Sold Date:
December 19, 2023
Start Date:
November 11, 2023
Final Price:
$20.00
(USD)
Seller Feedback:
2459
Buyer Feedback:
0
Packaging Your Records
Records are packed in record album boxes with sufficient extra
packing material. I take every reasonable precaution to securely pack
your records. For older sleeves I will pack the vinyl in a separate
sleeve to avoid splitting during shipping. Unfortunately though, once it
is out of my hands, the USPS is sometimes careless in handling the
package, especially Media Mail packages. Unless you choose Priority Mail, your package via Media Mail is
NOT insured for loss or damage and any such claim would have to be made
through the eBay Buyer Protection Plan with the USPS listed as AT
FAULT.
Combined Shipping Discount
For
Media Mail, first record is $5, .50 each item after that.
One business day turnaround. Keep in mind that shipping fees include
packaging materials and handling time. Priority Mail rates are actual
USPS fee based on weight and
your address so combined shipping is calculated by eBay., plus .50
handling fee per additional item when using Priority Mail. If there is
an adjustment in your favor to shipping charges after your payment I
will refund you the savings. Place items in your cart and request a
total before checking out. If you prefer a
different shipping method, please contact me before completing your
transaction and request the total and I will make the adjustment. But
be advised when selecting Media Mail, any damage or loss due to
USPS mishandling is not covered by USPS and you will have to seek a
refund from eBay with their Buyer Protection Plan with the USPS listed
as AT FAULT.
International Shipping
International
buyers take note, you will pay the initial postage to have it shipped
to the eBay International Shipping Center in Kentucky, and an additional
amount to get it to you overseas. eBay calculates the entire cost and
adds it to your purchase before checkout. Be advised, once it arrives at
the Shipping Center it is completely OUT OF MY CONTROL and I will not
cover any loss or damage after that.
Returns
I
accept returns if you are not satisfied with your record purchase. See
the "Returns" conditions for details. I do NOT pay for return shipping. On some occasions I will not accept returns for a record that is very
rare. I cannot take the chance that someone will buy it, swap out the
vinyl and then ship it back. Sorry, that happened once and I cannot
allow it to happen again. Records listed as "No Returns Accepted" fall
into this category. So please look at the pics carefully before you
purchase it and contact me if you want me to play test expensive
records before you purchase them.
Visual Record Grading (Vinyl/Cover)
In
the end, record grading is a subjective process, so please take
everything into account: the description, the pictures, and the visual
grade before making your purchase. I make every attempt to grade
accurately but one man's VG+ might be another person's VG. Please read
the grade definitions carefully below.
All records are cleaned
with Disc Doctor Miracle Record Cleaner and inspected and visually
graded for condition using a modified Goldmine Record Grading System
(see below) before being listed. I do not have the time to test play
every record, but if you are seriously interested in a rare or expensive
record please contact me and I will play test it for you first. I try
to include pictures of potentially penetrating scratches and spot check
playing the worse looking ones.
I have an excellent feedback
rating and many people comment that my record grading is very
accurate. If you receive your record and disagree with my description
please contact me prior to leaving feedback and we will work out a
return or partial refund if you decide to keep it.
Sealed (S)
Sealed but that does not mean Mint because there may be hidden damage to the vinyl that will only be known if you open it.
Near Mint (NM)
In
layman's terms, a Near Mint record means overall it looks like you just
bought it at the record store new but it may have one or two very minor
flaws, do not expect it to be perfect and without any minor flaws.
The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
An
LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable
similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same
should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and
the like.
Basically, an LP in near mint condition nearly looks
as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the
shrink wrap.
Excellent (EX)
I
include an EX rating for records that overall look NM, that is they
look like you just bought them new with original sheen and luster but
they may have a few minor surface "marks" or surface "scuffs" or even
one or two hairlines, but DO NOT effect playback. The covers also look
new but may have a few very minor flaws such as a ding on a conner, or
very very minor ring wear but otherwise looks almost brand new. These
records and covers fall in between VG+ and NM.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A
Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and
otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Record
surfaces may show some signs of wear and will have some slight scuffs
or very light "hairline" scratches that don't affect one's listening
experiences other than an occasional pop or tick. There may be some
crackling especially during quiet passages and in between tracks but
generally does not over power the music, it may be reduced after
professionally deep cleaned. Slight warps that do not affect the sound
are "OK".
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration,
but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been
misshapen by repeated play.
Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves
will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam
split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred
by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of
print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple
things wrong with it, this would be EX. All but the most mint-crazy
collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
Very Good (VG)
Many
of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG
disc. Surface noise and crackling will be evident upon playing and
persistent during soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, and
will sometimes overpower the music. Groove wear will start to be more
noticeable, losing most of the original sheen and luster, and with
numerous light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that
will occasionally affect the sound. There may even be one or two deeper
scratches that cause pops and minor skips.
Labels may be marred
by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The
same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers, showing more
pronounced ring, edge, and corner wear and ding, and shelf wear which
looks like "snow" on the front and sometimes even the back cover. Thee
may be a seam split as well. However, it will not have all of these
problems at the same time.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
Good
does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put
onto a turntable and will play through without major skipping. But it
will have significant surface noise, crackling, and scratches and
visible groove wear with most of the original sheen gone and the overall
look of the vinyl being flat and dull.
A cover or sleeve will
have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Ring wear,
shelf wear "snow" and other defects will start to overwhelm the object.
It
is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape
eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for
years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.
I
only list items that have a G or G+ rating for either the cover or the
vinyl but not both. It is intended for people who are seeking to replace
just one of these, but not both. You have a fine record but you need to
replace the cover or vice versa.
Poor (P)
The
record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without
skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all
three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely
keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled,
and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise
unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no
more than a few cents each.
I only list items that have a P
rating for either the cover or the vinyl but not both. It is intended
for people who are seeking to replace just one of these, but not both.
You have a fine record but you need to replace the cover or vice versa.