Seller Information

please make yourself familiar with the grading abbreviations (M, NM, VG+,...), to avoid any
confusion.

Shipping Costs

Items ship from BERLIN - GERMANY. If want to pick it up personally.
All orders are shipped within 1-3 days of payment (Monday-Friday).
Buyer pays shipping costs below:
Germany
1-99 LP's EUR 4.90 als versichertes Paket mit Hermes.
1 CD oder 7" EUR 2.50, 2 CD's EUR 2.80, 3-4 CD's EUR 3.30, 5-99 CD's EUR 4.90
Europe (within the EU)
1 LP EUR 4.20, 2-3 LP's EUR 7.90, 4-6 LP's EUR 14.90*, 7-16 LP's EUR 16.90, 17-20 LP's EUR 19.90
1-3 CD's or 7" EUR 3.90, 4 CD's EUR 5.90, 5-6 CD's EUR 7.90, 7-15 CD's EUR 9.50, 16-20 CD's EUR 16.90
Russia
1 LP EUR 6.70, 2-3 LP's EUR 10.40, 4-6 LP's EUR 17.40, 7-16 LP's EUR 30.50, 17-20 LP's EUR 36.50
1-3 CD's or 7" EUR 6.40, 4 CD's EUR 8.40, 5-6 CD's EUR 10,40, 7-15 CD's EUR 15.40, 16-20 CD's EUR 30.50
Europe (outside of EU)
1 LP EUR 4.20, 2-3 LP's EUR 7.90, 4-6 LP's EUR 14.90, 7-16 LP's EUR 28.00, 17-20 LP's EUR 34.00
1-3 CD's or 7" EUR 3.90, 4 CD's EUR 5.90, 5-6 CD's EUR 7.90, 7-15 CD's EUR 12.90, 16-20 CD's EUR 28.00
Any other country / Airmail (USA,Canada,Mexico,Australia,South America...)
1 LP EUR 4.90, 2-3 LP's EUR 7.90, 4-6 LP's EUR 17.90, 7-16 LP's EUR 40.00, 17-20 LP's EUR 55.00
1-3 CD's or 7" EUR 4.40, 4-6 CD's EUR 7.90, 7-15 CD's EUR 17.90, 16-20 CD's EUR 40.00
registered mail: EUR 2.50 Extra
i accept PAYPAL
please note that double packed items will be counted as two items.

Grading

Mint (M)
Vinyl
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. 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.
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 should show no obvious signs of wear. A
45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible
ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits
or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be
true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint
condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this
grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest
Goldmine book value.
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.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Vinyl
Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs
that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record
surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that
don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The
label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center
hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have
some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may 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 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).
Very Good (VG)
Vinyl
Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be
more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft
passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove
wear will start to be noticeable, as with 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. Goldmine price guides with more
than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be
your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will
normally pay you for a Near Mint record.
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.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
Vinyl
Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. 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 (on a styrene
record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have 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...but keep looking to upgrade.
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.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
Vinyl
Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. 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 writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside
it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, 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.
Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.