Sold Date:
March 31, 2015
Start Date:
March 30, 2015
Final Price:
$19.95
(USD)
Seller Feedback:
15
Buyer Feedback:
3
All items are packaged with corrugated cardboard mailers.
If you would like insurance, or anything faster than first class, please let me know.
I visually inspect all records under bright light, and play
at least half of each side on a modern turntable to get an accurate description of the condition.
Here is the criteria I follow:
*SS (STILL SEALED)
Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and
mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is actually opened and
the disc examined.
*M (MINT) – I do not use this grade.
Perfection. No flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being
handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks
disqualify discs from this category. I do not use this grade, as even
the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may
cause scuff marks on the vinyl.
*M- (MINT MINUS)
This is the highest grade I will assign to opened, handled records. The
vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. It looks unplayed. There
are no scuffs or scratches. The label is bright, and clean.
*NM (NEAR MINT)
The disc should play with no audible noise. A very minor, barely
visible scuff or two may be permitted, possibly a small hairline scratch
or two that do not affect play or interfere with the sound quality.
Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and may only have a very small
blemish or two.
*NM - (NEAR MINT MINUS)
Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs or very light
scratches, possibly with a very light pop or crackle. Vinyl is bright;
label is clean and may show only very light wear.
*EX (EXCELLENT)
Minor visible surface wear, light scuffs and scratches. Very light
noise, if any. Vinyl will still be bright and shiny; labels may have
minor imperfections (initials, small sticker residue, light shelf wear,
etc.), but otherwise clean.
*VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS)
Some visible surface wear, scuffs and scratches that cause minor surface
noise. Some may be felt with a fingernail, but will have minimal impact
on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may
have minor imperfections (small labels or names, shelf wear etc.), but
otherwise clean.
*VG (VERY GOOD)
Vinyl will have noticeable scratches and scuffs that cause surface
noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may
appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape
marks, larger writing, etc. but still be easily legible. There may be
wear or minor deformation of the spindle hole.
*G+ (GOOD PLUS)
Playable. Noticeable scuffs and scratches that cause surface noise, but no skips.
*G (GOOD)
Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing
distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The
record may have some skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or
damaged.
*F (FAIR)
These will only be sold as craft, decor, etc. I will explain this clearly within the auction description.
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