Sold Date: May 11, 2021
Start Date: May 9, 2021
Final Price: $32.00 (USD)
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Buyer Feedback: 609

Steely Dan The Royal Scam 5th LP MCA Records 1976  NM- Vinyl
******I AM SELLING A LOT OF MY FATHER'S LP'S FROM HIS PERSONAL COLLECTION. I GREW UP LISTENING TO THESE MYSELF. THEY HAVE BEEN SITTING IN OUR FAMILY HOME IN STORAGE FOR OVER 40 YEARS - FOR OUR ENTIRE COLLECTION - CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS IN MY STORE UNDER MUSIC/ALBUMS*****

ARTIST:  STEELY DAN TITLE:  THE ROYAL SCAM FORMAT:  12" LP RECORD LABEL:  MCA RECORDS SERIAL NO:  37044 # OF SONGS:  9 TRACKS
VINYL CONDITION:    (NM-)  SLEEVE CONDITION:   (NM-) 

SIDE 1 1.  KID CHARLEMAGNE   2.  CAVES OF ALTAMIRA   3.  DON'T TAKE ME ALIVE   4.  SIGN IN STRANGER   5.  THE FEZ
SIDE 2 1.  GREEN EARRINGS   2.  HAITIAN DIVORCE   3.  EVERYTHING YOU DID   4.  THE ROYAL SCAM

***PLEASE NOTE - I am NOT a professional LP grader, and I have NOT recently tested or listened to the record I have listed so I cannot guarantee that there are no skips on the record. BUT I am giving my grades on my listings based on the GOLDMINE GRADING STANDARDS SCALE which is listed below. I do my best to describe anything that is note worthy defect wise on my listings.  If you have specific criteria or questions on the quality of a listing, please ask me and I will be happy to pull the album and take additional photos or give more details in a message to help you make your decision. I pack all shipments with cardboard on each side for protection during shipping. **** 
RECORD GRADING Based On Goldmine Grading Standards:

Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record. There may be one or two small inaudible defects. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other sights of slight handling. An LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. 

Near Mint Minus (NM-): A record that should play mint but has a few slight visible marks. The album will have as much luster as an NM, there just may be some superficial scuffs from the sleeve or very light hairlines that shouldn't be audible. An NM- album cover subjectively fits somewhere in between VG+ and NM. 

Very Good Plus (VG+): A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that do not significantly affect play. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. 45 Picture sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. 

Very Good (VG): 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 will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, just two or three of them. 

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play though without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the subject. 

Poor (P), Fair (F): Below good. imperfections will be described.

PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING (INCLUDING THE FINE PRINT) BEFORE BIDDING AND/OR BUYING! THIS IS PART OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A BUYER.

NOW THE FINE PRINT!  OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MAKING A PURCHASE WITH US ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING AND/OR BUYING!

THIS IS PART OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A BUYER.

IF THE PRODUCT YOU ARE PURCHASING FROM US IS MARKED AND LISTED AS “PRE-OWNED” OR “USED” AND THE ITEM CONTAINS BATTERIES   - THIS MEANS THAT THE BATTERIES ARE ALSO PRE-OWNED AND USED AND THE PRODUCT WILL NOT, REPEAT – NOT COME WITH BRAND NEW BATTERIES. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THE LISTING THAT THE BATTERIES WERE REPLACED OR NEW. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING BATTERIES IN PRODUCTS SOLD IN PRE-OWNED OR USED CONDITION.  IF YOU WANT BRAND NEW BATTERIES GO BUY THEM YOURSELF OR GO PAY FULL PRICE FOR BRAND NEW PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDES NEW BATTERIES. AGAIN WE ARE NOT SUPPLYING NEW BATTERIES IN PRE-OWNED OR USED PRODUCTS THAT WE SELL.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS, CHECK THE PICTURES (AS THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION).  ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF YOU ARE VIEWING THIS AUCTION ON A CELL PHONE AND DO NOT LOOK AT ALL THE PICTURES **OR** READ THE DESCRIPTION (***INCLUDING THIS NOTICE!***) AND YOU BUY AN ITEM WITHOUT DOING THE ABOVE AND YOU EXPECT A RETURN, SORRY IT WON'T HAPPEN.

DUE TO PAYPAL’S NEW REFUND POLICY (PAYPAL KEEPS THE TRANSACTION FEE THEY COLLECT FROM THE SELLER EVEN WHEN A TRANSACTION IS REFUNDED) THEREFORE, I CANNOT/WILL NOT CANCEL ORDERS AFTER THEY ARE PLACED/PAID FOR - FOR ANY REASON.

NOTE:****IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AN ITEM YOU'VE RECEIVED, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF THE ITEM.  YOU HAVE EXACTLY 3 DAYS (INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS) FROM THE DELIVERED DATE TO CONTACT ME WITH AN ISSUE REGARDING YOUR PURCHASE -  IF  - IF THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT (I.E. DAMAGED, WRONG ITEM SENT, OR MISSING PARTS ETC.) ON THE 4TH DAY FROM DELIVERED DATE THERE IS NO LONGER A WINDOW TO CONTEST THE PURCHASE FOR DAMAGES, MISSING PARTS OR WRONG ITEMS SHIPPED..I.E. FOR ANY REASON!! AGAIN NO REFUNDS!! DO NOT CONTACT US EXPECTING US TO BEND THE RULES FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS!! SO MAKE SURE YOU ARE HOME AND NOT ON VACATION WHEN THIS PURCHASE ARRIVES TO INSPECT IT. **AGAIN THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A BUYER TO READ ALL OUR PURCHASING POLICY RULES AKA TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT ARE CAREFULLY SPELLED OUT IN THIS LISTING. ** 

WHEN YOU MAKE A PURCHASE WITH US - YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHETHER YOU TOOK THE TIME TO READ THEM ALL OR NOT – AGAIN YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A BUYER****

ANY ITEM LISTED TO SHIP BY FED EX WILL NEED A PHYSICAL ADDRESS. FEDEX CANNOT DELIVER TO A P.O.BOX.

