Sold Date: January 11, 2024
Start Date: December 23, 2023
Final Price: $33.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1896
Buyer Feedback: 1640

POST WAR BLUES 78 RPM
JIMMY LIGGINS ALADDIN 3250
I AIN'T DRUNK TALKING THAT TALK

TOUGH CALIFORNIA BLUES - SINGER / GUITARIST RIPS INTO AN EXCELLENT "DRINKING SONG" - VINTAGE 1954

CONDITION:  E+  PRIME COPY


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, better than average, 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. More if an inner box is needed.

SHIPPING & HANDLING in U.S.A.      MEDIA MAIL $7.00
                            
                                                              MEDIA MAIL  $8.00 for (2 or 3)  78s                                                                                       $9.00 for (4 or 5)  78s
                                                                                      $10.00 for (6,7 or 8) 78s                                                                                       $11.00 for (9 or 10) 78s

SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL:  International First Class is $28.00 for (1) 78.                                                                                                  $45.00 for (2) 78's                                                                                                  $58.00 for (3) 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. 
FEEDBACK: If you are satisfied, please leave positive feedback, as I will for you. It really helps the seller with eBay and other buyers.

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.