Record grading is visually assessed via the VJM Record Grading System. We understand that grading 78s, even within certain parameters, is still a somewhat subjective process. That is why we choose to offer a full sixty-day money back free return policy (applies to non-international purchases). We clean 78s prior to shipping, but further cleaning is recommended to your personal satisfaction. All 78s will be shipped in a box designed for 78s, with careful protection. The expense of the materials to protect your item is included in the shipping cost so that we can continue to provide appropriate protection. We will combine shipping on multiple items if possible and refund any shipping overages. Your 78 will be protected in an outer sleeve. If a 78 has a corresponding inner sleeve, we will include it, although we cannot guarantee it was the original sleeve or that the sleeve is of a particular quality. We provide inner sleeves when they are needed. We consider reasonable offers made. See our store for more 78s and 1800 other vintage hard goods. Our music selections also include LPs, 45s, and 8-track tapes. Watch the included video to see the packaging process we use for 78s.