Conditions and Grading

Grading based on Goldmine Standards but expanded to the 10 Point Number grading system for more accuracy for Cover (Record Jacket) and Record (Vinyl/Wax) condition. Condition of Cover (Record Jacket) reported first then Record (Vinyl/Wax) reported second ( example: Cover/Record = Cvr 7/9 Rec means that the Cover is in Very Good(7) Condition / the Record is in Near Mint(9) Condition ). Very strict, very conservative with grading system. VISUALLY GRADED unless Item states PLAY GRADED in the Description.
CASSETTES and CDs: As a general rule, Cassettes and CDs should play perfectly, in which case they are in Like New, New or Mint condition. Cassette tape can deteriorate with age and other factors, even if it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying unsealed, used old tapes. CDs are difficult to grade visually, they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. Generally, the plastic cases for Cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are broken, cracked or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as record sleeves.

* NOTICE: An Item MUST Be STILL SEALED/ Never Opened, Never Played to receive a Grade of 10 or NEW or MINT Condition!

* QUICK GUIDE Explanation of 10 Point Number grading system:
Items are graded: COVER (Jacket, Picture Sleeve, etc.) / RECORD (Vinyl/Wax, Other Media, etc.)
MOST Items VISUALLY GRADED unless noted PLAY GRADED in the Description.
* Grading system also fine tuned with + and -

OUR HIGHEST GRADE FOR UNSEALED/OPEN UNPLAYED PREOWNED ITEMS (9+) NM+

* QUICK GUIDE GRADES:

SS = STILL SEALED (10) NEW or MINT
M = (10) Mint or New
NM = (9) Near Mint (NM or NM+ our highest grades for unsealed open, unplayed, preowned items, most of our NM or NM+ items are MINT)
VG++ or EX = (8) Very Good Plus Plus or Excellent (VG++ or EX , excellent condition but a few light minor marks, many sellers would claim NM)
VG+ = (7+) Very Good Plus (VG+ , still great condition, but a few more marks, light scuffs and light hairlines, should not affect listening enjoyment) (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
VG = (7) Very Good (VG , nice condition, some light scuffs, light hairlines, a few light minor scratches and surface noise, but should play well) (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
VG- to G++ = (6) Very Good Minus or Good Plus Plus (VG- to G++ , many scuffs, hairlines, a few scratches and some surface noise, should play through to the end) (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
G = (5) Good (G , basically, to fill a gap in your collection, but will be pretty beat up and sound scratchy, should play through to the end) (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
F++ = (4) Fair Plus Plus (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
F = (3) Fair (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
F- or P++ = (2) Fair Minus or Poor Plus Plus (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)
P = (1) Poor (FINAL SALE/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)

* DETAILED EXPLANATION of 10 Point Number grading system:

SS = STILL SEALED (Original FACTORY SEAL/ Shrinkwrap or other seal)

10 = M: MINT (Means Original Unopened Factory Still Sealed / Never Opened, Never Unsealed and Never Played. Media is assumed to be Undamaged, as NEW or MINT)

9 = NM: NEAR MINT (Open, possibly only one or two visible, very minor signs of use, play, wear, light scuffs or hairline marks. Looks Almost New. 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 or deletion marks, 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.)

8 = VG++ or EX: Very Good Plus Plus or Excellent is Better than VG but below NM (Slighty more visible, minor signs of use, play, wear, light scuffs or hairline marks. A Very Good Plus Plus or Excellent 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 labels 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. In general, if not for a couple of things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus to Very Good Plus Plus/ Excellent record highly acceptable.)


*(DUE TO LOW VISUAL OR AUDIBLE GRADE - ITEMS GRADED 7 , 6 , 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 or 1 ARE SOLD AS IS - FINAL SALE/ NO GUARANTEES/ NO RETURN/ NO REFUNDS)*

7+ = VG+: Very Good Plus (still great condition, but a few more marks, light scuffs and light hairlines, should not affect listening enjoyment)

7 = VG: Very Good (more multiple visible signs of use, play, wear, light scuffs or hairline marks, some light ringwear on cover but still nice, no abuse. Many of the defects found in a VG+ or 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.)