WE WILL NOT SHIP TO ANY ADDRESS OTHER THAN THE ADDRESS REGISTERED TO YOUR EBAY ACCOUNT. IF YOU WANT IT SHIPPED TO ANY OTHER ADDRESS YOU WILL NEED TO CHANGE THE ADDRESS ON YOUR ACCOUNT BEFORE PAYING. WE WILL NOT CHANGE ANY ADDRESS.

WE WILL SHIP INTERNATIONALLY, EXCEPT ONLY THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM.

AND NOW, THE SHIPPING MONSTER: 

THE PLAIN AND SIMPLE TRUTH IS THAT SHIPPING COSTS MONEY, IT'S THERE AND CANNOT BE AVOIDED. FOR THOSE BUYERS THAT DO NOT SELL ON EBAY YOU MIGHT NOT BE AWARE THAT BOTH OUR HOST AND THEIR CHOSEN ELECTRONIC PAYMENT PROVIDER AKA PAYPAL, DEDUCT THEIR PERCENTAGE OUT OF SHIPPING COSTS IN ADDITION TO THEIR FINAL VALUE FEES FROM THE SALE.

SO IF A SELLER CHARGES $6.50 FOR SHIPPING, AFTER FEES HE WILL SEE ABOUT $5.75. ADD TO THIS THE COST OF BUBBLE WRAP, BOXES, PEANUTS, TAPE, GLUE, PAPER FOR LABELS, PRINTER INK AND ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES AND THE SELLER ENDS UP SUPPLEMENTING THE COST OUT OF POCKET AKA WE LOSE MONEY.

WE WORK TO KEEP SHIPPING COSTS MINIMAL, OFFER FREE SHIPPING WHEN POSSIBLE AND GLADLY COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE WINS/PURCHASES. PACKING IS DONE WITH GREAT CARE, AS IF WE BOUGHT THE ITEM AND WANTED IT TO REACH US UNDAMAGED. WE GO THE EXTRA MILE IN PACKING AND TAKE PRIDE IN A JOB WELL DONE, OUR FEEDBACK REFLECTS THIS. WE MAKE NO PROFIT ON SHIPPING, IN MOST CASES COSTS ARE OFFSET OUT OF POCKET. THERE IS A HANDLING CHARGE OF $1.00 ON SMALL ITEMS TO COVER PACKING MATERIALS, IT WILL BE MORE ON LARGER ITEMS, THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE QUOTED SHIPPING PRICE. 

WE OFFER 3 DAY TURN AROUND ON SHIPPING OUT BUT MOST ITEMS SHIP NEXT BUSINESS DAY. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS). LARGER, MORE DIFFICULT TO PACK ITEMS MAY TAKE LONGER. 

UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS SHIPPED ONCE IT HAS LEFT OUR FACILITY. 

HOWEVER, IF A PRODUCT ARRIVES IN A CONDITION THAN OTHERWISE STATED DURING PURCHASE, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU IN ADDRESSING THE MATTER WITH THE SHIPPER (FEDEX/USPS ETC).  

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO FILE THE CLAIM FOR ANY LOST AND/OR DAMAGED MERCHANDISE WITH THE SHIPPER AKA FEDEX/USPS ETC.  WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST, DAMAGED OR STOLEN ITEMS IN TRANSITION. AGAIN, NO REFUNDS. 

WE TRY OUR BEST TO GIVE BRIEF, ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ON ALL ITEMS, THAT BEING SAID, IT IS THE BIDDERS RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE BUYING. ANY DAMAGE OR REPAIRS SEEN ARE NOTED. CRISP, CLEAR PICTURES ARE PROVIDED AND ARE CONSIDERED TO BE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. LIKE I SAID WE TRY TO DESCRIBE OUR ITEMS AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE AND WE DISCLOSE ANY FLAWS OR DAMAGE THAT ARE VISIBLE.  WE INCLUDE NUMEROUS PHOTOS WITH ALL LISTINGS AND MOST PHOTOS CAN BE ENLARGED FOR MORE CAREFUL DETAIL VIEWING.  

PLEASE REFER TO PICTURES. If you are uncertain about the condition or age of any item, please ask questions before bidding. We are usually able to respond fairly promptly (M-F 6am – 3pm Eastern time) and will provide as much additional information as possible to assist in your evaluation of the item.

IF SOMETHING IS UNCLEAR PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING AND NOT AFTER YOU'VE BOUGHT THE ITEM, WE ARE NOT BY THE COMPUTER 24 -7 SO SOMETIMES WE MAY NOT RESPOND IMMEDIATELY. 

QUESTIONS AND EMAILS ARE BOTH FREE! 

IF YOU KNOW BEFOREHAND THAT THERE WILL BE A DELAY IN PAYMENT PLEASE ADVISE BEFORE BIDDING, NOT 5 DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION ENDED, IT JUST TAKES ONE OF THOSE FREE EMAILS. 

**AGAIN, ALL PURCHASES ARE AS IS AND FINAL ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS WRITTEN ABOVE** 

ALL SALES ARE AS IS AND FINAL. MAKING THIS PURCHASE YOU AGREE TO ALL OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH AND SPELLED OUT CLEARLY IN THE LISTING DETAILS.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ ALL THE LISTING DETAILS WHICH ARE THE TERMS AKA CONTRACT OF SALE.