LOT INFO

You are bidding on a LOT of

28 Classical LPs - Most vinyl is EX with some VG+ and NM

- Includes rare and imports

Here are some things you should know about the LOT.

Records are visually inspected and a general grade is assigned. I will not include any album that looks below a VG grade (as described below). Sometimes there may be an album or two that looks like it’s on the line and I’ll include it because of rarity or uniqueness. The bottom line is that you won’t find any albums in my lots that have been used as doormats, frisbees or dog chew toys.

LPs in the LOT are not usually cleaned before shipping. My goal is to move product and offer a bargain. Handwashing albums in a LOT doesn’t make it a bargain for me. During shipping I will remove the vinyl from the outer sleeve. I will provide inner sleeves if they are missing and I have one available. If none are available, the vinyl will remain inside the outer sleeve for shipping. Again, in the case of compiling these lots, it doesn’t make economic sense for me to include fresh inner sleeves for every LP that is missing them.

Grading assignments do NOT take into consideration all of the sleeve conditions. There will be EX vinyls found inside ugly G+ sleeves. But there will not be any garbage, unplayable vinyl inside EX sleeves.

I will combine shipping for large purchases if you win more than one lot. But please keep in mind that shipping in a 13X13X13 box usually maxes out around 60+ LPs. In which case I will be breaking up your purchase into multiple shipments.

Please check your shipment and communicate with me immediately if you have any problems. I’m easy to work with and quick to respond. If you are unhappy with any lot, LP or if I have made a mistake (which happens), PLEASE let me know so that I can make it right.

Have any special requests for composers, conductors, genres or titles? Send me a message. I’m moving a pretty big collection and can only list as fast as my part-time fingers can type.

SHIPPING

All records shipped in the US are sent USPS Media Mail. If you prefer a different service, please let me know.

Your album will be packed for protection during travel. That means cardboard, bubble wrap and snug-fitting boxes.

Please let me know if you’d like an upgrade on shipping for faster delivery and I’m happy to accommodate you.

International orders are shipped USPS Priority and shipping fees are calculated individually. I’m happy to combine to save on shipping for international orders also.

GRADING

Your album is visually inspected before listing and before shipping.

My preference is to “under-grade” rather than “over grade.” That said, if you disagree with my grade, please let me know. I offer a 14-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are unsatisfied with the condition of your album in any way.

SEALED NEW - New records are listed as SEALED NEW and I do not make any claim about the grade of the vinyl as the album has never been opened. I will make comments about the exterior of a SEALED NEW album if there are marks, wear, tears or stickers.

MINT (M) - I rarely list any records as MINT. This indicates perfection, and as far as I know there are too many variations on the idea of a “perfect” record for me to grade a record as MINT.

NEAR MINT (NM) - This grade is for a record that looks unplayed or played only a few times. If there are any marks on the vinyl, it will only be one or two very light surface marks. NM sleeves are usually still wrapped in shrink or simply look glossy and pristine with no detracting issues.

EXCELLENT (EX) - This grade is for “almost” NM albums. EX albums are glossy and clean with only a handful of surface issues that do not adversely affect the playback of the album. EX sleeves are usually shrink-wrapped or clean and crisp with no marks, tears, bends or folds.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - This grade is for records that have been played and show some of their age, but provide a great listening experience. VG+ will show some surface marks on the vinyl and light pops and crackles in spots. VG+ sleeves are intact, but may show signs of regular light wear such as edge, ring and shelf marks, dinged corners, cut-out notches or small extraneous marks or writing (VG+ sleeves will only have one or two of those issues at a time).

VERY GOOD (VG) - This grade is for records that have lived a life. The surface issues on the vinyl will be more pronounced, with louder pops and crackles. Any skips will be indicated in the listing. Most albums listed in VG condition are only listed because of high collectibility, rarity or novelty. VG sleeves may have more than normal wear, tears, tape or seam splits.

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