Conditions and Grading

Goldmine Grading Standard:

(These standards have been expanded to include definitions of CD specific gradings)

Mint [M]

Vinyl: 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.

CD: Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]

Vinyl: 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.

CD: Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]

Vinyl: 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.

CD: A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and certainly not abused. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).
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Very Good [VG]

Vinyl: 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.

CD: Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]

Vinyl: 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.

CD: There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip
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Poor [P], Fair [F]:

Vinyl: 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.

CD: The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller's comments for details. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.
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Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.

Payment Methods Accepted

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Shipping Costs All items are shipped to your registered PayPal address by Standard Parcel / Air Mail. If you would like to be able to track the delivery of your order, please choose the Signed-For Delivery option, as Standard Delivery does not include a tracking number. Please note: We only ship Signed-For Delivery for any orders over £20, as it allows the order to be tracked and covered if damaged or lost. If you decide to choose 'Standard Delivery' on orders above £20 then you will be warned that Fantastic Plastic cannot accept any responsibility for orders that are lost or damaged. There is a parcel weight limitation of 2kg (approximately 7 records) to countries outside of the UK, so the base shipping rate will need to be paid for each 2kg parcel required in an order. We will inform you if your order does exceed this weight limitation. Courier delivery will then be required. Please note our minimum order limit is £0.99 UK: 1 CD (Standard Delivery) £2.99 + £0.99 each additional item UK: 1 CD (Courier Delivery) £4.99 + £0.99 each additional item UK: 1 LP/12"/10" (Courier Delivery) £4.99 + £0.99 each additional item UK: 1 7" (Standard Delivery) £2.99 for up to 3 records UK: 1 7" (Courier Delivery) £4.99 for up to 3 records EU: 1 CD (Standard Delivery) £6.49 + £1.49 each additional item EU: 1 CD (Signed-For Delivery) £9.99 + £1.49 each additional item EU: 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) £12.99 + £1.99 each additional item EU: 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) £12.99 + £1.99 each additional item EU: 1 7" (Standard Delivery) £5.99 + £0.99 each additional item EU: 1 7" (Signed-For Delivery) £9.99 + £0.99 each additional item Rest of the world: 1 CD (Standard Delivery) £7.99 + £1.99 each additional item Rest of the world: 1 CD (Signed-For Delivery) £11.99 + £1.99 each additional item Rest of the world (Except USA): 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) £19.99 + £3.29 each additional item Rest of the world (Except USA): 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) £25.99 + £3.29 each additional item Rest of the world (USA): 1 LP/12"/10" (Courier Delivery) £17.99 + £1.49 each additional item Rest of the world: 1 7" (Standard Delivery) £7.99 + £1.99 each additional item Rest of the world: 1 7" (Signed-For Delivery) £11.99 + £1.99 each additional item USA LP £18.99 Courier - up to 1 kilo in weight (1-4 records) USA LP £24.99 Courier - up to 2 kilo in weight (5-10 records) All Overseas Orders Over 2kg - Please Ask For A Price Quote

Return Policy

How will you deal with items that are lost in the mail or never show up?
CUSTOMER REFUNDED IF STRAIGHT AWAY IF TRACKING IS PURCHASED WITH ORDER.
How will you deal with items that are damaged in transit?
CUSTOMER REFUNDED IF PROOF OF DAMAGE IS PROVIDED.
How will you deal with buyers who order the wrong item and wish to return?
RETURNS NOT ACCEPTED FOR CUSTOMER ERROR.
How will you deal with returns if the seller makes an error?
REFUND BUYER.
Who pays for shipping on returns?
BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAGE.

Seller Information

Most Near Mint items are shop stock never played.
All orders are normally sent out within 24 hours of payment.
I am happy to answer any questions, don't hesitate too ask.
I will send anywhere in the World.
Please note our minimum order limit is £0.99