Bartertown Trade Terms Glossary
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:04 am
I. INTRODUCTION
The following is a glossary of terms designed to aid in the effective and comprehensive description of trade items on Bartertown. The goal is to provide a common frame of reference so that participants in a trade will be "speaking the same language". While the use of these terms is not considered a requirement, these terms will be considered "official" by the staff when evaluating disputes.
The list is not exhaustive, and in all cases it is better to over describe your items rather than under describing them. The more terms you use from this list, the better. Also - pictures, pictures, pictures!
II. GENERAL TRADING TERMS
Sender - Person sending the item. This might be for a trade or sale.
Recipient - Person receiving the item. This might be for a trade or sale.
Availability:
OOP - Out Of Production or Out of Print (NOT Out of Package) - means that the miniature is NOT being made anymore by any manufacturer.
LE - Limited Edition
E or Ed - Edition (ex., 2ed, 3e, 4th Ed, etc)
Current - Item is the present, most recent, in production version.
Packaging:
NIS - New, In Shrinkwrap - Never opened, original manufacturer packing.
NIB - New, In Box (or Blister) - Might have been opened. ALL parts, bases and Instructions present.
NOS - New, On Sprue - Out of package, no part removed from sprue. Might not have instructions or bases.
Loose - Out of box, off of sprue.
Condition:
Unassembled - Never been put together, all parts separate.
Assembled - Put together, modified by quality (poorly etc) and status (partially, completely).
Disassembled - Previously put together, now back in pieces, modified by quality and status as above.
Converted - This model is not in it's standard configuration. May contain parts from other models, kits, manufacturers and/or custom sculpting.
Damaged - Broken spear tips, extremities, gun barrels, etc.
Complete - All parts included in the original package are present (instructions, bases, etc).
Incomplete - Some original parts missing, indicate which are present and which aren't.
Paintjob:
Bare - Never been painted, nor stripped. Might still have mold release on it.
Primed/Primered - Model has been spray or brush primed only. Primer over paint does not qualify unless specifically described as such.
Painted - Currently has paint on it (descriptors here would describe the paint "well, poorly, partially").
Stripped - Has been through at least one attempt to clean paint off. May have patchy paint from a prior scheme on it (descriptors here would describe the stripping "well, poorly, partially").
Material:
Metal/Resin/Plastic - The material(s) the model is made from. Note that metal models may contain lead.
III. BOOKS (Books are presumed to have their front cover unless otherwise noted.)
Condition:
Mint - Better than new. Collector quality.
New - Same condition as having bought directly from a store shelf
Used - Item shows minor indications of wear. Details should be provided.
Poor - Item shows major indications if wear (cracked spine, torn pages, torn or creased cover). Details should be provided.
Written in - One or more non-erasable marks have been made in the book. This can vary from initials on the inside cover to extensive highlighting - be specific.
Note - Pages in some manufacturers' rulebooks frequently come loose from the binding. Make sure you state if this is the case.
Availability:
LE - Limited Edition
E or Ed - Edition (ex., 2ed, 3e, 4th Ed, etc)
Signed - Autographed by someone who is not the owner, unless the owner is famous ("internet famous" probably does not qualify here). Previous owners' names inside the cover count as "Written in", not "Signed", again unless the previous owner was Dan Abnett.
Type:
HB or HC - Hardback or Hard Cover
SB or SC - Softback or Soft Cover
PB - Paperback
IV. COMICS
See the Comic Book Price Guide: http://www.comic-book-collection-made-e ... guide.html
The following is a glossary of terms designed to aid in the effective and comprehensive description of trade items on Bartertown. The goal is to provide a common frame of reference so that participants in a trade will be "speaking the same language". While the use of these terms is not considered a requirement, these terms will be considered "official" by the staff when evaluating disputes.
The list is not exhaustive, and in all cases it is better to over describe your items rather than under describing them. The more terms you use from this list, the better. Also - pictures, pictures, pictures!
II. GENERAL TRADING TERMS
Sender - Person sending the item. This might be for a trade or sale.
Recipient - Person receiving the item. This might be for a trade or sale.
Availability:
OOP - Out Of Production or Out of Print (NOT Out of Package) - means that the miniature is NOT being made anymore by any manufacturer.
LE - Limited Edition
E or Ed - Edition (ex., 2ed, 3e, 4th Ed, etc)
Current - Item is the present, most recent, in production version.
Packaging:
NIS - New, In Shrinkwrap - Never opened, original manufacturer packing.
NIB - New, In Box (or Blister) - Might have been opened. ALL parts, bases and Instructions present.
NOS - New, On Sprue - Out of package, no part removed from sprue. Might not have instructions or bases.
Loose - Out of box, off of sprue.
Condition:
Unassembled - Never been put together, all parts separate.
Assembled - Put together, modified by quality (poorly etc) and status (partially, completely).
Disassembled - Previously put together, now back in pieces, modified by quality and status as above.
Converted - This model is not in it's standard configuration. May contain parts from other models, kits, manufacturers and/or custom sculpting.
Damaged - Broken spear tips, extremities, gun barrels, etc.
Complete - All parts included in the original package are present (instructions, bases, etc).
Incomplete - Some original parts missing, indicate which are present and which aren't.
Paintjob:
Bare - Never been painted, nor stripped. Might still have mold release on it.
Primed/Primered - Model has been spray or brush primed only. Primer over paint does not qualify unless specifically described as such.
Painted - Currently has paint on it (descriptors here would describe the paint "well, poorly, partially").
Stripped - Has been through at least one attempt to clean paint off. May have patchy paint from a prior scheme on it (descriptors here would describe the stripping "well, poorly, partially").
Material:
Metal/Resin/Plastic - The material(s) the model is made from. Note that metal models may contain lead.
III. BOOKS (Books are presumed to have their front cover unless otherwise noted.)
Condition:
Mint - Better than new. Collector quality.
New - Same condition as having bought directly from a store shelf
Used - Item shows minor indications of wear. Details should be provided.
Poor - Item shows major indications if wear (cracked spine, torn pages, torn or creased cover). Details should be provided.
Written in - One or more non-erasable marks have been made in the book. This can vary from initials on the inside cover to extensive highlighting - be specific.
Note - Pages in some manufacturers' rulebooks frequently come loose from the binding. Make sure you state if this is the case.
Availability:
LE - Limited Edition
E or Ed - Edition (ex., 2ed, 3e, 4th Ed, etc)
Signed - Autographed by someone who is not the owner, unless the owner is famous ("internet famous" probably does not qualify here). Previous owners' names inside the cover count as "Written in", not "Signed", again unless the previous owner was Dan Abnett.
Type:
HB or HC - Hardback or Hard Cover
SB or SC - Softback or Soft Cover
PB - Paperback
IV. COMICS
See the Comic Book Price Guide: http://www.comic-book-collection-made-e ... guide.html