Can I send you an email attachment and what format do they need to be?
Yes, we can receive attachments in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and plain text
files, in addition to image files in jpg and gif formats. If practical we often
suggest pasting the contents into an email. Better still download our custom easy
to complete form and send your list to us here.
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What do you mean by Mint condition and how can I tell what condition my item is?
This is one of the most controversial areas of collecting vinyl with differing opinion
as to what constitutes Mint. We use the generally accepted Record Collector guide
to condition reproduced below. All text copyright Parker Publishing.
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MINT |
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The record itself is in brand new condition with
no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items
such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised
as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. |
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EXCELLENT |
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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. |
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VERY GOOD |
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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. |
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GOOD |
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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. |
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FAIR |
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The record is still just playable but 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. |
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POOR |
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The record will not play properly due to scratches,
bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. |
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BAD |
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The record is unplayable or might even be broken,
and is only of use as a collection-filler. |
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CDs & CASSETTES |
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As a general rule, CDs and cassettes either play
perfectly - in which case they are in Mint condition - or they don't, in which case
their value is minimal. Cassette tape is liable to deteriorate with age, even if
it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying old tapes.CDs are difficult
to grade visually: they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other
cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and
booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. In general,
the plastic containers for cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are
broken or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as
record sleeves. |
We will only buy items that are in at least excellent condition. We would obviously prefer items that are mint! Therefore, we generally do not require any records or CDs that have any of the following defects: Scratches, sleeve tears or creases, handwriting on labels or covers, sellotape or super glue repairs or damaged spines of covers. If you are unsure about an item you have please feel free to call us first to discuss, in some cases we will accept an item with minor defects if it is genuinely rare, although the price we will offer will reflect the condition. Again, please ask first before sending. We reserve the right to return any unwanted, unsolicited, damaged or counterfeit items sent in for purchase.
As a guide we have included a couple of pictures showing the sleeve in the kind of condition we are repeatedly offered, but cannot use (example 1, example 2, example 3) The only exceptions are with items that are of an extremely rare nature and should be discussed with the buyer.
The picture below shows the preferred condition (example 1, example 2)
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