INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING/HANDLING RATES
BRITISH ISLES(UK) & EUROPE(EU)*
*EUROPE IS: (as defined by Canadapost-Zone 2):
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK-(Great Britain-Scotland, England, Wales, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland)
Shipping w/Canadapost's International Small Packets Service (w/secure packaging/handling/$100cad insurance)
UK & EU>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes(250g MAX)--SURFACE--$6.00usd
UK & EU>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes (250g MAX)--AIR--$7.50usd
UK & EU>1 LP/3-4 8tracks/4-6 cassettes(500g MAX)--SURFACE--$8.00usd
UK & EU>1 LP/3-4 8tracks/4-6 cassettes(500g MAX)--AIR--$16.00usd
UK & EU>2 LP’s/1 double/1 gatefold/heavy singles(1kg MAX)--SURFACE--$13.50usd
UK & EU>2 LP's/1 double/1 gatefold/heavy singles(1kg MAX)--AIR--$31.00usd
UK & EU>5-6 LP’s/3-4 doubles/6-7 gatefolds/heavy singles(2kg MAX)--SURFACE--$20.00usd
UK & EU>5-6 LP’s/3-4 doubles/6-7 gatefolds/heavy singles(2kg MAX)--AIR--$48.00usd
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES-EMAIL FOR QUOTE!
OTHER EURO (Canadapost ZONE 3) COUNTRIES
(includes Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia)
Shipping w/Canadapost's International Small Packets Service (w/secure packaging/handling/$100cad insurance)
0g-250g>(250g MAX)SURFACE--$6.00usd/AIR--$9.00usd
250g-500g>(500g MAX)SURFACE--$9.50usd/AIR--$18.00usd
500g-1Kg>(1kg MAX)SURFACE--$15.00usd/AIR--$34.50usd
1-2Kg>(2kg MAX)SURFACE--$22.00usd/AIR--$54.00usd
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES-EMAIL FOR QUOTE!
JAPAN(JPN), AUSTRALIA(OZ) & NEW ZEALAND(NZ)
(includes Tasmania, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea)
Shipping w/Canadapost's International Small Packets Service (w/secure packaging/handling/$100cad insurance)
JPN/OZ/NZ>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes(250g MAX)--SURFACE--$6.00usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes (250g MAX)--AIR--$8.00usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>1 LP/3-4 8tracks/4-6 cassettes(500g MAX)--SURFACE--$8.50usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>1 LP/3-4 8tracks/4-6 cassettes(500g MAX)--AIR--$17.00usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>2 LP’s/1 double/1 gatefold/heavy singles(1kg MAX)--SURFACE--$14.00usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>2 LP's/1 double/1 gatefold/heavy singles(1kg MAX)--AIR--$32.50usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>5-6 LP’s/3-4 doubles/6-7 gatefolds/heavy singles(2kg MAX)--SURFACE--$21.00usd
JPN/OZ/NZ>5-6 LP’s/3-4 doubles/6-7 gatefolds/heavy singles(2kg MAX)--AIR--$51.00usd
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES-EMAIL FOR QUOTE!
W/out cases, multiple tapes/cd's can be shipped way cheaper!
MEXICO/ETC
(Includes Central America and most Carribean Islands)
Shipping w/Canadapost's International Small Packets Service (w/secure packaging/handling/$100cad insurance)
MEXICO/ETC>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes-(250g MAX)--SURFACE--$6.00usd
MEXICO/ETC>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes-(250g MAX)--AIR--$8.50usd
MEXICO/ETC>1 LP/3-4 8tracks/4-6 cassettes-(500g MAX)--SURFACE--$8.50usd
MEXICO/ETC>1 CD/1 8track/1-3 cassettes(500g MAX)--AIR--$16.00usd
MEXICO/ETC>2 LP’s/1 double/1 gatefold/heavy singles(1Kg MAX)--SURFACE--$14.00usd
MEXICO/ETC>2 LP’s/1 double/1 gatefold/heavy singles(1Kg MAX)--AIR--$31.00usd
MEXICO/ETC>5-6 LP’s/3-4 doubles/6-7 gatefolds/heavy singles(2kg MAX)--SURFACE--$17.25usd
MEXICO/ETC>5-6 LP’s/3-4 doubles/6-7 gatefolds/heavy singles(2kg MAX)--AIR--$49.00usd
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES-EMAIL FOR QUOTE!
CANADA
Domestic shipping w/Canadapost's Expedited Parcel Service (includes Insurance & Guaranteed Delivery Time)
CANADA>LP's & 8tracks-(weight & destination)--Please email with PC/city for rates.
CANADA>1 CD OR 2 cassettes(w/cases)-200g MAX(OS Lettermail/NO INSURANCE)--$2.25usd
CANADA>2 CD's OR 6 cassettes(w/cases)-500g MAX(OS Lettermail/NO INSURANCE)--$3.50usd
W/out cases, multiple tapes/cd's can be shipped way cheaper!
Over Size Lettermail MUST NOT be thicker than 2cm(20mm)!
A WORD ABOUT RECORD GRADING....
I grade my records very honestly...you will never see a MINT grade in my listings....simply because, if it has been opened, it is USED.
