Conditions and Grading

How We Grade
Over ten years of grading nearly a million albums, Shuga
Records has developed a consistent – and conservative –
method for objectively grading the condition of everything
we sell. All recordings are visually inspected under high-
intensity lights, using our customized grading system.
Still-Sealed Mint (SS): When someone says something’s “Mint
condition,” this is what they’re talking about. The album is
sealed in its original packaging and has never been played.
Mint (M-): This is the highest grade for records that have
been played. The album is in excellent condition and shows
no visible signs of wear or damage that will affect sound
quality.
VG+: While not flawless, the condition is very good, showing
only minimal signs of use. Any visible blemishes should have
minimal affect on play quality, though light surface noise
maybe present at very quiet portions or between tracks. This
is a record that should satisfy all but the most strict of
collectors. There may be slight ring or cover wear, or minor
writing on the cover.
VG: Vinyl may have scratches and/or other visual blemishes,
but should play through without skipping or repeating. Light
to moderate surface noise and/or crackle may be present,
however not overly distracting. Covers may have moderate
ring and/or edge wear, cut-outs / hole punches, or a
moderate seam splits.
VG- and below: Let’s be honest: sound quality is low and the
cover may be in very poor shape. We consider any item graded
at or below VG- as a LOW GRADE item. We only sell albums
rated VG- and above unless a record is so rare that its
presence in the collection transcends the poor quality of
the vinyl or cover.
Note: Our custom grading system is not based on the Goldmine
system.

Conditions and Grading

How We Grade
Over ten years of grading nearly a million albums, Shuga
Records has developed a consistent – and conservative –
method for objectively grading the condition of everything
we sell. All recordings are visually inspected under high-
intensity lights, using our customized grading system.
Still-Sealed Mint (SS): When someone says something’s “Mint
condition,” this is what they’re talking about. The album is
sealed in its original packaging and has never been played.
Mint (M-): This is the highest grade for records that have
been played. The album is in excellent condition and shows
no visible signs of wear or damage that will affect sound
quality.
VG+: While not flawless, the condition is very good, showing
only minimal signs of use. Any visible blemishes should have
minimal affect on play quality, though light surface noise
maybe present at very quiet portions or between tracks. This
is a record that should satisfy all but the most strict of
collectors. There may be slight ring or cover wear, or minor
writing on the cover.
VG: Vinyl may have scratches and/or other visual blemishes,
but should play through without skipping or repeating. Light
to moderate surface noise and/or crackle may be present,
however not overly distracting. Covers may have moderate
ring and/or edge wear, cut-outs / hole punches, or a
moderate seam splits.
VG- and below: Let’s be honest: sound quality is low and the
cover may be in very poor shape. We consider any item graded
at or below VG- as a LOW GRADE item. We only sell albums
rated VG- and above unless a record is so rare that its
presence in the collection transcends the poor quality of
the vinyl or cover.
Note: Our custom grading system is not based on the Goldmine
system.

Payment Methods Accepted

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Cash (USA $ CASH AT YOUR OWN RISK), Personal Check (USA $ WE WAIT FOR ALL CHECKS TO CLEAR BEFORE ), Postal Money Order ( Money Order (USA $ ), Western Union (USA $ ), Bidpay (USA $ )

Shipping Methods and Costs

USPS Media: First LP is $4.00. Each additional LP is $1.00. (2-LP sets count as two records).
USPS Media: First 78 is $8.00. Each additional 78 is $5.00. (2 78 book sets count as two records).
USPS Priority: First LP is $9.00. Each additional LP is $2.00
USPS Priority: First 45 is $8.00. Each additional 45 is $1.00
USPS Priority: First 78 is $12.00. Each additional 78 is $4.00
Canada: First LP record is $14.00 Each additional LP is $3.00
Mexico: First LP record is $14.00. Each additional LP is $3.00
Asia: First LP is $19.00 Each additional LP is $5.00
Europe, South America, Africa: First LP is $19.00 Each additional LP is $5.00
Australia: First LP record is $19.00. Each additional LP is $5.00

Return Policy

All records are guaranteed to be in the condition stated or you may return it within 2 weeks and receive a full refund, postage excluded. Still sealed items must be returned sealed in order to be eligible for a refund.

Seller Information

Customer Service:
Please always email us with any problems or questions or feel free to call our help desk and info line. Operators are available 24 hours a day/7days a week. Please leave a message if no one answers. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Phone: 773-521-9060
Packaging:
To prevent splitting, we ship all records in a 2–3 mm sleeve, outside the jacket. All records are packed in a new record mailing box (tested 200 lbs.). We ship every business day.

* Double LPs, box sets, etc. will incur additional shipping costs as indicated above.
* You may edit your shipping total when submitting payment through PayPal.
* International Buyers – Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional
costs will be prior to bidding or buying.