Conditions and Grading

Grading is ITEM/COVER. Anything without a grading listed is M- (like
new) condition both item (cd, record, tape) and cover. Our grading is quite strict - most of
our
inventory is in like new condition both record and cover - and when
imperfections exist we grade accordingly (or indicate any obvious issues
especially regarding covers - see our glossary of abbreviations below). It is
assumed that 12" singles, 7" singles and cd's do not have a custom cover (as
opposed to generic) unless indicated (ps). All items are U.S. issue unless
otherwise noted.
Glossary of grading abbreviations:
ps: pic sleeve (custom sleeve for that item)
POPS: promo only pic sleeve
hic: hole in cover (usually a hole-punch size hole)
hibc: hole in back cover (usually a hole-punch size hole through
the barcode)
sm: saw mark
woc or wobc: writing on cover/back cover
hwoc or hwobc: heavy writing on cover/back cover
lwoc or lwobc: light writing on cover/back cover
toc: tape on cover
S/S: still sealed (factory sealed)

Goldmine Grading Standard:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
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Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
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Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Conditions and Grading

Grading is ITEM/COVER. Anything without a grading listed is M- (like
new) condition both item (cd, record, tape) and cover. Our grading is quite strict - most of
our
inventory is in like new condition both record and cover - and when
imperfections exist we grade accordingly (or indicate any obvious issues
especially regarding covers - see our glossary of abbreviations below). It is
assumed that 12" singles, 7" singles and cd's do not have a custom cover (as
opposed to generic) unless indicated (ps). All items are U.S. issue unless
otherwise noted.
Glossary of grading abbreviations:
ps: pic sleeve (custom sleeve for that item)
POPS: promo only pic sleeve
hic: hole in cover (usually a hole-punch size hole)
hibc: hole in back cover (usually a hole-punch size hole through
the barcode)
sm: saw mark
woc or wobc: writing on cover/back cover
hwoc or hwobc: heavy writing on cover/back cover
lwoc or lwobc: light writing on cover/back cover
toc: tape on cover
S/S: still sealed (factory sealed)

Goldmine Grading Standard:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
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Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
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Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

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Shipping Methods and Costs

U.S.customers: $3.00 for 1-3 cds, cassettes or dvds or 7" singles or 8x10s or press kits or magazines

U.S.customers: $4.00 for 4-7 cds, cassettes or dvds or 7" singles or 8x10s or press kits or magazines

U.S.customers: $5.00 for 8-12 cds, cassettes or dvds or 7" singles or 8x10s or press kits or magazines

U.S.customers: $6.00 for 13 or more cds, cassettes or dvds or 7" singles or 8x10s or press kits or mags

U.S.customers for 1 lp vinyl or 12" vinyl or vhs video: $4.00 + $.50 each added lp or 12" or magazine or
vhs video,
$0.25 each added cd or 7" vinyl or cassette or dvd or 8x10 or press kit

U.S.customers: POSTERS: $6.00 for 1 or more posters - posters come rolled in tube

U.S.customers: 12" OUTER POLY SLEEVES (purchased alone): $5.00 FOR 10-100 sleeves, $1.00 for each
additional 100
sleeves - up to 400. At 500 sleeves, rate is $8.00 per packet.

U.S.customers: 7" OUTER POLY SLEEVES & CD POLY SLEEVES (purchased alone): $3.00 FOR 10-100 sleeves,
$1.00 for
each additional 100 sleeves - up to 400. At 500 sleeves, rate is $5.00 per packet.


Canada/Mexico - cd or 7" orders - Airmail: $5.00 first, $0.25 each added cd or 7"vinyl or cassette or dvd
or 8x10 or
press kit

Canada/Mexico - lp orders - Airmail: $6.00 first $1.50 each added lp or 12" vinyl or magazine or vhs video.
$0.50
each added cd or 7" vinyl or cassette or dvd or 8x10 or press kit

Canada/Mexico: POSTERS: Airmail - $7.00 for 1 or more posters - posters come rolled in tube

Canada/Mexico: 12" OUTER POLY SLEEVES (purchased alone): $6.00 FOR 10-100 sleeves, $2.00 for each
additional
100 sleeves - up to 400. At 500 sleeves, rate is $12.00 per packet.

Canada/Mexico: 7" OUTER POLY SLEEVES & CD POLY SLEEVES (purchased alone): $4.00 FOR 10-100 sleeves,
beyond
100 sleeve - $1.00 for each additional 100 sleeves - up to 400. At 500 sleeves, rate is $7.00 per packet.

Europe/Australia/Japan/South America - Airmail CDs or 45 rpm vinyl (typ. delivery time 1-2 weeks) - $5.00 first item,
$2.00 each added CD or 45 rpm vinyl or cassette or dvd or 8x10 or press kit

Europe/Australia/Japan/South America - Airmail ALBUM or 12inch VINYL (typ. delivery time 1-2 weeks) - $8 first item,
$5 each added 12inch or lp vinyl or mag or vhs video, $2.00 each added CD or 45 rpm vinyl or cassette or dvd or 8x10
or press kit

Europe/Australia/Japan/South America - POSTERS: Airmail - $9.00 for 1 or more posters - posters come rolled in tube

Europe/Australia/Japan/South America - 12" OUTER POLY SLEEVES (purchased alone): $8.00 FOR 10-50 sleeves,
$9.00 for 100, $5.00 for each
additional 100 sleeves beyond 100 - up to 400. At 500 sleeves, rate is $20.00 per packet.

Europe/Australia/Japan/South America - 7" OUTER POLY SLEEVES & CD POLY SLEEVES (purchased alone):
$5.00 FOR
10-100 sleeves, beyond 100
sleeve - $3.00 for each additional 100 sleeves - up to 400. At 500 sleeves, rate is $12.00 per packet (of 500).

Return Policy

Full and complete return policy - satisfaction guaranteed.

Seller Information

Our typical processing and delivery time together is 7-10 days. We'll email
you the day we ship your package.