Conditions and Grading

NEW / Either Sealed, or new in a plastic sleeve (if it came that way)
NM / Looks to be unplayed, or played once, not quite new.
VG+ / Will have some scuff and light scratches, but should play fine with as a well taken care of record should be.
VG / Well played, should play ok with some issues, but will be ok until a better copy is found.
VG- / Buy mainly for cover. Record ruff (will play but with noise etc.)

Goldmine Grading Standard:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]: 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 shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my 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 of minor 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.
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Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
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Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Payment Methods Accepted

PayPal, Credit Card By Phone, Cash (US CURRENCY ONLY), Postal Money Order (US CURRENCY ONLY), Postal (US CURRENCY ONLY)

Shipping Costs Box sets and double albums count as multiple items. Although we have not had a problem, we are not responsible for "lost" packages if you have not requested insured or registered mail. We do not ship out of US due to high loss during the pandemic and the taxes your country is collecting. USA: 1 LP Shipped media mail $5.90 plus $1 for each additional, includes tracking. USA: 1 CD, DVD, or 45 Shipped media mail within the USA - $4.50 + $.50 each additional, includes tracking. USA: 1 LP Shipped priority mail in the USA $10.00, $1.50 for each additional, includes tracking. 1 CD, DVD, or 45 Shipped air to CANADA - $26.00 + $6.00 each additional, includes tracking.

Return Policy

Gladly exchange the item for same item if defective. Exchange
for merchandise only, no cash refunds.
If you are allowed a return we will charge a 20% restocking fee.

Seller Information

We will accept returns on defective merchandise only. We will either replace the item, or refund.
Due to the pandemic, we no longer ship overseas. Only Canada outside the USA.
Bear in mind we sell hundreds of records a week and cannot listen to the records we sell, visual grading only. We will strive to make you happy.