Curious Tea Records
Washington, United States
Overall Rating: 
Feedback: 98.2% positive (111 ratings)
Fill Rate: 83%
Time To Ship: 1.8 days
Response Time: 0.7 days (17.2 hrs)
Transactions: 315
Seller Since: July 2015 (8.8 years)
Inventory: 4,781 items (74 days ago)
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Store Information
Seller Information
Both my reputation and happy customers are very important to me so if you have any issue whatsoever with an item you've bought please always contact me BEFORE leaving neutral or negative feedback, and let me try to turn your negative experience into a positive one. You'll almost always be very pleasantly surprised at the outcome. I always try to sort out problems promptly and amicably and even if we can't reach agreement I still offer a full no-quibble refund (you MUST pay the return postage) if you're not completely satisfied. If you're unwilling to give me a chance to rectify any problem that may arise then please buy from another seller. Also please make sure your Paypal address is up-to-date. If there is a discrepancy I usually notice but if I don't it's on you. Cheers! Shipping Costs
Shipping Costs
US Media Mail: $4 unlimited shipping! Orders over $50 are FREE to ship!
US Media Mail: $4 unlimited shipping! Orders over $50 are FREE to ship!
US Media Mail: $5 for poster (mailed rolled in a tube)
US Priority: $9 for first LP, $1 each additional
US Priority: $6.50 for first 45 or CD, .50 each additional
US Priority: $7 for poster.
Insurance can be added, let me know and I can add to final price before you pay.
Canada: $19.99 for first LP, $3 each additional.
Canada: $15 for the first 45, $2 for each thereafter.
Canada: $19.99 for poster
Mexico: $18 for first 45, $2 each thereafter
Mexico: $21.99 for first LP, $3 each additional.
Mexico: $21.99 for poster
Rest of World: LPs - 1st Class International Mail: $24.99 for the first LP, $6 for each additional (1-2 weeks)
Rest of World: 45s - $19.99 for the first 45, $3 for each thereafter (Allow 1-2 weeks delivery)
Rest of World: Poster - $19.99 (Allow 1-2 weeks delivery) Grading
Grading
I am a strict and conservative grader. I use the Goldmine guide.
M - Only unopened records.
NM - Unplayed records or played a few times with zero flaws.
EX - Very slight inaudible flaws.
VG+ - Slight flaws, very few, if any, audible.
VG - Slight flaws, some audible crackle, nothing too distracting.
G+ - Scratches felt with finger causing repeating pops in parts.
G - More flaws, scratches.
F - Many flaws should play without skips, but not pretty.
P - Ton of flaws. Parts not listenable. Used for samples or cover.
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.
Return Policy
Return Policy
If your order is lost, stolen or never arrives we will replace the order or refund your money 100%
If your order is damaged in transit we will replace the order or refund your money 100%. However any item over $100 requires insurance.
We accept returns in the same condition we sent them to you. Buyer pays all return shipping costs.
If we make a mistake we will pay all return shipping costs and correct the order or refund you.
Payments Accepted:
PayPal (USD)
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