Seller Information

In light of continuing USPS shipping cost increases, I now ship everything in the states via Media Mail in order to keep transit costs as low as possible. If you need it to ship via an alternative method, that is not a problem. Just lemme know, they will be done. All shipments to territories outsde the US are sent via USPS First Class Package International Mail, and I apologize in advance for the financial pain. It remainsl the most cost effective method available to get a package from the states to you.
Sales tax (8.75%) collected on all orders sent to addresses within the state of CA.

Shipping Costs

LP USPS Domestic Media Mail: $5.00 + $.25 each additional (2LP sets count as two records, etc)
LP USPS Domestic Priority Mail: Pricing variable based on address; $10-$14 + $2.00 each additional
LP UPS Domestic: Upon Request. Pricing variable based on address and service
LP USPS First Class Canada: $16.00 + $2.00 each additional
LP USPS First Class Mexico: $12.00 + $2.00 each additional
LP USPS First Class International - Europe, Asia, South America, Australia: $24 + $5.00 each additional
LP USPS Priority International - Europe, Asia, South America, Australia: $50 + $5.00 each additional
CD USPS Domestic First Class: $3.25 + $.50 each additional (2CD sets count as two discs, etc)
CD USPS Priority Mail: $10.00 + $1 each additional
CD USPS First Class Canada: $10.00 + $.50 each additional
CD USPS First Class Mexico: $12.00 + $2.00 each additional
CD USPS International First Class - Europe, Asia, South America, Australia: $14.00 + $2.00 each additional
CD USPS Priority International - Europe, Asia, South America, Australia: $32
7" USPS First Class Mail: $4.00 + $.50 per additional
7" USPS Priority Mail: $10.00 + $1.00 per additional
7" USPS First Class Canada: $10 + $2.00 per additional
7" USPS First Class Mexico: $22.00 + $2.00 each additional
7" USPS First Class International- Europe, Asia, South America, Australia: $14 + $2.00 per additional
7" USPS Priority International: Europe, Asia, South America, Australia: $32

Grading

I adhere to the time-tested Goldmine grading standard. In addition,
descriptions are very detailed and expand upon a simple grade, which
typically still leaves questions. While I don't play everything, anything that
looks like a potential problem gets a spin. Sealed items are noted as SS, and
any jacket/sleeve issues that may exist are noted in the description.
Otherwise...
Mint (M)...Don't use this very often. Jacket is perfect and vinyl in unplayed
condition.
Near Mint (NM)...Jacket may have the slightest of imperfections; vinyl basically
free of defects, may have extremely slight scuff. No playback issues.
VG++...Jacket may have minor imperfection, emphasis on minor: vinyl will
have one or two surface marks but will play with no issues.
VG+...Jacket will show some signs of aging/wear, dents, promo marks (cut
corner, saw-cut, cut-out hole); vinyl will have some surface markings which
do not affect play.
VG...Jacket may have obvious defects including writing, tape, slight staining or
tearing; vinyl will have several marks: play will be acceptable but may include
some surface noise or pops.
G...Good. Or, um, not good. You will rarely see this grade from me as I find
selling items in this condition a waste of time. Unless, of course, it's uber
rare.

Goldmine Grading Standard:

Mint [M]: 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.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]: 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.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]: 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.
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Very Good [VG]: 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.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: 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.
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Poor [P], Fair [F]: 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.

Return Policy

I am extremely flexible in regards to return requests. If you ordered the wrong item or
made an error in your order, you can return the item at your expense and I will refund the
cost of the item, as long as said item is returned in the same condition when shipping (ie-
if item was shipped sealed, it must be returned sealed). Items that are either damaged in
transit or that never arrive will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. There is simply no
way to guarantee a refund based on every circumstance. Insurance is available for a reason
and I encourage buyers to purchase to avoid such situations.
Again, the goal is that each transaction is one in which both the buyer and seller are
mutually satisfied and I will go to great lengths to ensure such satisfaction. One note -
when it comes to sealed vinyl, pressing issues have existed as long as records have been
pressed and I will have a hard time justifying a refund when it comes to an isolated
pressing defect. Just saying.