7- to 6 = VG- to G++: Very Good- to Good++ is Better than G but below VG (many more multiple visible signs of use, play, wear light scuffs or hairline marks, as with light to medium scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Ringwear but not enough to totally deface the cover art work, some seam splitting and or corner bends, etc., but still not abused.)

5 = G: Good (played often, signs of more than regular use, wear, many multiple hairline scratches, as with light to medium scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Borders on abuse but will probably play through with noise from the multiple issues, hand written names/words and or stickers on labels and covers, some heavier ringwear but not enough to totally deface the cover art work, some seam splitting and or corner bends, etc., borders on abuse. 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. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.)

4 = F++: Fair++ is Better than F but below G (a combination of high play, use, wear, many more multiple scratches, somewhat abused and may not play through with noise and or skipping from the multiple issues, hand written names/words and or stickers on labels and covers, much heavier ringwear but not enough to totally deface the cover art work, some major seam splitting and or corner bends, etc., somewhat abused)

3 = F: Fair (over played, multiple scratches, wear, seam splits, etc., etc., abused but might play with Luck)

2 = P++ is Better than P but below F (Trashed, major problems, badly abused. 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.)
1 = P: Poor (Put in the trash or use as frisbie or an art project.)

* Grading system also fine tuned with + and -

* DESCRIPTION Terms and Abbreviations:
Clean = NO dust, dirt, grime, stains or residue of any kind.
Glossy = Original shine or lustre of item, NO hazing, NO whiteing, NO corrosion or oxidation, NO heavy groove wear on vinyl.
Hairlines = Very light but visible lines can be from slipping vinyl in and out of sleeve, jacket or cover.
Scuffs = Very light but visible rubs or marks can be from vinyl touching sleeve or slipping vinyl in and out of sleeve, jacket or cover.
D J C = Disc Jockey Copy
W L P = White Label Promo
B S P = Black Stamp Promo
G S P = Gold Stamp Promo
S S P = Silver Stamp Promo
W S P = White Stamp Promo
B S D = Black Stamp Demo
G S D = Gold Stamp Demo
S S D = Silver Stamp Demo
W S D = White Stamp Demo

Payment Methods Accepted

PayPal, Cash (U.S.Dollars/ Send Registered, Certified Mail), Personal Check (NO PERSONAL CHECKS !), Certified Check (U.S.Dollars/ Certified Cashiers Bank Check), Postal Money Order (USPS Postal Money Order from Post Office ONLY), Postal Money Order (USPS Postal Money Order ONLY!), IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ABOUT (***** MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT TOTAL *****)