The MINT grade is reserved for NEW/SEALED records, but even these could be warped or be a bad pressing and skips (I have had the experience!). So, therefore, an opened record can look (and play) like new, but it IS opened and it HAS been played, so HOW can it be MINT? The closest I figure (conservatively) it can be is NM+ (NEAR MINT PLUS).
I have been collecting and listening to vinyl since approximately 1965. After all those years of listening, I have developed a low tolerance for the noise to music ratio.
I do not consider myself an "audiophile"...I have very few direct-to-disc/half-speed-mastered/180 gram/audiophile pressings. I DO NOT own a $10k+ stereo system. I just like good clean sounding vinyl music and try to pass this on to my customers....please refer to my Feedback.
At this point, I have to add a DISCLAIMER:
There are those with stereo systems that have $15k cartridge/stylus combos and the sensitive (or not) ears that go with a set up like that.
There is myself with a very adequate system assembled with used equipment from the ages....and there is everybody in between (or not). I figure if it sounds good or great on my system, it should sound even better (hopefully) on a higher end system and fantastic on one not so high end!.
Some listeners have such sensitive and refined hearing that no record (or system) will ever satisfy them... others like to party with the volume at 11.
One other thing....it is impossible to listen to every record I list. Some are part of my personal collection and others are recent acquisitions I have listened to in their entirety. This fact (the listening) will be referred to in the listing description.
Other records, after a visual inspection/grading will be test played on suspect parts to get the true story.
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NM+
Second highest grade possible,(if you count mint) just like I personally unwrapped it, definitely play tested. Must play clean and static free, except for anomlies inherent in the format(barely audible ticks)...NO visual or audio defects. Only one or two light paper scuffs allowed!...after all, it isn't mint.
The cover will be like new, NO wear.
NEAR MINT General over-all brand new condition. Can show signs of handling/playing..a few paper scuffs,no scratches, must play and look clean, no static, no repetitive ticks.
Cover is still like new, any wear very hard to detect. Delete marks are allowed(and noted), also, shrink wrap is a plus as are original inner sleeves and lyric sheets/posters/etc., within the three categories in this grade.
NM-Still brand new condition, but played a little more. More paper scuffs allowed, can have inaudible surface scratches, NO static, NO repetitive ticks, nothing that can be considered irritating or would detract from the listening experience.
Cover is new condition, NO immediately detectable wear, but appears "previously owned" on close inspection.(1st glance,2nd look)
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EX++This grade is better than Excellent, but for whatever reason just doesn't "make the grade" to the Near Mint category. For example, a record can be in new condition, but because of one too many scuffs, it looks too used to get into Near Mint even though it sounds perfect.
With a cover it is usually just too many defects in combination, that keeps it here.
The "first glance, second look" rule is the defining factor here.
EX+This grade is a "fine tuning" of the parameters listed below, a cut above.
EXCELLENT The vinyl will definitely look used, to what degree is determined by the above and below categories in this grade. Generally, though the vinyl will still be new looking and can have a variety of surface defects including scratches, abrasions, scrapes and scuffing. NONE of these defects will predominant when played. For example, repetitive ticks are allowed, but NEVER for an entire song. They should just come and go, not be a constant reminder that they are there. If the scratch causes the listener to cringe or fear for the safety of the stylus, it does not belong here.
Ideally, a scratch,abrasion,scrape(tick) or scuff(static) should be seen and not heard.
Light static of the type that is so fleeting you are not sure you heard it and have to relisten to be sure, is allowable.
Nothing that interfers with the enjoyment of the listening experience in this grade!
Cover defects can include (depending on degree of) initial or beginning surface, edge and corner wear, slight or light yellowing, creasing, writing, small tears, slightly crunched corners, stains/water damage, etc.. These or any combination thereof, taken in consideration with the over-all general condition of the cover will determine the grade. There will be NO massive seam splits or instantly obvious defects or damage.
The cover at first glance should look "Excellent".
EX-This includes records and covers that are in the Excellent grade, but for whatever reasons (see above) are in the bottom category.
The grading is based on the quantity and how pronounced the defects are in relation to the audio and visual parameters outlined above.
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GOOD The record could have (at the least) intermittent to (at the worse) almost constant surface noise (heavy scuffing/abrasions), of varying degrees, along with ticks and pops (scratches) that are noticable while the music is playing.
The surface can have scratches, scuffs and abrasions, though not always....I have records that look new/excellent, but fall into this grade because of groove wear caused by too much play with a worn stylus.
Records in this category can still be listened to, and enjoyed...there is a fine line... that is basically, the listener's tolerance of the conditions described.
The cover has tape, excessive writing , medium to heavy wear, large tears/seam splits, etc on it.
DISCLAIMER:Even though I do listen to records in this catagory/grade for enjoyment, there are those who would disagree with me on the enjoyability of said record because of intermittant surface noise. If you are a product of the digital age (have only known cd's or the crap called MP3), be fore warned!
As original and hard to find recordings, I believe records in this grade are a valid item, in the stated condition, to be offered for sale.
Items graded in POOR/GOOD categories are sold as is, no return.
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POOR This category is for records and covers that that would have collector value only.
The record would/might still play with no skips, but with excessive surface noise and many repetitive ticks and pops...it may or may not be listenable for an entire side/song...depending on the listener's tolerance and fear for his stylus.
The cover would have massive seam splits, excessive wear, soiling, everthing the grade above (GOOD) has, but more so.
To offer something in this category is for it's essential rare value for completion of a collection.
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