Here to be sold - with free postage, of course
(I try to pitch my stuff below the market in the hope of
actually selling something - it's not cheaper because it's inferior. Quite the
contrary on most occasions - and I never use 'stock' photos; what you see is
what you will get!)
Please take a look at my other listings - always an eclectic(!)
selection.
The following was issued by 'Record Collector' Magazine as a Grading
Guide. I apply the same principles to Compact Discs & DVDs:
MINT: The record itself
is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound
quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or
poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed
should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows
some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound
quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has
obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound
quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is
acceptable.
GOOD: The record has
been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps
with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from
folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is
still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays
considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be
torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will
not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and
contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.