Sold Date: April 29, 2019
Start Date: March 1, 2017
Final Price: $138.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1234
Buyer Feedback: 355

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Secondhand Record Albums For Sale





Item: Lot of 5 Bobby Darin records -- 3 are Still Sealed and 2 are not. Sealed LP's are: Darin At The Copa Atco 33-122 (shrink wrap), Twist With Bobby Darin Atco 33-138 (baggie, not shrink wrap), and Bobby Darin Winners Atco 33-167 (shrink wrap). The two with no shrink or baggies are: Bobby Darin Atco 33-102 and Bobby Darin For Teenagers Only Atco SP-1001 (w/ gatefold cover). These are from a big collection I have of (mostly) still sealed records from Atlantic and it's subsidiaries such as Atco, Vault, Moonglow, etc. Multiple records will ship in a box of my own construction. Please see my listings for other desirable titles!

Returns: If a listing's item(s) are deemed “not as described” due to such circumstances as shipping damage or seller’s incorrect description of items' condition, it falls under the realm of the eBay Money Back Guarantee. The reason why I don’t have a return policy in addition to the eBay Money Back Guarantee is that return policies cover all other reasons for return (such as the buyer simply changing their mind) but they also require the seller to pay for shipping, which is an expense that I cannot afford, especially in the case of an international transaction.

International Shipping: I sympathize with int’l buyers regarding shipping charges and their country’s Customs fees, but because the value must be declared in order to insure the item for that amount, I’m unable to satisfy the expectations of most buyers in certain countries. If you’re an exception, all you need to do is let me know and hopefully we can work together!

Condition: Records may not function as intended per surface noise, defective playback due to manufacturing defect or scratches, etc. and covers often have damage such as flawed edges and odors which may require repair or treatment, so I’m selling the items as being in “For parts or not working” condition. Most records are in scratched condition. See Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 5th Edition, page 17: “It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950’s and 1960s are truly Near Mint” (and the next grade down from Near Mint is VG+, where light scratches are present). If you like the ‘shabby chic’ look of the items, you can buy record album frames for them from Ikea for 7.99 each and display them on your wall. It amazes me that the world of record collecting doesn’t have an official grading company such as in the comic book field (they have CGC), the coin collecting realm (they have PCGS), etc. Until an official 3rd party industry expert comes along, record grading remains subjective and opinions vary due to parties’ differences in audio equipment, etc.


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