Sold Date: April 23, 2024
Start Date: April 16, 2024
Final Price: $77.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
Seller Feedback: 4354
Buyer Feedback: 12825

Artist: The Miracles Title: Cookin' with the Miracles  Label/Number: Tamla TM-223 (M) Jacket condition: VG+ Record condition: EX Notes: The cover is in nice condition with some light ring wear and some seam and corner wear. The labels are "side by side globes" versions and are in nice condition with no flaws of note. The vinyl is bright and glossy with a few light surface scratches. There is, however, what appears to be a manufacturing flaw that left a "feelable" imperfection in the wax on Side 1, Cut 5 ("Determination") that creates maybe 3 or 4 very light ticks during playback. It's pretty inconspicuous but overall I've graded the record which is otherwise pretty close to NM down to EX.   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 record and $.50 per additional. 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.