Grading
Mint (M): In short, this is a perfect record. If a record has been played, it is no longer considered Mint condition.
Near Mint (NM, M-): A near mint record is in the best condition it can be after being handled. A Near Mint record has no obvious signs of wear. The cover sleeve should be in excellent condition, with very little wear. Many records in this condition have never been played.
Very Good Plus (VG+): A record in Very Good Plus condition has been played and handled, but only by a careful and responsible owner. The record may have some very minor defects, but these defects must not affect the listening experience. The cover sleeve and liner materials are likely to show some signs of wear, but nothing serious.
Very Good (VG): A record in very good condition has been played and handled, but for the most part still provides a rich listening experience. Records in this condition may have some noise present during quiet passages, and may have scratches that are noticeable during playback. The covers and labels may have been defaced by writing or stickers.
Good and Good Plus (G and G+): A record in Good or Good Plus condition will have surface noise, and may have slight scratches, but the record will play all the way through without skipping. These records also have noticeable groove wear. While these records will have defects that are noticeable during playback, they still retain the warm sound of a record, and are still pleasant to listen to.
Fair and Poor (F and P): Yeah, we don't sell these.
Shipping
Domestic US Orders:
1-2 LPs: $4.00 USPS Media Mail
3-5 Lps: $7.00 USPS Media Mail
If faster shipping methods are desired please email for shipping quote.
International Orders:
Please contact us for shipping quote to other countries.
Please Note: If you are an international customer, your package may be subject to duties when it arrives in your country. Unfortunately, we have no way of predicting these charges, as they differ from country to country. These charges are a matter between you and your government, and you are responsible for them, since you are a citizen of your country, and are importing the goods yourself. Further information on this matter may be attained from your local customs office.
You should also be aware that some local customs offices might charge a "handling fee" in addition to the duties. Any postage price you pay us covers the full cost of shipping the goods to you. However, if there are customs problems, we have heard of cases in which handling fees are assessed, and then billed onto the customer. Again, we have no control over these, since we are a US company, and the matter is between you and your government.