Shipping Costs * ALL ITEMS CUSTOM PACKED FOR SHIPPING * 2 LP Set Counts as 2 Items, 3 LP Set Counts as 3 Items, etc., Additional Charges Apply. * Additional Charges Apply AFTER The Equivalent of Two Items. * Shipping Costs of Multiple Items will be quoted FIRM price at time of order in a separate email. * Initial USPS Priority Mail Shipping Insurance Included, Covers Up To $50.00 USD when first choosing your shipping option . If you choose to insure more expensive items, we will email you with the extra cost of the insurance adjustment. WILL QUOTE AT TIME OF ORDER . USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING (FOR USA orders) or USPS PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING for non-USA orders. USA: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to USA East of Mississippi/ USPS Priority Mail = $22.95 USD, $3 USD each additional USA: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to USA West of Mississippi/ USPS Priority Mail = $25.95 USD, $3 USD each additional USA: 1 7"/45rpm to USA USPS Priority Mail = $14.95 USD, $2 USD each additional USA: 1 Cassette/CD/DVD/VHS to USA USPS Priority Mail = $9.95 USD, $1 USD each additional CANADA: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to Canada USPS Priority Mail Express International = $59.95 USD, $5.00 USD each additional CANADA: 1 7"/45rpm to Canada USPS Priority Mail Express International = $49.95 USD, $3.00 USD each additional CANADA: 1 Cassette/CD/DVD/VHS to Canada USPS Priority Mail Express International = $49.95 USD, $3.00 USD each additional MEXICO: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to Mexico USPS Priority Mail Express International = $69.95 USD, $6.00 USD each additional MEXICO: 1 7"/45rpm to Mexico USPS Priority Mail Express International = $69.95 USD, $5.00 USD each additional MEXICO: 1 Cassette/CD/DVD/VHS to Mexico USPS Priority Mail Express International = $69.95 USD, $5.00 USD each additional EUROPE: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to Europe USPS Priority Mail Express International Most Countries = $79.95 USD, $7.00 USD each additional EUROPE: 1 7"/45rpm to Europe USPS Priority Mail Express International Most Countries = $69.95 USD, $6.00 USD each additional EUROPE: 1 Cassette/CD/DVD/VHS to Europe USPS Priority Mail Express International Most Countries = $69.95 USD, $6.00 USD each additional AUSTRALIA or ASIA: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to Australia or Asia USPS Priority Mail Express International = $89.95 USD, $9.00 USD each additional AUSTRALIA or ASIA: 1 7"/45rpm to Australia or Asia USPS Priority Mail Express International = $79.95 USD, $8.00 USD each additional AUSTRALIA or ASIA: 1 CD/Cassette/DVD/VHS to Australia or Asia USPS Priority Mail Express International = $79.95 USD, $8.00 USD each additional SOUTH AMERICA: 1 LP/12"/10"or 78rpm to South America USPS Priority Mail Express International = $79.95 USD, $9.00 USD each additional SOUTH AMERICA: 1 7"/45rpm to South America USPS Priority Mail Express International = $69.95 USD, $8.00 USD each additional SOUTH AMERICA: 1 CD/Cassette/DVD/VHS to South America USPS Priority Mail Express International = $69.95 USD, $8.00 USD each additional

Return Policy

Lost or damaged items are not our responsibility, once it leaves our location . We highly recommend the buyer insuring all items/orders/ shipments so the buyer has some recourse in case an item is lost or damaged in transit . A return will only be granted and total refund given if the item purchased is not as described in our Original Posted/Listed Described Condition or the wrong item is shipped (very strict and conservative on grading of items) . Very well researched, complete, accurate descriptions of all items posted/listed online . All Items Double Checked for Accuracy Before Being Shipped . All Items Must Be returned in the Original Posted/Listed Described Condition .

* Due to Most or All of our Posted/Listed STILL SEALED Inventory Items in Sealed Original Factory Shrinkwrap being Out Of Print New Old Stock, All STILL SEALED Items in Sealed Original Factory Shrinkwrap Must Be returned in the Original Posted/Listed Described Condition, STILL SEALED in Sealed Original Factory Shrinkwrap .

* NOTICE: This disclaimer is on all STILL SEALED RECORDS: Please read the following disclaimer concerning Sealed Records!
* STILL SEALED RECORDS disclaimer: Sealed Records carry a guarantee for the cover ONLY; except in very rare cases, the Record is Sold 'As Is' and is NOT guaranteed since we can not inspect it . You may return a Sealed Album for a refund but it must be returned STILL SEALED, opening it will void the guarantee .
OR, you can buy the STILL SEALED RECORD and then request that we open it and inspect the Record before shipment . If the Record is in at least “EX” condition you agree to complete the sale .
Please do not buy a “STILL SEALED RECORD” if you can not live with the above disclaimer!

RETURNS are accepted for the following reasons:
If a product is not as described, we will pay for return shipping (approved by us) .
If the wrong item is ordered or the item is returned for any other reason that is not our fault, the buyer will receive their purchase price less shipping charges .
Returns for STILL SEALED vinyl records, if a sealed record is returned unsealed, we will only refund the amount we determine we can get in its unsealed condition .
If an item is returned to us as "unclaimed" we will refund the purchase price less shipping charges .
Contact us by email first to get authorization for return of item .
Do Not Return Any Items Without Authorization! If we make a mistake, we pay for return of item . If you make a mistake, you pay for return of item . Sounds Fair!
Remember, Do Not Return Any Items Without Getting Authorization!

