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Buyers and Sellers ever Speak by Phone Anymore?

With email, it seems that we never have to speak with the person we're buying from and selling to over the 'Gon, which kinda reduces the personalness of it all. Or maybe I'm just crazy. Do you feel the same way? Out of all the transactions you've made, about how may required a phone call to discuss?
asianblue
danlib1
819 posts
 
We all know how vague email can be- sometimes there is no substitute for human voice when people are trying to reassure one another of their honesty or sincerity.

So I do speak by phone if it makes the buyer more comfortable. And it's frequently a great experience.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
I was called by a prospective buyer form Switzerland this winter. We talked for about 4 hours in two sessions. Although we did not have a transaction we had an enjoyable time. I have met some interesting audiophiles on Audiogon.
rloggie
102 posts
 
I certainly find it reassuring to speak with someone when either buying or selling important items. (Are they all) It's surprising to me that some times others don't feel the same. I think language differences play a part sometimes. To each their own.
xti16
1,495 posts
 
I prefer to talk to the seller (have not sold anything yet) when it is a major component like cd player - amp or anything that cost more than a couple of hundred dollars. That makes me more comfortable regarding the transaction.
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mdowns32
71 posts
 
I usually like to talk with the seller on big ticket items, over maybe $800 or so, just to make sure they don't flake out.
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