Lovejdorama aka LBHfan
Limited* BLANK TRADE Ratio 1 : 5 + 15
(1 burnt DVD : 5 Blank DVDs + 15 Extra Blank DVDs For Postage)
CLOSED aft 5/30/08. !! email won't be replied.

*Full Service 1:5 + 100
(1 burnt DVD : 5 Blank DVDs + 100 Extra)
***Greetings! I am in CA, USA.
!!Do Not Subject: Hi, Hello, Or Ask "Do/Will You Have" PLS LQQK First!!
Kindly Read
*How To Start B4 Email Me

ALL DVD/VCD play in PC and Home DVD players UNLESS noted: DIVX/AVI/MPEG/Data require DIVX DVD player or PC DIVX decoder & rmvb requires PC RealPlayer.

*HOW TO START
*BLANK TRADE RULES
*Blank Request Sample
*Full Service - New!

*Q & A Confused?
*Shipping & Postage
*Optional Sleeves/Case
*Special Request
*About Me
*TRADING PROGRESS
*After Trade Service
* Writer/Program Used


*Blank Trade Rules*
U.S.A. & New Account only*! *Means Your Trade Name IS NOT On My Trade Reference or/& I haven't dealt with you b4.

Fixed DVD Ratio: 1:5 + 15
(1 burnt DVD = 5 Blank DVDs + 15 Extra Blank DVDs Postage)
Fixed V/CD Ratio: 1:2 + 15
(1 burnt V/CD = 2 blank DVDs)
(I use Memorex/Phillips CDs)
e.g. Sassy Girl 6-DVD:
6-DVD x 5 blanks (30)+ 15 blanks postage= 45 Blanks Owed
I ONLY accept:
8~16X Sony DVD +/-R or
8~16X Verbatim DVD +/-R or
8~16 TDK DVD +/-R or
4X Sony/TDK/Maxell DVDRW.
No Exception. So PLS don't ask. No Exception to any rules.

Maximum: 42 burned DVDs Minimum: New & Sealed 25 Blank DVDs Owed (even it's 1 burned CD or 1 Burned DVD) 7-Day Rule: PLS don't submit blank request if you're unable to send/reply in 7 days!

You may use Drop Ship From Retailers or UPS, Fedex or USPS Media Mail (4~13 days), Parcel Post (4~13 Days) or Priority Mail (2~3 days)w/tracking #. Slowest/cheapest way is fine, you're NOT liable for how long it takes but you must ship within 7 Days (10 days for *Full Service ) of order confirmation!!

!!Add me to your "White List" so my email won't get sent to spam & PLS subject your emails accordingly, or they may be ignored as spam!! Kindly allow 3~10 days for shipment upon receipt of your blanks. Your Dramas will be burned using your sent discs. (Except V/CD- I use Memorex/Philips CDs from stock)
You'll be responsible for UNLISTED/UNUSABLE (e.g. not blank, not burnable ..) blanks return postage. Package may be returned/refused at your expense without notice when rules are ignored.

Blank trade may be closed early & I reserve the right to refuse blank trade service. You'll be directed back to this page & asked to email "Rule Acknowlegement" if asking questions that are addressed or charged 10 Extra Blanks per question answered. Blank trades rules are subject to change.

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*****HOW TO START:
Thanks For Your Cooperation!
10 Blanks are added or deducted by short shipping 2 burned DVDs for each ignored step

1- Read & Comply My BLANK TRADE RULES
2- Email Subject: Blank Trade Request !MUST include!
*Available title/# of Discs
*Total Discs Ordered
*Choice of Mail & Add Postage
*Calculate # of Blanks Owed
(*Show Formula or Resubmit!)
*DVD Brand/Type Sending
*Your ship to address
See Blank Request Sample .

