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[StarryEyzz]

Question: If you list something on CL and then get an e-mail about the item saying nothing but:

I'm interested, call me 123.456.7890 (with a real phone number)

do you even call them back? I never do. I wait until someone genuinely interested writes me a real message. When I listed the chain link fencing, I got ***4*** of those stupid one-liners and ***1*** genuine interest e-mail. Annoying!

I generally prefer email back and forth. Or if they list their cellphone, I will text them. But I generally don't initiate a phone call till things are more firmed up, after all the back and forth inquiries. And many times I've sold/bought things just through emailing back and forth.

 

[hallerlake]

Quote: I don't twitter, but I'm likely to write one liners. "I'm interested, call me." Pretty much covers what I need to say.

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

Quote: How much do ya need and how tall ? ? ?
Just looking for pieces to make my panels for the Serama "runs". I figured that chain link would be easy to use and I was going to make panes for the indivdual runs.

 

[Sudsy Chick]

Quote:
Yes! What she said! If you mix it with very watery oatmeal Ricky will love you even more!

It's a daily treat around here. Freezing is a good idea - you don't want it to get anywhere near moldy.

 

[Sudsy Chick]

Question: If you list something on CL and then get an e-mail about the item saying nothing but:

I'm interested, call me 123.456.7890 (with a real phone number)

do you even call them back? I never do. I wait until someone genuinely interested writes me a real message. When I listed the chain link fencing, I got ***4*** of those stupid one-liners and ***1*** genuine interest e-mail. Annoying!

I would have called emailed these people, assuming their email address looked legit.
But then again - I'm the one who is whining for being duped.

ETA - I did not call until I was in the parking lot, this is my biggest learning, call the phone number!!!

 

[Rainwolf]

In regards to Craigslisting....
I ask, in my ad's, that they put a phone number in the email so I can either call or email back.
most emails without a phone number are trollers looking for emails to send spam. least for me it seems to be.
I will call or email based on the email and my time.
I think one liners are fine as long as they say something like "I'm very interested in your chainlink panels. ###"
If it is generic I will not respond, such as "i'm interested please tell me more"
If there is no phone number I may or may not respond again depending on my time and if the email has details so I know it is not a troller.
When I reply to a Ad I will always include my phone number and most times it is a simple 1 line response unless I have questions or something.

 

[Sudsy Chick]

Quote: It's amazing how much information there is on the web. I found that this was made in Vermont between 1885 and 1905. It came in light blue as well as red. There should be several more lines of gold, but my hand is just not steady enough to do them right.

Wow, beautiful! Great job Hallerlake!

Did your broody hatch anymore chicks? Is she still sitting? Your little chick is doing great! See my albums for recent pictures - I just uploaded some tonight but having a hard time posting them here.

 

[StarryEyzz]

In regards to Craigslisting....
I ask, in my ad's, that they put a phone number in the email so I can either call or email back.
most emails without a phone number are trollers looking for emails to send spam. least for me it seems to be.
I will call or email based on the email and my time.
I think one liners are fine as long as they say something like "I'm very interested in your chainlink panels. ###"
If it is generic I will not respond, such as "i'm interested please tell me more"
If there is no phone number I may or may not respond again depending on my time and if the email has details so I know it is not a troller.
When I reply to a Ad I will always include my phone number and most times it is a simple 1 line response unless I have questions or something.

VERY good advice. THANKS

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

Well about 1.5 hours ago I did a quick post to say why I had not been on here for days and that I was over 500 posts behind and that the lightning was starting to hit and I had to get off the computer. LIttle did I know....the DH had already turned off the internet. GRRRR. So, the storm has now blown over. RFF says it is raining good at her place ( I am glad). The wind blew like H*** here...thought it might blow the neighbor's ash tree onto my birds...was worried.

so: to recap:
DH went to work the other morning..as he left...there was a coyote not 5 feet off of my chain link fence the other day - eyeballing my birds. Also, we have a cougar spotting in a 5 mile radius around my place. has killed 2 sheep just down the road and 1 across the valley...also maimed another so bad it had to be put down.

Why have I not been on: Well I have had a week from H***
1. mother had back surgery on Monday...long day.
2. Oldest had been arrested (you knew that). A friend got him out via bein g talked out. Was trying to help David. Now David is abusing that trust. He is going to be right back in trouble.
3. My DH boss collapsed at work yesterday. He had had a headache for almost a week. DH tried to get him to go the doctor. Well, he was flown out to Spokane, but I think he was gone before he ever got there. Brain dead. Burst brain aneurysm. They are waiting for family to arrive before they unplug him. I believe he also was an organ donor. Absolutely heart breaking.

I am emotionally drained/exhausted.

Well: Welcome to all newbies.
I hope all are well.
My love to you all.
I need to go to bed. I have a swim meet to help host tomorrow and Sunday. Just wanted to stop in and try to catch up. Oh, we had a hilacious lightning storm roar threw here...now (thank God) the rain has started. I hope it continues so we have no sleepers.

RFF (Heather) tells me they are safe/good. Lots of rain. Just keep the rain going through the nite.

good night all.

 

[Sudsy Chick]

Quote:

In regards to Craigslisting....
I ask, in my ad's, that they put a phone number in the email so I can either call or email back.
most emails without a phone number are trollers looking for emails to send spam. least for me it seems to be.
I will call or email based on the email and my time.
I think one liners are fine as long as they say something like "I'm very interested in your chainlink panels. ###"
If it is generic I will not respond, such as "i'm interested please tell me more"
If there is no phone number I may or may not respond again depending on my time and if the email has details so I know it is not a troller.
When I reply to a Ad I will always include my phone number and most times it is a simple 1 line response unless I have questions or something.

Thank you!