Actually, there IS a standard form that can be used in the ship sales forum. Dusty (I believe) made it and it's one of the pinned posts there. Check it out, it's actually REALLY good.
Oh wow. I never noticed that (sorry Dusty). I still think that should be used more often, and that rep sheets should at least be mentioned. It sucks when you get a Bretonian Templar that's not even reped with the BAF or neutral with the guard.
I know you should almost always ask for this, but it would be nice to cut out the middle man and just have them post it.