First Timer can resubmit up to 3 times if above info is incomplete OR you must use *Full Service (Ratio 1:5 + 100) OR order is considered canceled & email blocked.
3- List any specification. See *Special Request
4- Wait 24~48 hours for order confirmation regardless if a repeat, my address is provided W/Unique Order# when rules are complied.
5- Ship- 7-day Grace Period: Deadbeat's email will be blocked on 8th day when not heard from with in 7 days of order confirmation. You must Cancel or Request for extension or Email "Blank Sent Notice" w/tracking #/Ship date/How Shipped (e.g. Blanks Sent May, xx, 08 via USPS Media Mail tracking#xxxxxx) or your package will be refused w/o notice!! Return at your expense.
6- Track Your Order Status Within 48 hours (Patience, PLS!) of your "Blank sent Notice" . I'll email upon package arrival with My Ship Date.
10 extra blanks for a personal reply to "Blank Sent Notice" in addition to on-line update within 48 hours. PLS note with blank trade request or 2-DVD short shipped.

**Resubmit "Blank Sent Notice" ONLY if not updated AFTER 48 hours of first notice in case it got lost in the electronic world.
7- Email subject: "Package Receipt" within 3 days of your shipment arrival to help update trade status.

If you can't spare 2 min to write, expect same courtesy-NO reply to your emails when # is added to your trade name =No Future Blank Trade.
8- Freebies! Pick any AVAILABLE As Is Title or from *Junk Bin . Add correct postage for total # of DVDs. *BACK TO TOP
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**Postage/Shipping:
Discs are shipped 2~3 in one self-made Sleeve. See Optional Sleeve & Cases
Titles are handwritten On Discs or at times I use printout labels.

Delivery Confirmation Is
POSTED (No Tracking# for APO)!
Read Where's My Package?!!

15 extra Blank DVDs=postage For 1~21 Discs. See below 4 Options.

!Not Responsible For Longer Than Anticipated Transit Time or Lost Mails w/o Insurance or Update at USPS.com!!

# of Discs Note: Blanks You Owe
1~9 1st Class Parcel (2~7 Days) 15 blanks or $3 Cash
10~18 1st Class Parcel (2~7 Days) 20 blanks or $4 Cash
19~20 1st Class Parcel (2~7 Days) 22 blanks or $4.50 Cash
10~21 Media Mail (4~13 Days) N/A in HI ! 15 blanks or $3 Cash
22~42 Media Mail (4~13 Days) N/A in HI ! 20 blanks or $4 Cash
1~42 Priority Mail (2~3 Days) 30 blanks or $6 Cash
1~42 Insurance Upto $100 15 blanks Or $3 Cash
1~42 Signature Confirmation*
*N/A for Media Mail
10 blanks Or $2.10 Cash
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*****Options: Discs are placed 2~3 in 1 Sleeve. You're encouraged to send in your own labels/sleeves. Jewel Case Not Accepted due to weight.
Option Price Note:
Paper Sleeve $0.05 1 in 1
DBL Vinyl Sleeve $0.06 2 in 1
Case Logic Vinyl Sleeve w/Rings PSR100 $0.20 2 in 1
Case Logic Vinyl Sleeve NO Rings CDS50 $0.20 2 in 1
CD Stomper Label $0.08 2 labels per sheet
Slim Jewel Case* $0.25 1 in 1
Slim/Lite Shell Case* $0.30 1 in 1
Slim DBL Movie Case* Sale! $0.25 2 in 1
24-DVD Wallet* $3 1 in 1
48-DVD Wallet* $5.50 1 in 1
*Media Mail* Shipping Included. PLS NOTE w/Blank Request & !!Include Cash Only !! w/shipment. (Each "Loaded" Double Movie Case counts as 4 DVDs in weight via First Class)
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Blank Request Sample
Email Subject: Blank Trade

I'd like blank trade for:
All In OST (1-CD)
Fantasy Couple ( 4-DVD)
Ice Girl ( 6-DVD)
Total= 10 DVDs & 1-CD
Ratio 1:5/1:2 + 15
10 x 5 blanks (50) +
1 x 2 blanks (2) + 15 Postage (10~22 discs Media Mail**) =
67 Blank DVDs owed.
I'll be sending (16X Sony DVD+R). My Ship To Address Is: xxxxx. PLS confirm my order.

(**Or First Class Or Priority Mail)

Best to copy/paste entire sample above & edit per your specific info.

