Sold Date: February 29, 2020
Start Date: February 24, 2020
Final Price: $19.78 (USD)
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For unsealed records, I never grade Mint or Near Mint,  I don't go above VG+, and I try to list records that are at least VG vinyl (unless rare or in lots). I will give quick play grades to vinyl that looks VG and below, where I play brief sections to get a general idea of the noise. But please remember not all stereo setups are created equal. Some carts are more forgiving of surface noise than others, some track the inner grooves better, etc. Setup is Kenwood 7010 with an AT120e cart. 
That said, grading is subjective, and if you feel I was off or if I missed a slight edge warp, scratch, etc, I have no problem issue full/partial refunds. I combine shipping at .50 cents for each additional LP up to 30 records. 
LPs: All VG+, with the exception of Flatt & Scruggs Sing the Carter Family, which is around a VG-. 
Sleeves: Range from G+ to VG+.

Grading as follows:
Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  

Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".

Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.