DO PEOPLE TRADE FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCES OR FOR A SPECIFIC LENGTH OF RECORDED MATERIAL–SAY 90 MINUTES OF SRV/DT RECORDINGS?
Consider your trades to be trades for tapes, not trades for specific performances. Most people prefer filler on the end of tapes which have not been filled. For example, if a seventy minute recording is placed on a ninety minute tape, twenty minutes of tape should be provided with filler. Remember not to cut songs across sides, however. As a courtesy, you should try to fill the blank tape with complete performances, or tape segments, rather than partial performances. This helps to ensure the widespread distribution of complete performances. Some traders are compelled to place portions of performances on their “have list,” if it is received as filler. To ensure integrity in your trades, it is best to avoid placing partial performances on your “have list.” If you DO have the partial performance on your list, make it known. The exception is when the partial performance is the only source of material known to exist.
