Buyers and Sellers ever Speak by Phone Anymore?

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.

I prefer e-mail as everything stated is in writing. Usually if there are phone calls the agreement facts can get fuzzy.

Great thread. Can we make this a sticky? [Member of other forums!]

This is my first post. Didn't read all the posts in this thread, but I'll give my 2cents. For high-ticket items, phone calls are essential, short of a plane ticket!

As others have posted, e-mail is great for basic q&a type stuff, also to send pictures, links of reviews and other empherma.