As you are assessing items for sale, you become very blasé, until you open a box that makes you go “WOW, these were taken care of” or stored for a long time.  That was this box of records, an eclectic time-spanning collection, but well cared for.   I have taken them, assessed them, evaluated their ‘grade’ – the only thing I haven’t done is played them as I am a seller, and any equipment I am going to use would no doubt lower the value of these little vinyl masterpieces.  

Many of the albums are in a minor played state and I believe worthy of the price requested.

  The table below is more of a tracking system than anything and is an integral part of this sale.  I am sharing with you my opinion of the condition using the following grading guidelines:

Very Good Plus (VG+) Vinyl

Generally worth 50% 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. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. 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. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.  

Very Good (VG)   Vinyl

Generally worth 25% 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. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.  

I look forward to sending you the album package of your choosing. 

22	Kennedy Wit	John F Kennedyy	Very Good Plus	1964
24	Greatest Hits	Chuck Berry	Very Good	1967
15	Captured Life at the Forum	3 DOG NIGHT	Very Good	1969 open info album