redblob United Kingdom
Overall Rating:
Feedback: 99.8% positive (563 ratings)
Fill Rate: 40%
Response Time: 0.9 days (20.9 hrs)
Transactions: 1,085
Seller Since: September 1999 (24.8 years)
Inventory: 0 items (1691 days ago)
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Shipping Costs
Shipping Costs UK: 7"/CD/DVD/MC = £2.00 for first item, then £0.50 each 10"/12"/LP/Video = £4.00 for first item, then £1.00 each Europe: 7"/CD/DVD/MC = £4.00 for first item, then £1.00 each 10"/12"/LP/Video = £6.00 for first item, then £2.00 each USA/Canada/South America: 7"/CD/DVD/MC = £5.00 for first item, then £1.50 each 10"/12"/LP/Video = £8.00 for first item, then £2.50 each Rest of world (including Australasia/Japan/China/Korea): 7"/CD/DVD/MC = £5.50 for first item, then £2.00 each 10"/12"/LP/Video = £9.50 for first item, then £3.00 each Overseas rates are for Air Mail shipping. Grading
Grading Every item is given a condition grading which is done by hand/eye/ear on an individual item by item basis. We use the following standard grading system: * EX - Excellent (including Mint and New)* No deterioration in sound quality or packaging, near perfect overall. * VG - Very Good Some surface scratches/marks but plays well, no excessive wear and tear. * G - Good Sound quality has deteriorated noticably with scratches, packaging scuffed/torn/folded. * P - Poor Playable but with bad sound quality, packaging has excessive folds, tears, stains etc. * Although many of our items are in fact new we still grade these as new doesn't always mean mint (but most do end up being 'EX'). Items are graded sleeve/packaging then disc/media. For example, 'VG/EX' means the packaging is very good and the disc is excellent. 'EX/VG/G' would be used for a double album where the packaging is excellent, disc 1 is very good and disc 2 is good. -/EX means the item has plain or no packaging (for example a record with a plain sleeve or a CD with a plain case and no inserts) - this packaging is not graded as it is replaceable. We can also supply replacement CD cases etc.
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
Return Policy
Return Policy Everything is guaranteed. We do not knowingly sell records that jump or CDs that skip. If you are not 100% satisfied with the listed condition of your purchase or if your purchase is faulty, you can return it to us within 14 days and we will refund the original cost (including postage and packing), issue a credit note or change it for something of equal value. Distance Selling You have the right to cancel your order (for any reason) within 7 days of receiving the goods. To exercise this option, you must inform us in writing (letter or e-mail) within 7 days of receipt of order. If not faulty, goods must be returned in the same condition and packaging in which they were sent out and with any seals still intact. If you use this option to cancel for non-faulty items, you will be responsible for the postage costs incurred returning the item.
Payments Accepted: PayPal, Cash (UK pounds), Cash (Euros (notes only, no coins), Cash (US dollars (notes only, no coins), Personal Check (in UK pounds ONLY, payable to Tim Driver), Postal (in UK pounds ONLY, payable to Tim Driver), International Money Order (in UK pounds ONLY, payable to Tim Driver),
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