"Goldmine Standard" grading:SS Still Sealed
Never opened. Vinyl is flawless, with no damage whatsoever. May be a punch hole or side-cut in the cover or may have a few spots of mold under the shrink wrap. Description with item will include all flaws.
M-(EX) Mint Minus-Excellent
Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
VG+ Very Good Plus
Vinyl: May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but
will still play almost perfectly throughout, with only
"barely detectable" crackles or pops.
Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
VG Very Good
The majority of records fall under this grade.
Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only
occasionally,never continuously, and not more loudly than the
music being listened to.
Cover: Normal cover wear such as ring wear, split seams, tears or markings. Damage will be described in comments attached to the item.
G Good
Vinyl: May have continuous crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to
make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the listener.
Cover: More than usual wear and tear.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard