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dvdmaker · 06-10-2009, 09:57 PM

I am finding lately that Americans in particular dont want to trade with overseas peoplefor whatever reason,So if there are any people from UK,Europe or new Zealand who want to trade PM me.

Magnus D · 06-11-2009, 09:12 AM

I kind of agree with you on this dvdmaker. I've actually had difficulty on other boards in the past with people not wanting to trade overseas, and not even responding to emails because of this (which is very rude). I personally don't see why it should be an issue, other than PAl/NTSC issues (which in the days of multi-region players, should not be a problem) or postage costs.

But yeah, I've been finding it difficult to get trades lately as well. I think it's more of a case of everyone being tied up with trades and other stuff rather than not wanting to though.
That's one of the interesting things about trading though: one month you might barely get a trade, while the next you could get several.

Captspiffy · 06-11-2009, 03:55 PM

sorry for the triple posts

Captspiffy

Captspiffy · 06-11-2009, 04:09 PM

sorry for the triple posts

Captspiffy · 06-11-2009, 04:27 PM

I agree with Wiseguy, the additional postage may very well be a
major factor.
I have made 3-4 trades with FoxyMulder (UK) and the postage is close to $200. I also have 350 discs ready to ship and it'll come close to another $50.00 ! Foxy is an excellent trader who trades complete sets, well worth my time.
I have noticed that when you post looking for something you seem to ask for a couple discs of what you are looking for, and not complete sets.
Just recently, you requested some onesie twosies from me, and I just didn't see the worth of the trade, so I declined. Nothing against you, or where you are, I just didn't want to pay the extra for that kind of trade.

We do want to trade with you, but it needs to be worth it for both parties. Good luck in your trading.

CaptSpiffy

dvdmaker · 06-11-2009, 05:37 PM

Yes people have come out and said that they do not trade with people outside of Us.I know it can be expensive to post this is why i only like to do small trades of up to 10 dvds.But there are some people who only want to do big trades of 50 -100 discs at at time,or they only want complete series .I couldn't afford that I do all dvds region free.

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

well that was offensive, and untrue. I just completed a trade with someone in England.

have people come right out and said they didn't want to trade with you because you live overseas?

keep in mind that it can be rather costly to ship overseas. The package I sent was over $14, and that was just for first class (I usually send priority when I do my first trade with someone), so cost may be a factor. Additionally, some dvd's are region coded and can't play on all dvd players, mostly older models.

Atlas · 06-11-2009, 09:45 PM

I know there are a lot of great traders overseas. You guys seem to do very well in trading circles.

BeatleMoe · 06-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Aren't the video types (Like PAL and NTSC) an issue?

dvdmaker · 06-14-2009, 09:27 PM

I can do Pal, NTSC or region free,so thats no problem

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Originally Posted by BeatleMoe

Aren't the video types (Like PAL and NTSC) an issue?

lilhave · 06-14-2009, 09:43 PM

If one desires BBC material, the best source would be from the U.K. but if it's American shows, the question is why trade with the boys from the U.K. when the same shows are available from a U.S. trader? Shipping is less, no custom hassles, turn around is quicker and less chance for items to be lost, besides no pal conflicts.

I know it's difficult for a U.K. trader to increase his collection but that is not the reason for someone from the states to trade overseas.

I trade with one chap from the U.K. because he gets much stuff not readily available from U.S. traders and one chap from Ottawa. Canadian costs are only slightly higher then here in the states.

Harvey

staffino · 06-14-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatleMoe

Aren't the video types (Like PAL and NTSC) an issue?

I can't believe anyone trading on here wouldn't have a region free player.
I got my last Phillips, that plays everything, including avi files, for under $40!

Atlas · 06-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdmaker

Yes people have come out and said that they do not trade with people outside of Us.I know it can be expensive to post this is why i only like to do small trades of up to 10 dvds.But there are some people who only want to do big trades of 50 -100 discs at at time,or they only want complete series .I couldn't afford that I do all dvds region free.

I sent your package out today and the Shipping costs was under $5.

Thanks for the trade!!!!

SPOOKYFOXMULDER · 06-15-2009, 03:11 PM

[QUOTE][ why trade with the boys from the U.K. when the same shows are available from a U.S. trader? Shipping is less, no custom hassles, turn around is quicker and less chance for items to be lost, besides no pal conflicts.
/QUOTE]

There are Many Factors involved in why folks trade overseas.

Size of collection
Reputation
Speed of trade completion. Shipping etc

I have completed many trades sucesfully and traders have actually commented on the how fast the discs have arived taking 4 days to arrive from uk to usa. Faster than your own domestic mail shipping in some cases.

Would you trade with someone from the u.s who had no or little feedback. With the chance of getting ripped of and then having to pay more in the end to get the same shows elsewhere.

There are very little if 0 scammers from the UK. Have you seen any posted on the bad trader section on sitcom anywhere or savage sites/

Most are from the USA. So think twice before you go knocking of overseas trading

Atlas · 06-15-2009, 08:33 PM

[QUOTE=SPOOKYFOXMULDER]

Quote:

[ why trade with the boys from the U.K. when the same shows are available from a U.S. trader? Shipping is less, no custom hassles, turn around is quicker and less chance for items to be lost, besides no pal conflicts.
/QUOTE]

There are Many Factors involved in why folks trade overseas.

