talk to them on the phone while arranging the times etc for viewing.
 
Yes it really is annoying as a buyer when I texted to ask a few questions that I got no response sometimes. I was loathe to ring as I kept using up my pay as you go(£30+) to get to do the millions of questions etc that I wanted to ask. I prefer a land line too and dont understand why its not provided by sellers if someone seriously is interested.
 
I think texts are good for convenience etc.
You can find out important initial information then if horse still sounds good then arrange to call at a good time.

I must admit though, text speak and bad grammar really put me off.
I form a bad opinion of people!!
 
millitiger said:
If they are texting to check item/horse is still for sale, I would send a text back saying yes and if they need more information to please give you a call.

I wouldn't get into a big text conversation but think as initial contact, it is fine.
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This^^ I would probably text or email at first to find out if the horse was still for sale and then call.
To be honest I'd rather text or email someone details about my horse for sale rather than waste my breath with time wasters...at least you can copy and paste the same information so you only need to write it once!!
 
yes. I hate phoning people up, and some sellers have been quite rude if the item/animal has already sold :( so I'd much rather text to start, am happy to phone afterwards or if requested. Have bought and sold various items/ponies purely by text/email/facebook! Likewise as a seller, I'd much rather people text to arrange a time to call, than ring and not leave a message or mumble so I can't call them back.
 
I have a huge phobia about ringing anybody apart from about 4 people. So i'd chose to text and arrange a viewing, so i could talk more comfortably, after some first initial questions.
Either that or get someone else to ring for me.
 
I'd rather people text than ring, as I hate talking on the phone. and some people dont have enough hours in the day to get everything done without texting. its 2013 and we have the tecnology to take advantage of. So why not?!
 
Loulou2002 said:
As title says really, am I wasting my time replying to these. I'm always of the opinion if someone is genuinely interested they'll ring.
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If you provide a cell phone number in an advertisement then you can expect texts I guess.

I never give numbers at all in the first instance. Emails only, I can sound people out, I don't have time during the day to chat, even on a cell phone.

To answer the question then Yes I most certainly would respond to texts if I was serious about selling :)
 
Definitely why risk losing a potential sale?
Apart from the shyness/phobia aspect, there are good reasons for not wanting to speak: a)forgetting what’s been said or agreed b) health- not everybody hears or speaks clearly c) privacy- travelling on public transport, surprise, stops gossip etc d)accents can be offputting or just plain hard to decipher.The list goes on.
 
Yes!! both when my previous mare was up for sale and when i was enquiring about other horses i sent and recieved many texts! it is quick and easy incase you want to get in touch before others do if you cant ring. also im a very shy person speaking on the phone so its a lot easier for me sending a text
 
I hate people enquiring by text unless its " is the horse still for sale". I do always reply tho as not worth potentally losing a sale and you can normally tell the time wasters as they use the text language I can never understand. Much prefer a phone call and if I'm busy they can leave a message and I ring back later :)
 
If it was a cold call text, then I would not reply. Neither would I reply to a text asking me to text or call a certain number to decline an offer. I would be far too worried that the number could be a high rate number and cost me a fortune!!!
 
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