When it comes to trading, the person with the lowest score should send their end of the trade first. On a tie, the person making the request sends first.
Now, here's how I work.
First, I won't usually buy or sell games. If I buy them, I've been looking for them for a long time, and really want it. If I sell, I need the money.
Most of the time, I'm looking to end up with equal or more games than when I started.
I'll trade with people on probation and such, but they have to send first. Any such user will be on a tight leash about trading; they must send within five days or the trade is nil. If the user sends after that, the game will be prompty returned to sender upon receipt. This rule also applies if the user receives such a TGN penalty after they accept, but before they send.
I now have PayPal set up. Payments can be made in this manner if it is more convenient for both traders.
Standard shipping for me includes surface-based shipping through Canada Post, enveloped in a CP Bubble Mailer. Any further arrangements (airmail, insurance, etc.) must be discussed before the trade is accepted by both sides. I reserve the right to purchase the necessary postage before it is my turn to ship (which is why it must be discussed before the trade is accepted).
I will take games for these systems:
PC, DVD, PlayStation 1 (not 2), Nintendo and Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems, Game Boy (Color), Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Sega Saturn
I am also looking for the following game console:
Sega Genesis w/ 32X
I will not take games for ANY other systems. Also, if the trade involves a console, said console will be sent last, and I expect to be sent a game with it. A console without a game is worthless, don't you think? A console without a game is automatic neutral (or worse) feedback.
In no way, at no time will I trade out my Kirby games. I have a full set, and I intend to keep it that way.
Current count: 16/16 (As of July 6th)
Two games coming up:
New Kirby adventure game Release TBA (NGC)
Kirby: Squeak Squad Release TBA (NDS)
No matter what condition I have down for my trade requests, as long as it works (and, if applicable, the battery-backed memory still runs), I'll take it. What they're set at is default values, that's all.
Most of my games are with me. However, some, at any point, might not. If this is the case, I'll decline the trade, stating that the game is not with me.
I know these users personally, and you can count on them to trade well:
MasterMarth The_Yoshi
I've traded with these users successfully:
mernst23 mdooz hcb42 GCHIRI PenguinMaster Alastor OldSkoolGamer sAINTx2 BadBowtie smgmatt VictorDestructo redcurrie Zeng71 givemesomelager vahn401 LateralusXXX djlr181 VocalOffense ThatDamnDave
These people are good traders, that I know from personal experience. If you don't find anything on my list, check out theirs!
Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. These people tried to:
game-master13 - This user agreed to the trade (or seemed to), but never accepted, so it never happened.
big_will_5 - I offered Metroid Prime for Paper Mario 2. He replied asking for both PSX Lunar games (Personal list) and Mario Party 5. Paper Mario 2 is not quite that valuable.
There were no survivors.
That's about it for now, if I have any other information, I'll add it later.
Now, on to the game list!