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Post by spiritmvtc08 on Feb 6, 2009 15:35:10 GMT -5
Am I the only one that gets kids calling about my horse for sale? I don't mind if a kid calls but why can't the parent pick up the phone if they are gonna stand right there and tell them what questions to ask? Does anyone else seem to have the same problems?
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Post by ATMKathy on Feb 6, 2009 16:25:42 GMT -5
I got a call from a 13 yr old girl once on a Morgan filly I had for sale. I spoke with her a few minutes and asked to talk to one of her parents. I told her I was more comfortable setting something up with a parent. Dad gets on the phone and tells me "she's bought every one of our horses" and handed the phone back to her. I set up a time with the kid, they came out and bought the filly.  |
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Post by kaylyn831 on Feb 6, 2009 18:37:41 GMT -5
If you know the parent is there and telling the child what to ask I would assume the parent is trying to teach the child responsilbility. (if it were me though I would let my child explain that they are calling about ____ with their Mother's permission, then let me verify with the seller and then put my child back on the phone).
When I was young (a long time ago) my Father handled everything like that for me. If he would have told me that I had to phone a stranger I would have been scared to death.
With my own children I have always made them step up for the things they really want. If they are not willing to research for the information (whether internet, phone calls etc...) I will not do it for them. I believe this has helped my children become independent, responsible and confident adults. My sister raised her children as we were raised and even though they are adults they always run to Mommy and Daddy for help.
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Post by cremellomare on Feb 6, 2009 19:12:54 GMT -5
I once sold a pair of sugar gliders to a young girl in WI, she contacted me by email and we chatted back and forth a bit, and she sounded very responsible, and had done her research with them. I did tell her I needed to speak to one of her parents first, and had a delightful conversation with her mom. I ended up delivering them to her and was happy I found a good home for them. I guess I wouldn't write it off, but usually you can tell if they are serious or just a tire kicker. If they sound remotely serious, I would just ask if you can speak to their parents.
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Post by stolzml on Feb 7, 2009 8:33:44 GMT -5
I think it really depends on the child's age & experience... I've had a lot of teens contact about horses and normally you can tell if they know what they are doing by the questions they ask or when they start out with a discription of what they are shopping fo r&/or why they are shopping. If they don't seem real sure i ask about vet, farrier & trainer or 4-H leader references - that usually loosens them up & they relax more, start asking better questions when they can talk about who/what they know with another horse person before they get into what they want to do with the horse ... younger kids, i at least want to speak to a parent to know that they are aware the child is shopping, LOL, an that they are indeed bringing the child out and aware that an adult must sign any contracts.
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Post by spiritmvtc08 on Feb 7, 2009 10:12:32 GMT -5
At least I know I am not the only one. I don't mind if kids contact but lately it seems like they just want you to email pics only and never ask for any more info. The last call I got the girl offered me way less money before even coming to see my horse. It states in the ad that I am negotiable but i've never had anybody make an offer before coming out. I guess i'll just wait and see if I hear back from her.
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