!Must Show Formula! e.g.
Total:35 DVDs I.O.U. 200 vs
35 DVDs x 5 (175) + 25 Postage (1~42 Discs Priority Mail)= 200 Owed

!!!! Read Q & A If Confused.
Or Try *Full Service 1:5 +100
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*****FULL SERVICE
*Will immediately Black list if found abuse of my time
Fixed V/CD Ratio: 1:2 + 100
Fixed DVD Ratio: 1:5 + 100

1 burned V/CD = 2 Blank DVDs,
1 burned DVD = 5 Blank DVDs + Extra 100 Blank DVDs.

No Time? Pay Extra & Just:
1-Email Subject:
"Blank Trade-Full Service
2-List Your Address/Avail Title
3-10-Day Grace Period: Reply/Email "Blank Sent Notice". Time Saver Option: Pay $0.25 per Blank DVD owed & save trip to store/Post Office. Must note & Paypal in 10 days of order#> 4-*Personal Shipping Notice with tracking#* (*except APO)

Let me do the rest for you!!
(Allow 48 hours for order#)
# of Discs Insured* USPS
*$50 Upto $100
1~18 1st Class (2~7 Days)
19~42 Priority Mail (2~3 Days)
Read Where's My Package?

I ONLY accept:
8~16X Sony DVD +/-R or
8~16X Verbatim DVD +/-R or
8~16 TDK DVD +/-R or
4X Sony/TDK/Maxell DVDRW.
No Exception. All Other *Special Request Reply.

Extra 100 Blank DVDs per shipment is for my time to look up # of DVDs for each selected title/Total Up # of DVDs/Calculate total blanks you owe, postage & insurance: 1~21 Discs $50, 22~ Discs $100. *Will immediately Black list if found abuse of my time when you might have no intention to follow through. Black List on 11th day if not heard from. *BACK TO TOP *Full Service
*Read Q & A

Time Saver - Full Service Only:
You want: Revenge (9-DVD)
Total: 9 DVDs Ratio: 1:5+100
9 DVDs x 5 (45) + 100 Postage (1~11 discs Insured First Class)=145 Blank DVDs owed
: $0.25 Each
145 x $0.25@= $36.25
*Must specify "Buy Option" in advance & paypal in 10 day of money request>
*Only Sony/TDK/Verbatim DVDs will be used for your copy. Specify one avail brand/type if you wish.

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!!Do Not Subject: Hi, Hello, Blank Or Ask "Do/Will You Have"!!
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R U NEW TO TRADING?

How To Make Sleeves I wrote it!

Yard Sale

DRAMA Recommendations

FOR SALE! VCD/DVD SETs

MY DRAMA RATING

***CLICK FOR***

KOREAN DRAMA & OST
JAPANESE DRAMA & OST
TVB/ TAIWANESE DRAMA & OST
ASIAN Movies & Anime

  Special Request Fee:
Your Request: 10 Blanks= $2.50 Cash or 2 Burned DVD deducted
1- Excessive Emails: 4+ emails from you for or before blank Trade Request 10 Blanks or Paypal $2.50 per email after the 4th I answer because you don't read the rules
2-No Writing On Disc 25 Blanks Per Shipment-You must provide printed labels or title written on post-it.
3-Total Up # Of Blanks Owed** Must list Drama Title/# of DVDs 25 Blanks Per Shipment
4-Shipping Notice w/Tracking #
Or Personal "Blank Sent Notice" Reply
10 Blanks Per Shipment/Reply
5-Changing title after Blanks Sent 10 Blanks Per Title
6- Specify Ship/ Arrival Date 10 Blanks Per Shipment
7-Third Add-On/Changes To Same Shipment After Confirmation 10 Blanks Per Add-On AFTER 2nd one
8-Inform When Title Is Available 10 Blanks Per Title
9-Incoming Title 1 "Incoming" DVD counts as 2 DVDs=10 Blanks
10-Check If YesAsia, Pic/Sub 10 Blanks Per Title
11-Wrong or ONLY aka Title Submitted 10 Blanks Per Title
12-Repetitive Miscalculation 10 extra blanks per shipment after 1st warning
13-No Formula (I.O.U. 200 DVDs vs
35 DVDs x 5 (175) + 25 Postage (Priority Mail)= 200 Owed
1st timer Resubmit w/warning then 10 extra blanks AUTO ADDED per shipment
14-Repetitive Ignorance-Ask Questions without reading first 10 extra blanks per question after 1st warning
15-Order# Not Included Repeatedly 1 Burned DVD deducted after 1st warning
16-Drama Screen Shot Prepay $2.50 Per PIC
17- Drama Video Resolution Check Prepay $2.50 Per Title
18- OST Track List Check Prepay $1.50 Per Track
19-Split Shipment See Shipping
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OST Support- Track list email/printout/look up... !! Must make Paypal payment before my time is spent regardless of order!!
*Back To Special Request

