The number you see in parenthesis next to the member's User Name is the average of unique ratings left from other members of YardSaleNet.net. This number is called the Average Unique Rating. Ratings from unique members are from only those members who have not yes rated this particular member.

When you view a member's rating, you will also see "All Ratings." These numbers reflect all comments and ratings left for a member regardless of whether or not the member has left multiple ratings and comments. However, these numbers have no effect on the Average Unique Rating that is shown in parentheses next to the member's User Name.