Buyers and Sellers ever Speak by Phone Anymore?

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.

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