In the past we've discussed having some sort of trade ratings page for members. I was thinking that in the very least, why not have an ongoing thread in this forum to report on successful and not so successful trades? Perhaps a mod/admin might like to sticky this?
I'll start with a trade I just did with Pat (LEGOFREAK).
Pat was looking for a grey classic space/castle helmet. We sent a couple PMs back and forth discussing possible trades, then he said he'd send me an email a week later after he'd had the chance to go through his collection. A little more than a week, but not long enough for me to get worried, he offered up a couple less-common pirate torsos and 8 royal knight shields, a trade I considered more than fair (bricklink prices or no, it's just one helmet!

). He emailed me a couple days later to say he'd sent them, and I recieved them shortly afterwards (we were both in California so it was pretty fast). They were shipped in a baggie packed in a small padded envelope, very secure and no apparent damage from shipping. One shield was a little scratched but this looked like older damage, and I don't mind the scratch especially since he sent three more than he said he would(!). I'm assuming this wasn't an error since he mentioned he likes to surprise people, so let me know if that's in error Pat and I'll gladly reimburse.
I would easily recommend trading with 'Freak to any other CC members. Thanks Pat!