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Ironhead Records

I have collected LP’s most of my life…starting in 1964. Although I’m no expert, I do have an understanding of how to clean and visually grade LP’s.  Each record (other than sealed) is cleaned on an Ultrasonic record cleaning machine for a 15-minute cycle, air dried and placed in a new static free inter-sleeve. Each Jacket is placed in a Poly outer sleeve. Record grading is done conservatively utilizing high intensity lighting. Vinyl is removed from its outer sleeve prior to shipping to prevent sleeve damage. I do not sell records that fall below the VG+ grade (unless it’s rarity dictates such). My grading follows the recommendations of Goldmine which are found below.    

 

Now offering:

 

Artist: Many Artists

Title: The Smithsonian Collection of Big Band Jazz

Label: Smithsonian Institution in association with RCA

Catalog No.: R 030

Record Grade: NM 6 Lp's 

Sleeve Grade: NM 

Inter-sleeve original: Yes 

Comments:  Multi page booklet included. 

 

Shipment will be made by USPS Media mail with tracking. Lp’s are packed in a heavy cardboard mailer made for Lp’s. Postage to the 50 United States plus the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is $4.00. Additional Lp’s post for $2.00 each. International rates are by quote. Please send me your inquiry.  

 

 

 

Goldmine Grading System

Mint (M): A Mint record is absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly, never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

Near Mint (NM or M-): A Near Mint record should show no signs of obvious wear. A 45 RPM or EP should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true for any inserts and the like.

Very Good Plus (VG+): A Very Good Plus record will show will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. The records surface may show some signs of wear with light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners or a slight seam split.

Very Good (VG): A very Good record will have many of the same defects as Very Good Plus (VG+), but they will be more pronounced. There may also be some surface noise when playing the record, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will also begin to be noticeable. Labels may have writing or have tape/stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true for picture sleeves or LP covers.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): A Good or Good Plus record will contain the same defects as Very Good (VG) and possibly be more pronounced. It can be played on a turntable entirely without skipping, but will have significant surface noise, surface scratches and visible wear groove. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits with possible tape, writing, ring wear wear or other defects that start to take over the object.

Poor (P), Fair (F): A Poor or Fair record will be cracked, badly warped and won't be able to play entirely without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve may have water damage, heavy seam splits and heavily married with writing and wear. The LP cover will barely be able to keep the LP inside.

Summary of My Selling Policies

 

First of all, thank you for your purchase! I will do my very best to make

your eBay experience with me pleasant and professional. 

 

DOMESTIC PAYMENTS:  I accept PayPal

Please make your payment so that I receive it within 5 days of auction's

close or advise me as to why there is a delay.

 

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS:  I accept PayPal

 

DOMESTIC SHIPPING CHARGES:  Shipping charges are always stated as a

fixed rate found within my "Listing Details". I prefer this method as all

bidders will know just what it will cost to have the item shipped. This

auction applies to mainland (shipping to the 48 contiguous states)

shipments. My "Listing Details also states the manner in which it will

be shipped: Ex: FedEx, US Post Priority, Media Mail, etc. I choose the

most economical method based on weight, type of item whether it is

fragile or not, etc., but if you would like it sent another way, you will

have to pay the extra costs. Shipping is to CONFIRMED addresses only.

 

INTERNATIONAL, HAWAII, ALASKA, US TERRITORIES, ETC.

This auction includes a fixed price rate to the contiguous 48 states.

Postage to Hawaii, Alaska, other US Territories and International

destinations by quote. Please send me your inquiry.

 

TRACKING:  Tracking information (other than 1st class letter) will

always be supplied within 24 hours of shipment. You can view this

information in "My eBay" under "Purchase History".

 

REFUNDS:  Most of my items are used unique limited collectibles. I

describe items to the best of my ability and try to list any faults or

damage. My feedback should speak for itself. I am confident that

you will not be disappointed in your purchase. If there is an issue, 

I promise that I will work it out to your satisfaction. I have done this

for a long time and I wish only happy customers.

 

FEEDBACK FROM ME: I will leave feedback within 1-2 days of making

shipment. I do not wait until I have received feedback from you. To me,

that seems like a kind of extortion.

 

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