Conditions and Grading

Because grading is such a subjective judgement please consider the grades given as guidelines--although I believe my standards to be quite conservative. (So don't be afraid to inquire about items with lower grades). If you want a more detailed description of anything you're considering ordering contact me. Now...the grade breakdown: Anything from E to M can be considered in great shape with almost nothing wrong. VG through E- begin to show minor problems, but no more than a couple at a time (E-, E--, E--, VG++) to a few at a time (VG+, VG). Below VG an increase in severity of the flaw or several minor flaws are in evidence. While I try to listen to as many of the records as I can while grading, a large majority of them are sight-graded. The grading order is cover/record. CD jewel boxes and cassette cases are replaced if the original case is cracked (unless it is still sealed [S/S]), so these categories' grades refer to the condition of the booklet or tray card/CD or tape. CD's aren't even listed if they don't play perfectly. Lower grades on disc condition therefore refer to the presence of surface scratches on the disc. All are guaranteed to play flawlessly though.

ABBREVIATION LEG END
---which I suppose would qualify as a foot note: BC=back cover, BEW=bottom edgewear, BOC=bend on cover, DH=drill hole, EW=edgewear, LN=like new, PH=punch hole, PSTP=promo stamp, PSTR=promo sticker, RW=ring wear, SC=saw cut, SCROBC=scratch on back cover, SCROC=scratch on cover, SD=sticker damage, SDOL=sticker damage on label, SEW=side edgewear, SL=slight, SM=small, S/S=still sealed, SSS=side split seam, S/T=self-titled, STHL=staple holes, STNOC=stain on cover, STOC=sticker on cover, TEW=top edgewear, TPOC=tape on cover, TROC=tear on cover, BOO HOO=tear on cover(har har), TROL=tear on label, TS=timing strip, TSS=top split seam, VSL=very slight, VSM=very small, WD=water damage, WIG=writing inside gatedfold, WIJ=writing inside jacket (the inside opening of the cover), WLP=white label promo, WOBC=writing on back cover, WOC=writing on cover, WOL=writing on label.

Conditions and Grading

Because grading is such a subjective judgement please consider the grades given as guidelines--although I believe my standards to be quite conservative. (So don't be afraid to inquire about items with lower grades). If you want a more detailed description of anything you're considering ordering contact me. Now...the grade breakdown: Anything from E to M can be considered in great shape with almost nothing wrong. VG through E- begin to show minor problems, but no more than a couple at a time (E-, E--, E--, VG++) to a few at a time (VG+, VG). Below VG an increase in severity of the flaw or several minor flaws are in evidence. While I try to listen to as many of the records as I can while grading, a large majority of them are sight-graded. The grading order is cover/record. CD jewel boxes and cassette cases are replaced if the original case is cracked (unless it is still sealed [S/S]), so these categories' grades refer to the condition of the booklet or tray card/CD or tape. CD's aren't even listed if they don't play perfectly. Lower grades on disc condition therefore refer to the presence of surface scratches on the disc. All are guaranteed to play flawlessly though.

ABBREVIATION LEG END
---which I suppose would qualify as a foot note: BC=back cover, BEW=bottom edgewear, BOC=bend on cover, DH=drill hole, EW=edgewear, LN=like new, PH=punch hole, PSTP=promo stamp, PSTR=promo sticker, RW=ring wear, SC=saw cut, SCROBC=scratch on back cover, SCROC=scratch on cover, SD=sticker damage, SDOL=sticker damage on label, SEW=side edgewear, SL=slight, SM=small, S/S=still sealed, SSS=side split seam, S/T=self-titled, STHL=staple holes, STNOC=stain on cover, STOC=sticker on cover, TEW=top edgewear, TPOC=tape on cover, TROC=tear on cover, BOO HOO=tear on cover(har har), TROL=tear on label, TS=timing strip, TSS=top split seam, VSL=very slight, VSM=very small, WD=water damage, WIG=writing inside gatedfold, WIJ=writing inside jacket (the inside opening of the cover), WLP=white label promo, WOBC=writing on back cover, WOC=writing on cover, WOL=writing on label.

Payment Methods Accepted

PayPal, Cash (US$ well concealed, at buyer's risk), Personal Check (US$ must clear at my bank before shipment), Postal (US$)

Shipping Methods and Costs

(USA Rates)
12" Records-Priority Mail-$5. ($1 each additional)


First Class-$3.75. ($.75 each additional LP)
Media Mail-$2.75. ($.75 each additional)

Cassettes/CDs-Priority Mail-$5. ($.75 each additional)

First Class-$2.50. ($.75 each additional tape/CD)

Videos-DVDs/VHS-Priority Mail->-$5. ($.75 each additional)

First Class-$3.50 ($.75 each additional tape/CD)
Media Mail-$2.75 ($.75 each additional

Other items (posters, books, magazines,etc. ...) will be handled as the situation dictates.

Insurance is recommended ($1.70 per $50 extra), buyer is responsible if post office loses or damages a package if insurance isn't purchased.

Inquire about postage if you occupy 3 dimensions outside the USA. Buyers from outside the USA, please be advised that unless you want to pay around $20 more for shipping, there is no insurance available. Therefore, I can't be responsible for non-delivery or damage to a package. So, if you don't trust the US Postal Service or your own country's postal service to handle the shipping duties be wary of ordering.

Return Policy

Money back guaranteed, minus shipping charges and if returned within 2 weeks in same condition sent. Postage insurance is highly recommended as that protects you from items that are lost or damaged in transit. I can personally only guarantee that the package will be delivered in advertised condition to the post office. After that, it's in the hands of the mailperson. Unfortunately, insurance on international shipping is quite pricey thus not a viable option on most purchases, so international buyers, please keep that in mind. I can't send a refund unless I get the item back to me. If a package gets returned to me as undelivered by the post office I will contact you to see if you still want the item and resend it at no extra charge. Please contact me if you have any questions about an item or about any of these policies.