Specify Shipdate or Arrival Date*. Extra blanks Apply If Your Set Date Is Agreed. *I Have No Control Over Exact Arrival Date Unless Express Mail or 2~3 Day Priority Mail Is Used. !!Must Specify/Blanks Be Included & Agreed BEFORE Shipment!! *Back To Special Request

***My DVD Writers***
PC 1: Pioneer DVR710 & NEC ND3550A
PC 2:-Retired! Memorex DL4RWlD2 &
NEC ND-3540A

DVD Backup Program Used: Nero Express (8X), DVD Decrypter(8X), Roxio Classic (8X-for Data Disc) & CloneDVD2 or DVD Shrink (For DVD-9 Only) **Request for burning lower at 8X Not accepted unless 4X Media are used!
CD/VCD Backup Program Used: Nero Express (16X for VCD & Audio CD)

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 After Trade Service
**I stand behind trades I send 100%.
11 (Confirmed) bad discs were reported out of 7000+ DVDs since Nov'05.
In case of Replacement ever needed, PLS subject email:
1>Replacement Request
2>Specify Drama Title / Disc# / Originally Used Media Brand -R or +R , 8X or 16X & Your Current Mailing Address (For a matching set when avail otherwise my standard HP/TDK DVD+/-R will be used)
3>Known Defect
(e.g. Blank Disc, Wrong Title, Won't decrypt, Pic Stuttered-Episode# / Chapter/Time Read on Player).

PLS send back bad discs First !!ONLY!! if more than 5-month old or suspicious foul play or for improvement purpose.

!! In case of 2nd shipment for replacement due to you not specifying correct Disc #/Title/DVD Brand/Type. You'll be liable to pay for postage AND the 2nd DVD/CD replacement $2.50@ DVD !! *Back TO TOP



About Me

Hello, I mainly open Blank Trade again for fellow drama addicts who are financially strapped and need a more economical way to support the hobby or those who have little to trade with.

I first got hooked on Asian Drama in Feb'05 after watching Jdorama "Beautiful Life". I've paid thru the nose on ebay, from fellow traders, retail purchase, blank trades & trades. Much time/$$$$ were spent to have gradually built up my collection.

I enjoy sharing my collection even tho the emails really get out of hand due to the high hits (upto 10,000 a month) on my site. Hence, I ask all to subject emails accordingly to save me time from filtering.

I'm really short when it comes to people asking me questions like "Do/will You have XXXX"...the kind of questions that tell me they did not even spend time to see what I have after I take so much time updating my site!

I handle each trade as the way I want to be treated--fair & trust worthy & I don't over promise. Moreover, each disc takes about 20 min to burn, I don't wish to spend 200~900 min of my spare time burning discs while you won't spend 20 min to read/follow my trade rules, therefore, I charge extra blanks to compensate unnecessary time spent at my end.

So, fellow drama addicts who wish to continue to share a piece of my collection thru blank trades, pls read/follow the trade rules & don't make me regret to re-open "blank trade". Thanks! *Back TO TOP

Q & A / FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Blank Trade? , What's 1:5 +15? Still Confused! , Why So Rules?
Where's My Package? ,
Where Can I Buy Blank DVDs?

Q-What Is Blank Trade?

A: You send me blank media for copies I'll make for you. (Your "Blank Trade Request Tells Me What You Want From My Collection)

For every DVD I burn (approx. 20 min), I keep 4 blanks to compensate my time. The extra blanks I earn are used for trades which save me trips to the store.
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Q-What's 1:5 +15, 1:2 +15?
A: It's Blank Trade Ratio
DVD 1:5 = one burned DVD : 5 Blank DVDs
(1 of 5 blanks you sent is used to copy)

V/CD 1:2 = one burned V/CD: 2 Blank DVDs
(I use Memorex/Phillips CDs from stock)

+ 15 = 15 Extra Blank DVDs to cover Postage per shipment which varies to +25 (Priority Mail) or +100 (*Full Service ).

