Sold Date:
January 22, 2014
Start Date:
December 31, 2013
Final Price:
$19.99
(USD)
Seller Feedback:
866
Buyer Feedback:
27
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Description:
Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique discs, this one
by the League of Women Voters of the U.S., 1026 - 17th Street N.W. Washington 6, D.C.
Several unique things about
this item: Firstly, these records have the original shine with a few very light marks and
fingerprints grading by sight in normal room light. The few spots you see in the
scans are on my scanner, not on the records (note the spots are consistent for both scans).
I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something
that makes them less than mint. If you're that
kind of collector, and after a recent unpleasant experience with a buyer from Malaysia, let me
suggest this auction is not for you.
I don't claim these records are mint.
Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the four sides to audibly average
at least VG+ (excellent). If you'd like an audio grade before bidding (RECOMMENDED!), no
problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can then assign your
own grade based on my comments and the grading scale shown below.
Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present sales on e-bay. No copies found for
sale out on the Internet!
So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price.
Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this item!
My main system for playing 78s is an old Zenith system that plays three speeds and allows me to
turn a knob which flips a needle to allow for playing 78 RPMs.
If you have a player specifically designed for playing 78 RPMs, or can clean them,
it (they) may sound even better.
It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.
Please e-mail if questions.
Be sure to check my other listings to save postage on multiple winning bids. Please explore
the "Me" link above(next
to feedback rating) to check out my store and some of the 15,000+ records / books / CD's /
cassettes I have
for sale as well as the LP to CD transfer service I offer.
I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good
Plus(excellent)(3),
NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).
Here is a summary of the record(s):
Artist:Mrs. John G. Lee, President LWV of U.S. Title:Report by the President - 1954Record:This record retains the original shine with a few very light marks and fingerprints grading by sight in normal room light. Labels:Yellow with black print. No pen/pencil marks, no stickers, no spindle marks. Trailing wax:Side 1: "LOWV-54-1". Side 2: "LOWV-54-2"Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the two sides to audibly average at least VG+ (excellent). If you want an audio grade before bidding, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. An unusual and rare addition to your 78 RPM collection. Side 1:Comments:Report by the President - 1954Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2:Comments:Report by the President - 1954Audio grade provided upon request. Artist:Mrs. John G. Lee, President LWV of U.S. Title:Points of view World TradeRecord:This record retains the original shine with a few very light marks and fingerprints grading by sight in normal room light. Labels:Yellow with black print. No pen/pencil marks, no stickers, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax:Side 1: "LOWV-WT-1". Side 2: "LOWV-WT-2"Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the two sides to audibly average at least VG+ (excellent). If you want an audio grade before bidding, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. An unusual and rare addition to your 78 RPM collection. Side 1:Comments:Points of view - World TradeAudio grade provided upon request. Side 2:Comments:Points of view - World TradeAudio grade provided upon request.
Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:
NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint) 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective) VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise
I normally ship 78 RPM discs in 14"x14"x6" boxes padded in styrofoam and sandwiched between
cardboard. Weight with box is about 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Shipping is: $3.43 Media Rate (2-3 pounds) + $2.10 box/tape + $.90 delivery confirmation =
$6.43.
Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $4.00. This
includes
delivery confirmation which enables you to track shipping of your package online.
Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end.
Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra.
Payment received within ten days of auction ending.
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