What does this trade count mean............
It is the SMF Trader System. It tells you the amount positive feedback that a member has relating to trading. Sadly it doesn't quite provide the percentage +ve that eBay does. I need to try and work on that one. If you are considering doing business with them in a for sale thread, simply click on the number and it will take you to their feedback, where you will see both positive and negative feedback.
If you decide to trade with them, you can then submit feedback through this route as well, by clicking on the "Submit Feedback" link in the Trader Screen you have just accessed.
Think of it like eBay Feedback, as that is exactly what it is.
If you trade with someone, not using the For Sale board, which we don't recommend under any circumstances, you can leave feedback based on your experiences as well.