How right you are Getaclue
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How right you are Getaclue
Very thorough compilation! And sadly, correct most of the time. I'm guessing you've just had one of these happen? That sucks.
I however, can proudly say I'm none of the above in the context that they've been written. The closest one I've probably been "I need to ask my spouse." So I ask, we discuss and I get back to them on the answer. Usually it's to get it.
My take on your points:
“I’m interested”…..Actually means: I wish I could buy it. But I won’t.
I never say this unless 99.9% we're actually getting it. And then we get it.
“Do you have more pictures”…..Actually means: I’d like to waste your time with more
photos, and info before I Never buy anything.
I've asked for pics...but never more pics. People really do that?
“I want it, can you hold it for me?”….Actually means: Can you hold it 2 weeks to a
month, and then I won’t show up to buy anyway.
I've asked if they will keep it. Not once have we ever backed out.
One lady saved a dog house for 3-4 weeks for us because we couldn't get away. (I think it was harvest) we paid extra for it...our decision. A darn fine dog house it is too. Lovely people!
“How many do you have?”…..Actually means: Get a count of all you have, But I’m only
looking for 1.
Asking this means...uh oh for DH because more than expected are coming home.
“Where are you located?”…..Actually means: You don’t live within 10 miles of my
house, so I’m not buying.
Means to me I'm curious and probably willing to do an 8 hour round trip...if I have to. I'm always hoping your closer.
For selling it means I may deliver to you or I will work with you to get it to you.
“I need to ask my spouse.”…..Actually means: I’ve never discussed it with my spouse,
so I’m going to waste your time before I try to get
approval. (Which Never happens)
Answered already...yay!
“Is it good with kids?”…..Actually means: My kids are brats that I can’t control, but I’m
going to turn them loose on this little animal.
I don't think I've ever asked that...but I do like to inquire regarding temperament to make sure it's a good fit for us AND the animal.
“Is it current on shots?”...Actually means: I don’t use a vet. If I have a problem, I ask a
question on FB, and beg others to support my gofundme
account, because I can’t afford a vet bill.
I've asked this too I guess, plus if the animal is fixed. Just to know because I have other pets to protect. Um, yeah...no go fund me page.
If I can't afford it, I don't get it. Simple.
“Would you meet?”….Actually means: Meet me at the gas station by my house, so I
don’t have to drive more than a couple miles.
I've never asked this unless they mention it. Had a gentleman meet us with eggs (he said he had to go there anyway) when we were on our way past to pick up our spreader. I paid him more...thanked him profusely and will be going back to his place to purchase more eggs. (how many I'm not sure of yet)
“Is delivery included?”….Actually means: I want you to spend $40.00 in gas to deliver
a $20.00 animal to me.
I've only asked this with new $$$$$$ equipment and with large oversized items such as bins. And new furniture. Forgot that one.
In buying I have called for an item and said I'll take it and after 1.5 hour trip...I get there and they've sold it. Two summers ago I lined up a flatbed trailer to haul the item home...was a couple miles from the city, (same 1.5 hours, one way) and when I contacted them a co worker had taken it. I had confirmed more than once and set a date to pick it up. Thank fully something else was coming home that required a trailer.
If I see the item won't be held, I won't bother contacting them. Most items are 1-2 hours away from me and I wouldn't risk the time and cost.
BUT I do see why some people won't save because of those who don't or won't show up. Ruins it for all of us.
I however, can proudly say I'm none of the above in the context that they've been written. The closest one I've probably been "I need to ask my spouse." So I ask, we discuss and I get back to them on the answer. Usually it's to get it.
My take on your points:
“I’m interested”…..Actually means: I wish I could buy it. But I won’t.
I never say this unless 99.9% we're actually getting it. And then we get it.
“Do you have more pictures”…..Actually means: I’d like to waste your time with more
photos, and info before I Never buy anything.
I've asked for pics...but never more pics. People really do that?
“I want it, can you hold it for me?”….Actually means: Can you hold it 2 weeks to a
month, and then I won’t show up to buy anyway.
I've asked if they will keep it. Not once have we ever backed out.
One lady saved a dog house for 3-4 weeks for us because we couldn't get away. (I think it was harvest) we paid extra for it...our decision. A darn fine dog house it is too. Lovely people!“How many do you have?”…..Actually means: Get a count of all you have, But I’m only
looking for 1.
Asking this means...uh oh for DH because more than expected are coming home.
“Where are you located?”…..Actually means: You don’t live within 10 miles of my
house, so I’m not buying.
Means to me I'm curious and probably willing to do an 8 hour round trip...if I have to. I'm always hoping your closer.
For selling it means I may deliver to you or I will work with you to get it to you.
“I need to ask my spouse.”…..Actually means: I’ve never discussed it with my spouse,
so I’m going to waste your time before I try to get
approval. (Which Never happens)
Answered already...yay!
“Is it good with kids?”…..Actually means: My kids are brats that I can’t control, but I’m
going to turn them loose on this little animal.
I don't think I've ever asked that...but I do like to inquire regarding temperament to make sure it's a good fit for us AND the animal.
“Is it current on shots?”...Actually means: I don’t use a vet. If I have a problem, I ask a
question on FB, and beg others to support my gofundme
account, because I can’t afford a vet bill.
I've asked this too I guess, plus if the animal is fixed. Just to know because I have other pets to protect. Um, yeah...no go fund me page.
If I can't afford it, I don't get it. Simple.
“Would you meet?”….Actually means: Meet me at the gas station by my house, so I
don’t have to drive more than a couple miles.
I've never asked this unless they mention it. Had a gentleman meet us with eggs (he said he had to go there anyway) when we were on our way past to pick up our spreader. I paid him more...thanked him profusely and will be going back to his place to purchase more eggs. (how many I'm not sure of yet)
“Is delivery included?”….Actually means: I want you to spend $40.00 in gas to deliver
a $20.00 animal to me.
I've only asked this with new $$$$$$ equipment and with large oversized items such as bins. And new furniture. Forgot that one.
In buying I have called for an item and said I'll take it and after 1.5 hour trip...I get there and they've sold it. Two summers ago I lined up a flatbed trailer to haul the item home...was a couple miles from the city, (same 1.5 hours, one way) and when I contacted them a co worker had taken it. I had confirmed more than once and set a date to pick it up. Thank fully something else was coming home that required a trailer.
If I see the item won't be held, I won't bother contacting them. Most items are 1-2 hours away from me and I wouldn't risk the time and cost.
BUT I do see why some people won't save because of those who don't or won't show up. Ruins it for all of us.
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That was incredibly fun...like a questionnaire. I realize that isn't what you were going for. I still had fun though! 
The Kitchen counters are finally being installed!
It is 4:04 pm here. I wonder when it will be finished? We then have to wait for it to cure....In and Out for dinner tonight!
It is 4:04 pm here. I wonder when it will be finished? We then have to wait for it to cure....In and Out for dinner tonight!
Animal Fries..... deb
Someone might have animal Fries!
deb
Me too!waiting on the pictures!
Did you know that off menue menue occures at more than ONE fast food joint....
But IN and OUt is Da Bomb. The one by us has a full glass wall so as yougo through the drive through you can see all the fresh process they do.
deb
But IN and OUt is Da Bomb. The one by us has a full glass wall so as yougo through the drive through you can see all the fresh process they do.
deb
@getaclue I have been at the other end enough said
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