-I like to be as flexible as possible when
trading, but I include here some guidlines that I prefer to use. Please remember trading
is based on trust and honesty.
I provide a list references if required.
Mailing:
-I alway use US Priority Mail ($3.20)
with padded envelopes or boxes. I expect YOU to use the same shipping method I use. I will
reciprocate with same respect for you ( unless you request otherwise ).
Rules for trades:
- I trade CD-R's only.
- Use disc at once !!!!!THIS ONE IS A MUST!!!!!! or I will send it back.
- Don't write on the disks, and provide all pertinent info (setlist, venue, etc) on a
separate piece of paper or e-mail.
- Don't send jewel cases.
- Send artwork (only accepting high
resolution scans!!!!)
- Cover: NA - NOT AVAILABLE / + means I have cover
- Keep in touch...let me know when you're mailing stuff, and confirm that you've received
stuff.
- I will follow all these rules as well, unless otherwise discussed.
- If you contact me, you send yours first. Upon recieval, I will send yours. If I conact
you, I will send mine first.
This is how I grade my recordings:
EX - Excellent sound, everything is nice and clear
(9-10)
VG - Lacks the edge of an excellent recording (8)
G - Still quite listenable, but not for everyone (7)
P - Poor sound, audience noise, hard to hear some
instruments, bad mixing. Only a true fan would want this. (5-6)
+ or - Next to the grading means just that. A little
better then or worse then.
As we all know, musical grades are very objective. However, I realize that many traders are very particular about the quality of music they collect. If the recording I have has a rating of EX, put on the ear phones and enjoy. I'm sure you would be pleased to add this to your collection.
Soundboard Recording (SB) - Professional recording from the mixing board
at a concert, a recording studio source or from a radio or TV broadcast.
Audience Recording (AUD) - Amateur recording on portable audio or video
equipment.