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New guidelines follows below, in effect as from now
Intro
The aim of the sales sections is to offer all members a place where they can buy sell or trade soul related items.
In order to try and offer all members equal and fair billing of items and to try and ensure that the sections work to best effect do have guidelines that all members are expected to read and follow, these are below
Guidelines
Posting items
1. No posting of ads by new members without a personal introduction in the Intros section. Where an introduction has not been posted by the seller the following caveat will be posted in the ad by the forum moderator
"Members should be aware that the originator of this ad has yet to post an introduction and has been advised to do so at the earliest opportunity".
Existing members are advised to proceed with all due caution before entering into any trasnsactions [see tip #5]
2. Ads are limited to two per day per member (but note point 5)
3. No reposting of ads within 3 days, then 7 days for further reposts
4 . Ads featuring external links to sales sites should be posted in the Ebay and Website Section
5. No unnecessary splitting of ads where one will do. Formatting and spacing can be used to draw attention to items of special interest.
Editing/Replying/Media
7. Please edit original ad when updating sales status to avoid accusations of bumping. Advice can be given if you're not that sure how to do it. Mint Minus members have 4 days to edit their post
8. Similarly "PM sent" and such one-liners are discouraged to avoid unecessary bumping.
9. MP3s are to be no more than max size of 3mb and scans no more than 1mb
Feedback
10. Any feedback concerns - please report the profile on which feedback appears and state clearly concerns
Disputes
11. The site considers all sales between members as private matters and it is up to the members involved to amicably resolve any issues. The site cannot act as final arbiter in disputes but can only suggest resolutions. There is always the Report Button feature should you wish to bring it to the attention of the site in the event that there are fears of fraudulent dealings.
Actions
12. Sanctions available to the site in the event of ignoring warnings or persistent rule breaking can include removing adverts and if felt needed withdrawal of use of site features as per site terms of use
13 All normal soul source site terms of use do apply as always (link at bottom of every page)
Tips
When posting ads it is suggested that:-
1. TOPIC TITLE is as specific as possible. For example, "A Few Sales" does not give a flavour of the ad attached. This is easily done by including a few titles in the Topic box or adding a small description such as 70's, R&B, modern etc
2. Records for sale are graded or at least an overall grade is given for the entire batch. A site recommended grading system is available here:-
http://www.soul-sour...grading-system/
If members so wish they can use this system and mark their ad "graded as per site guidelines"
3. Details of artist,title and label are clear and accurate particularly where there may be doubt as to second pressings or boots.
4. Postage costs are stated and whether special postage rates are preferred when shipping overseas or within the UK. Hopefully this will be some protection for the seller if the buyer claims such services were not available in the event of a dispute.
5. The location of the records for sale is clearly stated, particularly those originating from outside the UK.
6. Although this site is hopefully a safe environment for all parties involved it is strongly recommended that buyers are aware of the sellers' refund policy and that sellers state their refund policy to avoid unnecessary disputes. Time limits for returning faulty goods where appropriate.
7. It is also suggested that sellers state their policy as to reserving records. For instance giving a time limit after which it will be assumed that the buyer is no longer interested. Buyers are requested not to reserve records that they do not fully intend to buy or if a change of mind occurs to notify the seller at the earliest opportunity.
8. It's also recommended that the Feedback system is utilised more and that buyers do check out profiles and previous sales where the seller is perhaps not that well known on here.
9. Where Paypal is used it may be a good idea for members to be aware of any drawbacks in using the "Gift" system, particularly concerning the lack of protection available should a dispute arise. If agreeing to use this method it is advised that Paypal payments are via a credit card which will give members some protection through their credit card company.
10. Where members feel they have to comment on price or description it may be better to open a new topic in LAYB rather than personalise any issues.
Various bumps including 'this item now sold', not putting sales titles on the message title bar etc. etc. 
