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VTG LOT OF 18 WESTMINSTER CLASSICAL VINYL LPS 1950-1955 VG-VG+ SEE DETAILS IN AD

Sold Date: July 18, 2021
Start Date: July 11, 2021
Final Price: $38.45 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
Seller Feedback: 1417
Buyer Feedback: 30

This item is not for sale. Gripsweat is an archive of past sales and auctions, none of the items are available for purchase.


VINYL LOOKS VERY GOOD, MOST COVERS ARE VERY GOOD AS WELL - SEE DETAILS IN AD

Please read the entire ad for all terms and conditions regarding shipping, returns, vintage electronics, etc, and feel free to email me with any questions you may have. There are usually additional photos of the items at the end of the ad, so please take a look! : )   Attention buyers with ZERO feedback...hugely important!  Please see the section below, regarding buyers with zero feedback, and bidding on my items.  And now, without further ado...

You are looking at a nice lot of 18 Westminster Records classical LPS.  These records came from a collection that was well taken care of, that is, I don't really see scratches or scuffs.  I am not a record grader, but from what I see online, I would rate these as minimally VG, and most likely VG+ at the least, if not better.  They are for the most part free of visible scratches and scuffs, and ar3e shiny and vibrant (photo #7 is typical of the visual condition.)  Some of them have like a watermark/wrinkle mark from the plastic inner sleeve (see photo #6), but that doesn't seem to affect the sound at all on the ones I've play tested.  Some have a more brittle wax paper like inner sleeve.  The covers are mostly either free of seam splits or have small seam issues as would be expected with records this old, with the exception of a couple of them (see details below).  They all had some sticker on the back that was removed, and on a couple of them, that took out a small part of the back cover paper (see photo #8 for an example).  Any of them have a stamp from a record store indicating they were on sale...in 1955! Here's the list of what you get...
WL 50-8 (small bottom seam split)
WL5322 (no seam issues)
WL5199 (totally split seams at top and bottom)
WL5228 (no seam issues)
WL5382 (totally split seam top and side)
WL5287 (small bottom seam split)
WL5335 (no seam issues)
WL5286 (no seam issues to speak of)
WL5272 (totally split side and partial bottom split)
WL5327 (small bottom seam split)
WL5370 (no seam issues)
WL5073 (no seam issues)
WL5125 (no seam issues to speak of)
WL5091 (no seam issues)
WL5190 (VERY small seam split on bottom, about 1.5")
WL5286 (small bottom seam split 2.5")
WL5188 (no seam issues to speak of)
WL5269 (no seam issues)
Again, the records look as if they were minimally played.  I'm probably being more conservative in my assessment than most would be.  Please look at ALL of the photos for a better understanding of condition of these records. 
These items are in as described condition, and are sold as-is.  
 

A few words about buying vintage electronics...
I test all electronic equipment before listing and again before shipping, and usually include a video in the ad, of the item working.  On occasion, there may be a minor feature that may have not been tested.  If I say an item is in perfect working condition, I am referring to the features I have tested, and have represented in the ad and in the video, if applicable.  If there is a specific feature that I haven't covered, that you are looking to ensure is in perfect working order, please message me PRIOR to bidding.  Vintage electronics can have issues at any time, and there are no guarantees, either expressed or implied, when purchasing vintage electronics, except that they will not be DOA.                                                               

A few words about shipping...

I MAY, at my discretion, choose to ship this item to you via Fed Ex instead of USPS, which will result in NO additional cost to you, but will get it to you quicker : )  As a result, I can not ship this via Fed-Ex to P.O. Boxes, and that is the shipping charge that has been quoted.  Therefore, if you have a P.O. Box as your shipping address, you can still bid but shipping will need to be calculated, so please contact me with your zipcode first, so I can tell you the actual cost to get it to you.  Again, I reserve the right to use either Fed Ex or USPS to ship your item, always taking in to account the quickest and most efficient way to get your purchase to you safely.  Local pickup is also available in the Santa Clarita, CA area (Los Angeles area). 
*Shipping discounts available with the purchase of multiple items.*

100% feedback and high DSR's (Detailed Seller Ratings) means you can bid with confidence!  

Please check out my other auctions, and check back frequently in the next few weeks as I have a ton of electronic equipment, as well as rare and hard to find vintage items to list!


A few words to international buyers... International bidders, be aware that depending on the size and weight of the item, international shipping may add substantial cost to your final price.  If you are unsure about what to expect regarding total cost, email me first BEFORE bidding so that I may confirm it for you.  INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY APPLICABLE DUTIES, IMPORT, OR VALUE ADDED (VAT) TAXES.  Customs declared value will be what you paid for the item, not including shipping.  I have no way of knowing what those fees may be if any, so they are not included in your costs of this transaction.  Please see seller’s payment instructions for additional information BEFORE bidding or completing your transaction.   ATTENTION BUYERS WITH ZERO FEEDBACK...
We have all been there at some point, being new to ebay and all...it's exciting to bid on items!  But when you do, you are creating a contract between yourself and the seller, and it's really lame not to follow through on your purchase when you win.  Because I have had a few buyers like this, I must institute a policy that buyers with zero feedback must contact me BEFORE bidding on any of my items.  If you are a buyer with ZERO feedback, and you bid on my items without contacting me first, your bid will be cancelled.  Yes, I know, there are some righteous buyers with zero feedback, and you may be one of them...but because of the ones that aren't, you must go through this extra step if you want to purchase an item from me.  This policy applies to ZERO feedback buyers only...everyone else, feel free to bid away!  : )
A few words about my return policy… 
I don't accept returns, and my items are sold as-is, with no warranties expressed or implied.  Here's why...I've sold in excess of 1500 items on ebay.  I've had only a few returns.  The very few returns I've had were not packed by the buyers, with the care that I take, to ensure that items arrive safely.  That being said, I have been a seller for 15 years on ebay, and I have 100% feedback and high DSR's for a reason.  I stand behind every transaction.  If you EVER have a problem with a purchase from me, you can rest assured that I will work it out with you, to your satisfaction.  I just ask that you please contact me and allow me the opportunity to address any issues BEFORE opening a case with ebay, or leaving negative feedback.  Thanks : )
  A few words about payment and feedback… Payment is expected within 3 days of the end of the auction.   If for some reason you need more time for payment, just let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you.  As long as you communicate with me, we're cool.    Feedback will be left when received.  Feedback should reflect item description, shipping time, communication and shipping costs, and these aspects are broken down individually by Ebay, with star ratings. Please keep in mind when you rate your sellers, that shipping is more than just the post office mailing rate. It includes the padded envelopes, tape, printing, bubblewrap, styrofoam peanuts, etc…all the things necessary to ensure that your item arrives safely to you. These things may add a few cents to your shipping costs, but really, would you rather have it any other way?