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

PayPal

Shipping Costs Minimum Order Total €.60.00 + shipping costs (buyer pays shipping) Totale Ordine Minimo €.60,00 + spese di spedizione (l'acquirente paga la spedizione) Imballaggio: cartone e airball; Spedizione lp fuori dalla copertina. Spedizione tracciata. Spedisco con Poste Italiane. Le spese di spedizione comprendono anche i costi di imballaggio con nuovo materiale sempre di altissima qualità. In caso di dubbi (classificazione, costi di spedizione, etc.), chiedere. La comunicazione è alla base di ogni rapporto interpersonale. L'acquirente paga la spedizione e le tasse di stato e doganali correlate. Nel caso in cui l'acquirente riceva un pacco manomesso o danneggiato, prima di ritirarlo, deve informarmi dell'evento e seguire le istruzioni che verranno comunicate: non sono responsabile per eventuali pacchi manomessi o danneggiati ritirati dall'acquirente senza rispettare la procedura (nessuna comunicazione o mancato rispetto delle istruzioni fornite). Se un pacco non viene consegnato in modo tempestivo, sarò felice di fornire tutte le informazioni in mio possesso, al fine di aiutare l'acquirente. Tutti i costi relativi alle tasse doganali o di dovere sono a carico dell'acquirente. Packing: carton and airball; Lp shipping out of the cover. Tracked shipping. I ship with Poste Italiane. The shipping costs also include the costs of packaging with new material, always of the highest quality. In case of doubts (classification, shipping costs, etc.), ask. Communication is the basis of every interpersonal relationship. Buyer pays shipping and related state and customs taxes. In the event that the buyer receives a tampered or damaged package, before picking it up, he must inform me of the event and follow the instructions that will be communicated: I am not responsible for any tampered or damaged packages collected by the buyer without respecting the procedure (none communication or failure to comply with the instructions provided). If a package is not delivered in a timely manner, I will be happy to provide any information in my possession in order to help the buyer. All costs related to customs or duty taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. SHIPPING TO ITALY: Standard - Poste Italiane: 7 - 14 Business Days 1 to 2600 grams: €11.90 2601 to 4400 grams: €13.70 4401 grams and up: €11.90 per each additional 2600 grams SHIPPING TO UNITED KINGDOM: Standard - Poste Italiane: 7 - 15 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €22.00 701 to 1600 grams: €31.40 1601 grams and up: €22.00 per each additional 700 grams SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Standard - Poste Italiane: 15 - 21 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €39.10 701 to 1600 grams: €54,65 1601 grams and up: €39.10 per each additional 700 grams SHIPPING TO CANADA / MEXICO: Standard - Poste Italiane: 14 - 21 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €29.80 701 to 1600 grams: €43.65 1601 grams and up: €29.80 per each additional 700 grams SHIPPING TO JAPAN / UNITED STATES: Standard - Poste Italiane: 15 - 21 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €29.80 701 to 1600 grams: €43.65 1601 grams and up: €29.80 per each additional 700 grams SHIPPING TO ISRAEL: Standard - Poste Italiane: 7 - 15 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €22.00 701 to 1600 grams: €31.40 1600 grams and up: €22.00 per each additional 700 grams SHIPPING TO NORWAY / ICELAND: Standard - Poste Italiane: 7 - 15 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €22.00 701 to 1600 grams: €31.40 1601 grams and up: €22.00 per each additional 700 grams SHIPPING TO AUSTRIA / BELGIUM/ DENMARK/ FINLAND/ FRANCE/ GERMANY/ GREECE/ IRELAND/ LIECHTENSTEIN/ LUXEMBOURG/ NETHERLANDS/ POLAND/ PORTUGAL/ SAN MARINO/ SPAIN/ SWEDEN/ SWITZERLAND/ VATICAN CITY: Standard - Poste Italiane: 7 - 15 Business Days 1 to 700 grams: €22.00 701 to 1600 grams: €31.40 1601 grams and up: €22.00 per each additional 700 grams

Return Policy

How will you deal with items that are lost in the mail or never show up?
Ship only by registered mail. All orders over €.100.00 (including shipping costs) will be shipped insured. For the International Insured service, shipping is guaranteed in all countries where the right to insurance is recognized. In the event that the country of dispatch does not recognize the right to insurance, the order will not be processed.
How will you deal with items that are damaged in transit?
I guarantee a professional packaging. Upon request I provide the insured with costs paid by the buyer. In the event that the buyer receives a tampered or damaged package, before collecting it, he must inform me of the event and follow the instructions that will be communicated: i am not responsible for any tampered or damaged parcels withdrawn by the buyer who does not comply with the procedure (no communication or failure to comply with the instructions given).

How will you deal with buyers who order the wrong item and wish to return?
Shipping and all costs incurred paid by the buyer.Returns are not accepted unless previously authorized.
The buyer must inform me that he intends to exercise the right of withdrawal within and no later than 14 calendar days from receipt of the item.
If the return was authorized:
1) The cost of the return shipment (including any customs fees, etc.) is charged to the buyer;
2) the shipment must be tracked and secured for the entire value;
3) the packaging must be with top quality cardboard and airball; Lp shipping outside the cover;
4) only after having received the item and having verified that it is in the same condition as when it was shipped, will all the payments received by the consumer be refunded using the same payment method used by the buyer for the initial purchase.
On the other hand, the customer is responsible for the return costs, including customs, related taxes, etc.
How will you deal with returns if the seller makes an error?
Who pays for shipping on returns?
Shipping and all costs paid by the seller and refund the total amount paid. Disagreement on the rating excluded.