Conditions and Grading

Every item is given a condition grading which is done by
hand/eye/ear on an
individual item by item basis. We use the following standard
grading system:
* EX - Excellent (including Mint and New)*
No deterioration in sound quality or packaging, near
perfect overall.
* VG - Very Good
Some surface scratches/marks but plays well, no
excessive wear and tear.
* G - Good
Sound quality has deteriorated noticably with
scratches, packaging
scuffed/torn/folded.
* P - Poor
Playable but with bad sound quality, packaging has
excessive folds, tears,
stains etc.
* Although many of our items are in fact new we still grade
these as new
doesn't always mean mint (but most do end up being 'EX').
Items are graded sleeve/packaging then disc/media. For
example, 'VG/EX'
means the packaging is very good and the disc is excellent.
'EX/VG/G' would
be used for a double album where the packaging is excellent,
disc 1 is very
good and disc 2 is good.
-/EX means the item has plain or no packaging (for example a
record with a
plain sleeve or a CD with a plain case and no inserts) -
this packaging is not
graded as it is replaceable. We can also supply replacement
CD cases etc

Record Collector's Grading System

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
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EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
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VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
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FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
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POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
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BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
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CDs & CASSETTES: As a general rule, CDs and cassettes either play perfectly - in which case they are in Mint condition - or they don't, in which case their value is minimal. Cassette tape is liable to deteriorate with age, even if it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying old tapes. CDs are difficult to grade visually: they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. In general, the plastic containers for cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are broken or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as record sleeves

Conditions and Grading

Every item is given a condition grading which is done by
hand/eye/ear on an
individual item by item basis. We use the following standard
grading system:
* EX - Excellent (including Mint and New)*
No deterioration in sound quality or packaging, near
perfect overall.
* VG - Very Good
Some surface scratches/marks but plays well, no
excessive wear and tear.
* G - Good
Sound quality has deteriorated noticably with
scratches, packaging
scuffed/torn/folded.
* P - Poor
Playable but with bad sound quality, packaging has
excessive folds, tears,
stains etc.
* Although many of our items are in fact new we still grade
these as new
doesn't always mean mint (but most do end up being 'EX').
Items are graded sleeve/packaging then disc/media. For
example, 'VG/EX'
means the packaging is very good and the disc is excellent.
'EX/VG/G' would
be used for a double album where the packaging is excellent,
disc 1 is very
good and disc 2 is good.
-/EX means the item has plain or no packaging (for example a
record with a
plain sleeve or a CD with a plain case and no inserts) -
this packaging is not
graded as it is replaceable. We can also supply replacement
CD cases etc

Record Collector's Grading System

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
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EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
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VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
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FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
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POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
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BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
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CDs & CASSETTES: As a general rule, CDs and cassettes either play perfectly - in which case they are in Mint condition - or they don't, in which case their value is minimal. Cassette tape is liable to deteriorate with age, even if it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying old tapes. CDs are difficult to grade visually: they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. In general, the plastic containers for cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are broken or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as record sleeves

Payment Methods Accepted

PayPal, Cash (UK pounds), Cash (Euros (notes only, no coins), Cash (US dollars (notes only, no coins), Personal Check (in UK pounds ONLY, payable to Tim Driver), Postal (in UK pounds ONLY, payable to Tim Driver), International Money Order (in UK pounds ONLY, payable to Tim Driver)

Shipping Methods and Costs

UK:
7"/CD/DVD/MC = £2.00 for first item, then £0.50 each
10"/12"/LP/Video = £4.00 for first item, then £1.00 each

Europe:
7"/CD/DVD/MC = £4.00 for first item, then £1.00 each
10"/12"/LP/Video = £6.00 for first item, then £2.00 each

USA/Canada/South America:
7"/CD/DVD/MC = £5.00 for first item, then £1.50 each
10"/12"/LP/Video = £8.00 for first item, then £2.50 each

Rest of world (including Australasia/Japan/China/Korea):
7"/CD/DVD/MC = £5.50 for first item, then £2.00 each
10"/12"/LP/Video = £9.50 for first item, then £3.00 each

Overseas rates are for Air Mail shipping.

Return Policy

Everything is guaranteed. We do not knowingly sell records that jump or CDs that skip.
If you are not 100% satisfied with the listed condition of your purchase or if your purchase is faulty, you can return it to us within 14 days and we will refund the original cost (including postage and packing), issue a credit note or change it for something of equal value.
Distance Selling
You have the right to cancel your order (for any reason) within 7 days of receiving the goods. To exercise this option, you must inform us in writing (letter or e-mail) within 7 days of receipt of order. If not faulty, goods must be returned in the same condition and packaging in which they were sent out and with any seals still intact. If you use this option to cancel for non-faulty items, you will be responsible for the postage costs incurred returning the item.