Conditions and Grading

All of our stock is graded as follows (when there is a grade in the description, picture sleeves are graded first, record second):

Items with no grade are in new or like new/near Mint condition.

MINT (M) New condition.

MINT MINUS (M-) Nearly perfect, a record with no obvious signs of wear, a perfect sleeve with no more than the most minor defects and signs of slight handling.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) A very good plus record will show signs that it was played, but was taken good care of by the previous owner. Record surface may show slight signs of wear or minor scuffs that do not affect play. Picture sleeves may have slight wear, lightly turned up corners.

VERY GOOD (VG) A very good record will show groove wear and may have a few vinyl imperfections which will affect the sound. Picture sleeves will show slightly more wear with perhaps a frayed top edge, ring wear or seam breakdown.

GOOD (G) / GOOD PLUS (G+) A good record will show significant wear and/or scratches, but will play through without skipping. It will have considerable surface noise. Picture sleeves may have seam splits at bottom & spines, tape, writing, ring wear, stickers and other defects will start to overwhelm the item. A good or good plus item is usually acquired to fill a hole in a collection until a better copy comes along.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Shipping Costs USA Orders - Media Mail $5.00 (orders valued $0.01 to $50.00) USA Orders - Media Mail $7.00 (orders valued $50.01 to $100.00) USA Orders - Media Mail $9.00 (orders valued $100.01 to $200.00) USA Orders - Media Mail $11.00 (orders valued $200.01 to $300.00) USA Orders - Media Mail $13.00 (orders valued $300.01 to $400.00) USA Orders - Priority Mail - $8 First LP, $4 each additional Foreign Orders: LP - First Class International for Europe, Australia, South America & Asia $25.00 LP - First Class International - Canada $17.00 LP - First Class International - Mexico $23 45/CD - First Class International Worldwide $15, except 45/CD - Canada - $10 Worldwide - For orders with multiple items, I will quote an exact price prior to purchase

Return Policy

RETURN / GUARANTEE POLICY: Customers may return items for any reason within 15 days for a refund of the total item price if the item is in the same condition in which it was shipped. Items purchased as “New” must be returned still sealed in order to receive a refund. Shipping and handling charges for returned items are the responsibility of the by the buyer unless the return is a result of our error.

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Seller Information

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We are here at Rare Necessities Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM (EST) but of course you can order anytime.

Please note that any orders outside the USA that are over 150.00 USD must be sent registered or Express Mail. If you place an order from outside the USA, and you do not insure and declare the full value, we will not be responsible for loss or breakage.