Conditions and Grading

Grading System
In order to assist everyone who buys from us , we follow the Record Collector Magazine set of standards for the condition of records, cassettes and CDs. Anyone buying or selling records must use these conditions to state what amount of wear and tear the disc, its sleeve and/or contents have been subject to. We visually inspect every single one of our items. The standard condition categories we use , and a description of what each one means , are listed below:
MINT (M)
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.
EXCELLENT (EX)
The record shows some small signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might only have minimal signs of wear. Nice copy.
VERY GOOD (VG)
The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite surface marks and scratches. Normal wear and tear on the cover and contents is acceptable , although occasionally extra items such as inserts or lyric sheets may be incomplete or missing.
GOOD (G)
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
Why does an item have two grades?
Where an item has two grades supplied , these are in Cover/Media order. For example , the grading EX/M would indicated that the cover is in EXCELLENT condition and the media is in MINT. Where items are given just one grade to describe them , this indicates that they are issued and supplied with no picture cover. The grade they have in this case is for the media.
CDs and 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

PayPal, Cash (UK Pounds), Personal Check (UK Pounds Payable To 'Colin Hayes'), Postal Money Order (UK Pounds Payable To 'Colin Hayes'), Postal (UK Pounds)

Shipping Costs To UK : 7 inch 45 , Tape or CD : 1 = 2.95 GBP , 0.75 each after. To UK : 10 inch , 12 inch , LP or Video : 1 = 4.95 GBP , 1 each after. To UK : Tracked Service - Add £2 to the standard shipping total. To Europe : 7 inch 45 , Tape or CD : 1 = 6.95 GBP , 1.50 each after. To Europe : 10 inch , 12 inch , LP or Video : 1 = 9.95 GBP , 2 each after. To Europe : Tracked Service - Add £5 to the standard shipping total. To USA & Rest Of World : 7 inch 45 , Tape or CD : 1 = 9.95 GBP , 3 each after. To USA & Rest Of World : 10 inch , 12 inch , LP or Video : 1 = 19.95 GBP , 3 each after. To USA & Rest Of World : Tracked Service - Add £6 to the standard shipping total.

Return Policy

We have a no-quibble return policy. If it's not what you were expecting or you're not entirely happy , then you can return it with no issue.

Seller Information

Items where the sleeve is described as ‘GENERIC’ are issued without picture sleeve and supplied in a plain or company sleeve.

Shipping is made within ONE business day from the UK.

All postage rates are inclusive of the cost of strong and professional packaging to ensure you receive your order safely and undamaged.

Signed-for and tracked services are available.
Orders will be cancelled if payment is not received within 7 days