I am selling most of my international collection of music memorabilia due to retirement. I collected for over 50 years in various countries where i lived worked or visited. Now i am finally ready to part of most of it.

My 78rpms are sold: Used as is....  (VJM grading system for 78rpms) 

As I am not an expert in grading 78 rpms, I had the grading checked by a friend of mine who is an expert in rare vintage 78rpms and who sells regularly on Ebay and who uses the VJM grading system for 78rpms);

Condition:V. 

Sold Used as is:  What you see is what you get. 

Please judge for your self and check all photos.

Will be shipped in a brand new mailer 12/12/6 inch box with peanuts between carton 

Combined shipping for 78rpms in the USA...first 78 rpm as quoted, add $1 dollar per each added 78 rpm up to a maximum of 3 additions:  Combine maximum of 4 78 rpms together for auctions ending within 2 days of each other.  
Combined international shipping outside the USA: first 78rpm as quoted, add $10 dollars for each extra 78rpm. Combine maximum of 3 78 rpms together per international shipment for auctions ending within 2 days of each other. 
SHIPPING & HANDLING COSTS are as quoted: All conditions, shipping etc are clearly featured in my auctions, my shipping & handling is based my time spent, packing materials, tape, ink, paper, car/driving to the post office, stickers, postage etc. 

if you want to lock it in make offer i can't refuse via Ebay message.

Nice..... Rare South Africa 78 rpm

Note: items can only be shipped via the Ebay system to the address of buyer on the Ebay label; if the item needs to be send to another address buyer needs to contact Ebay in advance and change the address before the auction ends. 

PS: Any questions about my auctions please communicate before one places a bid. 

Remember all items are sold as is, with no returns. I do not always know when/where the record was pressed or year of release, i describe the items as best as i can and add photos of the items. I grade the items visible and do not describe nor guarantee what i have no knowledge of or what is not is mentioned in the description. What you see is what you get, so please judge for your self.   Communicate all your questions please. No returns in principle as i am retiring from my lifelong collection. In case there would be an issue when the item is received by buyer please contact me immediately. 

Please no "remorse buyers"; if your not sure out of my description or photos, or my answers when you ask before the auction ends, please do not bid at all.

 I do my best to respond in time with all information i have.

Unfortunately I experienced a few remorse buyers who did not pay until i had to report that to Ebay or once they had won a bid wanted to pay less than agreed in the listing or without asking before bidding, made some reasons up not stated in my description, so again please ask all relevant issue and concerns in advance or during the listing. 

SHIPPING & HANDLING COSTS as quoted: All conditions, shipping etc are clearly featured in my auctions, my shipping & handling is based my time spent, packing materials, tape, ink, paper, car/driving to the post office, stickers, postage etc. 
If one cannot afford honoring the bid or cannot pay in time, please do not bid.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS can contact me if interested in this item. 
.... Please note International buyers are responsible for taxes and delivery in their country. Once its over the border its out of my hands, while it cannot be insured. If the postoffice in your country does not deliver i am not to be responsible, you can see from the tracking number  that i shipped it and follow it. Once shipped with tracking i am not responsible when your postoffice does not deliver it. If your postoffice does not deliver it and send it back i am willing to offer you a partial refund, meaning the purchase price back without Shipping/handling or once returned, i can ship it again to you but you need to send me in that case additional shipping and handling charges first. Please follow your tracking number; I am not responsible if the addressee does not pick up the item once delivered and get sent back or get lost in the mail as i do not control your local postoffice. If there is damage because the customs opened the package careless or the wrong way i am not responsible for the damage. I ship via the Ebay system. Yes, international shipping from the USA to the rest of the world is high as US postage is a lot higher than anywhere else and i pack well and use official record mailers & packaging materials.  I am not accepting returns. Note: the value of item in auction is (obligatory) declared on the customs forms. You are responsible for paying taxes in your country. If you are based in foreign country and want me to send the item to an USA address to save on shipping, please contact EBAY and set up a US address before the auction ends. We gladly ship it within the USA but one has to have their US address in order before the auction ends, if not i have the right to cancel the transaction.  If you are bidding from a foreign country always contact me for  the shipping options costs in advance, so you know what shipping and handling will cost before your commit yourself as a contract is a contract.  Any questions about my auctions please communicate before one places a bid and or way before the auction ends.    Thanks! Happy Bidding!

The VJM Record Grading System for 78rpms:

N (78)

As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78)

Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78)

Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78)

Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches. E- (78)

Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78)

V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.

V (78)

Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78)

Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

G+ (78)

Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78)

Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78)

Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F (78)

Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P(78) unplayable..bad ( just suitable for framing).

The VJM Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognised system for grading both 78s and LPs. It is used by virtually all jazz, blues, personality and most pre-war record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades and a system of abbreviations to show faults and damage.