Text or talk.....

[aceofspades]

What is it with people. Why can't somebody man up and call if they're interested in what you're selling.

What's all this text crap. Last time I checked, we weren't a bunch of teenage girls.

I just listed an engine and trans on CL and specifically stating to call because I won't respond to texts. Why? All I get are scammers.

I guess I'm just old-school and not afraid to talk to someone.

 

[super-bee_ski]

I don't have time to talk sometimes,
Like when I'm driving, etc.
So, I text!

(tee-hee-hee)

 

[69BBody]

I’ll send a polite email at times because I’m usually busy at work and I just want the VIN so I can check it out and not get into an unending conversation when I just want to check the title first.

Always leave my phone number though, so they can call to verify I’m legit.

 

[moparnation74]

What is it with people. Why can't somebody man up and call if they're interested in what you're selling.

What's all this text crap. Last time I checked, we weren't a bunch of teenage girls.

I just listed an engine and trans on CL and specifically stating to call because I won't respond to texts. Why? All I get are scammers.

I guess I'm just old-school and not afraid to talk to someone.

CL is the first problem....a lot of people that waste others time....

 

[69 GTX]

CL chronic liars ;0)

 

[aceofspades]

I don't have time to talk sometimes,
Like when I'm driving, etc.
So, I text!

(tee-hee-hee)

LOL

 

[Richard Cranium]

I hate texting.


....Unless someone sends me nudie pictures.

 

[Bb70charger500]

When I buy stuff the calls turn into 2 hour long calls as the owner has to tell you his life story! If I have time I'll call but I like to get the needed info before I call that way I don't waist my time with the story

 

[BeeKool]

Texting leaves important things in writing.
If somebody texts me important info it means I don't need to write it down and lose it.

I don't have time to talk sometimes,
Like when I'm driving, etc.
So, I text!

(tee-hee-hee)

Last time I texted while driving I spilled my beer.

 

[aceofspades]

Texting leaves important things in writing.
If somebody texts me important info it means I don't need to write it down and lose it.

Last time I texted while driving I spilled my beer.

To me, they can text me pertinent info after the conversation.

As far as spilling your beer...may I suggest a cupholder.

 

[PP1RT]

I am a busy guy with a crazy schedule that doesn't always allow me to talk on the phone. Texting is better than checking voicemails constantly because i leave my phone in a safe place when busy. I prefer texting until there is a time when i can sit still and have a conversation.
Like Beekool says its a good way to have info on "paper" also. When making a deal a guy really can't try changing terms when things are "written" down.

 

[aceofspades]

You do bring a good point. Perhaps I'm prohibiting a potential sale by not texting

 

[NJRR]

I was interested in a car in California and the guy only wanted calls. So I called. He was out in the sticks and his cell reception was terrible. Plus he had the heaviest accent and I could only understand 1 out of 3 words. Sometimes writing is just better. ( There was actually a while at work where the saying was " don't say it, write it" !!

 

[YY1]

time shifting.

the biggest advantage of text and email (which I vastly prefer*) is that each party can converse at their leisure. If I work 2nd or 3rd shift, we can still both converse when we are awake.

#2 benefit is stated above- written record.

*if email, I can create a separate account to use and potentially delete. That way everyone I make contact with via craigslist doesn't have my phone number.

 

[bobtile]

I hate texting.


....Unless someone sends me nudie pictures.

Well, ok.
What's your number?

 

[Richard Cranium]

867-5309

 

[aceofspades]

the hell have I started.......

 

[Budnicks]

Text
what's that ?

millennial thumb jockey's
seemingly afraid to have a voice conversation
let alone any 1st hand 1 on 1 personal contact...

 

[khryslerkid]

All good points. I've watched these judge shows on tv and they use their text history to prove their cases all the time.

As far as just to have a conversation, pick up the damn phone!

 

[khryslerkid]

millennial thumb jockey's