Sold Date: October 15, 2016
Start Date: October 14, 2016
Final Price: £20.00 £15.00 (GBP)
Seller Feedback: 16
Buyer Feedback: 15

Welcome to Skratch The Cat,
we are a very experienced small enterprise with three music mad individuals covering all genres of music spanning from the 60’s to the present day. We have been buying/selling/playing music for more than 35 years.  

·         ‘Smitten Kitten’ looks after the admin, sales, cataloguing and customer liaison. She is also mad about Trance / Old Skool Dance, House, Garage and Ibiza music.

·         ‘Aging Rocker’ is a real specialist on all types of rock from the 60’s- present day. He is a collector of Bruce Springsteen, Mink Deville and Cadburys Chocolates Oranges.

·         ‘Goth Guy’ is fanatical about all thinks alternative, new-wave and Indie. He loves Joy Division, Siouxsie, Cure, Sisters and spikey hair; his favourite colour is…. Black!

We give as much information as possible for every listing and we are always willing to provide further details on request so please don't hesitate to contact us.…

VINYL RECORDS / CD’s

·         We separately grade Vinyl Covers and CD Inlays/Booklets as well as the actual vinyl/CD.

·         All vinyl is supplied in a new heavy gauge protective PVC cover.

·         All CD’s are packed in individual protective sealed PVC bags after grading.

CD jewel cases in reasonable condition are considered acceptable. ANY broken case is replaced. Damaged cases with important or relevant stickers are sent with the purchase.

GRADING (Based on Record Collector/Gold Standard system)

RECORDS/CD’s

MINT+                       New and sealed 

MINT-                        As new but opened 

EXCELLENT +        As New, been played but no surface marking at all. 

EXCELLENT -         The item has been played, there is very minor indication of being handled/played, but no deterioration in sound quality. 

VERY GOOD +        Played numerous times, no major deterioration in sound quality; Light surface marking / hairline scratches that have not damaged / spoiled item

VERY GOOD-          Well played, numerous light surface markings, mild scratches, with minor deterioration to sound quality. Item plays fine; Surface noise on Vinyl.

GOOD+                      Heavily played. substantial surface marking/scratches. Appreciable deterioration to sound quality, however the item will play; Surface noise/sound of scratches on vinyl.

COVERS/INLAYS

MINT +                       New and Sealed item 

MINT –                       Opened but in ‘as new’ condition 

EXCELLENT+          Slight wear or creasing normally to edges. 

EXCELLENT –         Slight wear or creasing possible, minor surface marking, acceptable defect 

VERY GOOD+          Noticeable wear & tear, small tear / split to cover edges, visible marking. 

VERY GOOD-           Significant wear ‘n’ tear, has acceptable surface damage / label marks. etc   

GOOD+                      Poor handling, cover heavily marked, has tears / significant damage

Anything below GOOD+ not stocked unless it’s an exceptional or collectible item

ESTIMATED POST AND PACKAGING RATES   (*this is estimate only and subject to size, weight, location but is a good guideline)

 UNITED KINGDOM

The best price for a single disc CD at the moment is £2.37 for a 1st class recorded delivery via Royal Mail

The best price for a single ALBUM at the moment is £3.90 for a 2nd class recorded delivery via Royal Mail

IF YOUR TOTAL ORDER IS ABOVE £50 WE WILL PROVIDE FREE P&P. 

MULTIPLE PURCHASES CAN BE SENT IN ONE PARCEL FOR BETTER COMBINED POSTAGE RATES.

EUROPE                        CD’S/VINYL      £8 + £1 PER EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM        

WORLD ZONE 1         CD’S/VINYL      £10 + £1 PER EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM        

WORLD ZONE 2         CD’S /VINYL     £12+ £1 PER EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM        

Orders lost/damaged in transit are covered by Royal Mail Insurance.

If you ordered the wrong item: This can be returned at the buyer’s expense.

If we made an error with your order: We will replace/refund genuine errors.