'DISC-AT-ONCE' (DAO) ONLY PLEASE!! Use EAC whenever possible.

NOTE: I am in the process of rating all my shows. If you have a concern about the quality of a show that is so far unrated, PLEASE ASK. Likewise, I will do the same. I have been recieving many extremely poor quality shows that were marked as "A"-rating but are not fit to use as coasters in your garage. If I have chosen a show from your list that you know to be of less than remarkable quality, PLEASE TELL ME! It doesn't mean that we can't trade still. There is nothing more disappointing than recieving eagerly anticipated shows in a trade that are so poor in quality that they will never be listened to. Despite all these "Rules and Requests", I am extremely easy to trade with, PLEASE lets communicate with one another and be equally thrilled when the mail arrives.

ALSO: Please let me know what brand of discs you will be using (I prefer Fujis, TDK's and Grade-A diamond-plated Super Maximo CDR's;) I can/will trade with other brands if asked and arranged in advance. I live in Canada which is a bit more difficult postage wise (particularly with recent border dilemmas). Therefore return postage is just impossible to arrange. So usually, I find it best to enclose .00/per 4/5 discs (Canuck or U.S. currency) and return envelope to cover the return postage (please DO NOT enclose any strange white powdery substances ~ like the icing off a sugar donut for example). IF YOU SEND AMERICAN POSTAGE STAMPS, I HAVE NO WAY TO RETURN YOUR STUFF. ie: you will NOT get it back until I cross the border again, and judging by todays escalating political climate...that may not be soon. Worse comes to worse, contact me at my email address (tradepig@hotmail.com) and i'm confident that we can work something out. I'm pretty accomodating when it comes to exchanging good tunage and I appreciate any and all efforts made to include me in your trading circles.

LET'S MAKE A TRADE!!

BTW...I am beginning to relax some with my trading and just enjoying all the great music sent my way. As a result, and due to contant daily requests, I am not always able to handle the requests for large volume trades any longer. I am always interested in new tunes, but I simply can't keep up with the volume of trade requests. However, I seldom deny small B&P requests and you would have to be a real schmutz for me not to agree to a larger one if you're patient. So, of course, please still feel free to contact me.

P.S.> I also trade bootleg maple syrup and contraband back bacon;) Other than that, the usual B&P standards should be observed AT ALL TIMES!! If you are unfamiliar with standard B&P methods, please ask...I am happy to help. otherwise, http://www.mcnichol.com/bnp/

No SARS, MAD COW, MONKEY POX, BIRD FLU, or WEST NILE VIRUS need apply.

* = I was actually there, brah!

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