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MINT: Absolutely perfect in every way-certainly never played. (Very seldom will you see this grade from me) More than likely this will be a still sealed piece, or unplayed store stock.
NEAR MINT: Nearly perfect. Record shows no obvious/significant signs of wear, only limited use and handling. The Album cover/45 picture sleeve or EP sleeve has no more than the most minor defects/wear, and showing only the slightest of handling. Very nice gloss to vinyl. Has more than likely been played, but sparingly and carefully by someone who appreciates their vinyl! This is a proud bragging piece to your audiophile friends!
VERY GOOD PLUS: Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by somebody who took good care of it. Vinyl surface will show some slight signs of wear and may have some slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect the listening experience significantly (more than likely sleeve scuffs), but could produce light noise in soft spots, intro/outro. Label will show some light wear. Album Cover/Picture sleeves/EP sleeves will have some slight ring wear, lightly turned up corners, light fray to seams,light yellowing/mellowing maybe a small split at record slot corners, or very small split in seam middles that don't detract. A very nice copy for your collection. If not for a few things, this would be near mint.
VERY GOOD: Surface noise evident upon playing, but will not overpower the music. Groove wear is more noticeable, as are light scratches/scuffs that will affect sound. Labels will possibly be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or residue) attached, light ring wear/fade. The same will be true of Album Covers/Picture Sleeves/EP sleeves, although not all of the problems combined. Sleeves/Covers may have splits, but not overpowering or detracting from the piece, visually or structurally. VG is generally a very acceptable copy for your collection, both visually and audibly.
GOOD OR GOOD PLUS: A record in this grade can play through without skipping, but will have a lot of scratches/scuffs and visible groove wear. Generally played a lot, or kept in a sleeveless, careless existence. LP Cover/Picture Sleeve/EP Sleeve will have splits, especially at bottom or to spine, that detract signficantly from the piece and compromise it's sturdiness-splits are generally to all three sides, or two out of three and 50% or more. Tape, writing, ring wear, stains, etc. will more than likely overwhelm the piece. This is considered a hole filler for you in your collection, or an extremely rare piece not to be found elsewhere.
POOR/FAIR: This is beached! Poor condition means it has been heavily abused. You won't see this often from me, and only on very collectable pieces. If it can be wrong with it, it is!
Grading system used for vinyl is the GOLDMINE standard. 78's grade by the American Premium Record Guide and common grading standards. Grades shown are Vinyl/Cover. Vinyl is by visual grade. On rare high end pieces I will also play grade. Note that 45's and 78's come with generic sleeve unless shown or noted.
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US 45 rpm shipping: 1 to 2 45's $2.50 First Class, plus .25 cents for each of the next four. Note that I can ship NUMEROUS 45's for a few dollars by Media Rate. Canada: 1 to 2 45's $3.00 airmail. International: 1 to 2 45's $5.00 airmail.
US LP/78 rpm shipping: 1 to 2 LP's/78's $4.00 media rate. Add .25 cents for each record after that. Canada: 1 LP/78 $6.00 airmail, and $2.00 for each record after that. International: 1 LP/78 $13.00 airmail, and $3.00 for each record after that. I can also ship via surface economy for overseas purchases, which runs roughly half of the above quoted airmail costs. |
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If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact me first. I will do everything I can to make it right. I only ask for that courtesy. I can guarantee we'll get it worked out. Thanks! |
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