hi seb,
the cajun again here with another suggestion or 2. when we sellers input data for describing a stamp or a lot, it would be helpful to have list of internationally recognized symbols or checklist like the smileys to use. e.g.- MNH (**), MH (*), BLK OF 4, GUMMED, UNGUMMED, PERFORATED, IMPERFORATED, and etc. . also a list of common colors in the major languages would be very helpful and can be obtained from one of the major catalogs. and how about the image size of the stamps. often i see a stamp but the image is so small, i cannot see any detail. can we teach our members how to use their scanners to better advantage? i may have a way to do this. also how about the back of a stamp. when i put a stamp or cover up for sale, i try to put images of both sides, esp. if there is an expertiser's mark or defect on the back, or a cancel that needs to be shown. after all you don't buy a pig in a poke. if a seller says he has an signed copy, then show me the money, give me an image of the back. that will surely sell the item without any problems. a picture is worth a thousand words as they say. these are just a few things i would like to see done on the site. thanks for your kind attention.
merci et a bientot,
bill (cajunsr. auctions)

hi seb,
the cajun again here with another suggestion or 2. when we sellers input data for describing a stamp or a lot, it would be helpful to have list of internationally recognized symbols or checklist like the smileys to use. e.g.- MNH (**), MH (*), BLK OF 4, GUMMED, UNGUMMED, PERFORATED, IMPERFORATED, and etc. . [/quote]

Why have check-boxes for these?

An honest seller who sells a non-cancelled stamp should describe the exact condition of the gum and add a scan of the backside... Else there is always the possibility of asking a question...

Adding 10's of checkboxes I think, will 'overload' the description...

[quote]also a list of common colors in the major languages would be very helpful and can be obtained from one of the major catalogs. [/quote]

Could you precise to me the goal of this list? Is it for translation reasons?

[quote]and how about the image size of the stamps. often i see a stamp but the image is so small, i cannot see any detail. can we teach our members how to use their scanners to better advantage? i may have a way to do this. [/quote]

If the scan is not detailed enough, I just ask the seller to add a bigger scan. Every scanner works differently and everybody just needs to learn with his scanner.

[quote]also how about the back of a stamp. when i put a stamp or cover up for sale, i try to put images of both sides, esp. if there is an expertiser´s mark or defect on the back, or a cancel that needs to be shown. after all you don´t buy a pig in a poke. if a seller says he has an signed copy, then show me the money, give me an image of the back. that will surely sell the item without any problems. a picture is worth a thousand words as they say.

Same here, there is not much Seb or the site can do about this. ASK the seller for an other scan. If he does not give it there most possibly is something fishy about the item...

hi seb,
the cajun again here with another suggestion or 2. when we sellers input data for describing a stamp or a lot, it would be helpful to have list of internationally recognized symbols or checklist like the smileys to use. e.g.- MNH (**), MH (*), BLK OF 4, GUMMED, UNGUMMED, PERFORATED, IMPERFORATED, and etc. . [/quote]

Why have check-boxes for these?

An honest seller who sells a non-cancelled stamp should describe the exact condition of the gum and add a scan of the backside... Else there is always the possibility of asking a question...

Adding 10´s of checkboxes I think, will ´overload´ the description...

[quote]also a list of common colors in the major languages would be very helpful and can be obtained from one of the major catalogs. [/quote]

hi all,
let me clarify my ideas as to why they are needed. my former profession was in nuclear medicine technology and then finally 10 years with the u.s. postal service before retirement on disability because of my war wounds from vietnam. in medicine, i was a scientist who used many differing terminologies to describe measurements for radiation, patient histories, physiology, chemistry, etc. and so-on. and the same goes for the postal service for various nations. my aim was to simply be able to put in place internationally recognized philatelic symbols that could be checked off to help describe our material. that is it, simple like using the smileys when making this thread. as for the color chart or list, many varieties exist for issues especially in colors. but i find in some foreigin language catalogs it is difficult to decipher which color they are talking about, so having a list of colors in major languages that one can check off would also prove to be a useful tool for the seller. as for the scans, i realize each person may not have the ability or knowlege on how to best use his scanner, but i am sure someone can offer basic tips on how to improve their techniques. i may even find information for you on the internet to do this. and if i do, i will certainly share it with my friends on delcampe. thanks for your input and i hope seb is reading this. take care and a bientot, bill (cajunsr. auctions)

Could you precise to me the goal of this list? Is it for translation reasons?

[quote]and how about the image size of the stamps. often i see a stamp but the image is so small, i cannot see any detail. can we teach our members how to use their scanners to better advantage? i may have a way to do this. [/quote]

If the scan is not detailed enough, I just ask the seller to add a bigger scan. Every scanner works differently and everybody just needs to learn with his scanner.

[quote]also how about the back of a stamp. when i put a stamp or cover up for sale, i try to put images of both sides, esp. if there is an expertiser´s mark or defect on the back, or a cancel that needs to be shown. after all you don´t buy a pig in a poke. if a seller says he has an signed copy, then show me the money, give me an image of the back. that will surely sell the item without any problems. a picture is worth a thousand words as they say.

Same here, there is not much Seb or the site can do about this. ASK the seller for an other scan. If he does not give it there most possibly is something fishy about the item...