Sold Date: August 3, 2014
Start Date: July 24, 2014
Final Price: $41.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
Seller Feedback: 444
Buyer Feedback: 83

Record Condition: These two records look absolutely unused. There doesn't seem to be any spindle marks and both records looks brilliantly shiny with no scratches. NM, would be mint if it was unopened. 

Jacket Condition: The box has some scuffs on the front and the edges have spme creasing but otherwise very stiff and clean. EX-

Includes manual and certification paper (see pictures).

Shipping:

All records are shipped within 48 hours of payment in appropriate album shipping boxes (12.5 x 12.5 x 1.5) with 2 cardboard stiffeners, plastic sleeves,  and plenty of bubble wrap. We use a method that consists of taking the record out of the jacket and fitting both the record and the jacket in a sleeve, then applying the stiffeners. This prevents seam splitting and other awful damages that can occur from careless mishandling at packaging facilities. We ship media mail, please let us know beforehand if you prefer alternative shipping methods such as Priority, UPS, First Class, Express, etc, and we’ll be happy to oblige granted you pay the shipping cost difference. Please be aware that First Class International is untrackable and uninsurable. Some destinations may incur extra charges. California residents pay a sales tax. Please feel free inquire about shipping rates or insurance before bidding.

Grading:

All records are visually graded unless otherwise noted. 

Scratches and scuffs that appear to be more than surface scratches are tested with a turntable to see if they affect playback and are noted in the description of the record. 

My grading system is based on the Goldmine Standard, and is as follows:

SS (Still Sealed) – Unopened, unplayed new LPs in their original factory shrink wrap. These records are generally presumed to be mint, but that may not always be the case due to manufacturing defects, sleeve scuffing and minor warping. For these reasons we are unable to guarantee the condition of the record inside and sealed records are non-returnable if opened.

M (Mint) – A perfect and seemingly unplayed record. This is the highest grade we will give a record that is not sealed and we use it very rarely.

NM (Near Mint) – A like-new record with only the slightest evidence that it has ever been played or handled. 

EX (Excellent) – Close to like-new with only very minor indicators of use that will not affect playback. EX records should satisfy all but the most critically demanding audiophile.Covers will be very sharp with only slight imperfections and records clean with little  sign of use.

VG+ (Very Good Plus) – Used but taken-care-of records that will exhibit only minor defects. VG+ records may show signs of wear including, but not limited to scuffing, minor scratches, slight warps, spindle marks, light ring wear, cutouts or other markings, and minor seam wear on covers and labels. VG+ records are solid copies for all but the most discerning listeners.

VG (Very Good) – Average, well-used records that still sound good enough for the majority of listeners to be able to enjoy, despite some surface noise from scratches, scuffs, and groove wear. They may lack the gloss of cleaner, factory-fresh records and exhibit scratches and visible groove wear. Covers will show conisderable signs of handling or storage, and may have writing, tears, seam splits and other wear. 

G (Good) -- These records are not trashed, but will play back with considerable noise due to serious wear and scratches. They should not skip, but this may depend on your turntable setup. Covers in this condition Gmay show heavy wear but are not trashed. Tape, fully split seams, heavy writing and tears are common. 

F/P (Fair / Poor) -- These are basically "play-at-your-own-risk" which are in very rough condition all around and have been neglected or abused.

I may amend a grade with a plus (+) or minus (-) indicating that the record is slightly better or worse than one of the standard grades but I do not use multiple plus or minus signs.

For example, a record that is somewhere between the two grades could be EX+ or NM- depending on which grade more accurately represents the perceived condition.

Returns/Feedback:

We’ve been selling vinyl records for 10 years and have shipped them internationally without any problems from shipping or misrepresentation. If you feel we’ve grossly misjudged the condition of the record then we will gladly agree to a return, excluding shipping costs, although we do grade as strictly and honestly as possible so we can avoid this kind of issue. Most problems or misunderstandings can be resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of both parties by simply sending an email, so please do so before taking other actions!

 If you are satisfied with your purchase, I appreciate 5-star ratings; anything below that is actually negative feedback due to eBay's unfortunate rating calculations. I gladly return positive feedback! 

Don’t forget to check out our other records and don’t hesitate to ask any questions!! Thank you for looking!!