NEW 2019 GEMZLADY INFO PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING:

USPS RAISED THEIR POSTAL RATES, THEREFORE WE WILL HAVE TO ADJUST OUR INTERNATIONAL RATES. AN EXAMPLE, AIR PRIORITY MAIL HAS RISEN FROM $65 TO $70 AT THE 4 POUND RATE.

FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS  DUE TO THE LACK OF TIMELY DELIVERY CONFIRMATION FOR 1ST CLASS –NOW BEGINNING IN 2019 ANY RECORD OR GROUP OF RECORDS THAT IS VALUED OVER $75 MUST BE SENT AIR PRIORITY – WE HAVE HAD INSTANCES WHERE PEOPLE CLAIM NOT TO HAVE RECEIVED ITEMS THAT WERE DELIVERED – SO WE WILL INVOICE AT THERE RATES – THE RANGE IS FROM $40 TO $55 FOR 1 RECORD – THEREFORE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OUR NEW POLICY DO NOT BID ON OUR RECORDS & WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BUY MORE RECORDS TO CUT DOWN ON THE POSTAGE COSTS.

FOR 2019 - US CUSTOMERS - IT IS NOW $4.50 FOR MEDIA MAIL AND ITS STILL .75 FOR EACH

MERCURY SR2 9005 DELIBES: Coppelia DORATI RFR1  2 LP VG++

GATEFOLD COVER  is VG+  OLD CLEAR TAPE ON THE TOP INNER SEAM & OLD STAINING ON THE INNER GATEFOLD

RECORDS (2) ARE VG++ W/ MAINLY MANY LIGHT AGE MARKINGS & A FEW LIGHT  SURFACE / PAPER SCUFFS – THESE CAN CAUSE SOME LIGHT SURFACE NOISE & AN OCCASIONAL POP / TICK

STAMPERS FR5 FR3 FR2 FR2 STEREO 1959

DELIBES: Coppelia

DORATI / MSO

Mercury Living Presence Stereo (LPS) records are some of the best sounding records ever made with many of these often appearing on Harry Pearson's The Absolute Sound (TAS) list. These Mercury LPS records can rival and compete with anything ever made by any other classical record label.

WE DO NOT USE EBAYS GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM, AS WHAT WE CHARGE COSTS LESS THAN EBAY. Be certain that your Customs forms are processed by us and your package will be postmarked and mailed at our local Post Office, in order that we have complete control over your package and ebay OR ITS THIRD PARTY is not involved-which is a good thing FOR SAVING.

DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS ADD .75 CENTS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LP AND OVER 6 BOUGHT WE HAVE TO WEIGH PACKAGE FOR BEST RATES

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR PRIMARY GOAL. Meeting that goal, we ALWAYS will work with our customers on any concerns that arise. In the unlikely instance that you feel the need to open a resolution dispute before emailing us, you will immediately be a blocked bidder and have no further chance to acquire the rare TAS & CLASSICAL RECORDS we offer in our eBay auctions. We do not need extra work and it takes away from the hours we devote to listing records.

We mail our packages from our local Post Office (it is within walking distance) either the same day or one day after receiving payment and have no control over the mailed parcels.  Therefore, overseas mail to some countries such as Italy, Russia, and France, has become extremely slow.

A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING RECORDS-THE SMALL PRINT

Unless you buy a vinyl record that  is SEALED, or in NEAR-MINT condition,there will always be some type of surface sounds, or background noise, known as pops and crackling.

If the LP has been played a couple of times, it can never be perfect. This is especially noticeable in classical records, which have quiet passages.

 

I know there is software that you can use to clean up your records to record on CDs, if you so choose. 

You are buying vinyl LPs because they sound better than CDs, however the pops and crackling come with an LP.

Ratings and Definitions of LP Conditions in order to avoid confusion:

ALL TAS RECORDS ARE LISTENED TO ON MY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS A HIGH END TECHNICS TURNTABLE & CARTRIDGE WITH A SANSUI  AMP. I DO TRY TO LISTEN TO SECTIONS OF ALL RECORDS, BUT SOMETIMES THEY ARE VISUALLY GRADED IF THEY LOOK REALLY CLEAN.

Mint (M). Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played or still sealed. I use this rating very sparingly – Cover must be in the shrink wrap for this grade. Some promo copies can get this grade since they originally were never in shrink wrap.

Near Mint (NM). LP cover, inserts, e.g., lyrics sleeves, posters, promo cards, have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable flaws. LP shows hardly any signs that it ever has been played or it has been treated with great respect, cover can be in shrink wrap unless it is a promo copy.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++). This LP may show some signs that it was played a few times or many times but the LP was treated with respect. LP surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches/hairlines that do not affect the overall listening experience. The cover may have some ring/spine wear and discoloration. Inner sleeves/booklets may have some slight wear. The LP cover may have also a cut-out hole, corner indentation not disturbing the overall condition of the LP itself. Can have a sticker or label attached if it is a promo copy. There will be pops and crackling in the quiet sections.

Very Good Plus(VG+). Conditions as described in VG++ may be found in a more pronounced way on LP for this rating. Surface noise may be evident upon playing, especially in soft and other passages,  but not overpowering the music. Wear may be noticeable. Scratches may affect the sound in places. The cover and the labels may show some writing, or have stickers or residue attached.

Very Good (VG). LP in Very Good condition will have surface noise and scratches and it might have one skip, which will be noted in the description. The cover or sleeve may have seam splits, (however archival transparent tape will be used to fix the seam).

Good (G). I WILL NOT SELL A RECORD IN THIS CONDITION.

Also, there will be grading which is in between like VG to VG+ as cover might be one grade and record another.

A  SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING REFUNDS:

Each request for a refund will be dealt with on an individual basis and please email me so the situation can be worked out.

FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Any item returned for refund must be in the same condition it was shipped in and clearly marked on the customs form "RETURN FOR REFUND" otherwise a customs fee will be charged to me and WILL BE DEDUCTED from the refund amount.