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How important is a phone number?

How important is a phone number?

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My personal feeling about phones aside, I used to routinely ask for seller's phone numbers. I didn't call; but part of verifying that the person was legit used to be making sure the name, address, and phone number all lined up. Doesn't work now - too many people don't have, or don't give, landline numbers.
I've basically been out of the marketplace for 2.5 years...and I'm not looking forward to re-entering it in a few months.
 
same here.. I like e-mail, but also want to be able to call.. flip side is more people are using MOBIL devices for e-mail.. so weird a phone call, be able to leave a message is so not liked??

Texting is a different deal... no way for me.. Go figure... :)

showing my age :)
 
sad thing Herald, like me it was nice to have a confirm.. heck how about a nice personal chat?
today with cell phones, unless you can or do confirm a LAND line.. may not really be a way to confirm. pre paied phones.. Sigh.. caller ID..
I guess put me into the old fart category.. I like to be able to talk with a PERSON if I want as a buyer.. may not always use it.. but like the option..
 
For the folks concerned about giving out/posting your number:

Look into Google Voice. You get a number to give out/post, but when rings to your existing phone. This also helps you identify a personal vs business call/contact allowing you to answer that call as your business name instead of "Hello" and its FREE!

Google Voice also lets you put "ring" restricions/time. So lets say you don't want phone calls after 10pm - it will send all calls that are dialed to your business number straight to VM but allow those dialing your personal number to come through.


Here is a link I found that explains it much better.

http://www.sparkuparts.com/blog/need-a-second-business-phone-line-get-google-voice/
 
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