Cutout CDs
Cutout CDs and LPs
are identical to the factory fresh product produced by the
label, with one, and only one, difference: there is a
cutout hole or sawmark somewhere on the item, hence the
name.
These marks are put on the
product (by the distributor typically) when an item is no
longer in print. Once deleted and "cutout" it can no
longer be returned to the distributor or label for credit,
which is the reason for marking it. The mark has nothing
to do with the quality of the product, only its status as
overstock or deleted. The mark does not affect the playing
quality of the item in any way.
Cutout marks are also used to
signify a Promotional Copy. "Promo" copies are usually
given away, and therefore are marked so as not to be
returnable either to the label or distributor for credit.
PACKING
AND SHIPPING INFO
We combine shipping! All the CDs we
sell will be packed in thick bubble wrap and are guaranteed to
arrive safely.
Media Mail is our preferred shipping method. Having
shipped thousands of CDs, we have found it to be both safe and
reasonably priced.
This
is our 34th year in the record business. Rest assured, our
grading standards are strict and our customer service is top
notch.