Sold Date: October 1, 2021
Start Date: September 13, 2021
Final Price: $40.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1462
Buyer Feedback: 0

I use the Goldmine grading system to grade my records.

I found out recently, that viewing records under an LED light brings out considerable flaws which are often not even visible under normal natural lighting conditions. 

I purchased all of my records in record stores where I inspected them under natural lighting conditions and most looked flawless. Those same records viewed at home under LED lights, often have several surface marks and scuffs which seem insignificant in normal viewing conditions in natural light.

I am posting this because my Gradings will probably be more harsh and conservative than other sellers here. I decided to grade my records to the worst possible, most conservative  grading as it is always hard to tell who is buying your records and how they view a record. 

In summary, I think most  of the people who receive my records will be pleasantly surprised as to the condition in which they receive them. 

Thanks for Looking at my Auction

I am a 30 plus year record collector having spent ages 20-50, scouring record stores on a weekly basis. I stopped buying records around 5 years ago as I have amassed way too many records, if that is possible. 

I have come to the reality that I never have the time to listen and enjoy all my records and like the old saying goes, you can’t take it with you. 

I will be listing records each week, probably 6-8 a week. I try to inspect and take the time to review and grade my records. I use the Goldmine Grading Guide, however I try to err on the side of conversation grading. 

I Ship USPS, mostly Media Mail , however if there is not a significant difference it may go First Class, if weight permits or Priority. If so, I will do so on my dime. You pay for Media. 

I play all my records on a properly set up turntable which uses a Graham 2.2 tonearm set at 1.5 grams of stylus pressure. 

I will ship all records as clean as possible and each side  will be cleaned on my VPI HW17 record cleaner prior to shipping