Hve to say Lippo, that I disagree. Let them get straight into it. Yes it is in their best interest for us to get to know a little bit about them, but it is not actually required. As it is, they have to fill out a lot of information to sign up.
All new users receive a PM with a short introduction, including a link to "Whats Expected In Packing Cards" so there is absolutely no excuse for anyone saying I didnt know.
It also asks that they post a short intro about themselves. I'll dig up the intro PM today and post it.
Please take the time, before doing anything else, to introduce yourself to everyone in our New Members Intro forum.
From there, you can read through our FAQ Forum which has plenty of useful information which will help get you started on our site. In particular we would like to draw your attention to the Whats expected in packing cards for trades thread which explains in details the requirements for sending cards when trading or selling to other members.
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I don't think it's a major drama - any experienced trader on this board should know not to rush into a deal with someone who they have never spoken to before, so just be wise and take time to suss out the situation.