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VH Trade Site - Van Halen Bootlegs and Boot TradingThe complete, definitive Van Halen bootleg, CD, CD-R, DVD, DVD-R, VCD, and tape trading site.
Both the experienced and novice bootleg trader or collector will find something of value here. VHTrading.com is set up for those who want to trade rare and unreleased Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone recordings, plus Fan Forums, lists of Audio and video boots, set lists, classifieds, articles, and much more!
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musictaper
Joined: 2007-05-30
Posts: 8
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:23 am Post subject: Introduction |
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Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mark I live in the St Louis area. I dont have a whole lot of shows to offer but hope to get some great shows from people on here. Everyone says this is a great site. Cant wait. Thanks for letting me join.
Mark |
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kite
Joined: 2007-01-31
Posts: 855
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 7:33 am Post subject: |
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hai mark
i think you're on the right place. welcome here :D |
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oryo
Joined: 2002-02-02
Posts: 5971
Location: California
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 7:58 am Post subject: |
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As "newbies" (new traders) you will eventually want to start building a collection. With that being said one way to do so is to request B&P's (blanks & postage). Basically if someone has a show you would like to have you can make a request, or they may offer a B&P. You send them blank media and a return SASE. They in turn will burn the show for you and mail it back. For you to have successful B&Ps consider these guidelines...
B&P Guidelines:
* Send discs in a bubble mailer.
* Also a self addressed, stamped (stamps, not metered postage) bubble mailer inside package.
* Include a printout of the email or PM to let the other person know what it is they are making a copy of for you.
* Send discs in envelopes. Shipping in the plastic case can result in damaged blank media.
* Do not write on the discs. All info should be written on the envelope or included on a separate sheet of paper.
* Send the correct media. (DVD+R, DVD-R, single layer, dual layer, etc.)
* Be patient. People have lives and they are doing you a favor.
* Keep the lines of communication open. Many problems can be avoided this way.
* Most important, BE HONEST!
If you have any questions, just ask. All of us know what it is like to be new to trading or to a new site. If you are unsure of anything, ask. Everyone here will be more than happy to help you along your way.
Welcome to VHT! |
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vhroxu2
Joined: 2004-04-15
Posts: 1603
Location: North Carolina
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:52 am Post subject: |
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| Welcome Mark, hope you enjoy your stay here! |
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radikal
Joined: 2005-04-06
Posts: 2788
Location: Floater
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Mark :D
as ORYO mentioned above...following that advice will get you full of DVds in no time :thumb: |
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Mink
Joined: 2006-10-28
Posts: 831
Location: PC Burner +
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Welcome to VHTrading. Glad your here. |
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liquid_steel_az
Joined: 2004-02-21
Posts: 3665
Location: Mesa, AZ
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Welcome to the site!! :thumb: |
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UnMiked20
Joined: 2006-01-10
Posts: 640
Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard, bro!
THINGS are going to start happening to you NOW!!! |
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theshooter666
Joined: 2004-10-24
Posts: 1219
Location: Upstate New York
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Welcome to the Party That Never Stops :thumb: or sleeps for that matter :D |
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Moonbeam
Joined: 2005-03-30
Posts: 644
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome.
My advice: Stay with it, don't screw anyone, and your collection will be bigger than you imagined. :dance: :dance: |
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musictaper
Joined: 2007-05-30
Posts: 8
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice and all the warm welcomes.
Mark |
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GGirl
Joined: 2001-08-28
Posts: 2021
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 7:12 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Mark.
You are sure to not only get some great music but make some good friends
as well. This trade site is like none other on the web. Any questions, just
ask and enjoy your stay! |
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oryo
Joined: 2002-02-02
Posts: 5971
Location: California
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Here is a reference guide for all the video's available:
VAN HALEN DVD LIST
http://www.vhtrading.com/video/
SAMMY HAGAR SOLO DVD LIST
http://www.vhtrading.com/sammydvd/
DAVID LEE ROTH SOLO DVD LIST
http://www.vhtrading.com/davedvd/
Well, I guess a good starting point for anyone who starts to trade is the following:
http://www.vhtrading.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9225
The quality assurance standards is very important - the ones listed are for CDs, but for DVDs here's what you want to do:
1. Always burn at 4x - nothing faster!
2. Use quality media - brands that have been proven are Maxell, TDK, Taiyo Yuden, Sony, and Ritek Ridata
3. Use paper sleeves to send discs - try to keep it at one paper sleeve per disc so they won't get scratched
4. Never write on discs - use post its or write on sleeve
5. Use a bubble mailer - it's lighter and will save you on postage
Now, being that you don't have much to trade, you might want to offer up a B+P - here's a great guide to that:
http://www.mcnichol.com/bnp/
Or you can offer up a 2:1 trade - you send 2 blanks for every show you request.
You might be wondering how much it will cost to mail shows out, so here's a link to the most recent postal rates:
http://www.vhtrading.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10124
As you acquire more shows, you might want to use the following to make a list:
http://www.vhtrading.com/traders.php
http://www.tapetrader.com/
http://www.phishhook.com/
That way, when you want to trade, you can provide a link to your list instead.
There are other ways of acquiring shows - for example, bittorrent! Scott has provided this link:
http://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-tutorial-roundup/
You can get shows throught bittorrent, but you will find you can't get everything - so when you are ready to offer a B+P or 2:1, just post and ISO with the date/name of the show under the appropriate Audio or Video section. Then describe what you offer and a fellow member will be able to help you out.
Remember, clear and timely communication is key!
I know this sounds like a lot, but believe me, soon you will get started the right way and become a great trader like many in this forum!
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ks34vh
Joined: 2001-10-31
Posts: 1338
Location: Steelers Country
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Hi Mark
good luck with your collection :cool:
kevin s |
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musictaper
Joined: 2007-05-30
Posts: 8
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I cant wait to start getting shows. I will set up a list on what I have.
Mark |
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