Goldmine Grading/with additional information.
Grading has been calculated on visual inspection, and
not less than 30% listening detection to all media specified!SS = Still Sealed
Never opened. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever.
M- = Mint Minus
Vinyl/Cd:>Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
EX = Excellent Condition:
Vinyl/Cd:> Item is in top condition, may have up to 10% imperfections....somewhere, either on media or cover!
VG+ = Very Good +
Media:Vinyl/Cd:> May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but
will still play reliably throughout, with only
"minimal Noise", IE: 'crackles or pops'. A slight noise at the
begining/end of track is allowable, but the remainder 'SHOULD' be
nearly perfect.
Cover:Vinyl/Cd May only have signs of normal wear, and possibly pricing labels/marks.
VG = Very Good
The majority of records/cds (worth selling) fall under this catagory.
Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only
occasionally,never continuously, and not more loudly than the
music being listened to...Cds: will possibly show, either light scuffing,
or light surface marks, however will 'NOT' affect play time, throughout
disc.
Cover:
Vinyl/CD: Normal used cover wear such as ring wear, edge/corner wear,
and possibly pen marks & pricing labels, and other miscellaneous blemishes, but will be of an acceptable standard for collecting.
G+ = Good Plus
Vinyl: May have continuous crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to
make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the
casual listener.
Cover: More than normal wear and tear.
OK++(if item has this grading please ask us for exact details before purchasing)
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Media: 60% quality, 40% markings/Wear...CD doesnt skip, Vinyl
may have continuous play problems!
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Cover: 60% quality, 40% damage/wear - CD: Seam split/bent/cut,pen marks & possible water damage,etc. Vinyl Split seams/pen marks,etc.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard