Syk
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Still waiting for some U.S. dates!
Mainly South Florida.
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The original sounds more like GN'R, but there are a few lines that I really love in the ALT. version too.
Exactly what I was going to say. Usually I will listen to the original but there are times when the mood strikes and I'll play the alternate. I love them both either way.
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My GNR related items:
Appetite For Destruction vinyl signed by the orinigal band
1st edition mint copy of The Language of Fear
Slash pick from the Illusion tour ('92)
I really want a LLAS in good condition and all the picks from the Illusion tour (Duffs, Izzys, and Gilbys) but I'm low on cash.
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So ssiscool I see a couple dvds I am interested in although one of them is incoming.
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It's pretty simple.
To start with it's best to do a few B+P's (i'll cover that in a minute) to get some shows. Everyone has to start somewhere and alot of people will generaly help you out. Then move on to trading.
First off, a B+P is where you contact someone, say myself, and ask if they would be able to do a b+p. You would then send the person the number of dvds you'd like. So say you want 5 shows that are 3 1 dvd shows and 2 that are 2 dvd shows, you would send 7 blank disks to me. You would also include a return envelope with your address on. Also include the money to post it back. I would then burn the shows and post it back to you. Then just wait for your shows to arrive. Do this a few times and you should start to build up a nice little collection.
Okay, so you now have a few dvds and want to trade. start by searching forum's for traders. HTGTH have a bootleg list thread and so does gnrsource.com. Here, just search trade in membrobilia.
If you find something you would like on someones list you then contact the person for a trade. Generaly if you contact someone you have to send first. But as you get more known people will aggree to send at the same time. This is something to work out with each person though.
Normally when i contact someone for a trade i put something along the lines of:
Hey, i was browsing trading sites and come accross your list *enter address of where you found the list here*.I've noticed that you have got X shows that i'd like. They are:
*list them here*
my list can be found here http://www.freewebs.com/ssiscoolbootlegs
Let me know either way please.
Thanks.
ssiscool
Then if they aggree to the trade, you copy the show they want and post it off to them. When they have recived your dvd, they will post their dvd to you. Then once you get it, your done.
Thats basicly it.
Some tips though,
1. If you do start trading, keep a list of what shows you have. I've got my website for people to browse but i've also got a MS database that tells me where i've got it stored. for online lists, i recomend http://www.freewebs.com it's real simple. Other sites include db.etree.org and Tapetrader.com. Though i could never get along with those.
2. Browse trade sites and look up "good traders/bad traders" get to know who to avoid. That way you will be less likely to get ripped off. Also if you do that you can find more traders. I do that every other day to find shows that i want/need.
3. Post links to your lists and forums but don't spam. Let people know when it's updated. I generaly post on VR forum, htgth, gnrsource.com and The Traders Den.org (TTD is for all kinds of music from Britney Spears though to extreme Metal)
4. When you have plenty of shows, don't be affraid to help out new people. You were there once.
Thats about it. Drop me a PM if you want to get started, i'll help you out.
you make it sound like it's some sort of honest business... WTF !! People like you are what make buying these things outrageously expensive. Did you ever think of that? Why does everybody have to HAVE everything that everyone else has. Do you feel so inadequately significant without your status symbols? If I just want to see a movie i'll borrow it. I only buy the ones I particularly love. Quality always beats quantity. And, not to mention the drain on the earth's resources. OVER-CONSUMPTION IS NOT KOOL.
To be honest, I dont really understand how the whole trading thing works. There are so many shows I would love to have so could someone fill me in on how to do it?why on earth do you display a pagan avatar? must be part of the status thing.
To be honest I just thought it looked cool.
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It's pretty simple.
To start with it's best to do a few B+P's (i'll cover that in a minute) to get some shows. Everyone has to start somewhere and alot of people will generaly help you out. Then move on to trading.
First off, a B+P is where you contact someone, say myself, and ask if they would be able to do a b+p. You would then send the person the number of dvds you'd like. So say you want 5 shows that are 3 1 dvd shows and 2 that are 2 dvd shows, you would send 7 blank disks to me. You would also include a return envelope with your address on. Also include the money to post it back. I would then burn the shows and post it back to you. Then just wait for your shows to arrive. Do this a few times and you should start to build up a nice little collection.
Okay, so you now have a few dvds and want to trade. start by searching forum's for traders. HTGTH have a bootleg list thread and so does gnrsource.com. Here, just search trade in membrobilia.
