Members only wants to deal over the phone!!

[Lockout]

Ok I have been here a long time and made plenty deals no negatives on my end
A lot of you guys knows me and or has had some type chit chat with me in past

but I had a member that will refuse to make a deal because I will not call and make a deal over the phone

I explain once we confirm a deal on here this forum and have that in writing then I will call that person and let them hear my sexy voice

the person asked me text first because they don’t answer random numbers
So with that I texted them and asked if we made a deal to please confirm that
On this forum through PM to protect us both

in response I get

sorry but being you can’t call is a red flag to me and I have to decline


How do you guys feel about this ?

 

[WinstonSmith]

I don't know why someone wouldn't at least be willing to confirm deal once on PM then go to phone after. I prefer phone too but always confirm on PM then go to phone for rest. Kinda how this site works.

 

[Lockout]

Also let me add this

they didn’t respond to my text to their phone , but got on here to message me through the forum

So if they feel more comfortable why would they not reply to my cell phone either calling me back or texting

find that ironic

 

[toobaroque]

F-em!

 

[Foxtrot Sierra]

I have made deals via telephone, but usually in circumstances where a confessed "Old Fogey" (their words, not mine) just liked doing business via voice (started via PM first then transitioned). That being said, all deals were confirmed via documentable (is that even a word) means such as ODT PM or a text message that was then copied and pasted in the PM thread. I've never had an issue, but I agree that I have declined to deal with some members who are early to avoid PM and take chit chat offline (usually fresh meat members who are sending out other red flag vibes, too).

 

[Gunanddoglover]

I've had members want to talk first and that's okay as long as everything is confirmed in a pm when we're done.

 

[K79540]

I had one that would only message through text...after making the deal told me he got covid...I noticed him on here the other day..I messaged him...but no response... hope he's doing well

 

[GAK9]

I thought the policy was that all negotiating for a meeting was to be done on here, in case something falls through, then you can leave a negative feedback. Negotiations about price and such can occur in person, once the potential buyer can see the item. Now, obviously some things like “Is your price negotiable?” Can be asked in advance.

 

[Horsehat]

Pm system is great and it works to help folks remember what was agreed on. There are members I have dealt with before that I would have no problem doing a phone only deal. For a first time trade probably not gonna happen.

 

[Control for Smilers]

I've had members want to talk first and that's okay as long as everything is confirmed in a pm when we're done.

same. I have made deals over the phone...but if it isn't confirmed in PMs...not getting in my car.