Conditions and Grading

Most Items listed are Brand New and usually factory sealed.
Any second hand listings graded as follows:

M (mint condition / new)
NM (near mint)
VG+ (very good plus, better than VG)
VG (very good)
G+ (good plus, better than G)
G (good)
Record condition is graded as per Goldmine standards. 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

, 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

Most Items listed are Brand New and usually factory sealed.
Any second hand listings graded as follows:

M (mint condition / new)
NM (near mint)
VG+ (very good plus, better than VG)
VG (very good)
G+ (good plus, better than G)
G (good)
Record condition is graded as per Goldmine standards. 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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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

, 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

CD shipped NZ mail (no insurance) worldwide $15.00
LP shipped NZ mail (no insurance) worldwide $25.00

Return Policy

All faulty items will be refunded in full, processed in reverse of the original transaction, ie:
paypal payment to buyers paypal account, etc. (All items are thoroughly checked before
dispatch). Any damaged, lost or error orders should be reported by email to the seller within
3 days of receipt of item(s) and returned within 30 days.

Seller Information

All items are sent from New Zealand by first class airmail. Delivery can usually be expected
within 10 to 14 days. Goods will despatched within 48 hours of payment received.