CONDITION & DESCRIPTION:

In the Subject of the Listing I grade as such  Vinyl/Jacket  (VG+/EX) etc.  The Vinyl Grade is First, Jacket Second

Vinyl---------I Visual Grade unless noted Jacket-------See Pictures  ton confirm grade

 PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS

 

All of the grading is done by visual inspection. I pack each record with care and attention to detail to ensure safe shipping and handling. All records are shipped outside of the jackets to prevent seam splits unless they are sealed.   Please remember that your listening experience will vary tremendously if you use a top notch player versus a budget player.  Also all records should be cleaned prior to use.   Some records may in need of a good bath! I take pictures of the inside sleeve if it is included as long as it is not a plain white one so you can see it's condition as well.   Some records may not have sleeves.  I will ship these in a new sleeve.

 

I want for you to be happy with your purchase so if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to send me a message  BEFORE bidding/purchasing.

 

As I ship media mail your purchase is not insured.  I use industry standard methods to ship.  Should you desire insurance please wait to pay and ask to upgrade to priority mail.  Generally this changes the shipping from $4.99 to about $10   If shipping is not upgraded and your item arrives damaged please open a case with eBay and list USPS at fault.  Thanks!

 

I do combine shipping for records.  Up to 4 albums ship for $2 reduction (if listed free shipping) per additional album after the first .  Purchase and wait for invoice in these cases.  Combined shipping is for single to 5 total albums.  I do not Combine Auction or lots of 10-25 etc. While they may be packaged together, the shipping will remain the same.

 

****GRADING:  PLEASE READ BELOW***

 

MINT (M) ~ Never will grade here

 

NEAR MINT (NM) ~ Looks as if it just came from a store and was opened for the first time. Possibly played a few times if ever, with little evidence of play/wear. Overall in “like new” condition. May have a few small visible flaws that do not affect play.

 

Excellent (EX) ~  These records will show faint signs of wear such as light scratches/blemishes/scuffs. However the marks are superficial for the most part should  not affect the quality of the sound too much. A Excellent record will play with little surface noise (if any) and will have a great listening experience. Jacket may have 2-3 of the following: light ring wear, wear on the corners/ seams, small names, stickers, notch/ corner cuts, creases, and light discoloration. Labels may have spindle marks, small writing such as initials, and small stickers.

 

 VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) ~  Shows signs of wear, light scuffs or scratches may be present but they should not affect playback significantly. Nothing felt by fingernail.  Jacket may have a 3-4 of the following: ring wear, shelf wear, seam splits (less than 1” long), writing, creases, discoloration, names, stickers, notch/corner cuts .  

 

VERY GOOD (VG) ~ These records show more obvious signs of wear and handling. Record has surface noise that is noticeable in some spots but perhaps is quiet and clean in other spots. Clicks and pops may be heard, especially during a song’s intro/outro. Some of the scratches can be felt with a fingernail. The jacket can have more pronounced ring wear, shelf wear, stickers, marks, staining, seam splits on any or all 3 sides but they are still fairly intact, writing, cuts, and discoloration.

 

GOOD PLUS (G+) ~ Significant and obvious wear and handling including surface noise throughout, audible scratches which cause clicks and pops and crackle but no skips or repeated grooves. Jacket may have significant ringwear and/or staining, seam splits and all 3 sides, cuts/rips/tears. shelf wear, stickers, and discoloration. Jacket may have writing, names, stickers, be partially peeled off, and can have numerous spindle issues.