Sold Date: May 27, 2024
Start Date: April 4, 2024
Final Price: $22.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 2002
Buyer Feedback: 0

BLUES 45 RPM
CONDITION: VG++

This record is absolutely original, not a bootleg, repro or reissue.

STANDARD 45 RPM GRADING:
M-       Mint Minus (Near Mint)  Highest grade used. Has full or nearly full luster. Little or no sign of play, handling or storage marks. Highly desirable condition.
VG++  Very Good Plus Plus (Excellent).   Most luster remains. Some indications of careful play. Has some mild groove wear. Generally, free from scratches or scuffs.  Very desirable condition.

VG+    Very Good Plus.   Still some decent luster. Shows moderate groove wear.  May have some minor scuffs and/or light scratches. Still a nice "above average" record, acceptable to most collectors. Do not be afraid of my VG+ grade, they are still nice records.

VG      Very Good.    Obvious groove wear with mostly, or fully grey grooves. Deeper groove wear than above grades.  Scuffs and/or scratches of an "average" used record are more likely. Often plays better than it looks.
VG-     Very Good Minus. Record shows heavy use, deeper grey, more scuffs and scratches. Plays with more surface noise but should play through.

G        Good.  Good enough to probably play through. A beat record that could skip, looks bad and is noisy.
SPLIT GRADE (like VG++ / VG+ ) indicates the record has a different grade on each side).


SHIPPING DETAILS: New record mailers from Bags Unlimited or U-Line are used with cardboard filler pads for safe arrival.

COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT will be applied for multiple record purchases.

SHIPPING: U.S.A.  Standard shipping by GROUND ADVANTAGE is $6.00 FOR (1) or (2) 45's                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                  $7.00 FOR (3 or 4) 45's
                                                                                                                  $8.00 FOR (5 or 6) 45's

SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL: International First Class is $18.00 for the first 45.                                                  
                                                  Rates jump at 9 ounces:  $27 will usually cover up to (4) 45's.

MULTIPLE RECORD PURCHASES - AUCTIONS:  Please wait for my invoice which will include the proper amount for shipping.
MULTIPLE RECORD PURCHASES - BUY-IT-NOW:  My buy-it-now listings require immediate payment. Please check out and pay the shipping cost indicated. I will promptly refund the excess shipping.

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.

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:  In the U. S. A. Records are fully guaranteed. Return within 30 days for full refund, if not satisfied. BUYER PAYS RETURN POSTAGE. INTERNATIONAL RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.  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. Thank you.
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, Doo-Wop and Rock & Roll 45's and 78's from the RALPH SHURLEY COLLECTION are forthcoming.

Presently, there are about 2,000 45's and 2,100 78's for sale (Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Doo-Wop, Rock & Roll and Gospel). Offers for the entire collection will be considered.  They are all listed on Excel spreadsheets. Please mark me as a favorite.