However, once the disks have been safely and professionally transferred to audio CDs, we retain very few of them in our collections. Instead, we use these recordings as a means to add even more original programs for the enjoyment of our members. Electrical transcriptions, once dubbed, are first made available in trade for other disks of like or similar types. A list of disks available for trade is compiled and issued every four to eight weeks, depending upon availability, and is sent via e-mail to individuals who have expressed a prior interest in trading with us. Once all offers have been submitted and trades have been completed, the remaining disks are offered for sale to our volunteers via e-mail.
All sales are final.
Once our volunteers have purchased the disks they wish, remaining disks will be offered to the general membership, using the same procedures and guidelines as with our volunteers. Once offered for trade, then to our volunteers and members, any remaining disks will be offered via e-mail to people who have, by prior request, asked to buy from us. The balance will be sold via on-line auction. At all times, our intention is to use our ET inventory as a way to obtain other disks and first generation program materials. Proceeds from all sales are used exclusively for the purchase of additional materials for our collections.