Sold Date: December 15, 2014
Start Date: December 8, 2014
Final Price: $21.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
Seller Feedback: 656
Buyer Feedback: 64

THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS OF ENRICO CARUSO, 238 Arias, Ballades, Songs on 14 LP Records with Informative Booklet, Boxed.

THIS IS A SEPARATE LISTING TO THE TWO I'VE ALREADY SOLD ON EBAY, WITH ALL NEW PHOTOS.

Murray Hill Records 920328.  Couldn't find a date anywhere, but found "1970's" several times doing research.  I also discovered that there are no currently available Caruso collections for sale to the general public in this country.

In all Caruso recorded 238 (published) sides -- 3 for Pathe' (probably 1900), 7 for International Zonophone (1902), 22 for the Gramophone and Typewriter Company (1902 to 1904) and 206 for Victor (1904 to 1920), issued in this country by His Master's Voice.  He died in 1921.

Box has storage wear but is in very good condition, with one corner rubbed more than the other three.  Inside of lid shows no soiling.  Booklet is mint.  First record sleeve has browning about a third of the way down from the top on one side only.

I visually checked ALL 28 sides.  I saw some dust motes here and there -- these were stored away for a long time.  I also saw some scuffs, and / or smudges.  I didn't attempt to clean the records.  I saw no scratches.  I only took pictures of both sides of the first record.

NOTE:  I DONT GRADE LABELS -- see pictures for that information.  I use the eBay record grading system when listing LP's, which is mostly based on visual observation of the vinyl. 

ALL THE RECORDS I LIST COME FROM ONE COLLECTION, THAT OF JAMES M. KENNEY OF NEW WINDSOR, MARYLAND.  HE WAS ONE OF THE EAST COAST'S LARGEST AUDIO AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTORS.

BUY IT NOW SALES POLICY:  THIS ITEM IS BEING SOLD AS-IS.   Your satisfaction is my goal.  If you want additional information, or more pictures, please contact me.  I price competitively for value.  Don't hesitate to make an offer ( BUY-IT-NOW sales only) if that option is in the listing. 

AUCTION SALES POLICY: THIS ITEM IS BEING AS-IS.   Additional information or pictures will be sent upon request.   Please remember that once a bid has been entered,  I cannot revise a listing.  TO BE FAIR TO ALL, I DO NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY.

YOUR BID IS A CONTRACT.   If you are the winning bidder,  you will enter into a legally binding contract to buy the item.  I am patient in waiting for payment, but after 7 days I will send an unpaid item to eBay's resolution center, unless communication is on-going with the buyer.  Buy-It-Now sales must be paid immediately (see invoicing below).

INVOICING:   If you'd like combined shipping rates, or if you'd like any shipping changes (upgraded shipping,  insurance, or signature confirmation), finalize payment AFTER you receive my invoice.  Otherwise,  please go ahead and make payment per EBAY's policies.  

SHIPPING:   All shipping will originate from MD 21762 by USPS.   I cannot ship on Saturdays after 12 noon, Sundays, and U.S. national holidays. 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:  Please do not ask me to circumnavigate custom and duty laws.  I will work with you to find the least expensive shipping costs.  See INVOICING above.  RUSSIAN FEDERATION BUYERS:  Currently there is a minimum 60-day backlog at customs at the Moscow International Airport, mainly for Russian buyers using foreign websites.   UKRAINE BUYERS:  USPS has suspended service to Ukraine postal codes 95000 - 99999.  PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA BUYERS:  I personally have experienced at least a two week delay with some buyers receiving items.

PAYMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH EBAY OR PAYPAL.   I will not ship until payment is confirmed.  Local pick-ups must PAYPAL first. 

SHIPPING DAMAGE RETURNS:  Despite my best effort to pack carefully (SEE MY FEEDBACK), things can happen is shipping, and I will not replace the product or offer a  refund for shipping damage.  See insurance and invoicing above.