Terms, conditions, and packaging:
All records will be shipped in a record mailer, in a mylar sleeve, with the record removed from its outer sleeve to avoid seam splits during transit. Sealed records can be unsealed prior to shipment upon request.
Shipping discounts for multiple records:
U.S. media mail shipping is $4.00 for the first record and $0.50 each additional record, up to five records. Orders of more than 5 records will be at actual cost. Priority and international shipping will be at actual cost. Any shipment whose value exceeds $100 must ship via a method that includes delivery confirmation and insurance. Buyer pays all shipping charges. Import duties, taxes, and other fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
Grading scale (disk):
M: Sealed, as new
NM: Opened, no signs of age or wear
EX: Only the very slightest signs of visual age or wear. Playback is nearly flawless with only the occasional unobtrusive light tick a few times per side.
VG+: No more than 5 light surface scuffs, none of them causing obtrusive noise during playback. Playback sounds great, with only a few unobtrusive ticks per side, and only the very faintest of background noise audible during silent passages. No sign of groove wear or dullness
VG: Several light surface marks and scratches visible, but nothing that can be felt when you run your fingernail along the groove. Light ticks and pops audible throughout, but not an overwhelming barrage. A few louder popping noises allowed per side, but nothing terribly intrusive.
VG-: The surface has lots or surface marks, or has only one or two feelable scratches per side. Plays without skipping. Surface noise is noticeable during quiet passages. There might be several obtrusive pops and ticks per side. Some signs of groove wear, but still a pleasure to listen to.
G: Pops, ticks and noticeable surface noise throughout, but still playable, and without too much dullness groove wear. Plays without skipping.
F: Dull from heavy groove wear. Might also be a nice sounding copy that skips forward one or two times per side. I will sell only extremely rare records in this condition.
Note: Grading of disk is visual grading only unless "Playgraded" noted in description. All feelable (or otherwise suspicious) scratches are spot-checked to check whether they cause skips.
Grading scale (sleeve);
M: sealed in shrink wrap
NM: look like it was just taken out of the shrink-wrap and barely handled
EX: Like NM, but one minor corner flaw or very faint shelf wear on the bottom seam allowed.
VG+: Nice, crisp cover with only the faintest ring-wear visible. No more than two of the following flaws: Corner crease, sharp surface crease, light shelf wear on a seam, very tight seam split of less than one inch, neat unobtrusive writing on the back cover.
VG: Ring wear is more noticeable. Surface might have an overall dullness. Up to five of the flaws listed in VG+ above. One or two seams might be heavy shelf-worn.
VG-: Seams and spine are very worn. Corners might be collapsed. One seam might have a split of 4"-8". Cover might be wavy from moisture, but shows no other signs of water damage.
G: One more seams are completely split. Seams and spine are trashed. Some water damage might have caused discoloring and flaking on the bottom portion of the cover. Cover still looks good from the front.
F: Cover is intact, but might have obtrusive tears or heavy writing on the front. Corners are heavy creased, torn, or chewed on. Extensive flaking and waviness from moisture damage over much of the cover.
P: Nasty
Payment: Payment required within four days of purchase. I accept Paypal.
Satisfaction guaranteed within 14 days of purchase. You may return the item for a full refund, or contact me to work out a partial refund. If you have any problem with your record, please contact me and I will do everything I can to make sure you're happy.