Size of collection
Reputation
Speed of trade completion. Shipping etc

I have completed many trades sucesfully and traders have actually commented on the how fast the discs have arived taking 4 days to arrive from uk to usa. Faster than your own domestic mail shipping in some cases.

Would you trade with someone from the u.s who had no or little feedback. With the chance of getting ripped of and then having to pay more in the end to get the same shows elsewhere.

There are very little if 0 scammers from the UK. Have you seen any posted on the bad trader section on sitcom anywhere or savage sites/

Most are from the USA. So think twice before you go knocking of overseas trading

Well said Yas, Great traders are not everywhere. If you have a few grea traders with huge collection take advantage of it. It might cost s alittle more but you won't have to keep switching trader. I have four great traders with huge lists. Of course my prefernce is the known. Yas and Raf are great traders a littl emore money in S&H shouldn't deter you from trading with them.

If it does then you are missing out.

lilhave · 06-15-2009, 08:44 PM

[QUOTE=SPOOKYFOXMULDER]

Quote:

[ why trade with the boys from the U.K. when the same shows are available from a U.S. trader? Shipping is less, no custom hassles, turn around is quicker and less chance for items to be lost, besides no pal conflicts.
/QUOTE]

There are Many Factors involved in why folks trade overseas.

Size of collection
Reputation
Speed of trade completion. Shipping etc

I have completed many trades sucesfully and traders have actually commented on the how fast the discs have arived taking 4 days to arrive from uk to usa. Faster than your own domestic mail shipping in some cases.

Would you trade with someone from the u.s who had no or little feedback. With the chance of getting ripped of and then having to pay more in the end to get the same shows elsewhere.

There are very little if 0 scammers from the UK. Have you seen any posted on the bad trader section on sitcom anywhere or savage sites/

Most are from the USA. So think twice before you go knocking of overseas trading

It's not a matter of knocking overseas trading as you put it. All things being equal, both parties having good reputations and having the same items, I find it less expensive and more rapid to trade in the states.

This is not knocking overseas trading but giving my honest opinion. I can send 70 disks domestically for $4.95 but overseas the same to the U.K. would cost $14.00. If I can't get it elsewhere, yes U.K. is great, but if I can find the same item here, I will trade locally.

Harvey

06-11-2009, 03:55 PM	#3
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06-11-2009, 04:27 PM	#5
Captspiffy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 06, 2004 Location: Castle Rock Colorado Posts: 230	I agree with Wiseguy, the additional postage may very well be a major factor. I have made 3-4 trades with FoxyMulder (UK) and the postage is close to $200. I also have 350 discs ready to ship and it'll come close to another $50.00 ! Foxy is an excellent trader who trades complete sets, well worth my time. I have noticed that when you post looking for something you seem to ask for a couple discs of what you are looking for, and not complete sets. Just recently, you requested some onesie twosies from me, and I just didn't see the worth of the trade, so I declined. Nothing against you, or where you are, I just didn't want to pay the extra for that kind of trade. We do want to trade with you, but it needs to be worth it for both parties. Good luck in your trading. CaptSpiffy
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06-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#7
Atlas Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Location: texASS Posts: 456	I know there are a lot of great traders overseas. You guys seem to do very well in trading circles.
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06-14-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
BeatleMoe Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 615	Aren't the video types (Like PAL and NTSC) an issue?
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06-10-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
dvdmaker Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 224	I am finding lately that Americans in particular dont want to trade with overseas peoplefor whatever reason,So if there are any people from UK,Europe or new Zealand who want to trade PM me.

06-11-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
Magnus D Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2008 Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland Posts: 30	I kind of agree with you on this dvdmaker. I've actually had difficulty on other boards in the past with people not wanting to trade overseas, and not even responding to emails because of this (which is very rude). I personally don't see why it should be an issue, other than PAl/NTSC issues (which in the days of multi-region players, should not be a problem) or postage costs. But yeah, I've been finding it difficult to get trades lately as well. I think it's more of a case of everyone being tied up with trades and other stuff rather than not wanting to though. That's one of the interesting things about trading though: one month you might barely get a trade, while the next you could get several.

06-14-2009, 09:43 PM	#10
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	If one desires BBC material, the best source would be from the U.K. but if it's American shows, the question is why trade with the boys from the U.K. when the same shows are available from a U.S. trader? Shipping is less, no custom hassles, turn around is quicker and less chance for items to be lost, besides no pal conflicts. I know it's difficult for a U.K. trader to increase his collection but that is not the reason for someone from the states to trade overseas. I trade with one chap from the U.K. because he gets much stuff not readily available from U.S. traders and one chap from Ottawa. Canadian costs are only slightly higher then here in the states. Harvey
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06-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#13
SPOOKYFOXMULDER Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 73	[QUOTE][ why trade with the boys from the U.K. when the same shows are available from a U.S. trader? Shipping is less, no custom hassles, turn around is quicker and less chance for items to be lost, besides no pal conflicts. /QUOTE] There are Many Factors involved in why folks trade overseas. Size of collection Reputation Speed of trade completion. Shipping etc I have completed many trades sucesfully and traders have actually commented on the how fast the discs have arived taking 4 days to arrive from uk to usa. Faster than your own domestic mail shipping in some cases. Would you trade with someone from the u.s who had no or little feedback. With the chance of getting ripped of and then having to pay more in the end to get the same shows elsewhere. There are very little if 0 scammers from the UK. Have you seen any posted on the bad trader section on sitcom anywhere or savage sites/ Most are from the USA. So think twice before you go knocking of overseas trading