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...