Conditions and Grading

Standard Goldmine, we are very careful about attention to detail and do our grading on the conservative side.

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 1 CD shipped to USA - $3.00-shipped in padded mailer-USPS First Class 1 LP shipped to USA - $5.00 by USPS Media Mail 1 LP shipped to USA - $12.00 by USPS Priority Mail 1 cassette shipped to USA - $2.50-in padded mailer-USPS First Class Shipping LP to world is at cost plus $2.00-inc. new record mailer + safety flat. First Class International. Currently July 18 2011 postage cost is $13.18 for up to 20 ounces and $14.97 for up to 24 ounces. These rates are to Europe, Asia, Australia and other countries farther away from USA. Rates to Canada and Mexico are less. We'll work it out and let you know right away. Rates to Central and South America are slightly less than to most of the world. Same deal, we'll weigh your package and work the total out on the USPS site. Most single record packages will weigh less than 24 ounces. Records always shipped in sturdy record mailers with protective flat. Shipping of CD or cassette to world is at cost plus $2.00 which includes a brand new padded mailer. The US Postal Service requires that we mail packages to other countries in person and they require us to fill out a customs form for each package. Usually waiting in line. That's why we charge a little extra above the postage amount for this service + the cost of the new mailer. We will ship to anywhere in the world. Sometimes we'll have to get back to you about the rates. You may write before you order if you like and we'll work the rate out and let you know. Thanks so much for looking at our Music Stack Shop!

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Seller Information

We really do pay close attention to details. We try to be honest and accurate in our descriptions. When we choose to list an item on Music Stack we try to make our item the best value on the board, better condition for less money. We are a high quality used and collectible music and movie shop and do not list very many of our items on Music Stack. The ones we do have here are of the highest standards.