Conditions and Grading

NEW- NEW AND UNPLAYED
VG+ ALMOST NEW, PLAYED A FEW TIMES
VG SOME WEAR AND SURFACE NOISE, BUT NO TRACKING
PROBLEMS
VG- SOME SCRATCHES, SOME NOISE.

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

NEW- NEW AND UNPLAYED
VG+ ALMOST NEW, PLAYED A FEW TIMES
VG SOME WEAR AND SURFACE NOISE, BUT NO TRACKING
PROBLEMS
VG- SOME SCRATCHES, SOME NOISE.

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.

Payment Methods Accepted

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal ( ), Cash (US CURRENCY ONLY), Postal (US CURRENCY ONLY)

Shipping Methods and Costs

1 LP Shipped priority mail in the USA $9.00, $1.50 for each additional includes tracking.
1 LP Shipped priority mail in the USA $9.00, $1.50 for each additional, includes tracking. Add insurance $1
1 LP Shipped media mail $5.90 plus $1 for each additional, includes tracking.
1 CD, DVD, or 45 Shipped media mail within the USA - $3.90 + $1 each additional
1 CD, DVD, or 45 Shipped media mail within the USA - $3.90 + $1 each additional, includes tracking add $1.00 for insurance and tracking.

LP shipped Australia, Japan, Europe, Mexico, South America (any country other than Canada) $20.00 + $5.00 each additional. (If over 4 pounds, each additional is $6)
45 or CD or DVD shipped Air Mail to Europe $12.95 for the first two items, after that $2.00 each additional.
45 or CD or DVD shipped Air Mail to Europe $12.95 for the first two items, after that $2.00 each additional. Add $11 for insurance and registration.
45 or CD or DVD shipped to Canada $10.00 for first two, then add $2.00 each additional.
LP shipped To Canada $10 + $3.00 (unless over 4 pounds) If over 4 pounds $6.00 each add.

Return Policy

Gladly exchange the item for same item if defective. Exchange
for merchandise only, no cash refunds.
If you are allowed a return we will charge a 20% restocking fee.

Seller Information

Overseas and foreign orders are welcome. Shipping is as close
to actual cost as we can estimate. Most countries outside of the
U.S. are $8.80 or first cd and $2.00 each cd thereafter. Pacific
Rim countries are higher (usually $1 more each). Canada is the
same as the U.S. except each cd or DVD is an additional $1.00.
Vinyl records overseas are $12.50 for the first disc and usually $3
for each additional disc, DVD's are $8.80 for the first disc and
$2.00 for each additional. These are only estimated costs.
Double discs count as 2 etc. We cannot be held responsible for
items shipped domestically or overseas without insurance, or some other trackable method, and
registration is recommended for overseas orders. If you want to
insure your package (especially if you live in the Pacific Rim, Italy,
Africa, South America etc.) it is highly recommended! The postal
service in those countries are not the best. We are not
responsible if you do not insure packages to those countries!
Come see us if you are in Dallas at our new
office~showroom. The new address is 15330 LBJ FREEWAY, STE 109, MESQUITE, TEXAS 75150. It is just off LBJ Freeway and La Prada. Our new phone numbers are 972-270-9898.
We are open Monday thru Friday 8AM- 5:00 PM, Saturday 8
AM-2:30 PM, closed Sunday.