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
Speaking to the seller (I really only purchase items) is a must for me (especially high-ticket items).
Yes, I like to speak with a seller before I buy. If a seller does not have time to speak with me (as happened recently here) then I do not have time to give him my money.
I spoke to all persons that purchased high ticket items from me. I would expect the same if I were purchasing a high ticket item from someone.
I always include my phone number in the initial contact emails. In three out of six transactions, the seller has called me. Personally, I'm quite pleased when they call. It gives me a chance to ask more questions about the equipment.
When I first starting trading here, I liked to talk to the other party, but not so much any more. If the ad is thorough in its description of the item and has good photos, and assuming the seller has a good feedback history, I generally don't have any need to speak to the other party in most cases. Certainly, if a buyer/seller wants to speak to me, I'm happy to accomodate.