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We understand you have many choices - we sell solid, quality used records which have met our stringent grading guidelines. Albums are ultra-sonically cleaned and play-tested before even being added to inventory. If we wouldn't buy it, we won't sell it! Record grading definitions are the in "About Section" of our store - we use Goldmine Standards. All pictures are part of your sale, we don't use stock photos

Grades-Vinyl & CDs

Vinyl Records:

M (Mint) - Sealed

NM (New Mint) - Opened but does not appear played, Cover is in shrink or has no creases or edge wear.

VG (Very Good Plus) - Some signs of light use, surface marks are cosmetic.  Cover may show some edge, spine wear, potentially very light ring wear

VG (Very Good) - Light static consistently heard under songs or in intros/fades, may have heavy cosmetic marks.  Cover shows edge wear, spine wear, creases or bends.  May heavy very minimal writing on front/back.

G (Good) - Still okay rating, does not skip but has several pops and spots of heavy static.  Extensive cosmetic marks, may cover entire record.  Covers show signs of heavy use, may be taped, have extensive writing or extensive creasing.

CDs

Mint (M) - Sealed

(NM-) - Near perfect.  May have been played but it has been handled carefully. Booklet may have only the slightest marks from handling.   

(VG ) A few minor scuffs and scratches. Booklet slight wear, marks, indentations, may possibly have a cut-out hole or similar.    

(VG) - Quite a few light scruffs, scratches - more pronounced scratches.  Booklet may have slight fading, a small tear, rip or some writing.

(G/G ) There are a lot of scuffs and scratches but no playing problems.  However it will still play through without problems.  This has not been handled with much care at all.  Booklet is well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading and writing than a VG.  Possibly a more significant tear or rip.

*Jewel Cases NOT graded as they can be replaced.

Grades-Tapes & Other

Tapes

M (Mint) Sealed

(NM-)  Sleeve should be totally crisp and clean with only the slightest evidence of handling. Tape is likely new, free of any wear or damage.

(VG )  Light use, Sleeve has slight wear, marks, indentations, and/or may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar). Should play cleanly with minimal noise or degradation.

(VG)  May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing. Shell may have more wear than VG including plastic discoloration. Some stronger hiss or degradation, but not enough to overpower music.

(G)  Sleeve will be well worn, marked, and contain obvious indentations, fading, and/or writing, more so than a VG grade - possibly a more significant tear/rip. Will have heavy wear on shell. Felt stopper may be missing. Tape may have minor creasing, but not broken. Must play through, may have heavier degradation that will overpower music.

"Covers Only Grading"

Mint (M) Vinyl - Inserts/Sleeves: Perfect 

(NM) - Sleeves/Inserts should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. 

(VG )  Inserts/sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. 

(VG) In addition to VG , picture sleeves may be marred by writing, slight ring wear or have tape, cover tear or stickers (or their residue) attached. 

(G/G ) A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be there.

Eight (8)-Tracks

Not play-tested; surface defects will be stated in product descriptions

Books

No grading, defects will be stated n product descriptions.

FAQs

What is your Testing Process?

We use a three point testing process - Clean, Visually Grade, Play-Test.  Larger collections may only be visually tested until sale.  Allow 1 day for play-testing larger collections.  If we find a skip or VG quality we will disclose and offer a refund if already paid or if not, we will contact you and see if there is still interest after disclosure.  We always state either Play-Tested, Visual Tested or Spot Tested.

How do you Clean your Records?

We use a ultra-sonic cleaning machine using a solution specific for vinyl with a follow up use of a Microfiber towel.

What are surface marks?

Surface marks are light surface scratch marks or smudge marks that cannot be felt by the finger, does not include deep groove marks. 

What is the difference between a "Reissue" and "First Pressing/Original Pressing"

First Press/Original Press - An original pressing typically refers to a vinyl record that was made from the initial batch of lacquers in the production process and cut from the original master recordings. These are the definitive editions and best sounding records.  Generally more expensive.  Reissue - A reissue pressing is a record that has been rereleased, usually a while after the album was originally produced.  The original back of lacquers may or may not be used and usually involves a change in some form (redesigned label, colored vinyl, etc.).  These are more plentiful but oftentimes lose the richness and quality of the original pressing and in some cases are even recordings from another media (such as a CD).

Are Pictures Actual or Stock?

Pictures are actual not stock.  They are part of the description of your item.  Generic Record Covers are as pictured, not graded.  Usually media is VG or better, often reduced pricing.

Do you Grade Inner Sleeves?

No, however original, known inner sleeves will be stated.  If not original we will include the inner sleeve as we received it, even if has minor wear.  We strive to preserve the actual record and sleeves exactly as received.  Extremely torn, damaged or no inner sleeve will be given our generic inner sleeves.  Some inner sleeves may have taped on edges to ensure the record does not fall out.

Do you Sell Covers Only?  

Yes!  We strongly support recycling whenever we can!  We have several listings on eBay for our Covers Only inventory and update those listings regularly.  These can be found searching a song title, artist or using "Covers Only" in an eBay search bar.  We strongly encourage you to register as a "Watcher" so you can be updated when we update our database!

Misc. Other Terms

We do offer partial/complete refunds if the media is not as described.  Please contact us directly before initiating the refund process through eBay.

We do offer to pay return postage.  Media must be received in the same condition as originally sold.  We reserve the right to withhold a refund if returned item has been modified before being returned.

Payments are marked as Immediate Pay,  Best Offers and Auction payments must be made with 48 hours from time of award or the order will be cancelled and media will be returned to inventory.  We reserve the right to block buyers who do not pay within the allotted time.

Combined Shipping is available.  We will not ship to addresses outside of address provided in eBay unless a special exception is needed.  Buyer email address must match requestor for us to honor these exceptions.  We do not take responsibility for shipping issues if change is made to provided eBay address.

Payments are not accepted outside of eBay, we do not "trade" as a form of payment

About Us

Diana Lynn's Vinyls has been selling gently used media nationwide for several years across multiple cities and towns!  We started our venture with only two of us, scouring garage sales, flea markets and estate sales to find vintage, unique media.  Both of us driven by memories of favorite times from our childhood years - remembering days gone by, favorite songs that made us laugh, sigh in attraction, maybe party a little too much, dance a little too much or even cry a little too much.  We began to wonder as we made these discoveries, how many other people had those same special memories when times in their lives were just "different".  How many of us were there that wanted to pass along a piece of those memories to their children or even grandchildren!  Sure, we knew Apple Music, Spotify and Pandora were readily available but songs on tangible media were different.  They were the artist belting out their music in raw form or they were special collections of multiple artists that were not easily matched simply by creating play-lists! Or alas, they were live recordings from a concert-reminding us how the songs were played, how they brought us a great feeling of excitement  when the first note was struck or the first electric guitar hit the stage, electronics lighting up the darkened arena!

We have grown to now house over 2,000 pieces of media, everything from 8-Tracks to Vinyl!  Our collections have grown to cross multiple eras and genres!  We have developed proven processes and grading standards that have become more and more precise over the years.  All earning us very high positive feedback from our customers! Today we enjoy a great reputation for selling used, quality media that meets the descriptions they are afforded and make it to our customers, fast and seamlessly.

As we close - we want to express our sincerest "thank you" for passing by and taking a look at our shop.  We hope you have found something in our inventory that has brought back those special memories of days gone by when life was just "different".  

  

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