TS rules

Okay now for my preferences. They aren't any different than the majority of tape traders out there so it shouldn't create any problems.

I like to use Maxell XL-II 90 min tapes. My understanding is that these tapes don't degrade as quickly as TDKs and that Sony and Memorex similar grade tapes are of lesser quality.
I don't like any kind of Dolby noise reduction on tapes.
I don't use high speed dubbing and hope you don't either. You ever hear the crappy tapes that stuff makes?
Please don't arrange to trade tapes that you don't have yet. You will notice that I display some coming soon disclaimers. I won't trade for these shows until I have given them a thorough listening to.
I try to have as quick a turnaround on trades as possible. However it might take some time for me to get back to you to finalize the trade. I work out of town a lot (the life of a contract archeologist) and may not be able to check my mail as much as I should.
I had a lot of people be really cool when I was starting out. I will be glad to help out any newbies with 2 for 1s upon request provided I have the time. Here is an explanation of the 2 for 1 concept.
Life teaches you little lessons all of the time. A blown hard drive taught me this one. Please include a list of what you are trading for along with your tapes. Also include your address just in case I lose all of my current trade information again.
Copying videos can get to be a problem for me. I have to go out and borrow a second machine to do it. Because of this, I restrict most video trades to those for other videos, for rare shows, or for other cool stuff.