It's important that you CLEARLY state & apply correct postage to your chosen mail class: Media Mail or Priority Mail or First Class.
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Q-Confused!! I've read "Blank Request Sample , but still unsure what I owe.
A: Tip-Copy/Paste Entire
"Trade Request Sample" & Edit Line By Line To Your Own Specific Info. Or Ask me to calculate & send one extra 25-Pack DVDs for my time. You must at least provide:

1-Avail Drama Title/# of DVDs
e.g. Sassy Girl-YesAsia/6-DVD
(So I Know What To Burn For You)

2-Your Ship To Address & Choice of Mail: First Class, Media or Priority Mail
(I Copy/Paste To Avoid Human Error)

3-Note : PLS Calculate For Me
(In Return, You'll Compensate My Time By Sending one Extra 25-Pak Blank DVDs.
Ratio= 1:5 + 15 + 25)

!!First Timer Should Try This Service!! If Still Confused-*Full Service Ratio 1:5 +100
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Q- Where's My Package? Why Does My Tracking # Show Nothing?
A: I Always Ship On Time or I'll Email In Advance For Any Delay. You will most likely get the following message first 1~4 days of shipment when you trace:

"There is no record of this item." Or
"The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on March xx, 2008 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later."

PLS just trace again for status. !I'm not responsible For Update At USPS.com or Longer Than Anticipated Transit Time or Lost Mails w/o Insurance !!

If it's been days after "Due Date" (Estimate Transit time is listed on Shipping :

1>Contact your local postal master with the tracking #,
2>Enter your email address at the USPS.com trace site for auto update.
3>PLS understand when a package is shipped, it's out of my control for status/update/transit/address change. It's not UPS or Fedex.

For those who emailed me for Shipment Date/Status/how/when or where I shipped to or tracking # (all posted on homepage or/& emailed upon shipment), you'll be required to pay $3 (or 15 Blank DVDs) per "shipment Status email" + purchase Insurance or pay for Priority Mail for all future packages.

Moreover, you'll be asked to read & email "Rule Acknowlegement" before next trade can be accepted. For those in a hurry, PLS DO NOT choose Media Mail (4~9 Business Days= 4~13 Days)!!
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Q-Why So Many Rules?
A: For instance, some email me 3~5 times a day asking already addressed questions or some people sent blanks weeks later with no concern for my personal schedule.

Hence, the 7-day grace period. Do not mistake it as I need to receive your blanks in 7 days, you need to ship within 7 days of order confirmation or email to cancel/extension.

By all means, use cheapest/slowest way like USPS Media Mail/Parcel Post.

I'm already overwhelmed with traders I trade with. With the set rules, I don't need to answer same old questions or collect basic info=wasted time/delay/chaos = invites to make error.

There's a big difference when you ask questions because you don't understand or simply because you didn't read.

Sorry, you play, you pay. Extra blanks are charged or even black list to discourage ignorance & compensate the extra time I didn't have to spend. ( See Special Request )
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Q-Where Can I Buy Blank DVDs?
A: Updated Every Monday:
Store Brand/Qty/Price Expires
Circuit City TDK/50/$10.99 5/24/08
BestBuy Verbatim/100/$22.99 5/24/08
Best Buy Verbatim/50/$12.99 4/26/08
Office Max TDK/100/$24.99 4/26/08
Circuit City** TDK/50/$12.99 4/19/08
Staples** Sony/50/$12.98 4/19/08
Staples Sony/100/$22.98 4/19/08
ANTOnline.com TDK/100/$23.16 N/A
Radio Shack TDK/50/$10.99 4/5/08
Circuit City Sony/25/$6.99 3/29/08


** One $25 off $100 Staples coupon avail Exp. 5/10/08 1st come, 1st served.
email blank trade request & note: Staples 25/100 Coupon Code needed

** One $15 off $100 Staples coupon avail Exp. 5/15/08 1st come, 1st served.
email blank trade request & note: Staples 15/100 Coupon Code needed

** One $30 off $150 Staples coupon avail Exp. 5/15/08 1st come, 1st served.
email blank trade request & note: Staples 30/150 Coupon Code needed
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