Conditions and Grading

UMLAUT uses the Goldmine Standard for listing the condition of items for
sale.
Mint (M)
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even
still sealed. 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.

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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------
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

UMLAUT uses the Goldmine Standard for listing the condition of items for
sale.
Mint (M)
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even
still sealed. 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.

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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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.
------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------
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

PayPal, Cash (EUR)

Shipping Methods and Costs

1 LP to Germany (als Warensendung mit der deutschen Post - unversichert) - EUR 2.80
2-99 LP's to Germany (als versichertes Paket mit Hermes) - EUR 4.90
1 CD to Germany - EUR 2.50
2 CD's to Germany - EUR 2.80
3-4 CD's to Germany - EUR 3.30
1 LP to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 4.20
2-3 LP's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 7.90
4-6 LP's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 14.90
7-16 LP's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 16.90
17-20 LP's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 19.90
1-3 CD's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 3.90
4 CD's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 5.90
5-6 CD's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 7.90
7-15 CD's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 9.50
16-20 CD's to Europe (within the EU) - EUR 16.90
1 LP Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 4.20
2-3 LP's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 7.90
4-6 LP's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 14.90
7-16 LP's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 28.00
17-20 LP's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 34.00
1-3 CD's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 3.90
4 CD's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 5.90
5-6 CD's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 7.90
7-15 CD's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 12.90
16-20 CD's Europa (outside of EU) - EUR 28.00
1 LP Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 4.90
2-3 LP's Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 7.90
4-6 LP's Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 17.90
7-16 LP's Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 40.00
17-20 LP's Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 55.00
1-3 CD's or 7" Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 4.40
4-6 CD's or 7" Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 7.90
7-15 CD's or 7" Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 17.90
16-20 CD's or 7" Air Mail USA and any other country - EUR 40.00

Canada, Mexico, Australia, South America are the ame as the USA or any other international shipping outside the EU.

registered mail: EUR 2.50 extra

Return Policy

I won't take any responsibility if your package gets lost or damaged with non-registered/uninsured shippings !! If you want to have it safe, use registered shipping, it's just € 2,50 extra !! Nonetheless i will help as good as i can if something gets lost, like making a research claim at the post office, etc.
Of course every item can be returned without any special reason on buyers cost. If so, this should happen within two weeks after you had received the item. I will refund the buying price (not the shipping costs) then, as soon as i got the item back.
If I should make a mistake, e.g. send the wrong record, i will of course pay for the return.
Simple general rule is, if the buyer makes a mistake, he has to pay for possible extra costs, if i made the mistake i will pay for it.