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Seller Information & Policies:
Payments Methods Accepted: PayPal, Cash (US Dollars), Personal Check (US Dollars), Postal (US Dollars)
Shipping Methods & Cost: 1 45 shipped First Class to USA/Canada/Mexico - $3.00/$.50 each additional 1 45 shipped anywhere except USA/Canada/Mexico - $5.50/$.50 each additional 1 78/LP/12" shipped Media Mail to USA - $4.50/$1.00 each additional 1 78/LP/12" shipped to Canada/Mexico - $7.50/$1.00 each additional 1 78/LP/12" shipped to anywhere except USA/Canada/Mexico - $11.00/$1.50 each additional. 1 78/LP/12" shipped Priority Mail to USA - $7.00/$1.00 each additional
If paying by personal check there will be a 7 day hold period until check clears before item is shipped.
Return Policy: 100% satisfaction guarantee. If an item has been misrepresented or you are simply not happy with it, it can be returned for a full refund or exchange including return shipping. Once the item has been returned a refund will be issued. Shipping will include tracking to avoid lost items. All records are professionally packaged with appropiate mailers, bubble wrap, etc. to avoid breakage, however, I am not responsible for damaged items during transit. Insurance is optional for $1.50 extra. I suggest purchasing insurance when buying 78's because of thier fragile nature.
Backorder Policy: All items listed are in stock.
Grading: I use the following Goldmine Standard grading for 45/LP's.
M (MINT): Factory sealed or brand new, unplayed. AUDIO:
M- (Near Mint): Looks almost new, but may have one very minor flaw or defect. AUDIO: Sounds like new, there should be no audio flaws. At most minimal surface noise from older recordings. VG+ (EXCELLENT): May contain very minor flaws or light signs of use. Not a perfect item but still acceptable to most collectors. AUDIO: Audio may have very light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but for the most part play almost perfectly.
VG (Very Good): These will show visual signs of handling and playing, light surface marks, possible loss of luster, etc. Cover may show some shelf wear but any writing, stickers, seam splits, etc. shall be noted. AUDIO: Audio may have some noise but nothing that detracts from the listening enjoyment.
VG- or GOOD +: These will typically have flaws that are unacceptable to some collectors. Heavy ring wear, a scratch that causes some heavy noise, etc. AUDIO: Audio will typically have some surface noise, but will play through without skipping or repeating.
GOOD/FAIR: Well used records that will serve as a filler until a better copy comes along. These will typically have several defects but the record should not be trashed. If it is trashed then it should be graded Fair. AUDIO: Audio may contain heavy noise. A fair record may skip or repeat.
I use the following standard grading for 78's. Any defects will be noted.
M- Just this side of mint. Few things in this world are perfect, so we don't use M. In fact, we very seldom use M
E+ A choice copy with no wear whatsoever.
E Excellent. Virtually no trace of groove wear with only minimal traces of use and handling.
E- An above average record with a slight degree of groove wear, but not enough to seriously detract from its audio quality.
V+ Obviously well played, but still enjoyable. Noticeable graying in the grooves.
V Very well worn, but listenable. Expect the surface noise to be significant. There may be some stressed grooves.
V- Wiped out. Played with the right equipment, however, you may still derive a certain degree of pleasure from a record in this condition.
P Possibly unplayable.
ABBREVIATIONS USED CLK = click, louder than tic CRK = crack, dimension inches from edge DJ = disc jockey/promo copy WLDJ = white label disc jockey CHD = center hole damage FLK = flake HC = hairline crack ILLEG = illegible text on label INAUD = inaudible INSTR = instrumental LAMS = lamination cracks POT LAMS = potential lams LD = extensive label damage MLD = moderate ld SLD = slight ld VSLD = very slight ld LBL = label NAP = not affecting play NUMBER + G (i.e. 7g) = number of grooves flk or chip affects play OS = original sleeve PDIG = passing dig NPDIG = non passing dig RC = rim chip REP'D = repaired ROL = ring on label SCFS = scuffs SCHD = slight center hole damage SCR = scratch STOG = stain on grooves SOL = sticker, tape, tag on label TOL = label tear WOL = writing on label WOC = writing on cover WRP = warp SLT WRP = slight warp XOL = X on label WDMG = water damge WMKS = water marks
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