Grading

The Goldmine/GEMM grading standards are used with the following exception: EX Excellent EX assigns a grading category between M- and VG+. A near flawless pressing, with only a few very minor clicks or a pop, due to manufacturing, not from use. All items are visually inspected under high intensity lighting, and most are play graded, with the exception of cassettes and reel to reel tape. Description Codes as follows: bc- back cover bl/w - black/white bot - bottom cc - cut corner co - company ctr - center cvr - cover dh - drill hole dj - disc jockey ep - extended play fc - front cover g/fold - gatefold inner - inner sleeve lbl - label lg - large lttrs - letters m/s - mono/stereo mks - marks pic - picture ps - picture sleeve promo - promotional rw - ring wear sd -side sec - seconds sl - slight slv - sleeve sm - small soc - stamp on cover sol - stamp on label sp - special sw - shrink wrap tol - tape on label w/ - with wl - white label wobc - writing on bc wol - writing on label wos - writing on sleeve wr - wear "Goldmine Standard" grading: SS Still Sealed Never opened. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever. M- Mint Minus 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. A slight noise at the begining is allowable, but the remainder must be nearly flawless. Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear. VG Very Good The majority of records (worth selling) 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 used cover wear such as ring wear and split seams. If there is abnormal damage such as tears or markings, but the seller still feels that it qualifies as a "VG", the damage must be described in comments attached to the item. 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. If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard

Breakdown by condition

EX+++ (4) EX++ (177) EX+ (709) EX- (1133) EX (5175) F (1) G+ (26) G (43) M-/SS (1) M- (3513) M (4) NA (1) NEW (6) P (1) RX (1) SS (1286) VG++ (68) VG+ (1951) VG- (88) VG (673)

Ordering and Payment

GEMM ordering available You may order this seller's items using GEMM's convenient & secure shopping cart. GEMM Processes Payment GEMM processes your payment and forwards it to seller. Seller ships directly to you. No surcharge The seller has reduced prices to completely offset GEMM's 15% surcharge. You pay nothing above the seller's normal pricing for the convenience and security of ordering from this seller and paying through GEMM. Flexible 'free text' ordering If you prefer, you can order items from this seller by typing text descriptions of items instead of clicking on individual 'order' buttons. Click here to open up your shopping cart with a text field in which you can describe what you wish to purchase. Forms of payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Cash, Personal Check, Certified Check, Postal Money Order, International Money Order

Shipping

Via U.S.P.S. for LP's/10"/12" Singles/Reel to Reels/Laserdiscs U.S. - Priority Mail (1-3 business days) - $8.75, $1.00 each additional disc U.S. - Media Mail (2-9 business days) - $4.00, $.50 each additional disc World Wide (excluding Canada) Air Mail - $16.00, $3.00 each additional disc Canada Air Mail - $8.00, $1.00 each additional disc Via U.S.P.S. for 7"(45's/EP's)/Cassettes U.S. Priority Mail (1-3 business days) - $6.00, $.25 each additional disc/cassette U.S. First Class Mail (1-3 business days) - $3.00, $.25 each additional disc/cassette World Wide (excluding Canada) Air Mail - $7.00, $1.00 each additional disc/cassette Canada Air Mail - $3.25, $.50 each additional disc/cassette Via U.S.P.S. for CD's U.S. - Priority Mail (1-3 business days) - $6.00, $2.00 each additional CD U.S. - First Class Mail (1-3 business days) - $3.00, $1.00 each additional CD World Wide (excluding Canada) - Air Mail - $6.00, $3.00 each additional CD Canada Air Mail - $4.00, $1.00 each additional CD Accessories/blank media/books/memorabilia - contact us direct for shipping rates and information. Registered mail is available for an additional $11.50. Insurance is available for all U.S. and most international destinations for an additional fee. Please ask for a quote when ordering. We require, at the minimum, registered mail, to certain countries where missing/stolen/pilfered packages are a problem. The buyer is responsible for any damaged, missing items or lost packages if not insured/registered.

Returns

Sealed albums are only guaranteed as sealed. No warranties are given nor implied as to the condition of the vinyl. If you would like us to play grade a sealed lp after ordering, but prior to shipping, please contact us directly. We try to be as accurate as possible on our gradings. We will work with all our customers to provide the best service and product satisfaction.