VINYL GRADES

MINT (MINT) Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category.
MINT- (MINT MINUS) The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.
VG++ (VERY GOOD ++) Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.
VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean.
VG (VERY GOOD) Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible.
G (GOOD) Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record will still play through without any skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.
  

ALBUM COVER GRADES

M (MINT) Absolutely perfect; no corner dings, marks, tears, dents, impressions from the disc, or other flaws.
M- (MINT MINUS) Very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.
VG++ (VERY GOOD ++) Minor disc impression or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.
VG+ (VERY GOOD+) Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.
VG (VERY GOOD) Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split. There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.
G (GOOD) Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage.
 

ABOUT SHIPPING COST: I want your purchase to arrive in the same condition it ships in, so your record will be carefully packed and shipped in a protective sleeve, in a strong box, with  cardboard stiffeners, and the vinyl itself is protected by a VRP vinyl sleeve -  my out-of-pocket cost for the packaging is $3.47 --- Add this to USPS rates and you end up with my shipping rates.

MY POLICIES:

I attempt to grade all items honestly and conservatively and I'm happy to provide more detail photos for bids over $50
I ship the records within 10 business days
I require the payment within 3 business days
I combine postage

I do not do partial refunds. If for some reasons you aren?t satisfied with the item(s) you bought you can return the item(s) and receive the refund. In order to receive a refund the item(s) should be in the exact same condition as when it was shipped to you. The buyer pays for the return postage. I am always concerned about my customers and solve all of the problems through dialogue. Before opening a case please contact me.

Your bid means that you've carefully read my policies and information in the description, and agree with it.