ALLEN BROTHERS-COLUMBIA 15175-SALTY DOG BLUES/BOW WOW BLUES -PREWAR HILLBILLY 78

Sold Date: August 28, 2023
Start Date: August 28, 2023
Final Price: $35.00 (USD)
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PREWAR HILLBILLY - COUNTRY - BLUES 78
ALLEN BROTHERS COLUMBIA 15175
SALTY DOG BLUES BOW WOW BLUES

This record has been in my personal collection for many years, and is now up for AUCTION.
CONDITION:  E-  (HAS SMALL EDGE FLAKE, NOT IN GROOVES , DNAP DOES NOT AFFECT PLAY, SIDE B)

STANDARD 78 RPM GRADING:

N-   NEW MINUS - Highest grade used. Appears unplayed, or barely played. Full luster. Slight signs of handling or storage marks are possible.

E+   EXCELLENT PLUS - Full luster remains. Very few careful plays. Slightest indications of use, handling or storage marks.

E    EXCELLENT - Almost full luster. Mild signs of play,  but no serious wear, scratches or scuffs.
E-   EXCELLENT MINUS - Some luster remains, but record has some apparent wear, scuffs and / or        scratches. Still a pretty nice 78, acceptable to most collectors.
V+  VERY GOOD PLUS - Record has considerable wear, scuffs and / or scratches. Still plays pretty well but is clearly a used record. An AVERAGE USED 78 is in the V to V+ range.
V   VERY GOOD - Mostly or fully gray from use. Obvious surface noise but probably still plays pretty well. Scuffing and / or scratches more prominent.
V-  VERY GOOD MINUS - Further deterioration. Fully gray with deeper wear and heavy surface noise.
G   GOOD - Very rough, deeply gray, surface noise about equal to music.
F   FAIR - Really beat 78 that may skip. Surface noise exceeds music.

SHIPPING DETAILS:  78s require special attention. Deep, oversized boxes are used. The 78s are sandwiched between at least four cardboard filler pads, and packed with Styrofoam peanuts and/or bubble wrap for safe arrival. I do not use LP mailers or 10 inch pizza box mailers. For 78's, I only use NEW BOXES from U-Line. My cost is about $5.00 for a box, filler pads, packing peanuts, tape and stickers.

SHIPPING: USA. MEDIA MAIL $7.00
                            
                             MEDIA MAIL  $8.00 for (2 or 3) 78s                                                     $9.00 for (4 or 5)  78s
                                                    $10.00 for (6 or 7) 78s
                                                    $11.00 for (8 or 9) 78s                                                     $12.00 for (9, 10 or 11) 78s
SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL:  International First Class is $28.00 for (1) 78.                                                                                                  $45.00 for (2) 78's                                                                                                  $58.00 for (3) 78's                                                                                                  $84.00 for (4-5) 78's
                                                                                                 
COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT will be applied for multiple record purchases.
GREAT CARE IS TAKEN WHEN PACKING AND SHIPPING. HOWEVER IF A PACKAGE IS LOST IN TRANSIT, DAMAGED BY THE POST OFFICE, OR HAS PROBLEMS WITH CUSTOMS, I DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. SHIPPING CHARGES DO NOT INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL INSURANCE.

BACKGROUND:  I have been a collector and occasional seller since 1967. You can buy with confidence because I am an experienced grader and packer.
GUARANTY:  Records are fully guaranteed. Return within 30 days for a full refund, if not satisfied. BUYER PAYS RETURN POSTAGE. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ARE NOT RETURNABLE. There has been very little loss, breakage or dissatisfaction over the years. 
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FUTURE SALES: So save your dollars, pounds, marks, shillings, francs, krone, gulden, rubles, lira, yen, euros, shekels, pesos, gold and silver because many great Blues, R&B and Doo-Wop 45s and 78s, from the RALPH SHURLEY COLLECTION are forthcoming in 2023.

Presently, there are about 4,700 78's and 2,600 45's for sale (Blues, R&B, Doo-Wop, Gospel, Rock & Roll). Offers for the entire collection will be considered. They are all listed on Excel spreadsheets. Please mark me as a favorite.