Sold Date: May 7, 2021
Start Date: March 9, 2021
Final Price: $39.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 218
Buyer Feedback: 0

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Thanks for stopping by… Here are a few things including my grading scale to consider before making your purchase and an explanation as to why I am selling off my collection.

How I grade my records: I wish vinyl grading was more of a science, regretfully it is not. Highly subjective and usually one sided, its a challenge to get everyone to agree. I try to put myself in the buyers shoes when I grade. Sometimes I can look at a record three different times and come out with three different values, nobody’s perfect but I try.

I grade as follows:

Mint (M) Never played and usually sealed, visually and audibly perfect.

Near Mint (NM) Generally the record has only been played a few times and should be free of marks or scratches, it is not unusual to have some minor inner sleeve rub.

Excellent (EX) Same as above except possibly a few inaudible marks or light scratches as well as general evidence of use. No skipping.

Very Good Plus (VG+) A few further faults are acceptable but nothing that really compromises the record. Possibly a few crackles or pops, a few more light scratches. No skipping.

Very Good (VG) Its seen better days but still usable to some. Pops, clicks and scratches should be expected. Shouldn’t skip. 

Anything that looks suspicious is tested audibly on my equipment before it ships. I use an Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP table with factory installed cartridge tracking at factory recommendations. I understand we do not all share the same gear.

There is nothing fancy about how I grade the sleeves, all visual and sometimes the age factors in.

I ship in Whiplash Media Mailers through the USPS.

I am a fair guy, if you honestly feel I have made an error in grading your purchase, I will buy it back. I take high resolution images of the disk before it leaves here so I can refer back if there is a conflict. In the event you want to make a return, Email me to obtain a RA#. Once I receive it, I will email you the number back. Your return must be sent back in the original container and must include the RA# .

Why am I selling My collection? I always said “over my dead body will I sell my records” but in 2016 I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The good news is I am still here and fighting, the bad news is it is very expensive to have and fight cancer especially over a long period of time. It’s all good, and now it’s time to pass on the joy of my vinyl.