I got ten invites burning in my pocket for anyone that wants to get in on the "beta" before July. PM me an email address if interested
My experience so far on La La has been very positive. Currently I'm at 178 trades (88 CDs sent 90 received). Have gotten some great CDs including three out of print Rhino comps, three of the "Back To Mine" series, Two Richard and Linda Thompson CDs, a GBV CD, Jack Frost, two Beth Orton and Kylie Minoque CDs, and lots of 80s classics that were trapped on vinyl. The condition of the CDs has been very good.
The system isn't perfect as there is no guarantee you'll get the cd booklet as the system wasn't set-up for that. My rate of getting them has been above 50%. You are more likely to get booklets if you are going after music collector vs mass market releases. Getting remastered titles isn't always guaranteed.
There is a policy that prohibits the trading of any cd that has promotional blurbs on either the disc or booklet. This is has been a hotly debated issue, as La La maybe over thinking the legality of trading such CD. But it's their policy and most appear to be abiding by it.
My biggest "beef" is that while there is number of well known "indie" titles being requested, equivalent replacement titles don't appear to available. i.e. the bloc party is an instant ship, but after a couple months on my want list Rogue Wave has yet to come crashing my way. Old AC/DC records are very easy to come by
If ya got a bunch of CDs your not currently listening to anymore it's easy to add to your have list and begin trading and getting new titles back. If ya get something you don't care for re-list it and get another. The cost $1.49 and if you want to send the booklet along with the CD an extra .22 cent stamp which is optional...
