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VINYL
GRADING.
All records sold are second
hand
so taking note of the grading is important!!
All records get
a visual grading.
If I think there may be a problem, I will listen to it!
All records are checked on a Technics SL1210mk2
With a standard Ortofon cart & stylus fitted!
Grading may some times be fine tuned by a
+
or
-
As records rarely fit exactly into the above category's.
I will only grade a record as mint if it
is sealed.
I will always try and slightly under grade as it gives
everyone peace of mind!
I grade
all my auctions according to, The Rare Record Collector
Guide
(Goldmine Equivalent In US) Which states:
MINT:
The record
itself is in brand new condition
with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.
Records advertised as sealed or un-played should be mint.
I will only grade a record as mint
if it is sealed.
EXCELLENT:
The record shows some signs of having been
played,
but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or
creasing.
VERY GOOD:
The record has obviously been
played many times,
but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,
despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light
scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items,
without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD:
The record has been played so much that the sound quality
has noticeably deteriorated,
perhaps with some distortion
and mild scratches.
The cover and contents suffer from
folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration,
etc.
FAIR:
The record is still just playable but it has not been
cared for properly
and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump.
The cover and contents will be torn,
stained and/or defaced.
CASSETTE AND CD GRADING:
As a general rule, CD's and cassettes either play
perfectly-
in which case they are in mint condition.
Or they don't, in which case their value is minimal.
Cassettes and CD inlays and booklets should be graded
in the same way as record covers and sleeves.
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