Why dont people call???
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Why dont people call???
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This is a serious question that i would like peoples opinion on ,
I oftern place adds on here for various cars for sale aswell as cars for breaking , i ask for people to call me if they would like prices or any further info on any cars or parts ,, They dont ,,,,,they leave questions on here , which is ok but usually the best parts are sold by the time i get back on here to reply
It also fustrates me when people ask a question , then get an answer then ask another question I can tell people in a 2 min telephone call what it takes 3 hours to say over the computer
Please can anyone tell me why people are so phoneafobic ????
I am not posting this to get at anyone i am honestly just trying to understand .
Thanks Paul
This is a serious question that i would like peoples opinion on ,
I oftern place adds on here for various cars for sale aswell as cars for breaking , i ask for people to call me if they would like prices or any further info on any cars or parts ,, They dont ,,,,,they leave questions on here , which is ok but usually the best parts are sold by the time i get back on here to reply
It also fustrates me when people ask a question , then get an answer then ask another question I can tell people in a 2 min telephone call what it takes 3 hours to say over the computer
Please can anyone tell me why people are so phoneafobic ????
I am not posting this to get at anyone i am honestly just trying to understand .
Thanks Paul
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i often only call people if i'm SERIOUSLY interested in something... if its just an "i'm thinking about it" i'll email or PM them or just post normally
but thats just me...
but thats just me...
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because everytime you phone a breaker they sound like there in a crushing yard and you cant hear shit, and you just get this image of a couple of thick minks in the front of a tranny van covered in grease in red overalls, half way down the motor way just about to recover another amazing low mileage sapphy
reputable breakers shouldnt mind being quizzed about there parts for the world to see
reputable breakers shouldnt mind being quizzed about there parts for the world to see
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if i'm in work, it's hard for me to ring people up, but posting on the net is fine
then once i'm home after work, what is then classed as too late to ring someone????
so i'm in no win situation
so to ring in the daytime i'm stuck to weekends???
and who really likes be bothered on weekends for work????
then once i'm home after work, what is then classed as too late to ring someone????
so i'm in no win situation
so to ring in the daytime i'm stuck to weekends???
and who really likes be bothered on weekends for work????
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i cool bro, also found a lot that guys like you need to be more organised, if youd take credit card it gives the buyer confidence that you aint just a 1 man band round the back of your council house etc, also you need to be on the ball with local carriers and get stuff out fast, when it takes 4 days for parts to arrive your rep soon goes to fuk.
what payment methods do you have in place and courier services for long distance customers ?
what payment methods do you have in place and courier services for long distance customers ?
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Yes i use A,C,P and can have parts deliverd the next day , I am sending a 2wd gearbox to Devon today
I am also just in the middle of sorting Credit card payment methords with my bank as i am getting more and more requests to take them , 2 weeks and that will be sorted
Yes i use A,C,P and can have parts deliverd the next day , I am sending a 2wd gearbox to Devon today
I am also just in the middle of sorting Credit card payment methords with my bank as i am getting more and more requests to take them , 2 weeks and that will be sorted
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happy to help dude
may need bits soon,
edited to add, credit/debit card transactions makes my life easier
though i am able to send money to accounts over the internet
these services are getting used more and more
plus paypal
may need bits soon,
edited to add, credit/debit card transactions makes my life easier
though i am able to send money to accounts over the internet
these services are getting used more and more
plus paypal
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Bigman ,,
You say not just a one man band ,,,, Why is this a problem as i am ????
I dont see what difference it makes as long as people get good parts at a good price , who cares how many people are in the company .
I think you will find all the people i supply on here will have no complaints of the service i have given .
You say not just a one man band ,,,, Why is this a problem as i am ????
I dont see what difference it makes as long as people get good parts at a good price , who cares how many people are in the company .
I think you will find all the people i supply on here will have no complaints of the service i have given .
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This is the internet era and one of its best features is the ability to post information and adverts quickly and easily, why not when u post ur ads include some pics if relevant, bit of history with it.. ie condition etc.. and the price too. offer them the option to order online or phone as well as allways but u are essentially getting 2 types of customer this way, ie the phonaphobic ones and the inet generation. Also separating the maybe/info peeps from the serious buyers as it get the peeps just thinking off it away.
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Lee r
Read my post again ,,,, AS i say , i dont have a problem with it or i wouldnt do it ,, i just think its faster to call , and also you dont miss the good parts that sell in mins
But as i now have had some good replies i can see other peoples reasons why they dont call which is why i asked
Lewis ,, cheeky Coont
Read my post again ,,,, AS i say , i dont have a problem with it or i wouldnt do it ,, i just think its faster to call , and also you dont miss the good parts that sell in mins
But as i now have had some good replies i can see other peoples reasons why they dont call which is why i asked
Lewis ,, cheeky Coont
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The reason traders dont put prices is simple ,,,
I place an add for a 2wd cossie gearbox and say Ł200
Bloke replies showing an interest in the box , He then gets a PM from a wannabe trader offering a box at Ł180 , this does happen ,
And , i always state the condition of parts if i think its needed
The reason traders dont put prices is simple ,,,
I place an add for a 2wd cossie gearbox and say Ł200
Bloke replies showing an interest in the box , He then gets a PM from a wannabe trader offering a box at Ł180 , this does happen ,
And , i always state the condition of parts if i think its needed
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Lewis ,,
I just sold a mint escoss complete rolling shell I will call you if i get anything
EscortWRC
I can understand that people prefer one or the other , but if people ask me to e/mail them i will ( even tho i dont like this option ) as i find it takes longer and isnt as personal , i like to talk to my customers as i feel you get to know them a little and get a bit of a feeling for what there after , but when i ask people to call me they dont they just keep e/mailing me .,
I just sold a mint escoss complete rolling shell I will call you if i get anything
EscortWRC
I can understand that people prefer one or the other , but if people ask me to e/mail them i will ( even tho i dont like this option ) as i find it takes longer and isnt as personal , i like to talk to my customers as i feel you get to know them a little and get a bit of a feeling for what there after , but when i ask people to call me they dont they just keep e/mailing me .,
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Lewis , its only because i have to shout so you can hear me up there
Thankyou to all who have replied as you have given me another side to think about , I hope next time i will be a little more understanding ,,but in the meantime
BLOODY CALL ME
Thanks, Paul
Thankyou to all who have replied as you have given me another side to think about , I hope next time i will be a little more understanding ,,but in the meantime
BLOODY CALL ME
Thanks, Paul