Sold Date:
March 5, 2014
Start Date:
February 26, 2014
Final Price:
£30.00
(GBP)
Bid Count:
6
Seller Feedback:
512
Buyer Feedback:
12
vinyl Grading Guide
Unfortunately I don't have time to play the two thousand or so records that I have to list, but all my records are visually graded and I try to grade conservatively. However, if you are a vinyl virgin please check my grading because a "Good" grading is not to be taken literally.
RECORD CONDITION
M = Mint
Appears new & unplayed
NM = Near Mint
Vinyl has been played only a few times and has a few very light scratches but there is no deterioration in sound quality.
EX = Excellent
Shows signs of having been played but has been well-cared-for and sound quality is perfect.
VG = Very Good
Vinyl has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and/or light scratches. Surface noise may be evident in soft passages or during a song's intro and fade but will not overpower the music otherwise. Labels may be marred by writing, small tears or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.
G = Good
This record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated. May have significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear. May crackle, pop or make other annoying sounds. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, or torn. Please Note: if you are buying a record graded as "Good" it's going to be a risk. Some will play better than they look whilst others may play worse than you expect.
SLEEVE CONDITION
M = Mint
No damage appears new
NM = Near Mint
Cover has a few minor creases
EX = Excellent
Cover has some slight wear and/or creasing but no tears or WOL
VG = Very Good
Cover may have some creases/sticker damage/writing or small tears
G = Good
The cover may suffer from spine splits, tape, writing, ring wear or other defects which will overwhelm it.
While most of our customers agree with our grades, we realise it is a subjective issue, and opinions can occasionally differ. When differences occur we will do our best to resolve any differences in opinion
posting is with royal mail and i only unless otherwise stated use first signed for at actual cost £4.10 international signed for is £11.70 i will not use any other services .
I pack in specialist vinyl mailers and seal all 4 edges with fragile tape
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