Sold Date:
March 19, 2023
Start Date:
March 12, 2023
Final Price:
$15.50
(USD)
Bid Count:
6
Seller Feedback:
3314
Buyer Feedback:
0
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MINT -Absolutely
perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still
sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
NEAR
MINT -A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never
been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections
during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this
implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The
record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve
should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of
slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits,
cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be
true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
VERY
GOOD PLUS -Generally worth 50% of the Near Mint value. A Very Good
Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise
handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be
more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole.
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs
or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.
Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have
some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will
have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam
split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a
cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a
couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
VERY
GOOD -Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects
found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface
noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and
during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music
otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light
scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the
sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or
their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP
covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same
time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good
as the lowest price.
GOOD/+ -Can be
played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface
noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have
seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing,
ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be
playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will
almost certainly accompany the playback. .
POOR
-Generally worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked,
badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The
picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily
marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it.
Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.