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  • #121
    "Nobody can guarantee that any horse is sound, and if that's what you want me to do then I'm not willing to do that."

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    • #122
      Originally posted by SuckerForHorses View Post
      This guy is pretty persistent. If I say "At this point this sale is not going to work for me. Best of luck." and he asks why, do I just block his phone number?!
      Yes, tell him the horse is no longer for sale and block him.

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      • #123
        Betsyk is right, just give that as the reason.

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          #124
          I just sent this text:

          I have thought this over and this sale is not going to work for me. Good luck in your search.
          "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple payments..."

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          • #125
            short, sweet and to the point.
            "The formula 'Two and two make five' is not without its attractions." --Dostoevsky

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              #126
              His reply: "I'm just trying to make sure about soundness, all typical questions by watching his videos. It appears we are both busy that weekend, babies are involved, and then Easter. I'm just trying to be reasonable and flexible, hoping you can do the same"

              My response: "It's not going to happen. Best of luck in finding your next horse"

              That's the end of my responding to this guy. But of course he wants to know why.... Jeesh.

              I'll keep his number saved so I will know it's him should he decide to call or text again in the future.
              "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple payments..."

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              • #127
                all typical questions watching his videos? He's convinced the horse isn't sound. And something else was going on, he had something up his sleeve. I think you did the right thing!

                Watch him come on here and post something about an unreasonable seller.

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                  #128
                  Originally posted by Kwill View Post
                  all typical questions watching his videos? He's convinced the horse isn't sound. And something else was going on, he had something up his sleeve. I think you did the right thing!

                  Watch him come on here and post something about an unreasonable seller.
                  LOL! I never thought I would be posting one of these crazy threads, but maybe...I have all my texts to prove I'm not the crazy one though

                  As an aside, I don't seem to be having luck selling him by posting on facebook groups. He would be a great dressage mount. Do people really look on COTH classifieds? I've been trying to decide if it's worth paying for an ad on here.
                  "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple payments..."

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                  • #129
                    Congratulations on your first Crazy Thread, I admit it's been very interesting to follow. Please keep selling horses! But seriously, so glad you decided to end it (and end it early enough that you haven't invested a ton of time). You should change your screen name, because you've proven that you are NOT a sucker!

                    If he keeps after you, definitely do not respond in any way, no matter what his messages say. Any response (no matter what your response is) just re-starts the clock and rewards his persistence (so then he'd be even more persistent).

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                    • #130
                      Originally posted by SuckerForHorses View Post
                      LOL! I never thought I would be posting one of these crazy threads, but maybe...I have all my texts to prove I'm not the crazy one though

                      As an aside, I don't seem to be having luck selling him by posting on facebook groups. He would be a great dressage mount. Do people really look on COTH classifieds? I've been trying to decide if it's worth paying for an ad on here.
                      Do you have him on Equinesite?

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                      • #131
                        Man, I was really hoping this thread would keep going for my own entertainment.
                        http://weanieeventer.blogspot.com/

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                        • #132
                          Try dressage daily classifieds.
                          "That's not how it works. That's not how any of this works."

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                            #133
                            I've dated a guy with similar behaviors...I said from the beginning this guy reminded me of my ex. Guess my gut still remembers and recognizes some stuff!

                            He replied...I'll add when I'm on a computer, too hard from my little phone. So, check back! I did not and will not reply. No sense feeding the beast.

                            On a good note, had a serious inquiry moments after telling this guy off. Spoke on phone, seems promising, and they are within the state they are coming Sunday to give him a try. Sometimes things happen for a reason!
                            "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple payments..."

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                              #134
                              Originally posted by HungarianHippo View Post
                              Congratulations on your first Crazy Thread, I admit it's been very interesting to follow. Please keep selling horses! But seriously, so glad you decided to end it (and end it early enough that you haven't invested a ton of time). You should change your screen name, because you've proven that you are NOT a sucker!

                              If he keeps after you, definitely do not respond in any way, no matter what his messages say. Any response (no matter what your response is) just re-starts the clock and rewards his persistence (so then he'd be even more persistent).
                              I have no more horses to sell, and after this, I never want to again!

                              This is actually my first horse for sale...all my horses are lifers typically. This guy, I love him, but I can't force the connection under saddle. I will miss the little bugger for sure, but he needs a more appropriate human just like I need a more appropriate horse. And I have her already, so no need for 2 horses, one being one I don't even enjoy riding
                              "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple payments..."

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                              • #135
                                It's like you have to break up with the guy! What a nut!

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                                • #136
                                  Wow, he seems a real nutter.

                                  But a quick long distance story, sort of related, of my own.

                                  I found the exact horse trailer I wanted=a two horse Bee walkthru bumper pull. My horses hated it. It had these small spaces for their heads over tack compartments on the other side. None of the QH's my friends had objected to theirs. MY TBs just needed more than the 3 ft of head and neck length.

                                  So I listed it for sale and a lady 3 states away called. I sent more pics as requested, she said yes. She said it was a 12 hr drive. I said, 'you realize this exact trailer is for sale in your state." She said she wanted this one. I requested more money to hold for 3 days (no other buyers) and she accepted.

                                  She arrived after a 12 hr trip, bought and left with it. I never thought it would really happen, but it did.

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                                    #137
                                    Just got a text.

                                    "Please let me come try him on the 20th at 9 am"

                                    So now he's available on Sunday?! Good grief. I'm not replying, just thought I'd update here

                                    If I hear from him again I'll call my cell provider and have his number blocked.
                                    "If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple payments..."

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                                    • #138
                                      His intensity has gotten more than a little weird... I might start to be concerned about him just showing up.

                                      Being 12 hours away and interested in your horse doesn't surprise me or raise any flags, but his almost obsessive behavior at this point certainly does.

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                                      • #139
                                        http://forums.pleasurehorse.com/PHJ_...Reading+%3E%3E

                                        Pleasure Horse Forum , which seems to be heavily focused on QH and Paints, has a section called "Horses for sale/wanted" You may find a match there, and I would also post him for sale there.
                                        We don't get less brave; we get a bigger sense of self-preservation........

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                                        • #140
                                          Creepy! Why does he want this horse so much?

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