Conditions and Grading

Cover / Media Standard UK Record Collector magazine system, fine-tuned with + and -. Note therefore our VG+ may be slightly worse than a normal US VG+. Cover graded first, vinyl/cd second.

Record Collector's Grading System

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
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EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
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VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
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FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
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POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
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BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
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CDs & CASSETTES: As a general rule, CDs and cassettes either play perfectly - in which case they are in Mint condition - or they don't, in which case their value is minimal. Cassette tape is liable to deteriorate with age, even if it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying old tapes. CDs are difficult to grade visually: they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. In general, the plastic containers for cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are broken or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as record sleeves

Payment Methods Accepted

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Shipping Costs Standard UK delivery AND regular iniernational airmail delivery are only insured to 20 GBP. UK Tracked 24/48 and international tracked airmail are insured up to 50 GBP All items or parcels over 50 GBP in value MUST be sent using insured post. In the event of a lost or damaged item we will only pay compensation up to the insured value of shipping Please note, we must be informed within 35 days of shipping if an item has not been delivered. We are not responsible for missing items after this time. Customers must inform us of damaged or faulty items within 7 days of receipt. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties (including VAT) imposed by your country of residence, or the country in which the package is received. Please contact your local postal service for details of these charges before you order. Return Policy Any item may be returned if we are notified within 7 days of receipt as per the UK distance selling regulations. Any item damaged, lost in the post etc will be refunded up to the limit of the insurance provided by the shipping company for the shipping method chosen. Note the UK post office only offers 20 GBP insurance on untracked inland and standard airmail deliveries, and trackable delivery needs to be chosen if greater insurance is needed. For damaged items we need to be notified within 7 days of receipt. If a customer wishes to complain an item has not been received we need to be notified within 35 days of shipping date. If an item received is defective, i.e. does not play without skipping or similar, we will be liable for return postage if we wish it to be returned. This does NOT apply to grading disputes - we will always endeavour to be as fair as possible with gradings, but bear in mind the vast majority of our stock is secondhand. If a customer wishes to return an item that they feel is overgraded (i.e. they feel the sleeve is VG+ as opposed to NM) we will fully refund the amount paid if notified within 7 days and the item returned, but will not be responsible for return postage. UK - LP/12"/10"/Video Second Class - Up to 2kg total weight (including packaging) - £4.90: Over 2kg will be quoted at cost UK - LP/12"/10"/Video First Class - Up to 2kg total weight (including packaging) - £5.60: Over 2kg will be quoted at cost UK - LP/12"/10"/Video Tracked 48 - Up to 2kg total weight (including packaging) - £5.00: Over 2kg will be quoted at cost UK - LP/12"/10"/Video Tracked 24 - Up to 2kg total weight (including packaging) - £5.85: Over 2kg will be quoted at cost UK - 7" Second Class - Up to 4 discs - £2.85: 5 - 20 discs - £4.90: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - 7" First Class - Up to 4 discs - £4.85: 5 - 20 discs - £5.60: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - 7" Tracked 48 - Up to 4 discs - £4.25: 5 - 20 discs - £5.00: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - 7" Tracked 24 - Up to 4 discs - £5.05: 5 - 20 discs - £5.85: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - CD Second Class - Up to 2 discs - £2.85: 3 - 20 discs - £4.90: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - CD First Class - Up to 2 discs - £4.85: 3 - 20 discs - £5.60: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - CD Tracked 48 - Up to 2 discs - £4.25: 3 - 20 discs - £5.00: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - CD Tracked 24 - Up to 2 discs - £5.05: 3 - 20 discs - £5.85: Over 20 discs will be quoted at cost UK - Special Delivery - Starts at £11.00 UK - Box Sets are quoted individually Europe (inc Russia) - LP/12"/10"/video - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 10.50 GBP - Additional LP etc - 1.70 GBP Europe (inc Russia) - 7" - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 6.40 GBP - Additional 7" - 0.85 GBP Europe (inc Russia) - CD/DVD - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 1 CD - 6.40 GBP, 2 CDs 7.25 GBP, 3 CDs 10.50 GBP, Additional CDs 0.85 GBP each World Zone 1 - LP/12"/10"/video - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 17.00 GBP - Additional LP etc - 3.70 GBP World Zone 1 - 7" - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 8.50 GBP - Additional 7" - 1.60 GBP World Zone 1 - CD/DVD - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 1 CD - 8.50 GBP, 2 CDs 9.10 GBP, 3 CDs 17.00 GBP, Additional CDs 1.60 GBP each World Zone 2 - LP/12"/10"/video - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 19.00 GBP - Additional LP etc - 2.00 GBP World Zone 2 - 7" - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 10.00 GBP - Additional 7" - 2.00 GBP World Zone 2 - CD/DVD - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 1 CD - 10.00 GBP, 2 CDs 12.00 GBP, 3 CDs 19.00 GBP, Additional CDs 2.00 GBP each World Zone 3 - LP/12"/10"/video - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 20.50 GBP - Additional LP etc - 1.80 GBP World Zone 3 - 7" - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 8.80 GBP - Additional 7" - 1.80 GBP World Zone 3 - CD/DVD - Standard airmail (not tracked) - 1 CD - 8.80 GBP, 2 CDs 10.60 GBP, 3 CDs 20.50 GBP, Additional CDs 1.80 GBP each World Zone 1 = Countries outside Europe except those listed in World Zones 2 and 3, i.e. Canada, S America, Africa, Japan, etc World Zone 2 = Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Pacific Islands, etc World Zone 3 = USA & US Outlying Islands only International tracked deliveries (insured to 50 GBP) - 4.50 GBP additional to basic charge International tracked deliveries (insured to 250 GBP) - 7.00 GBP additional to basic charge (Please ask if wanted for orders of value > 50 GBP (BEFORE PAYING)

Return Policy

Any item may be returned if we are notified within 7 days of receipt as per the UK distance selling regulations. Any item damaged, lost in the post etc will be refunded up to the limit of the insurance provided by the shipping company for the shipping method chosen. Note the UK post office only offers 20 pounds insurance on inland and standard airmail deliveries, and trackable delivery needs to be chosen if greater insurance is needed.
For damaged items we need to be notified within 7 days of receipt. If a customer wishes to complain an item has not been received we need to be notified within 35 days of shipping date.
If an item received is defective, ie does not play at all, we will be liable for return postage if we wish it to be returned. This does NOT apply to grading disputes - we will always endeavour to be as fair as possible with gradings, but bear in mind the vast majority of our stock is secondhand. If a customer wishes to return an item that they feel is overgraded (ie they feel the sleeve is VG+ as opposed to Ex) we will fully refund the amount paid if notified within 7 days and the item returned, but will not be responsible for return postage.

Seller Information

All items in our store are photographed so you can be sure the item you see is the item you will receive, and in the condition you expect.
We currently always ship by second class post within the UK and standard airmail overseas unless requested otherwise.