Conditions and Grading

Mint (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never
been
played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed
under "Other
Considerations"). 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 should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or
EP sleeve
should have no more than the most minor defects, such as
almost
invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or
other
noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of
course,
the same should be true of any other inserts, such as
posters, lyric
sleeves and the like.
Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just
got it
home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price
guides.
Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both
buyer and
seller, is worth significantly more than the highest
Goldmine book
value.

Very Good Plus (VG+) Generally worth 50 percent of the
Near Mint
value.
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was
played and
otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of
it.
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have
slight scuffs
or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening
experiences.
Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it
should be
barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been
misshapen by
repeated play.
Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight
wear,
lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP
cover may
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 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.

Very Good (VG) Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint
value. Many
of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced
in a VG
disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially
in soft
passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not
overpower
the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be
noticeable, as with
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.
Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list
Very Good as
the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be
your guide
when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the
price a
dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Generally worth 10-15 percent of
the Near
Mint value. 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 (on a styrene record, the groove will be
starting
to turn white).
A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the
bottom or
on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will
start to
overwhelm the object.
It is 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...but keep looking
to
upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near
Mint
price. 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
writing. The
LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are
fully seam
split, crinkled, 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

Mint (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never
been
played, possibly even still sealed.(More on still sealed
under "Other
Considerations"). 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 should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or
EP sleeve
should have no more than the most minor defects, such as
almost
invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or
other
noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of
course,
the same should be true of any other inserts, such as
posters, lyric
sleeves and the like.
Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just
got it
home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price
guides.
Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both
buyer and
seller, is worth significantly more than the highest
Goldmine book
value.

Very Good Plus (VG+) Generally worth 50 percent of the
Near Mint
value.
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was
played and
otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of
it.
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have
slight scuffs
or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening
experiences.
Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it
should be
barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been
misshapen by
repeated play.
Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight
wear,
lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP
cover may
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 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.

Very Good (VG) Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint
value. Many
of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced
in a VG
disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially
in soft
passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not
overpower
the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be
noticeable, as with
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.
Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list
Very Good as
the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be
your guide
when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the
price a
dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Generally worth 10-15 percent of
the Near
Mint value. 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 (on a styrene record, the groove will be
starting
to turn white).
A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the
bottom or
on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will
start to
overwhelm the object.
It is 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...but keep looking
to
upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near
Mint
price. 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
writing. The
LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are
fully seam
split, crinkled, 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

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Shipping Methods and Costs

LP shipped US Media Mail to USA - $4.00 + $1.00 each additional
US only buy 10 free shipping

LP shipped US Priority Mail to USA - $7.00 + $2.00 each additional
LP shipped First Class International to Canada - $8.00 + $2.00 each additional
LP shipped First Class International to the rest of the world - $15.00 + $5.00 each additional

Return Policy

To guard against Postal loss or damage insurance is available
If you are not satisfied with your purchase returns are accepted within
7 days for a refund
Buyer pays return shipping. If the problem is on my end (ie: misgraded)
I will refund the entire amount

Seller Information

ALL PICTURES IN MY AUCTIONS ARE ACTUAL SCANS OF THE ITEMS YOU ARE
BIDDING ON !!!!
ALL RECORDS ARE ORIGINAL PRESSINGS EXCEPT AS NOTED
CONDITION IS AS LISTED
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I am a Native New Yorker Now Living in Arizona. I was active in New
York as a performer (In the accapella Doo Wop groups "Times Square"
and "The Creations")and as a DJ known as Dr Doowopp and as an actor in
local theatre. I am stiil doing that with the accapella group "The
Belaires" and with the Paramount Theatre in Casa Grande I have been
collecting records since the 1950s and am now selling parts of my
collection. Please visit my store on a regular basis as the inventory
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