If you find something you would like on someones list you then contact the person for a trade. Generaly if you contact someone you have to send first. But as you get more known people will aggree to send at the same time. This is something to work out with each person though.
Normally when i contact someone for a trade i put something along the lines of:
Hey, i was browsing trading sites and come accross your list *enter address of where you found the list here*.I've noticed that you have got X shows that i'd like. They are:
*list them here*
my list can be found here http://www.freewebs.com/ssiscoolbootlegs
Let me know either way please.
Thanks.
ssiscool
Then if they aggree to the trade, you copy the show they want and post it off to them. When they have recived your dvd, they will post their dvd to you. Then once you get it, your done.
Thats basicly it.
Some tips though,
1. If you do start trading, keep a list of what shows you have. I've got my website for people to browse but i've also got a MS database that tells me where i've got it stored. for online lists, i recomend http://www.freewebs.com it's real simple. Other sites include db.etree.org and Tapetrader.com. Though i could never get along with those.
2. Browse trade sites and look up "good traders/bad traders" get to know who to avoid. That way you will be less likely to get ripped off. Also if you do that you can find more traders. I do that every other day to find shows that i want/need.
3. Post links to your lists and forums but don't spam. Let people know when it's updated. I generaly post on VR forum, htgth, gnrsource.com and The Traders Den.org (TTD is for all kinds of music from Britney Spears though to extreme Metal)
4. When you have plenty of shows, don't be affraid to help out new people. You were there once.
Thats about it. Drop me a PM if you want to get started, i'll help you out.
Wow that was quite an explanation. Thanks! I'm going to take a look on your site and then decide what I'm going to do.
You know I always thought trading was much more confusing that that..it was like some foreign language to me.
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To be honest, I dont really understand how the whole trading thing works. There are so many shows I would love to have so could someone fill me in on how to do it?
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1. Sweet Child O' Mine MTV Moonman
2. GN'R Lies Grammy Nomination
3. Ampex Golden Reel Award for Appetite for Destruction
4. Sealed copy of Live Like a Suicide signed by Axl (I personally got him to sign it)
5. GN'R Pinball Machine
How did you get the MTV Moonman? Didnt Slash say in his book he left it in a taxi and it was stolen?
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Saw them last year. Great show. Really sad about this
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I always stretch mine. If I dont they will go out of tune every time I bend a note.
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It's pretty much a love it or hate it movie but it's one of my favorites.
I must say, the soundtrack to the movie is fantastic. It sounds like a 80's heavy metal band and everytime I hear any of the songs I just want to "Stand Up and Shout"
Anyone else like it?
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I wish you guys were playing the U.S.!
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Ill judge marky!
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Found these at the local thrift store. 3 dollars total. So for the bad quality. My camera is a piece of crap
HAHA i like how you added the not for sale
Aw, poor guy.
Good for you! I have TSI and Lies, but not the others. Haven't bothered to look though. It's always nice to add to your collection.
When I started my collection at about 13
The only items I had was a scratched use your illusion 1 CD, tour program and you could be mine cassette
Do you have any pics of your collection?
I have posted pics to some of my collection in this section Use the search feature thinkaboutyou in memorabilia trading
I'm doing a website sometime but it's not exactly my priority
Ill take a look at the thread now. I cant wait to see the website!
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I highly doubt they ripped it. Its probably a coincidence.
Great minds think alike.
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Found these at the local thrift store. 3 dollars total. So for the bad quality. My camera is a piece of crap
HAHA i like how you added the not for sale
Aw, poor guy.
Good for you! I have TSI and Lies, but not the others. Haven't bothered to look though. It's always nice to add to your collection.
When I started my collection at about 13
The only items I had was a scratched use your illusion 1 CD, tour program and you could be mine cassette
Do you have any pics of your collection?
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Found these at the local thrift store. 3 dollars total. So for the bad quality. My camera is a piece of crap
HAHA i like how you added the not for sale
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Nirvana and Alice in Chains.
I think AIC's music is much better though.
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Both their debut and Slave To The Grind are pretty good, although far from amazing imo and I don't listen to them often. Bach is, despite often being annoying, a great singer but Skid Row lacked a really good songwriter. I don't care for anything after Slave To The Grind...
I agree. Skid Row could have been twice as good with a better songwriter, although I love the lyrics they have. I also dont care for anything after Slave to the Grind.
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I wish Axl was a post whore.
Blink-182
in MY WORLD
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Blink updated their website. If you read the message, it says they are writing and recording in the studio and are planning a world tour.
Kickass!