RULES
AND INFORMATION
Hello!
Every
grain of sand is my unofficial Bob
Dylan [and several others: from Tori Amos to Frank Zappa] trading page.
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Everything on
my lists (CDRS, audio tapes, video tapes) is only for trade and NOT for Sale.
My lists do not
include official material and I absolutely do NOT accept any trade which
includes official recordings.
I am willing to
trade on a 1 to 1 basis. Anyway, if you are a newbie, or have nothing to trade,
e-mail me as we may be able to set up a B&P trade (if you don't know what
B&P means, see the end of this page).
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If you want to
set up a trade you can reach me at the following address:
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E-mail me also
if you need more information (tracklisting, comments, quality, and so on) about
the cdrs or tapes you are interested in.
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Please follow
these few rules for a fair trade:
CDRS.
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Use name brand cdrs (eg. TDK,
Verbatim, Imation, Memorex, Kodak …).
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I don't mind how you burn them as
long as the cdrs are of good quality, but please do not burn faster than 8x. I
burn from an image on the Hard Drive.
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I send cdrs with printed artwork
(a copy of the original, if I own it, otherwise I send a self-made one) only if
you request it and I expect you do the same.
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When you take the cdrs out of your
burner, put them directly into a sleeve/paper, sleeve/case logic storage
sleeve, or similar product for protection. I do this also.
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Please burn the cdrs DAO
(disc-at-once). If it is impossible for you to do it, please let me know and wait
for my response before burning them TAO (track-at-once).
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I send the cdrs out in a care mail
envelope, usually with extra packing around the discs. If you can, please do
the same.
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Send your cdrs without jewel
cases, but please pack each one in a sleeve.
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I always ship by priority mail. Please
do the same, especially if you live overseas.
TAPES
·
I mainly trade CDRS, and at the
moment I am unable to burn cdrs from tapes (not yet! J
) .
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If you would like to have tapes, I
can dub from tape to tape, from disc to tape, from CD and CDRS to tape.
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I use only chrome quality high
bias audio tapes (usually Maxell XLII, Maxell XLII-S, TDK SA, Sony UX). Please
send these brands or another of equal quality.
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No dolby (except if you request
it)
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No high-speed dubbings.
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I include artwork and send tapes
with or without plastic cases (your choice).
VIDEO
·
I use TDK, JVC, MAXELL, BASF video
tapes. Please use the same (or others of equal quality).
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I tend to use 180 minutes tapes
(but if you prefer 240 minutes tapes, and want to save on postal fees, please
let me know and we can trade also).
·
Use only regular speed. No
half-speed dubbing. Absolutely.
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About
the images:
I used several
images to build my site. If you know of any copyright infringement regarding
the pictures on my pages, or if you know the photographer that I can credit,
please let me know.
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B&P
basically stands for Blanks and Postage. This arrangement allows a new trader
who has a small or non-existent collection to acquire shows. In return for
sending blank discs with return postage, one can end up with the shows he likes
on CDR. It is important to note that shows are NEVER sold, and the practice of
sending more blanks than the show requires is frowned upon with Dead shows. Traders
of other bands don't find this to be such a horrible practice, and it is not
unusual to see this request. Remember, it is your choice to participate, and
you can choose to avoid this arrangement if it bothers you.
You send off
the required number of blank CD-R discs, along with a return mailer with
sufficient postage. The trader takes your blank discs and records the concert
into those discs, and then mails them back to you. The trader receives nothing
in return for this service. Remember, B&Ps are aimed at getting you
started. Once you've got some shows and the ability to burn copies, you can
graduate to trading shows. And don't forget to offer up a B&P occasionally
to the new guys!
If you want to
read more about B&P trades, take a look here: http://www.mcnichol.com/bnp/
and here:
http://trading.dylantree.com/"
FINALLY:
Many thanks to
Johanna, my Canadian friend who helped me to write this page in proper English.
Thanks,
Jo!