Sold Date:
August 10, 2014
Start Date:
August 3, 2014
Final Price:
$38.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
23
Seller Feedback:
24
Buyer Feedback:
14
NOTE I AM NOT A RECORD DEALER! THIS ITEM IS VISUALLY INSPECTED I DO NOT HAVE A RECORD PLAYER TO LISTEN TO THIS. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PIC AND ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. I TRY TO BE VERY HONEST IN DESCRIBING THE ITEM YOU ARE BIDDING ON.
Item found at an estate sale. This item does include the book inside between the records. The book itself is near perfect. The records do each have the slip cover please see pics. Very nice item. The Jacket has no splitting just some mild wear. The vinyl did not show any obvious scratches. Note I do not have a way to play so the grades below reflect what I see. Please view pics
Below are the grades I give the Vinyl and jacket. I have also included the grading system.
VINYL
Very Good Plus (VG+) This will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. The vinyl surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't greatly affect one's listening experiences. Very light warps that do not affect the sound or tracking may be present. The label may have some light ring wear or discoloration.
JACKET
Very Good Plus (VG+) Jacket will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. Possible a well-repaired seam split that is no longer highly noticeable. The jacket may have slight signs of ring wear, or may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a
VINYL GRADING SCALE
STILL SEALED (SS)
Mint (M) Perfect in every way. Never been played, possibly even still sealed. We usually won't grade this unless we really mean it.
Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
Excellent (EX) Record in great shape. May have light marks, played more than a few times but low in surface noise or no surface noise.
Very Good Plus (VG+) This will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. The vinyl surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't greatly affect one's listening experiences. Very light warps that do not affect the sound or tracking may be present. The label may have some light ring wear or discoloration.
Very Good (VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced for this grade. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in quiet passages or during a song's intro and fade, they will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that may affect the sound. The label may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and should play through without skipping. It will have significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear. Labels will have heavy wear. (If its is a vinyl you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but look to upgrade down the road)
JACKET GRADING SCALE:
STILL SEALED (SS) Even though a record is sealed the jacket may still have wear. This can result in a grade such as (SS VG+) (This means it is sealed but maybe it has some light ring wear from sitting for years or a very small cut in it somewhere.)
Mint (M) Perfect in every way.
Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect jacket. It should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. Definitely no cut-out holes.
Very Good Plus (VG+) Jacket will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. Possible a well-repaired seam split that is no longer highly noticeable. The jacket may have slight signs of ring wear, or may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
Very Good (VG) The jacket can have any of the defects listed in VG+. It may have a little larger seam splits then the VG+ jacket could have. The jacket may also be marred by writing, or have tape, stickers, or their residue attached. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. It may have larger seam splits that are carefully repaired and nearly un-noticeable.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) The jacket will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the look of jacket.
Poor (P), Fair (F) The jacket can be water damaged, split on all three seams, heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves (if original) are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. This could also have heavily repaired seam splits with tape.
Terms of the sale. Please pay for the item within 3 days of winning the item. If you need extra time please contact me and we will work it out.
Once payment is received the item will be shipped. I will make sure the item is properly packed to ensure you get your item as you see in the pics.
I have 100% positive feedback and I take pride in that. If you feel the item is not what I described please contact me so we can work out a solution.
Thanks
Glenn