My rules are like everybody else's - simple but important.
1). I trade CDR for CDR
2). Use DAO. If you don't know what that is, don't bother trading.
3). Use good quality cd's, such as,Sony,TDK,Kodak etc - (please no store brand names). I prefer Fuji (made in Japan-not Taiwan)
4). I don't exchange "printed" artwork. If you're interested in any artwork I have, I can email it to you or include it on a disc with our trade.
5). I will do Blanks and Postage (B&P) if time allows. I ask for 2 quality discs for every one I burn for you and you provide a stamped padded envelope to return the discs to you. Should you live outside the United States and; therefore, don't have access to American postage, I ask for 3 quality discs for each one and I'll provide postage and envelope.
6). As far as who sends first, when I'm done burning and I have your address, they'll be in the mail - even if you initiate the trade. If you end up stiffing me, I have plenty of good contacts and YOUR NAME WILL BE PASSED AROUND. If that's how you build your collection, good for you. Just don't come to me twice. I've made hundreds of trades and have only had 1 bad experience. It's all about trust and I trust you.
7). Finally, and most importantly, understand that these are bootlegs!!They may occasionally have snaps, crackles or pops within the recordings. I intend to listen to everything as best I can and make notes of where there are flaws as well as note whether there is a smooth transition between tracks, slight click or major click. I'll let you know of anything I find should I find anything. If I miss a pop or crackle, get over it. It's a bootleg. My aim is to provide clean versions of all bootlegs I own but it is a hobby afterall, so there are occasional flawed shows. I'm just thrilled that somebody had the balls to sneak a recorder into a show and tape it so I can listen to it years later. I'd like to think that you feel the same way!
Please contact me at brianmilburn9@hotmail.com.
Thank you