PICK TRADING:

One of the main reasons PickNET was started was to create a global community of collectors
who could trade their picks with other pick collectors. After awhile, it became apparant that not
everyone played by the same rules....no big surprise. We instituted a running list of traders and
the experience points they had acquired through good trade practices, as reported by other
members they had traded with. The current list of trade points can be viewed by clicking on the
button on the PickNET Trading Post Webpage.

PICK TRADING ETIQUETTE:

One of the most-common complaints I receive from PickNET Traders concern pick condition.
That is a hard thing to determine and it is very subjective. There can be a simplified way to
address this problem. Picks can be in one of two conditions.....they are either in mint condition
or they are not in mint condition. It's pretty easy to determine the difference between the two
and you do not have to be an experienced collector to know it.

When making trades, it is important to know the condition of the pick you are trading or trading
for. Some people fail to mention this when discussing picks they are trading and it must come
to an end. From this point on, it will be up to the person trading the worn pick to mention if it is less
than perfect. No one likes bad surprises and it is not fair for them to open your trade picks and find
that one or more of them are badly worn. Simply saying that "they didn't ask" will no longer cut it.
If your pick is not perfect, you must mention this when discussing the trade. If you fail to mention
anything, the other person should expect to receive a pick that is in mint condition. If they do not
receive a mint pick, you will be disciplined for your inconsideration of other members.

If you aren't sure what constitutes wear, check out the "Pick-Tionary" on the PickNET Webpage.
There are photos of various wearmarks and defects. If you intend to trade picks on PickNET, you
should be prepared to provide honest and detailed information on your merchandise up front. This
all falls under the "Golden Rule" concept again. Treat others as you want to be treated. If you were
to receive a worn pick when you were expecting a good condition one, you would not be too happy
about it. It is not too much to ask of people to disclose the facts about something they are trading.

When making trades, if the person tells you that the pick is not in mint condition, it will be up to you
to pursue and get more detailed information. Many people have scanners so it is quite easy to exchange
a scan of a worn pick before making a trade. If you don't have a scanner, it is not too difficult to describe
any defects. You can say "The 'J' in 'John Smith' has a scratch through it" and "the smiley face graphic
on the back is slightly worn, but still visible". The entire concept is to eliminate the surprises when you
open your envelope and it is too late. Ask questions before and you will not be disappointed later.

MINIMUM TRADING REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum trading requirements for making trades with PickNET Members are as follows:
All picks are to be expected to be in mint condition unless mentioned by the other person trading
the pick(s). You are also expected to send the correct picks on trades. While this might sound very
obvious, it has happened in the past during trades between PickNET Members.

FAILURE TO DO THE MINIMUM WILL RESULT IN A TRADE DEMERIT.

Keep in mind that demerits can easily be avoided. If you send the wrong pick(s) out and are willing
to make the correction promptly, it will be no problem. You will owe the other person an apology and
if they accept it, perhaps they will even trade with you again in the future. Pick traders are strongly
encouraged to work out any disputes or errors between each other whenever possible. We are all
human and capable of making mistakes from time to time. If you make one, admit the error, correct the
error and you will prove yourself to be an honest trader. That is important to all of us who like to trade.

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