* RESTOCKING FEES:
In some cases, a reasonable restocking fee may be charged to a buyer for returned items .
Type of Return Request Restocking fee allowed?
Buyer changes mind, buyer remorse, or price difference: Yes .
Buyer refuses delivery: Yes, unless refused due to visible damage that occurred during shipment .
Buyer returns an item, but it arrives to the seller damaged, defective, or materially different than what was originally shipped by the seller: Yes .
Buyer receives an item materially different from what they ordered: No .
Order is returned as undeliverable: No, although seller may deduct shipping costs from the amount refunded to the buyer .
Item arrives to the buyer damaged or defective: No, but seller can file a claim with the carrier or insurance company, if insurance was purchased .
Buyer refuses delivery due to visible damage incurred during shipping or caused by the carrier: No, and seller pays for return shipping, but may file a claim with the carrier or insurance company, if insurance was purchased .

* What is a reasonable restocking fee?
A restocking fee is a percentage of the item's price depending on the type of item and condition in which it is returned .
Up to 20% of item's price: Unopened media items or non-media items in their original condition that are returned after delivery .
Up to 50% of item's price: Items that are not in their original condition, are damaged, or are missing parts for reasons other than the seller’s error .
Up to 50% of item's price: Books with obvious signs of use . CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, software, video games, cassette tapes, or vinyl records that have been opened (taken out of the plastic wrap)

Seller Information

**** WHEN YOU CHOOSE PAYPAL PAYMENT METHOD, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO A MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT TOTAL OF USD $8.00 FOR THE U.S.A. AND USD $35.00 FOR REST OF WORLD/ INTERNATIONAL, BEFORE ADDITION OF POSTAL COSTS . ORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT TOTAL IS MET . IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE PAYMENT OR RESPONSE BY EMAIL OR PHONE WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS WE WILL CANCEL UNPAID ORDERS . *****

We highly recommend insuring your shipment/order/items, we are not responsible for your shipment/order/items after it leaves our location. Packages are shipped USPS Priority Mail guaranteed to arrive in 2 to 4 days in the USA, USPS Priority Mail Express International 4 to 10 days ? out of the USA most locations Worldwide International, and is handled with extreme care. ( We have never had a problem shipping this way ). If buyer would prefer another method of shipping large orders, we will work with you. Please email or call to discuss an alternate shipping method for large orders. Shipping of large orders will be quoted at time of order. We also ship to Canada, Mexico, Europe and most other countries (in some cases we will quote current shipping charges at time of order). We require Registered Mail for some countries due to their postal system. All destinations outside USA shipped via USPS Priority Mail Express International based on size of order and appropriate insurance. Will be in contact by email.


* NOTICE: This disclaimer is on all STILL SEALED RECORDS: Please read the following disclaimer concerning Sealed Records!
* STILL SEALED RECORDS disclaimer: Sealed Records carry a guarantee for the cover ONLY; except in very rare cases, the Record is Sold 'As Is' and is NOT guaranteed since we can not inspect it. You may return a Sealed Album for a refund but it must be returned STILL SEALED, opening it will void the guarantee.
OR, you can buy the STILL SEALED RECORD and then request that we open it and inspect the Record before shipment. If the Record is in at least “EX” condition you agree to complete the sale.
Please do not buy a “STILL SEALED RECORD” if you can not live with the above disclaimer!

* Automatic Discounts given on purchases of 10 or more items ordered and placed at same time.
* 5% Discount on 10 to 100 Items
* 10% Discount on 101 to 200 Items
* 15% Discount on 201 to 300 Items
* 20% Discount on 301 or more Items

* NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS OR DISCOUNT PROGRAMS.

All orders are usually shipped within 24 to 72 hours of receiving full payment.