Sold Date: February 6, 2024
Start Date: January 30, 2024
Final Price: $19.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 3
Seller Feedback: 4298
Buyer Feedback: 0

Artist: Buddy Holly Title:  Showcase Label/Number: Coral CRL-757450 (S) Jacket condition: NM Record condition: EX Notes: As noted, the cover is still in its original shrink wrap and, as such, is in NM condition. The shrink has a small tear on the back (top middle) but it hasn't affected the condition of the cover. Strangely, there is some tiny writing under the shrink on the bottom left of the back. I have no idea how it got there but I don't think it warrants grading the cover down from NM. The labels are in very nice condition with no flaws of note. The vinyl is bright and glossy with a few light surface scratches that warrant grading it down a little to EX. As an added bonus the record is still contained in its original Coral inner sleeve. Grading: Grading is usually only visual for VG+ or better items, although if time allows I may play to verify the quality of a pressing or just to hear the music. VG items are usually only listed if they are fairly hard-to-find items and are always play graded. Regardless of the grade, if I do play the LP, I note the results in the item description. I use Goldmine standards with Ebay's EX grade added for items NOT QUITE up to NM.  Please read the notes above as I try to note anything that might influence the grading one way or another. I try to be conservative and grade as though I were buying the record and hope my feedback speaks well for my grading. Mono (M) or Stereo (S) is noted after catalog number. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions.    Mailing and costs: Domestic shipping is via USPS, media mail with delivery confirmation. I ship in cardboard mailers made specifically for records with additional cardboard pads for added protection. Shipping and handling charges are a flat $5.00 for the first LP and $.50 per additional LP. Overseas shipping is via USPS First Class Mail International. Cost will be as calculated based upon destination. I always mail in a poly sleeve with the record outside the jacket. If there's an original inner sleeve I also remove the record from that and put it in a plain sleeve for mailing. That way, there are no seam splits on either the jacket or the sleeve due to any handling in the mail.  I'm always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.