Sold Date: February 17, 2014
Start Date: February 10, 2014
Final Price: $28.53 (USD)
Bid Count: 5
Seller Feedback: 214
Buyer Feedback: 21

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All of these pieces have water damage to the jackets.  Mostly just a little staining.  See photos.  A group like this is rare to find in any condition.

Best of the Corps Vol. ! - Fleetwood-FLP 2014 / Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG- The 49th Parallel St. Vincent's Cadets, Scout House / Fleetwood FLP 2009 / Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG- Canadian Nationals '61 / Sunhill / Vinyl looks great but labels are starting to lift on both sides, JacketVG- The Golden Age of the Drum Corp / Sunhill / Vinyl VG++, Jacket VG-
Drum Corps Fabulous '59 / Sunhill / Vinyl POOR, Jacket Poor

All LP's are visually graded unless otherwise noted.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
 

Grading- The grading scale I use is a mix of the standard scales and a bit of my own ocd.  It's fairly strict and I've done my best to outline it here.  I hope it helps give you confidence that the record you buy is going to fall within specific visual and audio guidelines.  Each record receives the same grade it would if I were adding it to my own collection.  I don't always grade inner sleeves, but they will follow the same standard as the jacket when applicable Again, if you have any questions or feel your record doesn't meet this standard contact me and I will do my best to resolve the problem in a timely and professional manner. 
   
Mint (M)=
       Vinyl- True mint records are few and far between.  Vinyl should have perfect edges.  It should have zero scuffs or marks of any kind and a bright sheen.  Same for the labels.  No writing, tears, spindle marks or wear of any kind.  Most likely never played.  The lp should look exactly like it did the day it was pressed. Absolute top tier collector quality.
       Jacket- Zero scuffs, corner dings, tears, edge wear, shelf wear, ring wear, writing, scratches etc.  Should be in original shrink wrap.  Again, should look like it was just pulled off the shelf.  Absolute top tier collector quality.
    
Near Mint (NM)
        Vinyl- I allow one very tiny mark or paper scuff that won't affect play.  Perhaps a tiny spindle mark on the label.  Nothing more.  Will look and play like new. 
        Jacket-  One tiny corner ding or extremely light wear is acceptable.  No discoloration, sticker residue, splits, weak edges, writing, scratches, cutouts, punch outs, tears or rips.  Promotional stickers or stamps are acceptable.  Original shrink not necessary, but definitely a bonus.  Grading will be the same for inner sleeves if it's something special.  Should look new.

Very Good ++ (VG++)   E-bay scale equivalent is Excellent (EX)
        Vinyl-  This is the grading that most really clean records get.  I rarely give anything a M or NM rating.  Anything graded VG++ will be a solid addition to any collection.  Record can have a few small hairline marks or paper scuffs that don't affect play.  Very light background noise is acceptable.  No skips or loud pops.  No warping.  A VG++ label won't have any writing, tears or major damage of any kind. Spindle marks or slight spindle wear is acceptable.
         Jacket-  Very slight corner dings along with minor shelf wear and edge wear are acceptable.  Edges should be strong and spine should be legible.  No major creasing, tears, splits, writing or price stickers.  Promotional stickers or stamps are acceptable.  Factory cutouts are also alright.  Same for inner sleeves.  A solid addition to any collection.
      
Very Good + (VG+)
       Vinyl-   Record will most likely have multiple surface marks. It may also have one or two deep marks that won't affect play for more than a couple of revolutions.  I will usually specify if it's a very noticeable mark or if it affects sound in some way.  No skipping.  Noticeable background noise is acceptable but still shouldn't overpower the music.  Labels may have small tear, spindle wear. Writing will be judged on a case by case basis.  I might let tiny initials or catalog number pass, but no giant names.  Special notes will be added in the description when necessary.
       Jacket-  Can have medium wear all around.  No major splits or rips.  Light discoloration is acceptable as well as price stickers or light sticker residue.  Promotional stickers or stamps are acceptable.  Factory cutouts are also alright.  Same for inner sleeves.

Very Good (VG)
       Vinyl-  Multiple marks acceptable.  No skips, but may have a few loud pops and very noticeable background noise. 
       Jacket-  May have heavy shelf wear, ring wear, price stickers or sticker residue, and discoloration.  Splits, creases, cutouts, punch outs and heavy corner dings are also acceptable.

Good (G)
       I will rarely sell anything at G or below unless it's something really rare or if the record is fine but the jacket is trashed etc.  Notes will be added on an individual basis on these occasions.

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