MISSION STATEMENT

To satisfy the buyer not only for this transaction but also for many to come. To describe goods for sale to the perspective buyer so he/she knows, to the highest degree, the actual condition of the item up for auction. Give fair shipping costs, and to send the package out in a safe and timely manor.

PLEASE SEE GRADING SCALE BELOW

 

U.S.A. SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

 

Media Mail S&H: $4.95, and just 50 cents for each additional.

Media mail usually takes 4-7 days, but occasionally can take as long as 3 weeks.

 

Priority Shipping: $8.75, and just $1.25 for each additional.

Priority is fast, but very expensive now.

 

Insurance: Optional; Add $1.30 up to $50 value.

I've never had a record arrive damaged, so insurance is not recommended except for high priced albums.

 

NOTE

FOR A “LOT” SALE, A SPECIAL ONE-TIME SHIPPING PRICE FOR US CUSTOMERS WILL BE GIVEN.

 

 

U.S.A. PAYMENT OPTIONS

 

 PAYPAL PREFERRED, MONEY ORDERS, AND CASHIERS CHECKS ONLY. Payment must be received within ten days of auction’s close or buyer will forfeit and item will be resold.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

AIRMAIL ONLY !!

 Air shipping is fast and takes about 1-2 weeks.

CANADA: $10.00 for first LP and just $2.00 each additional LP

JAPAN AUSTRALIA, ASIA: $16 for first LP, and just $4.00 each additional LP

EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA & AFRICA: $16 for first LP, and just $4.00 each additional LP

Italy must pay for insurance due to their custom laws

Special Note Internationally

I am sure your country is beautiful and that it is was not built in a day, so please be patient with shipping. I have no control over shipping times and its care once the package leaves my hands. If I find shipping globally too pains taken, I will only ship locally.

 

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS

 

PAYPAL ONLY !!

  This guarantees fast delivery and payment

 

If the winning bidder is not completely satisfied with their purchase, I offer a complete money back guarantee including S&H charges paid. Before packing, I'll make sure that all the records are in protective inner sleeves; either the original ones that they came in, or a new one that I'll provide. Also, I use a strong, professionally made 12-inch vinyl record box; plus insulation material for added protection. Finally, when I receive payment, I'll send an e-mail to confirm that it has arrived. Please check my feedback and bid with confidence. Good Luck!!!

 

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. Best of luck with your bids and thanks a lot for your time and interest

 

ATTENTION

Due to the fact that some people win auctions and then disappear without paying or responding to emails, we must reserve the right to cancel bids of those with negative, minimal, or zero feedback.  We realize that everyone is new to e-Bay at one time and we welcome new buyers, however, if you have no feedback or you have negative feedback we request that you email us before bidding, otherwise we might have to cancel your bid.

 

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RECORD GRADING

• MINT OR SEALED:  Plays like newly opened. (NM+) Exceptionally playing record. An audiophile’s dream. Even the very edges play perfectly as if it has never been played.  A very rare grade!! 10 GRADE !!

• M-: This grade is only used in very rare cases where the listener cannot even detect it’s a record being played.

 

• NM: Near perfect record. May have been played a few times but nevertheless, plays near perfect. An acceptable audiophile’s copy.  9.5 GRADE !!

 

• NM-: Still in the category of Near Mint. Plays with only the slightest hint of surface noise or hiss and is hardly noticeable and is isolated and NOT distracting. An audiophile may choose this grade depending on his or her perfection needs. Still a keeper !! <9.0 GRADE !!

 

• VG++: Background noise or hiss that, at the most, could be slightly distracting. Low volume.  It could also be a record that has been played with an older heavier cartridge. ~8.0 GRADE !!

 

• VG+: It plays through and background noise is noticeable and could be distracting especially during quiet passages. Usually it will be an original pressing with superior sound. Thus, once the music plays, the imperfections are hardly noticeable. Not for audiophiles who seek perfection. ~7.0 GRADE !!

 

• VG: It plays like an old used up record. But may play this way for only a few of the tracks, which will be  noted. Will be a collector’s item. ~5.0 GRADE !!

 

COVER GRADING

 

·  Mint: Exactly as it came off the shelf. Still sealed and wrapped with no imperfections.

 

·   NM: Exactly as it came off the shelf, except the package has been opened.  Wrapping may or may not be on.  If sealed, then either there is a cut out or some minor imperfection. (has been meticulously cared)

 

·  NM-:  Still in the NM grade but may have slight ring wear or other small imperfection. Still portrays a New look and feel, and well taken care of cover.

 

· VG++: Very new-looking, but has a minor ding or two here or there, or some other cosmetic flaw. Could be sealed and not handled well.

 

· VG+: Displays some obvious wear; dulled corners, creases, partial seam splits, and not new looking. Most covers will be in this grade.

 

· VG: Serves its purpose, but has "major" flaws such as seam splits and/or heavily faded. Such a purchase is usually for a vinyl upgrade.

 

·  VG-: Used as an example of how not to treat an album cover.  Also, filling for a ship order.

Flaws on the covers, such as writing, cut-out marks, seam splits, etc., WILL BE NOTED

 

RECORD CARE AND STORAGE

Since I am a vinyl enthusiast, the albums are handled and stored with great care.

All the records have been stored in a climate-controlled environment free of smoke and moisture, and professionally handled.

 

 

GRADING PROCEDURE

Before grading a record, I may clean it with a maintained Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaning machine using non-alcoholic Record Research fluid. If it is noted, “cleaned,” you can add a dollar to its value, and expect a crisper, richer and cleaner play! I use a bright light and grade as accurately as possible, visually and sonically with each record.

1)    A bright light is on over the turntable

2)    Each side is viewed then determined whether it needs cleaning

3)    The record is tilted in the light to see if any mark is penetrating the grooves

4)    The record is play tested in the beginning and in-between tracks to listen for its quality

5)    If background noise is detected, further play is given to determine severity of deterioration, and then graded.

6)    A visual inspection is taken of the vinyl and labels, and noted

7)    Description of the record’s spindle is taken to give additional information of the use and quality of the record

 

This tedious and laborious process is done so we both have a better understanding of the item.

 

ABOUT WEAR OF VINYL RECORDS

Scratches that can penetrate the record’s groove is not the only problem when testing for quality. The needle or cartridge used can be a major culprit to hiss, pops, and clicks. Thus many records have deteriorating factors, without any visual scratches at all, especially the records used in the 60’s and 70’s. Audiophile technology had not yet been advanced with the invent of the lightweight cartridge.  In those days, pennies, nickels or even quarters were placed on top of the needle to make it play more efficient. This added weight wore down the grooves, and created a hissing and crackling sound.

 

ABOUT ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSINGS

Original first pressings are almost always the best pressing. The sound quality is deeper, richer, and bolder and thus, more enjoyable!

1)    The musicians were there first hand while it was being produced and engineered

2)    Reissues are produced by engineers not the artists, and do not have a stake in the quality, like the musicians do.

3)    The creative artists and sound engineers work together in collaboration to attain the best end result.

4) The original master tapes are brand new and never stored, thus there is no deterioration of sound.

5)   Because of the better quality sound, there is a much higher demand for these first pressings.

As a result, 1^st pressing have the highest quality sound than most subsequent issues