NOTE ABOUT BOOTLEGS: ALL BOOTLEGS HAVE FLAWS !! HENCE THE TERM "BOOTLEG", AMATEUR, NOT OFFICIAL NOR PROFESSIONALLY MASTERED. AS THE SIZE OF MY COLLECTION HAS GROWN AND THE TIME I HAVE TO SCRUTINIZE THE QUALITY HAS NOT, I CANNOT ANSWER FOR EVERY SINGLE POP TICK AND BLIP. I WILL SAY IN SUMMARY, NOTHING I HAVE IS OF SUCH POOR QUALITY THAT IT CANNOT BE TOLERATED TO SEE OR HEAR. IF YOU ARE A VERY DISCRIMINATING COLLECTOR, THIS MAY NOT BE THE PLACE FOR YOU. IF YOU RECEIVE SOMETHING IN TRADE FROM ME AND HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT IT AFTER, I WILL TRY TO ANSWER THEM FOR YOU, BUT NEARLY 100% OF THE TIME, THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS MY MASTER RECORDING.
- I will accept trades for NTSC format video (vhs/dvd/vcd), and good sounding CDs. (NO PAL FORMAT VHS VIDEO!! I may accept PAL dvd)
- As a courtesy to the respective tapers, if I get shows that are sourced for trade as FLAC or SHN, that is the ONLY format I will trade them out in. Anyone can convert these formats on their own to a file compatible for their listening pleasure (I'm using dbPowerAmp for this purpose right now).
- I DO NOT SEND JEWEL CASES or artwork and I don't expect you to send them to me. You can find lots of good cover art at FLOM or http://keith.hispeed.com/u2/atyclb/liners.htm. FLOM houses a lot of cover art for older boots, so this is a great reference. You can surf around the web to find many quality cover-art sites for newer boots as well.
- I am currently using FujiFilm CDRs & DVDR+. I know some folks are particular about what disks they burn on, so please let me know up front if this is a problem and I will try to accommodate your needs. I'd ask you not to use no-name off-name brand disks in return for trade.
- I prefer to receive your end of the trade before I send out mine. Once I receive your end, I will ship yours out within the next 5-10 US mail days. If I am unhappy with what you sent me, I'll return your materials on my dime immediately, or we can work something else out.
- If the item is listed as COMING SOON, please wait until it is received before establishing a trade. (Please inquire with me, since I may have forgotten to update the list and change the status).
- When sending your trading package, please include the following with the shipment: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (the one we have been contacting each other through) and YOUR LIST of what you want in return. YOUR MAILING ADDRESS. (Yeah, you would think that was a given, but I've actually had to figure these things out sometimes!)
- If you have a trading webpage, please send me the link! Not only would I love to see it, but I'll be happy to link you to my site on the trader's list (include your banner if you have one in an email).
- VCD format shown in my trade lists usually only play in a regular computer cd-rom or cd-rw drive, provided that you have the right software installed on your PC (ex: Real Player, Windows Media Player, Quicktime Player, etc). Learn more about video formats here: http://www.doom9.org/ ).. but I have discovered that some of the VCD's I received years back will play in the newer dvd player I bought, so you might get lucky!
- If the video I have is in DVD format, it should play in your stand alone table DVD player or any computer with a DVD drive/software installed. However, not all table players are created equal. I have also found a sensitivty in my DVD player that it sticks/skips. Usually running a lens cleaner through once or twice remedies the stoppage in play.
QUESTIONS?
Email me at bonojunkie@verizon.net. When emailing, please include "U2 Trading Question" in the subject line, and please mention your trading page web address if you have one.
A WORD ABOUT TRACKLISTS
Heartland has no intention of re-writing data that can easily and accurately be obtained from quality websites who specialize in this information. If you need a setlist for a live show that isn't listed here, try U2Tours.com. If you're looking for bootleg cd tracklists for anything older than Pop-era recordings, goto FLOM. Another highly recommended resource is U2 Setlists. Their information is updated from 1978 through present (including HTDAAB promos & Vertigo Tour). Hey, even U2.com has seen the error of their ways and are including setlists now.. my how you've grown..