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From One Collector To Another
As a serious lover and collector of Vinyl myself, I understand what collectors expect, demand and want. I grade records as accurately as possible. I generally try to undergrade items to avoid useless headaches for myself and buyers. However, I must admit that I simply do not have time to play every single record I sell. Most records are VISUALLY GRADED unless mentioned otherwise. I try not to & very seldom use the term "Near Mint" when grading records unless I truly believe it. In my opinion even a sealed LP is not really even MINT. I grade records by the Goldmine standard as I expect most record buyers are familiar with it. I am more than willing to work with anyone who isn't happy with my grading, I can't be perfect but I am honest! Money back if you are unhappy with your purchase. Refunds gladly given as long as item is returned in same condition as it was sent out and is returned in a timely manner.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
I ship all records using professional record mailers from Bags Unlimited. All LP's (if not sealed) are removed from their jackets to avoid shipping damage and placed in a poly outer sleeve that protects both the cover and the LP. All LP's & 45's are shipped with 2 pre cut special mailing pads to ensure that records have no damage in transit. I have never had a single complaint about my packing as I follow industry standards. I pack as though I was sending records to myself and I can be pretty picky!
MULTIPLE ITEM WINNERS!!!
PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE YOU PAY SO I CAN GET YOU A PROPER QUOTE THAT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY! I AM HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING!
Priority Mail VS Media Mail for USA Customers To Consider
Priority Mail is no doubt quicker than standard Media Mail, especially if you are located in the Western part of the USA. I am located in Western New York and sometimes shipping Media Mail to California can be a bit on the slow side. If you are in a hurry please choose Priority Mail! Priority Mail is more expensive but no doubt quicker.
Klaw13 & Vinyl Vindicator Grading System
GOLDMINE Grading Standards
Please note most records are VISUALLY GRADED!!
MINT (abbreviated as "M")
Mint (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all. NEAR MINT (abbreviated as "NM") I never use this grade...
NEAR MINT (abbreviated NM ot NM-)
A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. The LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+")
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. 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. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
A Very Good Plus record has been handled and played either infrequently or very carefully (this grade is sometimes referred to as "Excellent").
VERY GOOD (VG)
A Very Good record will display visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove wear, and spindle trails from countless spins on the turntable. May have audible surface noise.
GOOD (abbreviated as "G")
A Good record has been well-played with any number of defects that collectors normally shy away from. However, a Good record should still be playable and listen-able!
FAIR (abbreviated as "F")
A Fair record is any record or cover that does not qualify for a "Good" grading.
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